Truck Mud Flaps are a device placed on the rear of vehicles to prevent mud, stones, and debris from being flung into the air. Mudflaps are typically installed at the back of the wheels. Mud Flap manufacturers offer custom truck mud flap solutions for HGV tractor units and trailers in various models including Scania, Volvo, DAF, and MAN. Custom truck mudflaps also come with benefits such as increased safety by reducing splashback at high speeds which can cause accidents; new Mud Flap designs add an aesthetic appeal to your vehicle.
Why Change Existing Truck Mud Flaps?
There are different reasons why a truck driver or trucking company would want to change the mud flaps on their HGV vehicles.
- To replace worn-out truck mud flaps.
- To make the vehicle look better.
- To create a custom look for the road or at truck shows.
- To add extra safety if existing mud flaps are of inferior quality.
- Missing, damaged, or broken flaps.
Types of Mud Flaps
Not all mudflaps are the same for trucks, they are designed to fit specific vehicles and different wheel configurations or placements on the vehicle.
A trailer’s mudflap on an articulated vehicle can vary in size depending on whether they have a single or double wheel configuration, and the rear wheels can include a larger mudflap or even a mudflap that extends across the whole width of the trailer.
Some mudflaps on trucks are designed to reduce spray with a surface that traps water almost like brush bristles, while other mud flaps are designed to deflect stones and debris with a flat surface.
Mudflaps for trucks can also be custom printed to match the vehicle make and model.
Truck Mud Flap Designs
Some truck drivers or companies might want a specific style of mud flap that is not currently fitted to their truck, in fact, many companies will have the make of truck, or even their company name printed to the mudflaps for advertising purposes.
Let’s take a look at some different mud flaps for trucks based on truck models.
Scania Mud Flaps
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Volvo Mud Flaps
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DAF Mud Flaps
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MAN Mud Flaps
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Making a Statement With Custom Truck Mud Flaps
Having the make of the truck on mud flaps looks great but what if you want something a bit different! slogans and graphics on mud flaps can look really cool not only on the road but also at truck shows, promotional events, or simply because you want to stand out at the truck park.
Some truck drivers might also want to use a specific color for their mud flaps that match the company livery or even just for cosmetic reasons.
Let’s take a look at some truck mud flaps that display something really eye-catching!
- 2 pcs. Set Mudguards made from Strong and Flexible Rubber with Embossed Print
- The Size is Suitable for almost All Truck and Trailer Marks
- Made in Europe
- 1 pcs. Rear Mudguard made from Strong and Flexible Rubber with Embossed Inscription
- The Size is Suitable for almost All Truck and Trailer Marks
- Made in Europe
- 1 pcs. Rear Mudguard made from Strong and Flexible Rubber with Embossed Print
- The Size is Suitable for almost All Truck and Trailer Marks
- Made in Europe
Last update on 2024-04-18 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
Safety Issues with Truck Mud Flaps
Even though mud flaps on trucks provide safety for other road users there are some important things to consider before fitting mud flaps on an HGV vehicle.
Some graphics may be designed for Left-hand drive vehicles for use on roads where the driver would drive on the right-hand side of the road.
This example shows an arrow and no entry sign on the mud flap which indicates that the driver is in a left-hand drive truck, but those symbols could confuse other road users in the UK. The symbols are used here to show which side a vehicle should overtake very often used on road sweepers for example.
Having cool-looking mud flaps on a truck really does improve the look of a vehicle but always ensure that whatever graphics are displayed will not cause you or other road users problems.
The vehicle mudflaps should be checked daily during your walk-around vehicle checks, ensure that they are fitted securely, not damaged, and not clogged with dirt before driving the vehicle on a road.
Choosing The Correct Mud Flaps
There are many different types of jobs in the haulage industry so choosing the right type of mud flaps for a vehicle is important, trucks that go onto building sites can easily get bogged down with deep mud and if the mud flap was too long it could easily get caught and rip off the plastic wheel guards.
Vehicles that travel on roads and motorways to warehouses or factories would be able to have longer flaps as they are less likely to cause any issues.
When fitting mudflaps it is always a good idea to judge the length of the flaps when the vehicle is fully loaded, this will give a better indication when measuring.
Conclusion
There are many reasons why a truck driver or company might want to change the mud flaps on their HGV vehicles, whether it is for safety, aesthetics, or advertising purposes. Mud flaps come in various shapes and sizes to fit different types of trucks and trailers as well as being custom printed to match the vehicle make and model. When choosing new mud flaps for trucks always be sure to consider the safety implications of any graphics or symbols that are displayed.
