What are Mud Flaps?
Mud flaps are rubber mats attached directly behind the wheels of cars and trucks. The main function of mud flaps is to shield other cars from mud and other debris flung out by tires. Quite often in off-road or rainy conditions, car and truck tires are partially submerged and centrifugal force will send mud and debris towards the back of the vehicle. Although they are officially called mud flaps, these rubber mats also deflect loose gravel and excessive rainwater. Mud flaps are not always standard accessories for passenger vehicles, but almost all commercial trucks use them as safety features on the road. Trucks hauling loose materials such as gravel must take precautions against accidents caused by flying debris. The use of mud flaps on commercial vehicles may even be mandated in some areas. As with many other after-market vehicle accessories, mud flaps have become popular means of self-expression. Automotive supply stores carry a wide variety of mud flaps which feature cartoon charact
A mud flap is a flap, usually on a truck, to prevent mud from being thrown up onto the vehicle. While some flaps are plain rubber, many contain company logos or other art. One popular image is cartoon character Yosemite Sam with the words “Back Off!” Detachable Mud Flap A detachable mud flap assembly is securable to a trailer hitch assembly. The hitch and receiver each define a transverse bore. Mud flap mounting arms have tubular inner ends which are joined by a connector. Removable pins adjacent the receiver extends though holes in registry in the arm and connector to secure the assembly. In an alternate embodiment, extension mud flap arms may be secured to the ends of the mounting bars. Mud flap mounted vehicle reference lighting system A lighting system for over-the-road tractor-trailers or other large vehicles includes a plurality of lamps, mounted on a rear mud flap and directed downward and to the side, so as to cast a light pattern in Illuminated regions on the road surface whic
Mud flaps are rubber mats which are fixed directly behind the wheels of cars, trucks and other vehicles. Also known as mud guards or splash guards, mud flaps are a great and a useful feature to have on your pickup truck, SUV, and even your car or your scooter. They are not only the standard accessories for passenger vehicles, but also for all commercial trucks. They are used as safety features on the road. Heavy-duty mud flaps are made from durable polymer materials.
