What are the Best West Coast Mirror Styles for Semi Trucks?

The West Coast mirror has been a staple of commercial trucks since trucking started.

Constructed for pure functionality, this style of mirror provides maximum rear view, enabling drivers to maneuver down the highways, through loading docks, and in tight urban areas with confidence.

A good flat glass mirror is essential for clear visibility, and most West Coast mirror assembly products come with motorized and heated models for comfort regardless of the weather.

West Coast mirrors come in a range of styles to suit individual tastes and functional requirements:

• Square Corner and Angle Back Style: greater aerodynamic effect.
• V-Back and Pyramid Style: structural strength and visual sharpness.
• Embossed Chevron Style: a more custom look to differentiate the rig.

Ranging from heated mirrors to non-heated economy-type mirrors to luxury mirrors with chrome finishes, there is a mirror style for every truck on the roads today.

Typical West Coast Mirror Designs

All west coast mirrors feature a flat, large rectangular shape that offers a wider video of the rose.

Alternative mirror styles like the aero style mirror feature a more aerodynamic design with a streamlined shape that features a rotating head for greater visibility.

Square Corner

The square corner is a classic, functional design mirror with crisp 90-degree corners.

This plain West Coast mirror assembly is a functional and rugged choice for a lot of commercial trucks.

Available in chrome and regular finishes, it's ideal for drivers who prefer a no-frills, functional mirror.

Angle Back - Round Corner

This style of mirror slopes back a bit from the mirror's surface, giving a more aerodynamic look.

In short, the mirror housing angles back from the mirror surface, and the corners of the housing are rounded.

The rounded corners make the mirror more streamlined in appearance, making it a popular choice for newer commercial trucks. It offers complete practicality with a more streamlined appearance.

Angle Back - Square Corner

Blend of the previous two, this mirror design features a sloped back for better airflow yet still has square corners for a sharp, classic appearance.

This refers to a mirror housing with sharp, 90-degree corners. It's a very traditional, utilitarian design. This is a combination of the previous two, the back of the mirror housing is angled, but the corners of the housing itself retain a square, non rounded edge.

It's an excellent option for truck owners who need to blend classic and modern aesthetics.

V-Back

The V-back mirror is so named due to the unique "V" shape on the mirror's back. Not only does it look different, but it also offers a slight aerodynamic benefit, thus making it a great choice for motorists who enjoy a pinch of form and a dash of function.

Rib Back

With raised ribs or ridges, the rib back mirror adds more strength and stiffness to the mirror housing.

This type is most appropriate for trucks that are subjected to rough conditions since the reinforcement will keep warping or breakage at bay in the long term.

Pillow Back

The pillow back mirror provides a slightly curved, puffed-out profile that softens the appearance of the West Coast mirror assembly.

It's a stylish alternative to standard flat-backed mirrors and is offered in chrome or painted to match a variety of models of trucks.

Embossed Chevron Style

For owners looking for a distinctive appearance, the chevron embossed design features V-shaped decorative lines embossed onto the mirror housing.

Mostly cosmetic, the design does provide some degree of personalization for any commercial truck.

Pyramid Style

The pyramid mirror is unique with its protruding, pyramid-like detail at the rear of the mirror case.
This is for anyone looking for a mirror that will make a statement without compromising on good quality flat glass mirror clarity.

Heated vs. Non-Heated West Coast Mirrors

In selecting a West Coast mirror, you must decide whether you require heated models.

Motorized and heated models are especially handy for drivers who are driving in cold weather, as they keep fogging and icing from taking place.

Non-heated economy models are also available for drivers driving in warm climates who desire an affordable model.

Where to Buy West Coast Mirrors

In case you want to replace or upgrade your West Coast mirror assembly, you can find several retailers that carry top-quality mirror products for the driver and passenger sides.

Trux accessories and aftermarket manufacturers have a wide selection of chrome, heated, and non-heated West Coast mirrors to give drivers an easy time when choosing the ideal model to suit their truck.

From economy mirrors to luxurious chrome finishes, we have a West Coast mirror that fits your commercial truck.

You may appreciate hard-core practicality, rugged dependability, or aesthetic flair—whatever your tastes, the right style mirror will make you stand out and raise your truck's style quotient on the highway now.

West Coast Mirror Accessories

Stainless Steel Heated West Coast Mirror

West Coast Mirror Light Backing

You can get a bolt-on west coast mirror light backing for added visibility at a really affordable cost.

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