I’ve always said you’ve got to know when to stop digging when you’re in deep trouble. That’s the rule of holes. So many people who face challenges keep digging deeper and never pause to understand how to stop and climb out.
However, the “rule of holes” in this blog refers to something quite different. I doesn’t matter if I drive six hours from home or 20 minutes into the city, I’ve got to tell you that the roads in New York State are pitiful. We’re talking about actual holes—not just an occasional pothole every half mile, but potholes the size of two basketballs, creating a washboard effect that severely tests the suspension of any vehicle.
I couldn’t help but think about ride control and the pure destruction and wear and tear that our unkept roads are causing to our clients’ vehicles.
I strongly suggest that while doing a comprehensive vehicle inspection, look carefully to identify any issues with suspension and ride control. Our deteriorating roads are creating significant challenges for our vehicles, and I see no end in sight. I’m not confident the government has enough resources to fix the roads they’ve ignored for years.
We’ve learned over the years that ride control components should be considered for replacement or at least inspected at 50,000 miles. We know that the damping properties of shocks and struts help keep tires on the road so that steering and braking forces are properly directed. My instincts tell me we should be especially concerned if your clients do any highway driving.
Just my two cents from pothole-plagued New York State.
