[HSM11]

I have a 2004 performance model 350Z. I have bridgestone potenzas 225/45 18 on the front. I have been experiencing a loud roaring noise when I am at speeds of 18 to 25 mph. I took it in to the dealership to have the problem corrected and they told me it was the tires and that they are on hold until after the first of the year.
Has anyone else had these problems and if so what have you done to correct?

 

[dave079]

Tons of people have had this problem. I got mine replaced the day after I brought it in. I know that thay will replace them with no problem on 03's but not definate what they are doing with the 04's.

 

[HSM11]

Did they put the same kind and brand of tire on. The dealership told me that the tire manufacturer is trying to figure out the problem and maybe would replace after the first of the year. I am amazed at how much noise these tires can generate. I was a little skeptical of hearing the dealerships findings but they assured that it was the tires.

 

[dave079]

Go to another dealer. Thet are feeding you BS. They should swap them no questions asked if you have the feathering which is what you have. Yes they will replace your tires with the factory Bridgestone Potenzas

 

[gdojr]

Check out the TSB section, there are at least 3 posts on the tire roar, as well as Nissan's response to the problem.

http://www.350z-tech.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=784

http://www.350z-tech.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=781

http://www.350z-tech.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=516

http://www.350z-tech.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=780

The problem is not the tires...

 

[Dissident]

Had mine replaced. Unfortunately, 10K miles later, seems to be coming back, even after Nismo suspension and alighnment...