Re springs breaking: You can still buy spring protectors that bolt on to the strut which prevent or reduce the risk of tyre damage.
I remember back in the old days when both leaf and coil springs were wrapped up in leather boots, usually packed in grease.
Purchasing a good set of springs will help reduce the chance of breakage, further to that consideration should be given to replacing springs say every five years or 75,000 miles.
I remember going to look at a car for a friend which had 150,000 miles on it but was quite young. The salesman made a big deal of how modern engines lasted much longer than this. I explained that my concern was not for the engine, but the number of times the suspension had gone up and down wearing every part.
Nothing lasts for ever.
Alan
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