Tyre noise ratings: What do they mean?

I an just about to replace the tyres on my Audi A3 which have been good but noisy. On checking other tyres, I notice that some are rated for db noise ratings. What do these ratings mean?

Why is my BMW 3 Series so noisy?

Having recently replaced a 2005 BMW E90 320D (M47 engine) with a 2010 320d Efficient Dynamics (N47) I am getting irritated by the noise level compared to my previous car, particularly under acceleration...

Which tyres are best for low road noise?

My Skoda Octavia is currently on Continental Sport Contact 2, 205/55 R16 91V tyres, which seem very noisy on rougher tarmac. Is there an economical 'quieter' alternative?

Which small car has the least road noise - Fiesta or Polo?

Which would be the quietest for road noise, 1.25 Ford Fiesta Zetec or 1.2 SI SE Volkswagen Polo?

Why are the tyres on mu Lexus so noisy?

I have a 2001 Lexus LS430: it’s the best car I have ever had by quite a long way. The engine and transmission are virtually silent, but I get excessive noise from the front tyres even though these are...

Nissan Micra making strange nosies

My son has recently bought a 2003 Nissan Micra SX. When we test drove it we noted a marked noise/vibration through the car when you hit 30-40mph. He has now collected the car but despite the garage saying...

Which comfortable, economical company car should I buy?

I drive around 20,000 miles per year on business. I currently have a leased Mercedes-Benz SLK (a bad move for long distances) that goes back in March. I want to buy something reliable, stylish, maybe an...

Jaguar XF - what's the best wheel size?

I own a 2011 Jaguar XF, but the ride quality and road noise are very poor from the low profile tyres. Is it possible to have normal road tyres fitted on the same 19-inch rims?

Why is the ride quality on my Kia cee'd so poor?

Whilst I realise day by day am getting much older, I am still of the opinion that the ride on my cee'd is getting worse. Never good, it is now so bad that I am very concerned. Irrespective of tyre pressures...

Do you recommend Vredestein Utrac tyres for the Range Rover Vogue?

I am reaching the point when my Range Rover tyres (255/50 R20) will require replacement and I have been offered Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta at what looks like a good price. I have never heard of this...