Which tyres could I fit to my 2009 Peugeot 308 which offer quieter running than the Continentals it currently has?
I recently purchased a 2009 Peugeot 308 Verve 1.4 fitted with Continental tyres. Could you please tell me if anybody as done any research that would indicate that a different make of tyre would run quieter?
Asked on 13 November 2010 by PS, Whitchurch, Shropshire
Answered by
Honest John
In my experience, Michelin Energy Saver or, for lower profiles, Michelin Pilot Primacy HP are quietest above 8 degrees centigrade. But these are comparatively hard compound low rolling resistance tyres so at winter temperatures lower than 8 degrees and particularly at temperatures around freezing, the tyres will be relatively noisy.
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