Z owners who have NO tire feathering check in here
Originally posted by Chicken
What would be helpful is a format...
Year (and month if known, maybe even factory)
Model (trim - Coupe/Roadster & Base/Enth/Perf/Touring)
Mileage
Also maybe a minimum mileage, as BENJ-AMG posted, "2004.5 Enthusiast with 2100 miles. No feathering at all." -which I suppose is good to know, but I don't think the cars with feathering experienced it within 2,100 miles (mine was at 9,500 miles).
Also, not everyone knows what feathering is (let's not assume), so a quick link to a page/thread that explains it, plus maybe the addition of the symtoms (pictures and descriptions of the tread wear, the tire growl, etc.) would help.
What would be helpful is a format...
Year (and month if known, maybe even factory)
Model (trim - Coupe/Roadster & Base/Enth/Perf/Touring)
Mileage
Also maybe a minimum mileage, as BENJ-AMG posted, "2004.5 Enthusiast with 2100 miles. No feathering at all." -which I suppose is good to know, but I don't think the cars with feathering experienced it within 2,100 miles (mine was at 9,500 miles).
Also, not everyone knows what feathering is (let's not assume), so a quick link to a page/thread that explains it, plus maybe the addition of the symtoms (pictures and descriptions of the tread wear, the tire growl, etc.) would help.
Re: model, I'd be willing to bet good money that those with tire-pressure sensors go more miles before onset of tire roar. Mine didn't start until 21k mi.
ps: with very few exceptions, most of the postings on this thread have very low miles.....not enough to develop tire roar.
Last edited by Z BOY; Sep 6, 2004 at 10:42 AM.
Originally posted by Z BOY
ps: with very few exceptions, most of the postings on this thread have very low miles.....not enough to develop tire roar.
ps: with very few exceptions, most of the postings on this thread have very low miles.....not enough to develop tire roar.
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From: Tracy, CA
early tire wear
Originally posted by Chicken
Yeah, as with the last couple of posts (5K miles, 2.5K miles) I don't think anyone who had feathering had it around that time, thus I fear this thread will be nearly pointless. If you have feathering @ 2.5K miles, just sell the car, you're screwed.
Yeah, as with the last couple of posts (5K miles, 2.5K miles) I don't think anyone who had feathering had it around that time, thus I fear this thread will be nearly pointless. If you have feathering @ 2.5K miles, just sell the car, you're screwed.
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From: Tracy, CA
Re: 2004 Z 4,200 alignment results
Originally posted by thepostman
I think this issue involves more than visually looking at the tires for wear. Majority of ppl don't properly maintain air pressure and alignments and wait until they hear the "roaring" which is too late.
I suggest for everyone to bring their Z in to an alignment and get the print out. I'm curious to see the specs from the first alignments of 04 models.
**Suggestion:
Make copies of the Z service data specs from your service manual and give to them BEFORE they start. The alignment machine I had they didnt have any of the Z models in the computer for the specs. In fact, he tried to use a 1996 300zx as the service data which is a COMPLETELY different car. He could have at least used the G35....ugh..
(you can't get quality service anywhere)
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350z Touring-6 sp
prod date 2/2004
alignment @4,200 miles
now has 5200 miles.
90% surface 10% freeway driving
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Alignment results @ 4200 miles
left front camber out
left front caster out
left rear camber out
*front toe IN SPEC (0.06, 0.08)
Ironically, my largest concern for the front toe was the only thing in spec.
I need to find out what the rear toe spec angle is from the factory, not the mm distance.
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I will be having an additional alignment again at 10,000 miles and continue to visually inspect the wear.
I think this issue involves more than visually looking at the tires for wear. Majority of ppl don't properly maintain air pressure and alignments and wait until they hear the "roaring" which is too late.
I suggest for everyone to bring their Z in to an alignment and get the print out. I'm curious to see the specs from the first alignments of 04 models.
**Suggestion:
Make copies of the Z service data specs from your service manual and give to them BEFORE they start. The alignment machine I had they didnt have any of the Z models in the computer for the specs. In fact, he tried to use a 1996 300zx as the service data which is a COMPLETELY different car. He could have at least used the G35....ugh..
(you can't get quality service anywhere)
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350z Touring-6 sp
prod date 2/2004
alignment @4,200 miles
now has 5200 miles.
90% surface 10% freeway driving
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Alignment results @ 4200 miles
left front camber out
left front caster out
left rear camber out
*front toe IN SPEC (0.06, 0.08)
Ironically, my largest concern for the front toe was the only thing in spec.
I need to find out what the rear toe spec angle is from the factory, not the mm distance.
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I will be having an additional alignment again at 10,000 miles and continue to visually inspect the wear.
Regarding tire pressure, I keep mine at (cold):
36 psi @ 65-70 F /38 psi @ 80-85 F
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From: Indiana
2003 Base DB 350z
Tire Feathering at 7,000mi--First TSB Done
(Swap from side to side and adjust toe-in)
Still Tire Feathering at 12,000mi--Second TSB
(New Front tires and Adjust Toe-In)
Currently 18,000mi and the feathering has not returned on the new tires(so far
)
Tire Feathering at 7,000mi--First TSB Done
(Swap from side to side and adjust toe-in)
Still Tire Feathering at 12,000mi--Second TSB
(New Front tires and Adjust Toe-In)
Currently 18,000mi and the feathering has not returned on the new tires(so far
)
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From: Windsor, Connecticut
2003 Enthusiast - VIN 4,2xxx
Build Date 09.02
22,000 miles
No feathering. Brought the car infor the recall at 19,500 miles and was told it was the best set of fronts they've seen yet. Well within spec.
Still no feathering.
Build Date 09.02
22,000 miles
No feathering. Brought the car infor the recall at 19,500 miles and was told it was the best set of fronts they've seen yet. Well within spec.
Still no feathering.
