Tyre noise and what to do about it?

[red_elephant]

I've had my FR for a year now, the only thing I don't like about it is the tyre noise (on original fitment Bridgestone ER300). On some road surfaces it is fine, on others the noise is terrible.

The tyres refuse to wear out, so I'm going to change them anyway. The question is, what do I fit?
I've looked through the forum for inspiration, but most of the discussion is about performance. I just want a quiet life!

So please can anybody out there recommend a tyre that will be seen and not heard? :thanks:

BTW, Size is 225/45R17

 

[DEAN0]

I've had my FR for a year now, the only thing I don't like about it is the tyre noise (on original fitment Bridgestone ER300). On some road surfaces it is fine, on others the noise is terrible.

The tyres refuse to wear out, so I'm going to change them anyway. The question is, what do I fit?
I've looked through the forum for inspiration, but most of the discussion is about performance. I just want a quiet life!

So please can anybody out there recommend a tyre that will be seen and not heard? :thanks:

BTW, Size is 225/45R17

Have a look on the blackcircles website - they show the noise level of most tyres.
You want something with the lowest dbA sound rating.

 

[Snah]

Well unfortunately tire noise is a bad habit of the 5F.
Specially the rear is quite loud. But even the quietest tires will make noise.
Hopefuly it is cured with an eventual model update like they did with the same issue on the 1P.

 

[niggle]

I wouldn't say that the Pirelli P7s on our FR are noticeably loud.

 

[weirdkerr]

I wouldn't say that the Pirelli P7s on our FR are noticeably loud.

im quite impressed with those on mine too....

 

[G17RY]

Sound system up louder, or ear muffs! I definitely wouldn't sacrifice grip for less noise.


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[NotApplicable]

I recently got a Cupra and thought exactly the same - it has Continental ContiSport 5P tyres and I want to wear them out fast so I can change them.

I decide in the meantime to add some sound dampening to the metal work under and around the spare wheel and on the wheel arches. There is a noticeable decrease in noise from the rear.

Two packs of "Silent Coat Car Kit Extra 4mm Mat Door Pack" made by Industrial Polymers available from SilentCoat.co.uk

The best £60 spent in a long time.

 

[Curtly]

Yeah sound proofing is the way forward! It's exactly what you need, greatly reduces road nice, eliminates rattles and gives the car a more solid premium feel - I had my car done by noise killer acoustics - you can buy kits from them and fit yourself. Also there's a guide here for how to do your doors:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=417184&highlight=Sound+deadening.

Other than that it's just fit quieter tyres, which will probably be more expensive than the cost of the sound proofing

 

[Alakiha]

I recently got a Cupra and thought exactly the same - it has Continental ContiSport 5P tyres and I want to wear them out fast so I can change them.

I decide in the meantime to add some sound dampening to the metal work under and around the spare wheel and on the wheel arches. There is a noticeable decrease in noise from the rear.

Two packs of "Silent Coat Car Kit Extra 4mm Mat Door Pack" made by Industrial Polymers available from SilentCoat.co.uk

The best £60 spent in a long time.

I think I should do the same, as my ears are super sensitive to any extra noise but I wish you had some pictures form the process itself, specially wheel arches that I could get more idea about how did you applied it.

 

[ZK_FR150]

Had Nokian Lines fitted all round recently, same size.
Really quiet compared to the pirelli p7 I had before and grip is great in wet and dry

 

[andrewpain]

my P7s are pretty quiet, but when they do wear out I'll be doing research on noise ratings.
Had Michelin Primacy HP2 on my E class for years and they were quiet, and eventually changed for Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance because they were rated even quieter.
have a check online for the dB ratings - quiet doesn't mean expensive.

 

[red_elephant]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my original post. Sounds as if I should give Nokian Lines a try. If they don't fix the problem, I'll try some soundproofing.

Several people mentioned looking at noise ratings, but I believe these ratings are for exterior noise, which doesn't necessarily relate to interior noise. Anyone know more about this?

 

[andrewpain]

the more noise outside (which is where it's measured, and what it relates to), the more leaks in.
More soundproofing would work, but generating less noise does too.
I've always found some tyres generate more road noise than others, and bought the lowest-rated ones I could.
When I had a company car the lease company of course went for the cheapest, and could you tell!

 

[dephead2004]

I have just bought some Michelin Cross Climates rated 69dB. They are VERY quiet even on high noise asphalt. So if you don't fancy cross climates you can at least safely look for a tyre rated 69dB.


That is unless they've got on board software that rigs those results when they're on test

 

[andrewpain]

I have just bought some Michelin Cross Climates rated 69dB. They are VERY quiet even on high noise asphalt. So if you don't fancy cross climates you can at least safely look for a tyre rated 69dB.


That is unless they've got on board software that rigs those results when they're on test

recently fitted the Cross Climate to my wife's saab 9-5 and they're certainly quiet.
Grip's as good as the Continental EcoContacts it had before. Mileage seems unaffected. Don't know about wear - this one only covers 2500 miles a year, so they'll perish before wearing out I hope.

 

[PHILMEWAGON]

Running Goodyear eagle asymmetric 2, rated at 69 db.

Tbh the biggest single problem with my tsi FR is the car itself is nearly silent. Which makes the tyres sound my louder.