Shocks and Struts Edmonton

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Shocks and Struts

Steering:

Worn shocks and struts can allow excessive body roll when turning, which affects the vehicle's ability to safely steer around objects in the road.

Stopping:

Worn shocks and struts can allow too much weight transfer to the front wheels during braking, which could result in a measurable increase in stopping distance.

Stability:

Worn shocks and struts can allow excessive roll, sway and bounce while the vehicle is in motion, which reduces the driver's control. 

Like most safety-critical chassis components, shocks and struts do wear out over the course of normal operation. The rate of wear depends on a wide range of variables, such as road and environmental conditions, your driving style and vehicle load.

In general, however, shocks and struts wear so gradually that the negative effects - reduced steering precision, stopping performance and/or vehicle stability - might not be easily recognized in normal driving conditions. In addition to these safety concerns, worn shocks and struts could negatively affect: 

  • passenger comfort
  • rate and pattern of tire wear
  • dynamic wheel alignment
  • brake life
  • durability of other chassis parts


Tirecraft wants you to Ride Safe. Are you possibly driving on worn shocks and struts?
Book an appointment today to find out.