When the Noise Isn't the Tires

Your tires are noisy? This is one of the most common complaints about tire quality.  But are the tires always to blame? Is it possible to influence the level of noise emitted? Today, we'll try to break down the main reasons for tire noise.

Let's start with the fact that tire noise is not a defect, but a compromise. Noise won't kill, but worn-out tires can be a dangerous factor in causing an accident. So, it's worth changing your attitude towards the noise emitted by tires.

Moreover, tires are often blamed unfairly! Often, it's not the tires that make noise, but the road surface. The different grain and material of the road surface affect the noise much more than people think. But the principle is the same: the noisier, the safer. The rough asphalt coating, nicknamed "black caviar" by road workers, is one of the most common, but at the same time, often one of the noisiest coatings. Does it need to be commented on, looking at it, that it copes best with water? The rough surface of such asphalt simply absorbs precipitation in the form of light rain, leaving most of the road surface in contact with the tire.

When changing tires to new ones, it's always worth expecting changes in characteristics. Traction, handling, noise from the road surface, fuel consumption. Everything from scratch. But it's worth remembering that both winter and summer tires require running-in and over time they will become more comfortable.