How to Solve Excessive Tire Noise?
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Here are the solutions for excessive tire noise: 1. Sound insulation: Reduce tire noise by blocking its transmission to the cabin. This involves removing the front and rear seats and interior trim, as well as the tires and fender liners. Then, apply soundproofing materials to the four doors, door edges, wheel arches, fenders, and chassis. 2. Replace with comfort tires to reduce tire noise: The main factor related to tire noise is the tread pattern. Therefore, comfort tires are designed with quietness in mind when creating the tread pattern. 3. Remove debris: Regularly clean stones or other debris from the tires to address loud tire noise.
I often drive and find that when the tire noise is loud, the first step is to check the tire type and condition. If the tires are severely worn or the tread pattern is unsuitable, the noise will increase significantly. Switching to a set of tires designed for quietness can immediately reduce noise, such as Michelin or Goodyear's quiet series. Additionally, both overinflated and underinflated tires can exacerbate friction noise. Adjusting the tire pressure to the standard range recommended in the vehicle manual, checked approximately once a month, is sufficient. Aging wheel hub bearings are also a common issue, producing unusual noises when rotating, so it's best to have a mechanic inspect them at a repair shop. Long-term neglect not only makes the noise annoying but may also affect handling safety. I recommend cleaning the tire grooves during regular maintenance and performing soundproofing enhancements when replacing tires, such as adding wheel arch liners or door sealing strips. This makes driving much more comfortable and can even save some fuel costs.
