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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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hey all,
I recently purchased a used 04 z touring with 35000 miles from a certified toyota dealer.
What I found out from the begininng was some loud front tire noise. I wasnt aware of any tire feathering issues on this car until now, and I;m guessing this is tire feathering.

Now, Im planning to go to the dealer tomorrow and ask them what they can do for me since I still have their 60 days warranty.
However, my concern is that since they are not a nissan dealer, would they be able to fix this problem for me? I don't think they gave me a bumper to bumper warranty, so if they come up with a no to fixtng this what should I do? I just want to be prepared in what to say before going into the dealership.
Any help is appreciated!
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:51 AM
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probably nothing since it is a toyota dealer and most used cars are sold with a limited warranty anyway. since this is an issue with nissan you should take it to a nissan dealer and see what is up
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 03:32 AM
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Car needs a front-end alignment - the toe-in is not set properly (or wasn't set in the past).
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Car needs a front-end alignment - the toe-in is not set properly (or wasn't set in the past).
+1, its that easy.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bbak11010
I;m guessing this is tire feathering.
Welcome. Many of us have been restling with feathered front tires for 5 years, and are involuntary professionals. Can you post photos of the tires in the feathering thread?

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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bbak11010
hey all,
I recently purchased a used 04 z touring with 35000 miles from a certified toyota dealer.
What I found out from the begininng was some loud front tire noise. I wasnt aware of any tire feathering issues on this car until now, and I;m guessing this is tire feathering.

Now, Im planning to go to the dealer tomorrow and ask them what they can do for me since I still have their 60 days warranty.
However, my concern is that since they are not a nissan dealer, would they be able to fix this problem for me? I don't think they gave me a bumper to bumper warranty, so if they come up with a no to fixtng this what should I do? I just want to be prepared in what to say before going into the dealership.
Any help is appreciated!
If Toyota can't fix it, they will outsource it to a local Nissan dealership. That's what all dealerships usually do to honor their own warranties.
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