SAEJ682 V 001
SAEJ682 V 001
SAEJ682 V 001
REAF.
OCT84
VEHICLE
400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
RECOMMENDED Issued 1954-10
PRACTICE Reaffirmed 1984-10
Foreword—This Document has not changed other than to put it into the new SAE Technical Standards Board
Format.
1. Scope—For guidance only in regard to highway commercial motor vehicles where protection to the rear
against rear wheel splash and stone throw is deemed necessary, the following clearance specifications are
recommended.
3. Splash and Stone Throw Clearance—The vertical measure from the ground to the bottom edge of the wheel
house, fender, guard, or other splash and throw limiting part of the vehicle, shall not exceed one-third of the
horizontal distance from that bottom edge to the center line of the axle. However, such limiting part need be no
closer to the road than 6 in, when the vehicle is loaded.1
4. The splash and throw limiting part shall extend laterally for at least the width of the tire or tires.
5. The splash and throw limiting part shall be as far to the rear from the wheel as practical, for greatest efficiency.
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SAE J682 Reaffirmed OCT84
Rationale—Not applicable.
Application—For guidance only in regard to highway commercial motor vehicles where protection to the rear
against rear wheel splash and stone throw is deemed necessary, the following clearance specifications
are recommended.