seeking quiet tire brand
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Drifting
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From: De Pere WI
seeking quiet tire brand
Any ideas on the quietest tires for my 2002 Coupe?
I am really tired of the very loud whining noise from the tires, especially on concrete roads. Blacktop isn't quite as bad, but still noisy enough to irritate me.
Also, I only need rear tires at this time. Any problem with having Goodyears on the front and a different brand on the rear?
Thanks in advance!
I am really tired of the very loud whining noise from the tires, especially on concrete roads. Blacktop isn't quite as bad, but still noisy enough to irritate me.
Also, I only need rear tires at this time. Any problem with having Goodyears on the front and a different brand on the rear?
Thanks in advance!
Drifting
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From: Littleton Colorado
I was thinking of trying the 452's, but not sure yet.
Most any non-run flat will be a LOT quiter. I do not know if there is a run flat that is quite.
I run Kumho MX and they are much quiter than the GY run flats, but again not a run flat. The are about the same price as the 452's, comparable tires I think.
Most any non-run flat will be a LOT quiter. I do not know if there is a run flat that is quite.
I run Kumho MX and they are much quiter than the GY run flats, but again not a run flat. The are about the same price as the 452's, comparable tires I think.
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Hi 02 C5 -
I have to give another vote to the Toyo Proxis .
I have them on my Z and they are much quieter than the Goodyears.
I would not run mixed tires, but if you have to, I would be very cautious and not push the car hard until you have matched tires.
best regards -
mqqn
I have to give another vote to the Toyo Proxis .
I have them on my Z and they are much quieter than the Goodyears.
I would not run mixed tires, but if you have to, I would be very cautious and not push the car hard until you have matched tires.
best regards -
mqqn
Burning Brakes
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If you want to stay with runflats, Michelin A/S ZPs are very quiet. I started out just replacing the rear Goodyears with Michelins and the noise was greatly reduced. No problems with mixing the 2 brands.
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Hi 02 C5 -
I have to give another vote to the Toyo Proxis .
I have them on my Z and they are much quieter than the Goodyears.
I would not run mixed tires, but if you have to, I would be very cautious and not push the car hard until you have matched tires.
best regards -
mqqn
I have to give another vote to the Toyo Proxis .
I have them on my Z and they are much quieter than the Goodyears.
I would not run mixed tires, but if you have to, I would be very cautious and not push the car hard until you have matched tires.
best regards -
mqqn
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Any ideas on the quietest tires for my 2002 Coupe?
I am really tired of the very loud whining noise from the tires, especially on concrete roads. Blacktop isn't quite as bad, but still noisy enough to irritate me.
Also, I only need rear tires at this time. Any problem with having Goodyears on the front and a different brand on the rear?
Thanks in advance!
I am really tired of the very loud whining noise from the tires, especially on concrete roads. Blacktop isn't quite as bad, but still noisy enough to irritate me.
Also, I only need rear tires at this time. Any problem with having Goodyears on the front and a different brand on the rear?
Thanks in advance!
tires. I wouldn't have a set on a car if they were free! My Michelin Pilot R.F. are great!
Burning Brakes
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I have the Michelin Runflats and they are quieter than the GY runflats and are less money than the GY runlats The Michelins have better traction and ride better,don't know about other brands thou.
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I'm sorry, I did not see where he said he was only going to run the car at the drag strip.
I guess to satisfy all the people that wait in the wings ready to jump on peoples AZZ's I should have specified that I would not push one too hard into a TURN.
I would be careful in corners if I was running a specific tire made for launching at a drag strip just as I told the OP.
Find me the data from any tire manufacturer that recommends running two different types/brands of tires on a given car.
mqqn
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Mixed tires is a valid concern though. When I had runflats on the front, and non runflats on the back, it was scary. My wife didn't even want to drive the car.
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I have the stock Goodyear Runflats on the front and new Goodyear GSD3s on the rear. I could only afford to replace the rears at the time. For my daily driver I simply wanted the same performance and a quiet tire. Any brand tire when it gets old will sound louder and ride harder. When I replaced the rears only it was obvious how much better they were and I love them. One year later I still have the same setup with the old runflats on the front and I forgot a long time ago that the set is mismatched. Finally, I only buy American.
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I'm sorry, I did not see where he said he was only going to run the car at the drag strip.
I guess to satisfy all the people that wait in the wings ready to jump on peoples AZZ's I should have specified that I would not push one too hard into a TURN.
I would be careful in corners if I was running a specific tire made for launching at a drag strip just as I told the OP.
Find me the data from any tire manufacturer that recommends running two different types/brands of tires on a given car.
mqqn
Good day to you sir.
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That makes at least 2 of us 
Here in Ohio we (I) support Goodyear Brands, they have committed to building their new World Headquarters right here in the U.S.
In the meantime many citizens continue to whine about imports but continue to buy them
Here in Ohio we (I) support Goodyear Brands, they have committed to building their new World Headquarters right here in the U.S. In the meantime many citizens continue to whine about imports but continue to buy them