Looking at buying a 2015 Turismo 15,500 miles. The online report shows an MOT advisory saying that the tyres are showing wear on the inner edges. Could this be leading to trouble or is it a case of needing tyres? Thanks
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If front probably just tracking a bit too much toe out, but 15k in 5 years is a bit low, check it's servicing?
It could be the tracking (not a problem... just need adjusting) but inner shoulder wear is also a sign that the front wishbone arm bushes are failing.
You would need to replace the whole arm. I suspect they're not "cheap" nor too shocking outrageous, although probably the best advise is to fit Lemforder or TRW branded arms (or Fiat OE, which are Lemforder or TRW arms in a very expensive box) since they years and you probably won't have to ever change them ever again.
Alternatively you (or someone with a big press) can fit polyeurathane bushes (stiffer/harder but also more durable) to your existing arms... although this is likely to be more expensive (labour), unless you do it yourself.
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You would need to replace the whole arm. I suspect they're not "cheap" nor too shocking outrageous, although probably the best advise is to fit Lemforder or TRW branded arms (or Fiat OE, which are Lemforder or TRW arms in a very expensive box) since they years and you probably won't have to ever change them ever again.
Alternatively you (or someone with a big press) can fit polyeurathane bushes (stiffer/harder but also more durable) to your existing arms... although this is likely to be more expensive (labour), unless you do it yourself.
Ralf S.
Whatever it is, it’s certainly not something to put you off buying the car.
Assuming your prospective purchase has 17 inch wheels, this brand very long lasting. If tyres that are worn were originals, think done well. Fair bit of power and torque going through. https://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/toyo/proxes-tr1/205/40/R17/W/84/f?tyre=39005865
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It hasn't. Picking it up this Saturday
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More likely the wear is from driving over ‘pin cushion’ speed humps.
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It was the front. I'll find out tomorrow when I ring them.
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Mines 16000 over 5 years, it gets used at weekends in the dry mostly, and its service history is full abarth, no tyre problems here so suspect tracking
If your car is fitted with Bi-Xenon headlights, the suspension arms are not standard, as they're tapped for the levelling sensors. This may push up the price somewhat, and is something to be aware of when sourcing parts.
If you got it today can we see some pics?
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