Huge Tundra Mirror Blind Spots

[toyotafan]

I keep almost hitting people when changing lanes. What's the best way to get better blind spot coverage?

 

[toyotafan]

I've got a 2017 Tundra. 2018+ models have blind spot monitors and other technology. It's no joke, an entire car can be hidden out of sight.

 

[kennythewelder]

In the old days, there was a small round mirror that was convex so you could see what a normal flat morror would not see. You would just stick these onto the drivers and passengers side mirrors in the outer bottom corner. My 4 runner has , 1on each of the rear A pillers on the inside of the cab, so you can see if something is behind the truck. They may look a little tacky, but will give you a wide angle view. I think that is what they are called, wide angle view mirrors.

 

[kennythewelder]

Like these, just click the link
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Blind-M...5&keywords=wide+angle+mirror+blind+spot&psc=1

 

[rickc5]

Agree with Kenny. I've used those for MANY years and still have some on the '83. As that Amazon ad says: "A MUST HAVE." Yep!

I think those may still be available at Wallymart.

 

[tibadoe]

Do you have the tow mirrors or standard ones on your Tundra? On my '14, I had the tow mirrors and remember it took a while to get them adjusted just the way I liked it. But then again, I'm used to driving big trucks and having to adjust all my mirrors to find the perfect fit.

 

[toyotafan]

Standard mirrors. I'll pick up a set today. Wonder what i need to add to get the blind spot sensors from an 18 (maybe they we're options on 17) added to my truck.

 

[kennythewelder]

Sensors , and a reprogram of the BCM Im sure. Maybe one of the custom truck shops in your are can help with this. It would be worth a few phone calls.

 

[toyotafan]

Ive read there is a sensor in the rear bumper plus an update to at least one module. Not going to be a simple plug and play.

 

[toyotafan]

Went with $5 adjustable blind spot mirrors from O'Reilly auto parts. Already feel safer.

 

[kennythewelder]

Went with $5 adjustable blind spot mirrors from O'Reilly auto parts. Already feel safer.

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Yea, there you go.

 

[toyotafan]

Already much better

 

[Charlie Whiskey]

Went with $5 adjustable blind spot mirrors from O'Reilly auto parts. Already feel safer.

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I can see by the way you have the mirror set that you enjoy seeing what is behind you rather than what is along side you. In that blind spot. Aim your mirrors down and toward the road in the lane to the left and right of the lane you are in. This is the best way to use these mirrors. Everything else that needs to be seen will require a slight head adjustment, but no more surprises in the blind spots.

 

[Doug85332]

yes head adjustment, just lean forward and look around, you can see the lane next to you, I didnt know I had a blind spot till I read this

 

[toyotafan]

I've got bad arthritis in my neck already so have to find other ways to help that don't involve bending my neck much.

 

[toyotafan]

I can see by the way you have the mirror set that you enjoy seeing what is behind you rather than what is along side you. In that blind spot. Aim your mirrors down and toward the road in the lane to the left and right of the lane you are in. This is the best way to use these mirrors. Everything else that needs to be seen will require a slight head adjustment, but no more surprises in the blind spots.

So i adjusted the mirrors out a bit, there is still a blind spot but not as much.

 

[toyotafan]

I actually took your advice and tilted the mirrors out a bit. It does help but does not eliminate the blind spot, maybe I'll keep playing with this.

However, on this note, I was driving to work today when I saw these clip-on blind spot mirrors. Really is thinking outside of the box and adds an extra mirror without taking away any of the original mirror surface area.

 

[rickc5]

Heck. If it's "as seen on TV" then it must be good. Right? After watching that video, I think I would pass, but to each his own--or whatever.

 

[toyotafan]

Heck. If it's "as seen on TV" then it must be good. Right? After watching that video, I think I would pass, but to each his own--or whatever.

Seemed to be wobbly a bit as the truck was going down the road, lol.

 

[MuddyTacoma]

These look very shaky.