I actually just got my Z last week and I have only 300 miles, but it does pull pretty hard to the right--and judging from what others have mentioned, I guess it's a common problem.

As far as the specs requested for the alignment, I will post them when I get back from the dealer. I hoping to get it done by Friday, so I will post the results then if that helps anyone.

 

when will they fix this

 

5300 miles.

This is my front left tire.. looks clean.

 

Had the TSB performed yesterday. I'll have to look at the TSB to see where the "suspected" VINs ended. I thought it was around X05000. My VIN <600.

I wonder if yours are after these VINs. Wonder if anyone with a lower VIN is not having the problem.

BTW, I'm having an independent perform an alignment check tommorrow to confirm the dealer's results.

 

My VIN ends in T105745.

How do I chop that up with regards to its age ?

-slay

 

10.6k mi. no feathering, but i have an aftermarket suspension ...

 

7700 miles, 08/02 build, picked up 9/26, VIN 2358. No feathering. No bounce.

Base model.

I do have some oil "seepage" from my left valve cover, but that's for another thread.

Dave

 

No feathering 4500 miles, built in December. I did just upgrade to Track Rims, and now I notice a slight pull to the right. Maybe the wheel people changed my alignment by accident?

 

Well, I picked up my Z Halloween night. I don't know the build month, but the vin ends in 3549.

I am getting real close to 9000 miles and have no sign of feathering at all.

 

4K and nothing yet

 

I have about 2400 miles on mine and I can't see any obvious signs of feathering so far.

 

6007 mi. and no feathering (or any problems)...... Brought her home 2/16/03..... *knockingonwood*

 

By the way, my VIN is in the 9xxx range. The build date is 11/02 and I bought the car on 1/31/03.

 

5300 miles, no tire feathering so far.

Can anyone post the pic of tire feathering?
Like to see how bad it is.
Thanks,

 

I now have almost 11K miles on my Z and the feathering is deep heal-toe on inner edges. I think I can feel slight feathering across the entire tread with my fingers now. I didn't notice any problems with feathering at all until about 8000 miles, and I was watching for it. Then it came on with a vengence. I took a 800 mile road trip, and by the time I got back home, wow... The road noise was deafening. In the time of that single trip at 75mph, the noise went from below 25mph, all the way up to any speed. I don't know for sure when it started, I am sure it was beginnning before I actually heard it, but it couldn't have been too long before 8000 miles.

I have never had any problem with my car pulling to either side. I literally can run at 90mph hands off wheel if I am dumb enough to try. I also have none of the "bounce" that has been described.

VIN N0. 6000 range

 

19,000 mi. No feather.

 

8,000 miles, vin#258, 17's. Did have a bad right pull which was corrected at 2500 mile with an alignment. These tire are sinfully noisy at 70 MPH, bearly hear the music without cranking it up. I must be a lucky one so far.

 

I have one of the pre production purchase Zs (touring).
It has BAD feathering and 6500+ miles. Nissan swapped
the front tires from one side to the other and realigned.
This was done based on instructions from corporate.
At least the dealer thought this was a garbage fix. They
told me to wait 2 weeks and come back, then they could
order new tires. Nissan did approve getting the new
tires but they are taking their sweet time about it. I believe
I will wear out the new tires when they come in. Something
else needs to be done. Not just an alignment. New
springs maybe?? Anyone got an idea?

 

I have to second this. Mine is same. about 5500 now and 2 separate dealers both checked out my tires and no problems found. Perhaps because I have the 17" wheels?

 

I am going to turn 7,000 most likely today. No signs of feathering, tires are quiet on the highway, no bouncing either. The car has never pulled one way or the other. Vin# 4,2xx.