Do cars need fenders? What is the function of the fender?
As the name implies, the fender is used to block the mud and sand splashed during the driving process. It can reduce the damage of gravel to the body every day. It can also block mud and water splashing in rainy days, reduce the damage of gravel to the body and protect the body from being scratched.
When driving in the rain, the muddy water thrown from the wheels will splash on the body, making the car very dirty. Many car owners install fenders on the wheels of the car in order to prevent muddy water from splashing on the body when driving. But nowadays many new cars are almost without fenders when they leave the factory. Why is this? So do we really need to install fenders on the car?
The car fenders are usually made of high-quality rubber and are installed behind the four tires of the car. There are many functions of car fenders. First of all, it can effectively prevent the muddy water driven by the car from splashing on the body, which can reduce the number of car washes. It can also prevent muddy water from splashing on people and soiling the clothes of passersby.
Secondly, the fenders can protect the mechanical structure of the car. When we drive in the rain, the muddy water on the road will enter the mechanical structure of the car, causing it to rust prematurely. When we usually drive, the roadside stones will be thrown onto the car body through the tires, thereby damaging the car paint. The fenders can play a protective role, so many car owners will install fenders, especially for car owners who often drive mountain roads, it is very practical to install a fender.
Why don't new cars have fenders?
In terms of energy saving, noise reduction, aesthetics and practical conditions, due to the shape of the fender, on the one hand, it will increase wind resistance and increase fuel consumption; on the other hand, it will increase wind noise and affect the quietness. However, in order to meet the various needs of users, the additional screw holes will still be reserved.
While there are many benefits to installing car-mounted fenders, there are also many disadvantages. Installing the fenders first will degrade the overall aesthetics of the car, so for those who are more concerned about the appearance of the car, installing the fenders on the car is a bit redundant. Secondly, the installation of fenders will reduce the height of the car chassis, and some car chassis themselves are low, which will affect the passability of the car. Especially when going up and down steps, it is very dangerous. In addition, the installation of car fenders will increase the wind resistance of the car, especially when running at high speed, it will cause the vehicle to be unstable.
Since the installation of fenders will bring many problems, many new cars are not installed with fenders when they leave the factory. This is not a car manufacturer cutting corners, but a decision made by the manufacturer after careful consideration.
Therefore, everyone must be careful when installing fenders on the car, and decide whether to install fenders according to the actual driving environment. If you often drive on muddy roads in the country, then Xiaobian recommends that you install a fender, which will not only prevent mud and sand from splashing on the car, reduce the number of car washes, but also prevent small stones from damaging the paint. If you often drive on city roads or run at high speed, there is no need to install fenders.
Post time:Aug-12-2022