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Is there a way of reducing road noise on a Chevrolet Volt?
I bought a Chevrolet Volt a couple of weeks ago and am very pleased with the car in every way, apart from one - the road noise at high speeds (over 50mph) is surprisingly louder than I would have expected, especially with such a quiet engine. I guess it is probably down to the tyre size again. What tyres would you recommend for this car?
Asked on 10 August 2013 by JN, via email
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Honest John
It might be that because the drivetrain is so quiet, all you hear is the tyres. I think the tyre size is 215/55 R17s. Michelin Energy Saver Plus would probably be quietest, but the car probably already has low rolling resistance tyres like these.
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