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Just took my first longer trip in my 2024 Wildtrak. What a great vehicle.
I’m used to wide angle blind spot mirrors that were a part of the factory mirrors on my Ford Super Duty trucks; they were great.
Admittedly my Bronco has side sensors that indicate a vehicle in my blind spot, but being a bit old school I would also like to see those vehicles (which might for example be towing a trailer).
Any suggestions for add-ons? I’m not thinking about a separate mirror, but rather a stick on to the existing mirror ‘glass’.
Admittedly such things are easily found at Walmart etc. but maybe some of you have found a particularly good solution.
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Yup. I'm not satisfied with the blind spot being not eliminated by the factory mirrors. Not keen on any of the insert/stick in options either.
 

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I recommend replace mirrors. The Suma mirrors are awesome. Easy to install they are well worth the money.

https://www.sumaperformance.com/col...21-ford-bronco-6th-gen?variant=42414204223724
Do these reduce or eliminate blind spots?

I like mirrors whose geometry and adjustment permits a continuous view, with partial overlap, from rearview mirror to side mirror to visible with a glance to the side, i.e. blind spot elimination. Factory certainly doesn't do this despite careful mirror alignment.
 

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Admittedly my Bronco has side sensors that indicate a vehicle in my blind spot
if Suma mirrors accommodate this light, I'm all over that.

Otherwise, I'll stick with the sensor and the proper mirror adjustment. And frankly, I don't think there's a problem with proper mirror adjustment. Car leaves rear view mirror, appears in side mirror, leaves side mirror, appears in peripheral vision. I don't think I've ever had a problem with that, but I'm always looking for wider vision without compromise.
 

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Do these reduce or eliminate blind spots?

I like mirrors whose geometry and adjustment permits a continuous view, with partial overlap, from rearview mirror to side mirror to visible with a glance to the side, i.e. blind spot elimination. Factory certainly doesn't do this despite careful mirror alignment.
The factory mirrors (especially the drivers side mirror) are extremely narrow. I would say these eliminate blind spots entirely if you adjust them correctly. They allow you to see several lanes across on the streets/freeway, and they retain your BLIS sensors/lights as well.
 

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The factory mirrors (especially the drivers side mirror) are extremely narrow. I would say these eliminate blind spots entirely if you adjust them correctly. They allow you to see several lanes across on the streets/freeway, and they retain your BLIS sensors/lights as well.
Yes, factory are suited narrow. I'm going to give these a try. Thx.
 

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Plus, as an added bonus, Suma mirrors greatly reduce glare from followers headlights.
 

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