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How can I reduce tyre noise?
I would like a car that cruises quietly without the tyre roar that a lot of cars seem to suffer from on run flats e.g. my current BMW 840d coupe and Mercedes E400d estate.
Asked on 23 August 2023 by Nick Clarke
Answered by
David Ross
A lot of factors can contribute to tyre noise, and run flats in particular can suffer from this as they have a stiffer construction to resist punctures. Generally speaking the wider your tyres are, the more noise they will generate, while all-season and winter tyres are also generally noisier than summer tyres.
We would suggest looking for an alternative tyre with a low noise rating. Looking on blackcircles.com, if your Mercedes is fitted with 245/35R20 tyres you could look at the Pirelli P Zero PZ4, which has the lowest noise rating of 68dB in this size.
We would suggest looking for an alternative tyre with a low noise rating. Looking on blackcircles.com, if your Mercedes is fitted with 245/35R20 tyres you could look at the Pirelli P Zero PZ4, which has the lowest noise rating of 68dB in this size.
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