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Noisy wheels on my new Ford Fiesta

Just bought 2009 Fiesta auto which is performing well. The road/wheel noise is a bit high with 16" alloy wheels and low profile tyres. Can you advise a suitable tyre for the alloys or should I change to steel 14" wheels? If so, which tyre?

Asked on 26 February 2013 by kenny.n

Answered by Honest John
Change to 14" steel or alloy with 175/65 R14 Michelin Energy Saver tyres.

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