miyk

Is there anybody else with their Z who has tire problems? I have about 24k miles on my car and I am about to purchase my fourth set of new rear tires...sounds crazy, I know.

As a prelim to the questions you guys are going to ask...1) No I do not burnout. 2) I do not drive in a way for my tires to run out that fast. 3) about the 10k range I got a proper aligment (probably due again) 4) Yes, I dropped the car, but even still I the problem existed prior to my lowering it.

Just wondering if anybody else had this problem, and what they did to fix it. I am going to call Nissan, to see if this is possibly they manufactured this year in way, where this happens all the time, and maybe they can fix it...we'll see.


Any input helps.

BTW- Base 07'

Miyk

colin8868

2008 GT MT, I have 32,000 KM's and I have done my fair share of donuts and take offs and have not replaced the rears yet. So I think you have a problem

aDDandrew

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I had my first replacement of four tires at 28k and I'm due for a new set for the rear at 43k. The front still has about 50% left so I don't think it's necessary to change out the front.

Edit: I drive with a lead foot and I like to take corners hard and come out fast =D

jimbosr1

i had a s2000 that averaged 8-10k miles on the rear tires. i put 145k on her so i know your pain.

terrasmak

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My wifes 05 is at 50k with the stock tires. I get about 30k out of mine, you have an alignment problem or you spin the hell out of them.

slidewayz350

what kind of tires are they? and what does the wear pattern look like?

aDDandrew

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Check the DOT number on your tires. Some tire places sell tires that's been sitting on the shelf for years...

Spike100

For the way you describe driving… You should get 20K+ on the rears and 30K+ on the fronts.

Question: Is the tread wearing evenly on your tires?

--Spike

miyk

Not sure I can answer your question but if you know, they are- FK 452's.

miyk

Pretty evenly. On the outside there a bit more tread left, but it is close to even.

miyk

Any thoughts for what I need to do next?

BonesZ33

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Get another alignment, check for torn bushings, Make sure you're toe is within spec. Buy a camber kit if necessary. That is NOT normal. Good luck

Spike100

You said the wear on your rear tires appears fairly even across the thread. With even wear like that on the rear tires, the suspect is aggressive driving, but there may be other causes. If aggressive driving is the culprit, you should see a higher than normal wear on the fronts as well, and the fronts should show more wear on the outside of the tread.

Some possible causes for premature wear on your rear tires:

1. “Jack-rabbit” starts from a standstill
2. Excessive acceleration
3. Fast stops
4. Hard turns where the rear slides (or even just moves laterally a little)
5. Downshifting that results in a high increase in engine speed
6. Sticky brake calipers on the rear
7. Incorrect adjustment of front and rear brakes causing a slight drag on the rear tires
8. E-Brake not fully disengaging when the parking brake lever is released

I understand your concern since the wear you describe is excessive and not normal. Changing rear tires as frequently as you describe is very expen$ive.

--Spike
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EDIT: I didn’t mention alignment, worn suspension components, etc,. since other members present these as possible causes for excessive rear tire wear. See this message:
You might incorrectly disregard BonesZ33’s message because it seems more applicable to the car’s front tires. But, if alignment or any other setting is bad in the front, it can affect wear on your rear tires.

Remember that your rear tires are following the path the front tires are taking, so a bad setup in the front will drag-around the rears, and result in poor wear on both front and rear.

R350Zz33

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i got an 08 rear tire were done in 5k miles i did beat on it somewhat but not that much tire wear is only on the inside outside looked brand new

JasonZ-YA

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I'm sorry, what is a proper alignment? as in, you took it for alignment, waited in the waiting room and some guy walked back up to you and said "your cars done" and you drove away not knowing if anything is in spec. Did you get the print out? compare left to right side? everything in the green??? - a print out would help tell you if bushing are torn, etc...etc...

also, did you get an alignment after you lowered the car???

Were all guessing until you get an alignment and post up the sheet.....and INSPECT the entire car for bushings and proper install of parts....


Exactly!

unless your buying 40 wear rating tires or some ish....

-J

R350Zz33

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im guessing he got a "toe and go"

miyk

Appreciate the input, bro.


And yes, I did get a fully adjustable camber kit (front and rear). For those of us that asked.

miyk

[QUOTE=JasonZ-YA;8321138]I'm sorry, what is a proper alignment? as in, you took it for alignment, waited in the waiting room and some guy walked back up to you and said "your cars done" and you drove away not knowing if anything is in spec. Did you get the print out? compare left to right side? everything in the green??? - a print out would help tell you if bushing are torn, etc...etc...

also, did you get an alignment after you lowered the car???





When I say proper alignement, I meant getting the car back to the original alignment prior to me dropping the car. I did get the print out and complete data sheet. The right side was off about one degree, and everything else was where it should be. I think I went to a Sears, and they had a run down of every car and to what degree it ought to be aligned to. Remember, I had this problem before I dropped the car.

Also, I did get an alignment after I lowered my car.

scotts300

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Rear tires on my 04' G lasted 25k. All 4 tires on our 07' Z lasted 39k.