How to Deal with Loud Tire Noise?
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Tire noise is too loud solutions: 1. Remove stones from tires: Clear stones and other debris from the tire treads, which can greatly help reduce tire noise. Especially when larger stones are stuck in the treads, the friction between the stones and the road can cause significant noise. 2. Clean the tires: Cleaning the tires also helps in reducing noise. If the tire noise is too loud, cleaning the tires can help lower the noise. 3. Dynamic balancing: If the tire noise is excessive, performing dynamic balancing on the tires might help. This could be due to uneven wear over prolonged driving. 4. Wheel alignment: If the vehicle has been driven for a long distance, such as 50,000 kilometers, getting a wheel alignment can help. Proper alignment should reduce tire noise. 5. Proper tire pressure: Maintain appropriate tire pressure. Incorrect tire pressure is a major cause of increased tire noise; both overinflation and underinflation can lead to louder noise. 6. Good road conditions: Tire noise is also related to driving speed and road conditions. Try to maintain a reasonable speed and choose smoother roads whenever possible.
A few days ago, I was also really bothered by tire noise, and later found out it was mainly due to overinflated tires. Upon checking, the pressure was indeed 10 psi over the standard value. I quickly adjusted it to the recommended number on the door frame label, and the ride immediately became much quieter. Tire wear is also a big issue, especially when the front tires develop a sawtooth pattern—that's when you should consider replacing them. Last month, I switched to a set of quiet tires, and the effect was remarkable; even going over speed bumps felt much smoother. When driving, I usually avoid rough asphalt roads since tire noise is 90% dependent on the road surface. Oh, and remember to regularly clean out small stones stuck in the tread—just pick them out with a key. These little things can vibrate like percussion instruments.