How to Solve Excessive Tire Noise?
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Adjust the tire pressure to a moderate level, as excessively high tire pressure can increase noise. Alternatively, switch to quiet tires, which have softer rubber compounds and special tread patterns that reduce noise. Additionally, noise-canceling devices can be used inside the vehicle. Below is additional information on tire noise: 1. Tire Noise: Also known as road noise, it generally consists of three components. 2. Composition: (1) Air noise caused by airflow between tire tread gaps and air disturbance around the tires. (2) Tire vibration noise caused by the vibration of the tire body and tread patterns, especially with harder tire materials, which can make road noise more noticeable to drivers. (3) Road surface noise caused by uneven roads, where friction and impact between the tire tread and the ground generate noise, which resonates and amplifies through vibrations of components like fenders and wheel arches before entering the vehicle. Choosing comfortable, quiet tires can help resolve these issues.
The tire noise was really annoying. I once had a headache from the noise while driving on the highway. Later, I did some research and switched to Michelin Primacy series quiet tires, and the effect was immediate. These tires have a special rubber compound and tread design specifically to absorb vibration noise. Remember to check the tire pressure, as too high or too low will increase friction noise. Regularly clean small stones stuck in the tire grooves, as stone impact noise can account for 30% of the total noise. I use the onboard tire pressure gauge to check once a month, keeping it at 2.3-2.5 bar for optimal performance. If the tires have worn down to the warning line, don’t try to save money—just replace them, safety first. Adding sound insulation to the wheels is also an option; applying soundproofing foam to the wheel arches can reduce road noise by 20%.
