When I installed my speaker upgrade, I installed a lot of dynamat.
it made the sound of the door closing much more solid.
But "upgrading" my tires really reduced the road noise.
If you lived closer I'd let you test drive it.
So, how did it go? Was the cabin noise on rough asfalt roads redused by the new tires?emsik1001 wrote:Hi KillaWhat,
Are you using Michelin MXM4 Tires?
It seems UK has different tyre models, I've spent half a day today doing research and most important factor I learnt is that noise level that is displayed (EU tyre label regulations) can be very misleading, as often the lower it is, the higher the interior/cabin noise, probably because the noise is directed inside the car, to make it score better outside. I'll try to blog my research results later.
In my case I've just ordered Continental "Conti.eContact Electric" tyres (replacing Michelin Energy Saver Plus), and I must admit my curiosity is the main reason why I decided to buy it (£305 with fitting, 4 tyres), and I will update my blog post with interior noise in 2-3 weeks time. I'm a bit skeptical, but reducing noise just by 3 to 5 dBs should be noticeable and maybe I will get a bit better range, I'm hoping for 3 to 5 miles extra (3-5%) per full charge. Will see how it goes.
Thanks for the warning!emsik1001 wrote:I got a reply from continental and decided to take out my frustrations in a blog post (ContiSilent Review)
Fyi, just switched to winter tires but the resonance noise is still exactly the same.BEV4EVer wrote:So, how did it go? Was the cabin noise on rough asfalt roads redused by the new tires?emsik1001 wrote:Hi KillaWhat,
Are you using Michelin MXM4 Tires?
It seems UK has different tyre models, I've spent half a day today doing research and most important factor I learnt is that noise level that is displayed (EU tyre label regulations) can be very misleading, as often the lower it is, the higher the interior/cabin noise, probably because the noise is directed inside the car, to make it score better outside. I'll try to blog my research results later.
In my case I've just ordered Continental "Conti.eContact Electric" tyres (replacing Michelin Energy Saver Plus), and I must admit my curiosity is the main reason why I decided to buy it (£305 with fitting, 4 tyres), and I will update my blog post with interior noise in 2-3 weeks time. I'm a bit skeptical, but reducing noise just by 3 to 5 dBs should be noticeable and maybe I will get a bit better range, I'm hoping for 3 to 5 miles extra (3-5%) per full charge. Will see how it goes.
My Leaf 2015 has Michelin Energy Saver+, 205/55 R16, tires which has a annoying singing resonance noise already from 20 mph and up on the typical rough asfalt roads of north europe.
Sorry but it wasn't a general complaint, the resonance noise we (including a Nissan mechanic) hear in my Leaf isn't there on any other Leaf's I've used.powersurge wrote:I think that anyone who complains that they hear "noise" when they go FAST on COBBLESTONE STREETS has answered their own question. Don't do that, or don't complain. That's like complaining that when I cross the stream with my car, the insides gets wet... Not the fault of the car. I have owned dozens of cars in the past 40 years, and the Leaf is the quietest, and most stable car I have every owned. It just doesn't handle like my Mazda Miata....