what are car spoilers?
A spoiler is an aerodynamic accessory designed to improve the airflow over a vehicle for better traction and faster speed. A car spoiler is affixed to and sits flush with the trunk’s rear edge and resembles a wedge with a slightly lifted lip. "Wings" look similar to car spoilers but are raised on pedestals to stand higher off the trunk. Wings come designed in many different shapes and are often metallic or black, while car spoilers are painted to match the vehicle. Racecars and highly customized rides incorporate car spoilers to reduce drag and improve handling at high speeds. A good spoiler or wing with a well adjusted deck can make the difference between losing a race or winning it, all else being equal. Even “cosmetic” car spoilers found on commercial cars modify airflow and could potentially affect traction. However, experts point out drivers that obey traffic laws won’t be going fast enough to notice a difference. Factory, or aftermarket, car spoilers hav...