The last thing you want in your car or truck is a rough and bumpy ride. It doesn't matter whether you're cruising the familiar streets of your neighborhood, zooming down the highway at high speed, or exploring new terrain off-road, you still want your car to give you a smooth and comfortable ride. If your ride is bumpy, there are a number of things you can do to improve the quality of your ride. Below we highlight some of the best ways to give yourself a smoother ride.
1. Choose the best tires for your needs
Not all tires are equal. There is a large choicedifferent types of tires, and depending on your needs, driving style and the climate you live in, you need to be very selective in the type of tires you end up using. For example, if you spend most of your time driving on the highway, you will need a very different tire than someone who lives in a snowy place in the mountains. If you're looking for a new set of tires that will give you a smooth and satisfying ride, contact an expert to find the best type of tire for your specific needs.
2. Avoid jumbo wheels
Oversized wheels may look cool and make your car seem ready to conquer any obstacle, but larger wheels can actually make it more difficult to drive your car safely. If you're in the market fornew wheels, you only go up or down an inch in proportion to the size of the wheel. If you choose wheels that are more than an inch larger than your previous set of wheels, you risk damaging your car's suspension and springs. The suspension and springs are installed and calibrated to work perfectly with a certain wheel size, and adding jumbo wheels will make the car no longer ride as smoothly. Not only does this make the car harder to drive, but it can also cause permanent damage to your suspension, requiring the entire thing to be replaced.
3. Examine the different parts of your suspension
If your ride is rough, you may want to examine the various components of your suspension to identify any problems. In some cases, instead of replacing the entire suspension, you can dramatically improve the quality of your car by replacing itshocks or stiffeners. These two components tend to wear out over time and replacing them can make your ride much smoother and more comfortable. If you are considering replacing struts or shock absorbers, consult an expert before making any adjustments to your suspension. The suspension can be very complicated and the last thing you want to do is make things worse by making a few uninformed decisions.
4. Check the height of your car
The height and ground clearance of your car can make a big difference when it comes to the quality of your ride. If your car is riding too low, it could mean you have damaged suspension and your ride will be noticeably rougher. If your car is riding too high, the suspension may not be properly adjusted. You want to prevent your car from bottoming out or having a stiffer ride because the height is not right.
Enjoy a smoother ride at Audiosport in Escondido
If you want to improve your driving quality, come to Audiosport in Escondido. We don't just offer fantastic dealssuspensions lifted, but we also offer off-road tires and new shock absorbers and struts to keep your car running smoothly. Simply bring your car to our Escondido location and we will be happy to help you with a few minor adjustments to improve your car's handling.
Contact Audiosport today by calling for more information on how you can improve the ride quality of your car(760) 743-2333.
