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What's the quietest 205/55/16 tire?
Posted by vovo222 [Email] (more from vovo222) on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 17:50:50
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I have a 1994 900S with the inferior early NG front suspension, and am looking for recommendations on a 16" tire that won't contribute to the harshness of the ride.
This car came with 15" steel wheels and Michelin MXV tires, but with age these became unbearably noisy on the highway (you actually needed to wear earplugs!). Switched to snow tires over the winter and got instant silence -- loved that, but hated the poor gas mileage. Recently I found a long-coveted set of 3-spoke 16" Viking mags, yet don't want to go back to getting hammered when going over bumps. I'm considering the suspension upgrade, but don't relish the cost outlay.
Posts here agree on 205/55/16 tire size as optimal. I don't realy care about treadwear, speed rating or winter use, and only a little about handling -- just QUIET!! Any recommendations on a good tire for absorbing road noise?
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Posts in this Thread:
- What's the quietest 205/55/16 tire?, vovo222, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 17:50:50 <-- Viewing This Message
- CU tested MXV4 Energy Plus as very quiet, DER, Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:21:43
- the real question is..., dudewithasaab, Wed, 14 Jun 2006 09:39:47
- Re: What's the quietest 205/55/16 tire?, EGD , Wed, 14 Jun 2006 06:06:20
- Same experience with MXVs..., Siegrisd, Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:34:33
- Re: What's the quietest 205/55/16 tire?, Per, Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:31:39
- Re: What's the quietest 205/55/16 tire?, VincentD, Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:01:03
- Re: What's the quietest 205/55/16 tire?, john g, Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:18:06
- Re: What's the quietest 205/55/16 tire?, JT, Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:15:33
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