Glossary / General

suspension travel

17 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Think of it as how much a car’s wheels can move up and down when you hit a bump. More travel means the car can handle rough roads better without losing grip.

Technical Definition

Suspension travel refers to the amount of vertical movement a vehicle’s suspension can absorb when encountering bumps or uneven road surfaces. It determines how well the car can keep tires in contact with the road during aggressive driving.

Hear It Discussed

"...I wanted to see a real suspension travel Ken Kenan you know those cars in Iceland you know what I'm talking about..."
Wild Off-Road Mustang Coming? Doug on the Next Lamborghini, and Car Week Recap! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 24:17

"...and suspension travel. Yes, so it's a comfy cushy car..."
Peugeot 205 Rallye - A Better MK1 Volkswagen GTI? — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 218 The Carmudgeon Show 05:31

"so we can handle that off-road bouncing stuff. So lots of suspension travel."
Ambulances, Hearses, And Minivans, Oh My! In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 24:59