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Quiet, retyring person
I have a 2-year-old Toyota Prius hybrid car and I find the road noise on tarmac is quite high. The tyres fitted are Michelin Primacy 215/45R17. Can you suggest anything that will reduce the road noise to make travel comfortable?
Asked on 9 October 2011 by MV, Welwyn Garden City
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, switch to the smaller wheel size of 16" with 195/55 tyres. Far more comfortable. But, of course, it does mean buying a new set of wheels as well as tyres.
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