So i plan on getting a 2005 white track model. But im kind of worried about the tire feathering issue. Is it possible to eliminate that problem with wheels, tires, and a new suspension setup (spring, shocks.) Thank you.

 

Don't even worry about the feathering. Not a good reason to keep you from buying the car.

 

Yea, thers no doubt about me getting a Zm unless they make it a 4cylinder. lol. But just wanna know if that would help eliminate the feathering issue.

 

Congratulations, thread #500 on "Will 05's have tire feathering issue?"
lol

 

There so far, to the best of my knowledge have not been any claims of feathering on the 05s. My 05 with 7500 miles has no signs yet also. However from what I've heard, changing all the things you mentioned on 03s and 04s have indeed stopped feathering, hope that helps.

 

There have been issues of tire feathering with 05s. It appears as though 05s tend to show tire feathering issues later on as opposed to early on with the 03.

 

Thanks for a direct answer, there hard to get these days.

 

Haven't you seen this:

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/122571-cbs-news-story-350z-class-action-lawsuit.html

When you buy your new Z don't forget to join the Class Action Suit Against Nissan For Tire Feathering in the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Nissan 350z!

http://www.nissantireproblems.com/class-action.html

 

My '05 Enthusiast has 8700 miles so far and no feathering. In fact, the tire wear is very even, I check them weekly. The tires are loud on a rough road surface but other than that, no problems yet.

IMO, the new tread design where the tread blocks on the tire edges aren't "stand alone" solved the problem. This design doesn't allow that tread block to flex and scrape on the road like the previous design.

 

Isn't it morally wrong to join a class action lawsuit if you aren't experiencing the problem in question?

 

LOL. yeah it is but nissan more than deserves it =p