Hi guys i need some help have a 03 350z track,3500 miles tires are doing the feathering thing my dealer said they would put new front tires on and realign car ive heard that this doesnt fix the problem ! anyone have any specs for alignment that work? car is mainly driven by my wife,but i some times put through its paces,(ripping around corners)

 

I had it done on my 03 at 11K and it is doing it again. I had the car re-aligned but the toe-in is with specs. I spoke to a friend who is a lead engineer at Ford and he said it is not the toe-in but rather the camber (not adjustable with our car). I am thinking of getting adjustable camber arm for the front and rear. A bunch of companies make them.

Get you tires done by the dealer but be aware that the problem may occur again. Ask for a copy of the spec sheet. This will give you toe-in, camber, and caster.

Also be aware if you plan on lowering your car or getting different thickness tires, your camber will be off.

Good Luck.

 

Thanks mike!

 

The 03 dosen't have a camber adjustment?

 

Only on the rear end but not much. I am going to buy the front adjusters soon. I have the TSB for the rear bearings getting fixed in two weeks. Maybe I'll have it all done at the same time.

 

the excessive caster and being non adjustable on ours cars along with the camber & toe all play a role in the tire feathering & uneven wear characteristics. i have my car lowered & have the front/rear camber plates & rear traction arms. going well so far but the front arms with caster adjustment werent available when i purchased my arms. i recommend getting some that allow caster change..........the current specs nissan has out now are fine except for caster, much too aggressive for a daily drivin car. i just favor the the leaner side on camber to keep my tires wearing evenly...........best of luck!

-justin