That's what I was thinking..

The tires are marked outside and inside ...

Not ALL performance tires, but yes, the stock Bridgestones do. Something like the Dunlop Direzzas are symmetrical and can be swapped left-right. But you have to actually change the tire and not just rotate the wheels since they're still directional.

I never had stock Bridgestones, so I have no idea, I'm pretty sure my tires have a direction, not an inside/outside

That's why I flip flopped them

Correct. If the tire has asymmetric tread, switch them left to right is an bad idea. And yes, the RE-050A has asymmetric tread as well as my old Yokohama ADVAN Sport tires. But not all the performence tires are asymmetric. Hankook v12 and Falken FK452 as examples. So check the tire spec before doing the tire rotation.

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Right -- I should have written "most" performance tires or been more specific about "assymetrical" tires and the risks associated with not mounting these type of tires correctly.

Thanks, man. :tup:

:iagree: Good point. :tup:

Convenient for the dealership to let you know that they have some gently used tires that can get you out of the absolute bind you're in. Your car must be undriveable because of the rear tire situation.

















that's sarcasm, if you didn't know

You did say the dealer not only did the steering lock but a Nav upgrade, right? Maybe the 4 miles was to make sure the Nav was working properly after the upgrade..? Just a thought. :driving:

Yeah that is a very good point. Just pray it wasn't 4 miles of hell.

Speaking from someone who went nuts because the car jockey at the dealership I used to go to needed to adjust my driver seat, I have to say that if I saw that the my Z was driven 4 miles, I would be pissed. The fact that they could not give you a good answer when you asked them about it makes me even more suspicious. I'm trying to think why they needed to do an update on the Nav in the first place but I guess that's another issue. The Z would be a tempting car for some tech to want to take it for a "test drive" to the local Dunkin Donuts. I'm sure it happens more times than not and if I had a piece of crap car, I wouldn't care. But not my Z. I would send the Service Mgr an email or call them to let that know that you have a concern over this and let them explain to your satisfaction why they needed to drive the car for 4 miles. By the way, since my issue with a dealership regarding my seat issue, I have not returned there and have found another Nissan Dealership that I trust. I am paying them, they need to gain my trust so that I return. If that doesn't happen, there are plenty of other reputable shops and Dealerships around that would love to have my money.

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You'll always need something if you go to the dealership. I needed new atf after 15k, then at 20k it was somehow fine???

BTW.....I LOVE the PW Roadster, and with Nav too!!! AWESOME :tup:

I'd be pretty cheesed.

Every time I drop my car off for a service, no matter where it is, I take a picture of the odometer, gas gauge, and mpg meter. So far I've had no issues, but if I ever do I'll have proof.

The Nav test is feasible, but I doubt it. Did they tell you what it entailed? I would think it would just be a map update, and I don't think they'd be able to confirm its validity in four miles (given that most car dealerships I've seen aren't located in new housing developments or along reconstructed highways).

The person you talk to isn't necessarily the tech who did the work. There may have been a completely valid reason for the test drive and there may have been a completely valid reason for the service manager not to know (or care) as it could be standard practice at that dealership.

My car was in for an engine swap. I got it back with 30 miles more on it. Who cares. The car was fine. Take receipt of the vehicle and enjoy it.