Tire FEATHERING: FYI
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Originally Posted by steig
I just noticed that I now have significant tire feathering in my 03 enth. I'm at 15000 miles. I thought I would get through without the problem because I got past 10000 w/o any issues. Now I need to decide how to get out of this car. I don't want to deal with all the problems so many people here have. I'm either selling it privately or thinking about going after NNA for lemon law. I haven't taken it to the dealer yet but I'm positive they will do nothing. THey refused to even consider the noisy fan when the air conditioner is fan it on even though there is a TSB for the problem. Last Nissan I ever own, even though I abosolutely love everything else about the car.
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Originally Posted by SteveZ
That was the first sign with mine, around 5k miles I think. I thought I had a brake problem, because coming to a stop was when the noise was loudest. Took it in and got first of alignments and suspension rod replacement TSB.
Did that solve the problem?
Its weird because I was talking to a guy today that has 60,000 miles on his 03, and I asked if he has had any feathering issues. He looked at me like I was crazy, he has never heard of it. I guess some get lucky and some dont. Im sure it has something to do with what factory or time they were produced.
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Originally Posted by steig
I just noticed that I now have significant tire feathering in my 03 enth. I'm at 15000 miles. I thought I would get through without the problem because I got past 10000 w/o any issues. Now I need to decide how to get out of this car. I don't want to deal with all the problems so many people here have. I'm either selling it privately or thinking about going after NNA for lemon law. I haven't taken it to the dealer yet but I'm positive they will do nothing. THey refused to even consider the noisy fan when the air conditioner is fan it on even though there is a TSB for the problem. Last Nissan I ever own, even though I abosolutely love everything else about the car.
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Originally Posted by Pit Bull
You got 15K miles out of the front tires right? That is good for a sports car. Now buy new front tires check the alignment and drive it for another 15K miles and then buy new front tires again. If you don't like to replace tires every 10-15K miles you need to buy a Toyota Camry or other normal family vehicle and then you can buy tires every 50-60K miles. I know the Z is a little harder on tires then some sports cars but I think part of the problem is unrealistic expectations by owners that are new to the sports car world. I'm not knocking you I just don't think you understand what owning a sports car is all about.
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Originally Posted by Satchel
Yeah and the reality is that Nissan sucks and PLENTY of us are not getting 15k
**** YOU NISSAN!
**** YOU NISSAN!
I've gotten 2 free front sets of tires from Nissan and will have to buy 3 more before I will sell/trade my Z for another toy. What's that 12-15 hundred $$. Part of the cost of ownership. If you can afford to pay then don't pay
Sorry about all of the BS quotes 
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we are suffering the same problems here in spain and all europe, but the problem here is that Nissan dont recognize it, so we dont have any TSB and we have to pay all the repairs made to the car, this is awesome. 
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Originally Posted by spaanse1976
we are suffering the same problems here in spain and all europe, but the problem here is that Nissan dont recognize it, so we dont have any TSB and we have to pay all the repairs made to the car, this is awesome.
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I brought my 2004 (Dec. 2004 build date) Touring to the dealer for the 15K mile maintenance and was told my front tires have feathering. I did notice the car got louder at around 12K miles, but the tires look fine even to this day.
I am thinking of getting rid of the car, but what sports car doesn't have problems?
I am thinking of getting rid of the car, but what sports car doesn't have problems?
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Originally Posted by PATB
I brought my 2004 (Dec. 2004 build date) Touring to the dealer for the 15K mile maintenance and was told my front tires have feathering. I did notice the car got louder at around 12K miles, but the tires look fine even to this day.
I am thinking of getting rid of the car, but what sports car doesn't have problems?
I am thinking of getting rid of the car, but what sports car doesn't have problems?
If you are getting feathering at 12k miles you do not have a severe case. Have the alignment set to the 04 TSB specs and next time buy a different tire. You should be ok.
I have an 03. Mine started at 7k miles and the RE040s never did wear evenly after the TSB alignment. I switched to the Eagle F1 GS-D3s and they are wearing very well (although I also went with the Hotchkis suspension setup, which is very nice - ~$400) . The RE040s suck. Owners of other cars are complaining about them also. Just check out the RE040 reviews at tireracck.com
Last edited by pulpz2; Jul 27, 2005 at 04:50 PM.
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I wish all of you the best of luck in addressing the problems with the Z and hope that Nissan finally steps up and provides a fix. I just sold my 03 Brickyard Enthusiast partially out of frustration and partially out of the need for four seats.
Good luck!
Good luck!
I am getting the feathering for the second time, at 35k after they changed my tire and did alignment at 24k. Now Nissan tells me it's my responsibility to replace tire and alignment... what a loaded xxxx...
i almost feel it's time for a new car....
i almost feel it's time for a new car....
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Originally Posted by LeMansZCa
I am getting the feathering for the second time, at 35k after they changed my tire and did alignment at 24k. Now Nissan tells me it's my responsibility to replace tire and alignment... what a loaded xxxx...
i almost feel it's time for a new car....
i almost feel it's time for a new car....
p.s. nice avatar
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Originally Posted by spaanse1976
we are suffering the same problems here in spain and all europe, but the problem here is that Nissan dont recognize it, so we dont have any TSB and we have to pay all the repairs made to the car, this is awesome.
I,ve read that some people who have change the suspension and the problen have flyed away , that's true????
look at this link
http://www.350evo.com/catalog/produc...roducts_id/162
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Originally Posted by Z power
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I,ve read that some people who have change the suspension and the problen have flyed away , that's true????
look at this link
http://www.350evo.com/catalog/produc...roducts_id/162
I,ve read that some people who have change the suspension and the problen have flyed away , that's true????
look at this link
http://www.350evo.com/catalog/produc...roducts_id/162
