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Will replacing low profile tyres with standards help reduce in-car road noise and/or improve ride comfort?
Will replacing low profile tyres with standards help reduce in-car road noise and/or improve ride comfort?
Asked on 21 February 2017 by Ron Funnell
Answered by
Honest John
Yes. But obviously you will have to replace the wheels as well to achieve the same rolling circumference. For example 225/45 R17 = 205/55 R16 = 195/65 R15 approximately.
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