Mudflap for Wide-Base Singles

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Fleet Engineers has announced the release of the AF-19, a 19-in.-wide version of its AeroFlap mudflap, now sized for wide-base single tires. It’s claimed to offer superior spray suppression and aerodynamic value.

The AF-19 AeroFlap for wide-base single tiresWide-base single tires can improve fuel economy and stability. National Transportation Research Laboratory testing shows they offer a fuel-mileage gain of nearly 3%, and the AeroFlap is said to make its own contribution to fuel savings.

Its patented diamond-patterned design allows air and water to flow through the flap, reducing vehicle drag and increasing fuel mileage. On-highway studies indicate that the AeroFlap increases fuel efficiency from .5 to 1%.

Safety is also increased, the company says. Since air and water flow through the AeroFlap, the vacuum that trails traditional mud flaps is broken up, thus reducing rain spray on the road. The increased airflow also serves to vent heat away from tires and brakes.

The AF-19 and the AF-24 come in various lengths.

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Rolf Lockwood is editor emeritus of Today's Trucking and a regular contributor to Trucknews.com.


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