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Re: Tires...
Posted by G-Man (more from G-Man) on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:28:38
In Reply to: Tires..., David W, Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:11:54
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I have a 2004 Aero and also find that under certain circumstances the noise level is quite high (freeway travel mostly). In fact, cabin noise is probably my primary complaint about the car. It's my understanding that the 9-5 is a bit thin on noise reducing insulation for weight reasons --- they do their best to keep the car as light as possible. I've heard of aftermarket companies that can add insulation to the doors and cabin, but it's my understanding that the process is pretty expensive.
I recently switched from the stock Pirelli P-Zeros to Kuhmo Ecsta ASX and have found the Kuhmos to be a good compromise in both noise level and ride/handling quality. They also last a bit longer than other tires with softer compounds, so you're not getting soaked for a grand every 12 to 15 thousand miles.
Basically, the formula goes HIGHER PERFORMANCE = HIGHER ROAD NOISE. The only thing that can cut the noise is better insulating materials in the cabin, and unfortunately the AERO significantly trails behind the competition in this regard.
Other than this issue, the car is pretty darn solid.
posted by 170.20.96...
Posts in this Thread:
- Lots of road noise, ScottA, Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:26:58
- Re: Lots of road noise, PatrOhio, Tue, 5 Jun 2007 07:55:25
- Re: Lots of road noise, MM, Thu, 1 Feb 2007 06:52:28
- Re: Lots of road noise, dtech, Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:31:35
- cupping in the rears?, bobc
, Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:59:56 - Re: Lots of road noise, albanysaab, Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:19:56
- tires ..., JMF, Wed, 31 Jan 2007 03:35:30
- Have the tires ever been rotated?.., Dick in Falls Church, Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:16:50
- Agree, Noel, Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:25:30
- Tires..., David W, Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:11:54
- Re: Tires..., G-Man, Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:28:38 <-- Viewing This Message
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