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Old 12th April 2013, 12:36   #1
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Default Noisy Tyres!

My recently acquired 75 diesel has budget tyres on - 2 are Maxxis and 2 are Prime Well. They are around half worn and give a very noisy ride.

The noise becomes noticeable from around 40 mph and gets louder as I go faster until it peaks at around 65 mph. It then decreases a bit at 70 and above.

I have tried swapping them from the back to the front and vice-versa and I think it is now a little bit less but not much. I cannot pin point whether it is the front pair or the rear ones or both.

Does anyone have a similar experience and are there any recommendations for moderately priced tyres that are quiet on the road?


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Old 12th April 2013, 12:44   #2
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I have been very pleased with the Barum Bravuris 2's. Much quieter ride. I found them cheapest via my AA membership with discount fitted by National Tyres.
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Low priced tyres typically make more road noise. Basically you get what you pay for. The 75 was originally fitted with 'quiet' tyres. But they are expensive.

I'm sure you'll get more advice than you can cope with on what you should fit. I'm saying nowt on it.

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Tyres, you get what you pay for..

You mention you have moved the tyres round and little difference in noise is noticed. Don't rule out a wheel bearing on it's way out.
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Old 12th April 2013, 13:23   #5
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Tyres, you get what you pay for..

You mention you have moved the tyres round and little difference in noise is noticed. Don't rule out a wheel bearing on it's way out.
I appreciate that cheap tyres tend to be noisier but have had them on other cars without having this problem. It is bad enough to spoil the driving experience.

Barum Bravus tyres have been recommended on other forums so they may be one to consider.

I have checked the wheel bearings and none have play and rotate freely so I don't think it is that but will wait and see.

Thanks for the comments/recommendations


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Are your tyres directional, are they pointing the right way
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Old 12th April 2013, 13:36   #7
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Some Barums & Avons, depending on size, are currently two for the price of one at national tyres. There is a downloadable voucher on the website.

http://www.national.co.uk/latest-press-offers.aspx

Doesn't apply to 225/45 R18 though.....
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Old 12th April 2013, 14:48   #8
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All new tyres should be sold with a noise rating, which should assist,
you might even be able to see how your existing tyres rate if they are still current
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Are your tyres directional, are they pointing the right way
If they are directional, that is, cannot be swapped from side to side and having an arrow on the side-wall indicating the rotational direction; probably with a chevron type of tread pattern, they will be noisier. Block pattern, non directional treads are quieter and give a less harsh ride. As has been said, all tyres become noisier as they wear, purely because there is less depth of rubber.

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if you look at black circles the cheaper tyres 205/65/15 v are a lower noise rating that the most expensive !
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