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Subject:Re: Rear heater control
From:Mike S
Date:Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:43:47 -0500

On 11/18/2012 10:27 PM, MICHAEL H wrote:
> Harry - pneumatic tires ARE shock absorbers at a basic, technical level ...

Well, no. They're more like springs, any ability tires have to absorb
energy is minimal compared to an actual shock absorber, and is something
tire makers try to keep to a minimum for energy efficiency. Shock
absorbers are dampeners, made to absorb energy from movement.