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04-29-2007, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Kegsbane
I have tire feathering. I just noticed it after putting about 3.5k on my 03 350. The inside of the tire is not going to last as long as I'd hoped.
If I had to guess, I will need new fronts every 12-13k miles. I will look at remedying this with alignment or aftermarket suspension (which, for all I know, the previous owner may have done), but if neither of those work, I will just replace the fronts every 12k miles. I love this car to death, and I would not consider trading or selling. I have bonded with the car.
The tire problem is ingratiating. I would admit that to anyone who asked me about it. The thing is, I can get two Kumho ECSTA ASXs for $188 total. That really isn't **** to me. My main concerns revolve around safety.
With the rest of the drivetrain being apparently rock solid (in my car anyway) and the fact that I will baby it most of the time, I think I'm in for an enjoyable experiment.
If I had to guess, I will need new fronts every 12-13k miles. I will look at remedying this with alignment or aftermarket suspension (which, for all I know, the previous owner may have done), but if neither of those work, I will just replace the fronts every 12k miles. I love this car to death, and I would not consider trading or selling. I have bonded with the car.
The tire problem is ingratiating. I would admit that to anyone who asked me about it. The thing is, I can get two Kumho ECSTA ASXs for $188 total. That really isn't **** to me. My main concerns revolve around safety.
With the rest of the drivetrain being apparently rock solid (in my car anyway) and the fact that I will baby it most of the time, I think I'm in for an enjoyable experiment.
Feathering looks like cupping on the inside of the tire and your tires will roar when you drive down the road.
04-29-2007, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by hardrock905
Just because the inside of the tire is wearing faster does not mean you have tire feathering. This is normal for the Z due to it's agressive camber.
Michelin PS2s. They were on there when I got her. I've heard such good stuff about the Kumhos though that I will try them next.
04-29-2007, 12:29 PM
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i got my 2003 used w/ 13k miles on it-people basically thought it was new. tire feathering was gone with tire replacement and alignment.
window streaks were fixed for free at the dealer in a couple of hours (probably only took them 30 min of actual labor)
I had a problem with the hatch not opening with one press of the button so i brought it in to 1 dealer that wouldn't fix it, and another dealer that fixed it under warranty. if you run in to a problem at one dealership just go find another!
i had some kumho supra ecsta 712s (i think) and they were horrible on the back of my turbo sc300 (about 2 yrs ago)
i love the bfgs on my z
window streaks were fixed for free at the dealer in a couple of hours (probably only took them 30 min of actual labor)
I had a problem with the hatch not opening with one press of the button so i brought it in to 1 dealer that wouldn't fix it, and another dealer that fixed it under warranty. if you run in to a problem at one dealership just go find another!
i had some kumho supra ecsta 712s (i think) and they were horrible on the back of my turbo sc300 (about 2 yrs ago)
i love the bfgs on my z
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