Road Noise/Tyre Choice

[PeteMcK]

One of the few complaints that I have about my Honda Jazz is that the Road noise is very high. Getting close to 70,000Km so will need new tyres soon, any suggestions for tyres that will have lower noise than the existing Goodyear 175/65R15s? I recall reading somewhere that tread pattern makes a difference.
I assume there will be a trade-off - softer tyres > lower Km?.

If some easy-to-install internal matting is a better option, then I'm open to suggestions on that as well, as long as it doesn't break the bank...

Cheers,

 

[infinia]

'road noise' is many dimensional, fix one and something else needs it. I reckon you can spend a year trouble shooting stuff and never fix it. it's a bit of you got what you paid for or a compromise.
I always turn up the volume.

 

[infinia]

This generation of Jazz has lots of extra soundproofing compared to its predecessor, so it's very quiet on the move, while the suspension has been redesigned to be more comfortable than before, too.

test drive the 3rd generation for ideas, or trade it in for one. hehe

 

[vinylkid58]

One of the few complaints that I have about my Honda Jazz is that the Road noise is very high. Getting close to 70,000Km so will need new tyres soon, any suggestions for tyres that will have lower noise than the existing Goodyear 175/65R15s? I recall reading somewhere that tread pattern makes a difference.

Turanza Serenity Plus: Bridgestone's Best Ride Comfort and Lowest Road Noise - Choose the Best Tires with Zig | Tire Rack

Looks like there are lots of Bridgestone dealers in your area. Maybe worth a look?

jeff

 

[PeteMcK]

Thanks Vinylkid, that looks like an affordable option ($109 ea fitted, 3 for the price of 4)
'I always turn up the volume.' - been doing that for 5 years, killing my hearing
'trade it in' -not an option

 

[bhpistorqintorpm]

as you anyway need to change the tyre go for the ones that do not make lots of noise . regarding noise insulation inside the cabin, you can always go for Noisekill or STP kind of sound dampening sheets. usually it is used for good In Car Entertainment install [on doors] and some go overboard and get their entire car [floor,roof] damped.

EDIT: if it's available, you can try bitumen sheets as a cheaper alternative [caveat - no personal experience, but i've seen people attempting it on automobile forums]

 

[PeteMcK]

"3 for the price of 4" - see, the road noise really is having an effect...

 

[29285]

"3 for the price of 4" - see, the road noise really is having an effect...

That's ok if you get what you pay for!