Does anyone know what function the mini mudflaps have on newer cars? They are in front of the tires and are very small. I would guess they are for aerodynamics.

 

If they are in front of the tires then it can only be for airflow, just guessing. 94

 

Does it matter? Looking to start a new trend?

 

I am looking for small things I can do to make my car get better mpg. And if adding a little piece barely noticeable rubber will help, why not?

They might put them on newer cars to keep the car cleaner. I don't know. But if that's the case then I wouldn't bother.

 

HIGHLY dubious that it would make even the most minimal of differences. Possibly you should inquire of it's function on, say, a Mini forum?

 

LOL they are not on a mini. I should have called them small mudflaps. If you pull up a picture of a 2012 forester, you can see what I,m talking about. They are small mudflaps that sit in front of the tires instead of behind.

Perhaps I should join an MPG modification forum.

 

You see, I misread that. Thought you just didn't capitalize. Those don't look like mudflaps to me. Just a design cue. Aesthetics that serve no real purpose.

 

Like fcm said, they are for airflow

 

Actually, he said he guesses they are for airflow.