Which tyres are best for low road noise?

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Which tyres are best for low road noise?

My Skoda Octavia is currently on Continental Sport Contact 2, 205/55 R16 91V tyres, which seem very noisy on rougher tarmac. Is there an economical 'quieter' alternative?

Asked on 29 March 2015 by Mr R. James

Answered by Honest John

Goodyear Efficient Grips are unobtrusive. But all tyres now have a dB marking. It's a narrow band. 60 is quiet. 70 is noisy. 66-67 is about average.

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