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RJW0501

VERY HELPFUL, THANKS

Apexi350z

iTrader: (3)

here is what NNA gonna do:

Nissan Action
To ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction, Nissan is extending the warranty for front wheel alignment on customers' 350Zs to 2 years from the original in-service date. Like all Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty service, this extended warranty is only available through a Nissan dealership.

Beginning in late April, 2004 Nissan will contact affected 2003 350Z customers by mail. For Model Year 2003 350Z vehicles that exhibit front tire roar or growl noise, during the extended warranty period Nissan will inspect vehicles to determine the wheel, tire and suspension equipment installed on the vehicle. Then Nissan will:

—For vehicles equipped with original equipment tires and wheels (or with genuine Nissan chrome or NISMO accessory Z wheels), Nissan will:


—Inspect the tires for irregular wear pattern on the inside portion of the front tires and, if necessary, either rotate the front tires from side to side or replace the front tires as determined to be necessary by formal repair criteria.

—If tires are either rotated or replaced, check the front wheel alignment and adjust, as needed, to ensure proper toe-in adjustment.

—For vehicles equipped with replacement tires and original equipment wheels (or with genuine Nissan chrome or NISMO accessory Z wheels) , Nissan will:

—Check the front wheel alignment and adjust, as needed.

—For vehicles with replacement tires that are not the original size, or with wheels other than those listed in number 1 or 2 above or, or with suspension modifications other than NISMO-S Tune, this warranty extension is not applicable unless the wheels, tires and/or suspension are first returned to original factory specifications and the vehicle is then presented to a Nissan dealer for repair prior to expiration of this extended warranty.

Note: If it is determined that replacement of the front tires is covered and necessary: Tires with less than 21,001 miles of usage will be replaced free of charge; Tires replaced between 21,001 and 30,000 miles will be prorated and Nissan will pay for a percentage of the tire replacement cost.

Apexi350z

iTrader: (3)

This still will not work for any of 2003 owner that has changed either their: suspension parts, or wheels. You have to reinstall your OEM parts before take the car to the dealer.

All they going to do is to do an alignment, bring the toe-in to 0.08, and make sure there is no toe-out.

The only thing I see that can benifit owners with aftermarket suspension and wheels is to get reimbursement for the tires we have changed due to tire feathering problem. I know I am definitely going to send the tire bill to NNA!

eZduZit

I just had my tires replaced today at my local Nissan dealer and the service was great except they F#@# up one of my rims. If they replace the one they messed up, things will be great.

gooters

My dealership did the same and I didnt catch it quick enough.

EVERYONE who does this needs to be very aware of the rim condition before and after.

supergrade

Had my feathering problem addressed at 4500 miles. Should have checked the wheels before I left the dealer though, gotta nice deep scratch now. Thanks. So far, 6100 miles, no noise... WooHoo!

AmyCroft

iTrader: (3)

I took pictures of Wheels Before Installing the Tires that NNA provided.

They scratched them up - But I was so happy the Tire Noise was gone.. I didn't persue the Scratched Painted Rims..

My Spare set of 18's are good, with no scratches. Front Tires are new. Never driven. Rears are Slicks.. ( need new tires ) $480 to replace.

Might need to buy a spare set of 18's with TPS to be the final set.

See Sig.. One car Three Sets of tires in Garage for testing. Ha!
It's good thing I don't have a shoe fetish..
Emelda Marcos look out...

Cheers Amy -

Zrated

Everyone needs to do this...!!!!!!!

When I went in @ 4500 miles for feathering they aligned my car and scratched all 4 of my RAYS.

It took 4 months and at least 5 trips to the dealer to get them replaced.

Now I have to go back in for feathering again....I'm a little worried

Every time they work on my car they scratch something up, and the service manager is a weezle, who won't fess up to anything.

He sounds like a cheap used car salesman with his BS.

aproy

what dealer are you going to?

mydogscool

A bullet in the head (Rage againsat the machine), A bullet in the head wiil kill the pain.