Interior noise level with the new Invos...
03-15-2013, 06:56 PM
#1
Melting Slicks
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Interior noise level with the new Invos...
...vs. the half worn original equipment GYRF F1's on my '12 GS.
I drove on some selected roads today with the new tires.
I heard a low rumbling sound at speed and realized after downshifting that it was the engine, a sound previously drowned out by the F1's.
One particular road that changes back and forth from asphalt to concrete previously produced dramatic volume changes. Today the difference was barely discernible, the noise level being quite comfortable.
The real test was the grooved concrete toll road (see photo) that had caused a tire whine the CIA could put to good use during interrogation. Today, it was just another stretch of pavement.
Time will tell, but at the moment I consider the Nitto Invos money well spent and am really looking forward to my upcoming road trip.
I drove on some selected roads today with the new tires.
I heard a low rumbling sound at speed and realized after downshifting that it was the engine, a sound previously drowned out by the F1's.
One particular road that changes back and forth from asphalt to concrete previously produced dramatic volume changes. Today the difference was barely discernible, the noise level being quite comfortable.
The real test was the grooved concrete toll road (see photo) that had caused a tire whine the CIA could put to good use during interrogation. Today, it was just another stretch of pavement.
Time will tell, but at the moment I consider the Nitto Invos money well spent and am really looking forward to my upcoming road trip.
03-15-2013, 07:41 PM
#2
I went with Hankook Ventus V12 EVO's after using new F1's for about 8k miles because they were already dead with easy/medium driving.... Not even comparable in the grip or noise factor, the Hankooks are great and very affordable. I paid $800 for x4. Just hope I dont get a flat!!! I had looked at invo's also but after a few magazine rave reviews of the hankook's and the awesome price I had to try them. The upcoming summer number two and with 6k miles on them we will see how they run here in MN.
03-15-2013, 08:04 PM
#4
Safety Car
I went with Hankook Ventus V12 EVO's after using new F1's for about 8k miles because they were already dead with easy/medium driving.... Not even comparable in the grip or noise factor, the Hankooks are great and very affordable. I paid $800 for x4. Just hope I dont get a flat!!! I had looked at invo's also but after a few magazine rave reviews of the hankook's and the awesome price I had to try them. The upcoming summer number two and with 6k miles on them we will see how they run here in MN.
Also can't stand the factory F1's, the noise level and harshness of ride on "finicky" pavement really upsets me.
03-15-2013, 08:07 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
You're gonna be happy with how many miles that you will get out of the invo's ,also.
BTW, did you put 345's in the rear. because the 325 are about an inch skinnier than the GYs
BTW, did you put 345's in the rear. because the 325 are about an inch skinnier than the GYs
Last edited by speedraider; 03-15-2013 at 08:09 PM.
03-15-2013, 08:11 PM
#6
Safety Car
03-15-2013, 08:52 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
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