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Old 02-11-2005, 10:31 AM
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Default omg! BS tire feathering!

i just visited dealer for my tire feathering.
but guess f*cking what!
they said only 03 model is covered under warranty.
since mine is 04 model, they said i gotta purchase another tire for front which cost 660 installed. what kind of BS is that?
what am i suppose to do?
Old 02-11-2005, 10:48 AM
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Personally, I'd call NNA and threaten them with legal action....

But just let them know the situation and even tho your car is an 04, you having 03 problems... BTW- I believe some 04's are covered under the warranty too, so make sure your dealership isn't jacking you around.
Old 02-11-2005, 10:55 AM
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lol, we should have the moderators have a whole section just for tire feathering...

also, if you end up not getting these warrentied, please dont spend $660 on new tires, go get yourself some nice Nitto 555's for $300 from discount tire plus like $40 mount and balance.
Old 02-11-2005, 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by DrVolkl
Personally, I'd call NNA and threaten them with legal action....

But just let them know the situation and even tho your car is an 04, you having 03 problems... BTW- I believe some 04's are covered under the warranty too, so make sure your dealership isn't jacking you around.
I have an 04, had the front tire feathering start at about 5k. I took it in at around 9k when I found this site and figured out what it was. They replaced my tires eventually but they had to call NNA for approval. I would go back and not take no for an answer.
Old 02-11-2005, 11:05 AM
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It sucks that you guys are having such a hard time with feathering on your cars. I had slight feathering, wasnt even making noises yet and my dealer replaced the tires without a problem. My car is an 04.5 too.
Old 02-11-2005, 11:28 AM
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what is the number for NNA?
Old 02-11-2005, 11:52 AM
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if you must.. get the tire onilne and have any place to mount it on for you. 660$ for one??? its the biggest joke
Old 02-11-2005, 12:02 PM
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I've got an early 04 where I saw tire feathering and the dealer replaced my front tires no problem. I would call because they should replace them....
Old 02-11-2005, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by pureZness
what is the number for NNA?
NNA Consumer Affairs

1-800-Nissan1 or 18006477261 option #7.
Old 02-11-2005, 01:45 PM
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Heres my question.

I hear a roaring while slowing down, is this tire feathering? My car has 19k on it, I think it's just the tires about to give in, i looked and the front tires look like they wore fine...
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i think i gotta go check with my dealer too... tire is being gay..

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Old 02-11-2005, 02:37 PM
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I have heard people recommend ditching the stock tires and getting good aftermarket tires along with a tire alignment done by a shop(not nissan) that specializes in sports cars. Does this actually slow down the feathering in anyone's experience?
Old 02-11-2005, 03:34 PM
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If you have an '04, the least that the dealer should do under warranty is the alignment. If you don't get an alignment done then new tires are useless.
Old 02-11-2005, 05:45 PM
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My friend Initial D got his changed. He has a 04' model. He called 1-800-nissan1.

To add to the BS, I went the other day I have a 03' model.

this is hwo it all started.

I went in same thing tire feathering.
they asked me how many miles 22,000
he said it was only till 21.

my car was in there when it had 17,000 miles on it and they didn't mention crap about it, so guess who is going to call the number.

Also I found later that day that the rep that helped me is really close off getting fired...

hope this helps,

-josh
Old 02-11-2005, 07:52 PM
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I have an 04 track,at 5800 Nissan gave me an alinment then at 7455 another alinment a new tires.
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Originally posted by MovingViolation
I have heard people recommend ditching the stock tires and getting good aftermarket tires along with a tire alignment done by a shop(not nissan) that specializes in sports cars. Does this actually slow down the feathering in anyone's experience?
From what I've generally read on this site, it seems to help eliminate it for the most part.
Old 02-12-2005, 09:25 AM
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i had my problem at about 5k and took it back to the dealer, they played dumb at first, then spoke to my saleperson. got new tires and the problem fixed.
Old 02-13-2005, 09:13 AM
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any word on the 05's?? still a problem?? I've only got like 6K on mine, but I haven't really looked at the tires.. I did notice my alignment wasn't perfect from the factory tho

^ this feathering issue pisses me off, cause I really want to drop my car, but then I know the dealer won't cover the feathering
Old 02-16-2005, 09:11 AM
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listen guys..

WTF man...they fuc*in told me to call Tire company to get my tires replaced??? omg yo... this is some real BS...
what am i supposed to do?
i called NNA and they told me to talk to service manager and they have to send paperwork to NNA to get approved or some sh*t?
i dont understand... and my dealer is keep tellin me that its only on 03 models... pissin me off...
Old 02-16-2005, 09:32 AM
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i talked to the lead mech at nissan...he said it helps a lot when u get a reference #....they make a big deal because some 1 has 2 pay them..because we are not..some1 must...so get a ref # and you should get your tires replaced/alignment done for free with no problems at all...what they do is adjust your camber alignment which is 50% off from the factory to a minimum...which i 4got the numbers but will try 2 post later...that done your problem should be fixed...the issue is that many people freak out, get pissed and that will get them nowhere...you have 2 be nice, polit regardless if its company's fault or not...you are at their mercy


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