The Relationship between Shock Absorbers & Tyre Safety
In the many articles regarding tyres and their impact on road safety, it is repeatedly mentioned that tyres are the only physical contact between a vehicle and the road surface. It is this contact, and the grip the tyre provides which allows the vehicle to start, stop and change direction.
In other words, it is the contact with the road surface which gives us control over our vehicles. It is therefore imperative that this contact is maintained under any and all conditions. But, a road surface isn’t smooth and the wheels of a vehicle are inclined to bounce over the bumps. The suspension of a vehicle in its simplest form is there to give ride comfort. The springs which provide the comfort actually aid the bounce though. In order to contain the bounce and maintain contact the suspension is fitted with components called shock absorbers, or in some countries, dampers.
Shock absorbers are filled with...
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