I've got a 1987 300D with 328Kmi. The front lower control arms were last replaced at 250Kmi. I wear out Michelin MXV4's in about 25Kmi before they don't do well in the rain. Roads where I drive are curvy and hilly and I don't drive like grandpa.

How long should the front lower control arms on the car last? If they getting worn, could it explain what I feel is unusual sensitivity to wind gusts?

I don't believe I have alignment problems, it was last done at the dealer and set at recommended specs. MXV4's feather a little on the outer edge, but I think that may be because of how I drive around the curves.

Thanks,

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Brian Toscano