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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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What are the quietest tires?

The interior noise of the tires I have now is way too lout for my taste. I don't want to change the size (275/45R17). What are the quietest tires out there for a daily driver?
Old Aug 7, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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Re: What are the quietest tires?

after the pacesetters and the B&B who really cares??

i can't say that i notice any road noise from my firehawk SZ50s

check tirerack.com they have specs on road noise
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 03:51 AM
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Re: What are the quietest tires?

I would say that it would be a tire that has a softer tread compound. But, they won't have as good of tread life with a softer compound. It will also depend on how wide that you do. I bought Sumitomo HTRZ's all around on my car and I have 315's in back and they are quiet. They are a cheap priced tire but I have had good luck with them. After the wheel purchase, I could not spend $900 on tires.
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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Re: What are the quietest tires?

i've got some stock sized kumhos
they are soft and won't last too long (especially with my driving style ) but they seem pretty quiet to me
i would expect though that if your tires you have right now are worn, they will definately be louder
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Re: What are the quietest tires?

I've got fulda extremos in that size, and I don't notice any noise from them.
Old Aug 8, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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Re: What are the quietest tires?

I think I've got the opposite of what you are looking for!
My Yokohama's sound like 33" Mud tires!
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