Car & Truck
Mud Flaps
Mud flaps, or
also known as mud guards and splash guards are rubber mats which are
attached directly behind the wheels of automobiles. As the name implies,
mud flaps serve to shield cars from mud and other debris flung out by
tires.
Most mud flaps are
made of high-grade plastic while some are made of metal. It is essential
that both rear and front tires be outfitted with mud flaps as road debris
will be kicked up and small stones being thrown by the tires may cause
scratches and other damages to vehicles and other vehicles from behind.
Mud flaps are rather
easy to install, but can sometimes prove to be a very messy and awkward
process. Just a few bolts or screws are enough to hold the top of the
mud flap firmly in place while the bottom edge remains unattached. With
mud guards, mud, snow, slush, and other road debris are kept within
the vehicle's wheel.
The more debris
being blocked from damaging a vehicle's finish, the lesser the likelihood
of paint damage and rust or corrosion problems. Although they are commonly
called mud flaps, mud guards and splash guards, these rubber mats also
help deflect loose gravel and excessive rainwater. Thus, mud flaps may
certainly prove handy during heavy rains and other extreme driving conditions.
Like many other
after-market vehicle accessories, mud flaps have now become popular
means of self-expression. Most automotive supply stores sell a variety
of mud flaps which feature cartoon characters, famous logos, artworks,
quotations akin to bumper stickers. There are even some companies who
actually manufacture custom mud flaps with their name and contact information
on it.
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