Yes, definitely has the spot for a dead petal, which is good as I fully intend to get one, and I agree on the protection aspect...I live on a dirt road and so I am always tracking in dirt, especially with all the rain lately, so I felt like these were kind of necessity. Planning on some red mud flaps also...they look great on our Magnetic!!
It is kind of funny too that everyone assumes I am a guy...I think on the poll there were only 11 girls on here though, so kinda makes sense...lol