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Old Mar 31, 2019 | 07:11 PM
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I have a 95 daily driver. 70000 mi. I bought it from a guy that put new tires on it and then it sat for two years. I had the tires balanced but Discount said they wouldn't work well because they had flat spots on them, They are also noisy. I don't know if they are noisy because they sat for two years or because of the brand. Nitti's. I would like some input on who has quiet tires. Like I said It is a daily driver. I don't need performance tires. Just quiet ones. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Old Mar 31, 2019 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wmuller150
I have a 95 daily driver. 70000 mi. I bought it from a guy that put new tires on it and then it sat for two years. I had the tires balanced but Discount said they wouldn't work well because they had flat spots on them, They are also noisy. I don't know if they are noisy because they sat for two years or because of the brand. Nitti's. I would like some input on who has quiet tires. Like I said It is a daily driver. I don't need performance tires. Just quiet ones. Any ideas would be appreciated.
i just bought a set of Goodyear F1 asymmetric all- season. Not much time on them yet but seem quiet and good all around touring/performance. Better in the rain than the aggressive tires too. Under $700 installed w rebates. Another $80 off I u open a Goodyear card.

And of course this is when I found out I have a bad front drivers side wheel bearing...

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In general, the lower the performance tire it is, the quieter it is. All seasons tend to be quieter than summer as well.

Theres about a million tires for sale out there. What size youre running helps narrow it down.
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i just bought a set of Goodyear F1 asymmetric all- season. Not much time on them yet but seem quiet and good all around touring/performance. Better in the rain than the aggressive tires too. Under $700 installed w rebates. Another $80 off I u open a Goodyear card.

And of course this is when I found out I have a bad front drivers side wheel bearing...
What sizes are the Goodyears? I haven't been able to find Goodyear replacements for my '94.
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
In general, the lower the performance tire it is, the quieter it is.
THAT is about the gist of it. If it is really flat spotted, that could be an issue. I'd get something that ISN'T as opposed to a bone shaker.
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what sizes are the goodyears? I haven't been able to find goodyear replacements for my '94.
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