Glossary / Suspension

spring rate

15 Episode Mentions

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The spring rate is how much the car’s suspension springs push back when something heavy sits on the vehicle. Stiffer springs can hold more weight but feel firmer.

Technical Definition

Spring rate refers to how stiff a vehicle’s suspension springs are. A higher spring rate means the springs resist compression more, affecting ride comfort and load capacity.

Hear It Discussed

"Therefore, it increases the spring rate when you drop the ride height."
Episode 200! Porsche anniversary, midnight Mog, US pickups, airships My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 59:48

"all that information we know how much sway bar rates on them so we can get the spring rate styled"
TMCP #654: Chris Smith – Smitty Built Custom Auto – If You Want To Go Fast, Smitty Can Build It! The MuscleCar Place 58:48

"Oh, no. So we're just talking about the spring rate, you know, compression. Now you've got these heavier springs at the front of the car,"
BMW’s Manual Comeback, GT4 Gearing Problems & R8 vs Gallardo Debate Full Throttle Talk 15:30