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Can I reduce road noise with different tyres?
I have a 2019 (current model) Citroen Berlingo XTR Flair Auto diesel 130, which suits me well with one exception - road noise. It has newish Michelin 205/55 16" tyres, chosen for a good 'outside the car' noise rating. On noisy surfaces I still can't listen to music comfortably due to the road rumble.
I had the same problem with the previous worn Dunlop Efficientgrip tyres. I've had the car doors roof and floor deadened with anti-resonance pads - that helps, but not enough. I suspect the solution is tyres that rumble less - suggestions please?
I had the same problem with the previous worn Dunlop Efficientgrip tyres. I've had the car doors roof and floor deadened with anti-resonance pads - that helps, but not enough. I suspect the solution is tyres that rumble less - suggestions please?
Asked on 10 October 2023 by Maxwell Rankin
Answered by
David Ross
Choosing a tyre with a low noise rating can certainly help reduce road rumble entering the cabin, and the measures you have taken with additional soundproofing are also a sensible option, but it is worth bearing in mind that the Berlingo is a van-derived vehicle so ultimately it will always be somewhat noisier than a conventional car.
The tyres with the lowest noise rating in your size on blackcircles.com are the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Yokohama BluEarth ES32, both of which have a 68dB noise rating.
Kind regards,
David
The tyres with the lowest noise rating in your size on blackcircles.com are the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Yokohama BluEarth ES32, both of which have a 68dB noise rating.
Kind regards,
David
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