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Title: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: omega3000 on 11 October 2014, 10:11:54
Got some tyres on the front of mv that seem very noisy at low speed  :( They were the ones already fitted when i bought it "Victra Maxis"  ???

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Seem to be far too hard compound  :-\ Any recommendations for a softer low noise set ?
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 October 2014, 10:31:10
Impressive tread pattern. :y
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 October 2014, 10:40:46
Try a set of winters!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 October 2014, 11:27:53
Try a set of winters!  :o  ;D

Or buy my new book.  " Doctor Opti's guide to driving in the winter months".........£12.95 P+P free. :y
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: biggriffin on 11 October 2014, 11:46:06
turn the radio up ;D
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: omega3000 on 11 October 2014, 18:36:14
Ah ill just turn up the radio till they wear down in a few years  :y
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 11 October 2014, 21:20:26
Got some tyres on the front of mv that seem very noisy at low speed

Simple... Drive faster   ;) ;D
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: D on 11 October 2014, 21:34:21
Directional tyres, hence the noise. Plus Chinese rubber is never quiet.
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: Vamps on 11 October 2014, 23:08:59
My new Winter tyres do seem to have a bit of a high pitch hum at around 45mph, nothing too bad, they are rated at 71db which seems pretty average............ :y
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 11 October 2014, 23:11:59
Emd, imo goodyear hydragrips are well suited to Uk weather for all seasons except snowy/icy surface but they are noisy too :-\
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: amba on 12 October 2014, 08:47:14
Due to a puncture one Easter Saturday I was forced to accept a pair of Maxis for the font of my old Elite.

I can honestly say they were the nosisest tyre I have ever driven on and after less than 2k I got them removed and replaced witha set of Pirelli P Zero,s.

Maxis imho are horrible and whilst the tread pattern looks very "cool"  I would never ever have them fitted again ....even if it ment missing a few days away over Easter
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: omega3000 on 12 October 2014, 12:20:50
Directional tyres, hence the noise. Plus Chinese rubber is never quiet.

That was along the lines i was thinking so thanks for that  :y

Due to a puncture one Easter Saturday I was forced to accept a pair of Maxis for the font of my old Elite.

I can honestly say they were the nosisest tyre I have ever driven on and after less than 2k I got them removed and replaced witha set of Pirelli P Zero,s.

Maxis imho are horrible and whilst the tread pattern looks very "cool"  I would never ever have them fitted again ....even if it ment missing a few days away over Easter

Yep , as soon as they wear down ill fit something similar like the Pirelli .. With tyres its hit and miss although i noticed they have a noise rating included  :y
Trouble is , once tyres are bought thats it .. cant take them back if they are noisier than first thought  :(
Did you notice a difference in sound when you fitted the Pirelli's Amba ?
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: omega3000 on 12 October 2014, 13:39:34
Are these the correct tyres on the front 235/45 ZR17  ???
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: TheBoy on 12 October 2014, 15:50:11
Are these the correct tyres on the front 235/45 ZR17  ???
235/45/17 with a speed rating of Z, W or Y and a load index of 93 or higher is the official spec for 17" rims fitted to Omegas.
Title: Re: Tyres vs road noise
Post by: omega3000 on 12 October 2014, 21:52:47
Are these the correct tyres on the front 235/45 ZR17  ???
235/45/17 with a speed rating of Z, W or Y and a load index of 93 or higher is the official spec for 17" rims fitted to Omegas.

Cant remember what tyres i had on the elite but they were very quiet , Kumo or something  ::) Im finding tyre choice a minefield ..  ::) Dont seem to be much difference between high/low price tyres when it comes to db rating  :-\