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Noisy A3 Sportback tyres
I have a new Audi A3 sportsback 1.4 TFSI SE.
It's fitted with Bridgestone Potenza REO40 205/55R16 tyres. There seems to be a high level of road noise when we go 40mph or higher. Would different tyres solve this problem?
Could you recommend alternatives?
It's fitted with Bridgestone Potenza REO40 205/55R16 tyres. There seems to be a high level of road noise when we go 40mph or higher. Would different tyres solve this problem?
Could you recommend alternatives?
Asked on 3 August 2011 by Brian K
Answered by
Honest John
Michelin Pilot Primacy HPs or Goodyear Excellence would probably be quieter. Toyo 205/55 R16s are quiet on my Mazda 5. These are not ridiculously low profile tyres, so that isn't the problem.
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