Vehicle’s Suspension and Tires
A well-maintained suspension system and proper tire care are crucial for your vehicle’s safety, handling, and comfort. At O’Brien Services, we want to help you understand these important systems and recognize when professional service is needed.
Understanding Your Suspension System
Key Components
- Shocks/struts
- Springs
- Control arms
- Ball joints
- Tie rods
- Bushings
- Sway bars
- Wheel bearings
Normal Operation Signs
- Smooth ride
- Stable cornering
- Even tire wear
- Level stance
- Quick bump recovery
- Quiet operation
- Consistent handling
- No pulling
Tire Inspection and Maintenance
Visual Tire Checks
Look For:
- Tread depth
- Wear patterns
- Sidewall condition
- Bulges or cracks
- Proper inflation
- Foreign objects
- Balance issues
- Alignment signs
Proper Tire Care
- Regular rotation
- Pressure checks
- Balance maintenance
- Alignment verification
- Tread monitoring
- Surface inspection
- Age checking
- Load rating verification
Common Problems and Symptoms
Suspension Issues
Warning Signs:
- Bouncy ride
- Nose diving
- Body roll
- Uneven tire wear
- Pulling to one side
- Knocking sounds
- Vibrations
- Poor handling
Common Causes:
- Worn shocks/struts
- Bad ball joints
- Worn bushings
- Spring problems
- Tie rod wear
- Bearing failure
- Alignment issues
- Mount problems
Tire Problems
Warning Signs:
- Uneven wear
- Vibration
- Pulling
- Noise
- Poor handling
- Loss of pressure
- Rough ride
- Reduced traction
Common Causes:
- Improper inflation
- Poor alignment
- Balance issues
- Worn components
- Age deterioration
- Road damage
- Manufacturing defects
- Installation problems
Basic Inspection Steps
Suspension Check
- Visual inspection
- Bounce test
- Listen for noises
- Check level stance
- Observe handling
- Feel for vibrations
- Monitor tire wear
- Test shock response
Tire Inspection
- Check pressure
- Measure tread depth
- Examine wear patterns
- Look for damage
- Check age
- Verify rotation
- Test balance
- Check alignment
When to Seek Professional Help
Critical Signs
- Excessive bouncing
- Unusual noises
- Uneven tire wear
- Pulling/drifting
- Vibrations
- Poor handling
- Leaking shocks
- Safety concerns
Maintenance Needs
- Alignment service
- Tire rotation
- Balance check
- Component inspection
- Shock/strut replacement
- Bushing service
- Ball joint inspection
- Bearing check
How O’Brien Services Can Help
Our Suspension Services
- Complete system inspection
- Alignment service
- Component replacement
- Performance upgrades
- Shock/strut installation
- Bushing replacement
- Ball joint service
- System diagnosis
Tire Services
- Rotation service
- Balance check
- Alignment
- Replacement
- Repair
- Pressure monitoring
- Wear analysis
- Performance recommendations
Professional Diagnostics
We use:
- Alignment equipment
- Tire balancing machinery
- Suspension testing tools
- Road force testing
- Computer analysis
- Visual inspection
- Road testing
- Wear pattern analysis
Quality Repairs
We provide:
- OEM parts
- Expert technicians
- Warranty coverage
- Complete testing
- Thorough inspection
- Detailed reporting
- Follow-up service
- Documentation
Preventive Maintenance
Regular Service Schedule
- Alignment checks
- Tire rotation
- Balance verification
- Component inspection
- System testing
- Documentation
- Future planning
- Regular monitoring
Comprehensive Care
- Complete system inspection
- Component testing
- Performance optimization
- Preventive repairs
- Documentation
- Future planning
- Regular monitoring
- Update recommendations
Performance Tips
Suspension Care
- Avoid potholes
- Regular inspection
- Address issues promptly
- Maintain proper weight
- Regular alignment
- Component checks
- Listen for changes
- Monitor handling
Tire Maintenance
- Regular pressure checks
- Rotation schedule
- Balance verification
- Alignment monitoring
- Tread inspection
- Age monitoring
- Load consideration
- Surface care
Schedule Your Service
Don’t wait for suspension or tire problems to affect your safety. Contact O’Brien Services today for:
- System inspection
- Performance testing
- Maintenance service
- Repairs
- Expert advice
- Safety evaluation
