Just a post on the feathering of the front tires creating horrible tire noise and tire life. As I've been reading seems to be common with 350z and g 35 coupes was wondering what the actual cause is and what the most cost effect solution would be for this issue thanks.

quote form online complaints "I have the same problem! Only hear the "wheel noise" when I am braking, never when I am accelerating. The dealership has been absolutely no help. I have heard every half backed excuse in the world from them. The service manager actually told me with a straight face that this was normal on a coupe. This was at 3500 miles and during my first check up. I asked why I didn't hear it on the loaner sedan I was driving and why I didn't hear the tire noise when I was accelerating, why do I only hear it between 20-40 mph? He stated the sedans were quieter than the coupes. He responded that it was probably because I over inflating the tires. What a LOAD OF CRAP! 32 lbs per sq in is recommended level."


and many more like this always at lower speeds you hear the noise.

thanks look forward to hearing actual cause and cost effective solution .

 

If your tires/wheels are balanced correctly and your alignment is within OE specs your tires will wear even without feathering. It may take you doing some research to find a independent alignment shop that knows how to align your G correctly. Talk to auto parts store employees, family and friends every neighborhood has at least one that knows how to do alignment correctly!
Gary

 

You lowered? If your not,the previous poster said it correctly..go to an independent shop and get an alignment done there.
Did the dealership give you a print out of your specs before and after( if you had an alignment done there).

When was the last time you had a 4 wheel alignment and wheel balance done?

 

was told alignment is good however bushing on compression rod wear cause movement on the arm especially under breaking can this cause the alignment to be thrown off thanks.

 

If you actually have "cupping" or scallops on tire edge this is usually caused by bad struts and/or cheap tires.

 

could this link be what be what you mentioned?
http://www.6mt.net/forum/g35-coupe/2...tire-wear.html