Steinway Auto Repair - Importance of Tires and Shock Absorbers in the Suspension System

 

 


 

The roads in New York City and surrounding boroughs can be rough on the suspension of your vehicle. The suspension consists of tires, springs, shock absorbers, struts, arms bars, linkages, bushings and joints. The purpose of this suspension system is to facilitate the handling of the vehicle, supporting the weight of the vehicle, and ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride. The suspension system is what sits between the road and the frame of the car.

Steinway Auto Repair located in Astoria Queens and serving the surrounding areas, has certified mechanics that regularly perform steering and suspension repairs on our customers’ vehicles. An important part of the suspension system are the tires as they are at the direct point of contact with the road. The tires are involved in steering, speeding up or slowing down and of course stopping the vehicle. This is why the tires and the air in the tires are very important to the vehicle’s suspension.

The tires and the air in them also play an integral part in absorbing shock from the roadway and lessens the bumps when the vehicle rides over hard, rocky surfaces. The suspension system relies on the wheels and tires to move up and down freely and absorb shock from the roadway.

Another component of the suspension which contributes to the smooth ride of the vehicle are the shock absorbers, or shocks as they are commonly referred to. The shocks are what prevent the springs from bouncing up and down and making the vehicle bounce around. Shocks are hydraulic filled cylinders that make the suspension compress and decompress.

The certified mechanics at Steinway Auto Repair regularly perform steering and suspension repairs for our customers. Our mechanics will listen to your complaints and thoroughly inspect all parts of your suspension and inform you of any repairs necessary.

 If you are in New York City or the surrounding areas, please schedule an appointment with Steinway Auto Repair for all your suspension needs.

 

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