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Old 11-08-2009, 08:56 PM
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Default Just replaced O.E.M. tires with Michelin MXM4's

Have an '03 Performance with 19,000 miles. Replaced the original Bridgestones (with the roar) with the MXM4 Michelins. I never had a dealer adjustment or the fronts replaced per the T.S.B. from Nissan cause I just did'nt drive it that often. My question is : should I be concerned about these $1100.00 Michelins (Discount tire), doing the same thing? Should I get an alignment or something? The last time I asked a guy at the dealership he said he was'nt aware of a camber or toe-in adjustment per the T.S.B. from the factory problem but I take that with a grain of salt. I would appreciate some input on the MXM4's and will I have the same problem with scalloping. The difference is unbelievable with these tires. Thanks.....
Old 11-08-2009, 09:00 PM
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yes get an alignment.

those michelins are good but you got ripped if you bought those at that price unless you included installation price.
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Just out of curiosity what is the speed rating for this tire?
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The speed rating is V (up to 149mph) according to this:
http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...%AE/83/79.html
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Originally Posted by steve72852
Have an '03 Performance with 19,000 miles. Replaced the original Bridgestones (with the roar) with the MXM4 Michelins. I never had a dealer adjustment or the fronts replaced per the T.S.B. from Nissan cause I just did'nt drive it that often. My question is : should I be concerned about these $1100.00 Michelins (Discount tire), doing the same thing? Should I get an alignment or something? The last time I asked a guy at the dealership he said he was'nt aware of a camber or toe-in adjustment per the T.S.B. from the factory problem but I take that with a grain of salt. I would appreciate some input on the MXM4's and will I have the same problem with scalloping. The difference is unbelievable with these tires. Thanks.....
isn't this something you should have thought about prior to buying these tires?
Old 11-09-2009, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by winchman
The speed rating is V (up to 149mph) according to this:
http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...%AE/83/79.html
The 350Z calls for a W (168 MPH) rated tire. But I guess V (149 MPH is OK).
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With respect the feathering problem is 7 years old. Well covered subject.
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