Quality shocks & struts ensure safe, comfortable driving by helping tires keep their grip. Most people believe that shocks and struts are only necessary for improving a vehicle’s riding comfort. In fact, they do much more than that; their job is to help keep your tires firmly on the road.
Friction is your friend It’s important to understand that a vehicle’s ability to steer, brake and accelerate depends first and foremost on the adhesion, or friction, between the tires and the road. This adhesion is also referred to as the road holding capability of the vehicle, which is directly influenced by shock absorber or strut performance.