Luke@Tirerack: Quiet tire?

aov · 04-25-2003, 01:02 PM

Luke, I was wondering what tire you would recommend for someone who is looking for a quiet tire. I have the Ecsta 712 right now and am interested in the new MX, but I am also a little tired of the road noise so anything is of intereste at this point.

Any recommendations?

Thans,
-anders

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Opie · 04-25-2003, 03:46 PM

I had the same question and he recomended these: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Eagle+F1+GS-D3

They are definitly quiet and about 100x better than the 712's I had before...

aov · 04-25-2003, 04:58 PM

Thanks, didn't find that post while searching. Price isn't too bad either.

Luke@tirerack · 04-25-2003, 04:59 PM

as far as a performance tire that is quiet and still performs well the best choice you could make is the Firehawk SZ50 EP .... and the Eagle F1 GS-d3 is also very good but, here is the link to the Firehawk mentioned

just check out the reviews

BluSuby · 04-25-2003, 09:23 PM

I'll second the vote for the Firestone's. I've had them on my car for over 6k miles and they've been great. Read the reviews, they are an excellent tire. Your only problem is, don't expect to get these for the price of a Kumho,

Bryan

aov · 04-28-2003, 11:23 AM

I probably should have mentioned that I'm looking for 225/45/17s. The Firestones look nice, but I couldn't find them in this size.

I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AVS ES100 as well, although their noise rating is closer to the Kumhos. The price is better, though.

-anders

Luke@tirerack · 04-28-2003, 01:19 PM

you could rune either a 215/45-17 or a 235/45-17 which are the 2 closest sizes for your application

no_rex_yet · 04-28-2003, 02:33 PM

I'm running 215-45-17 Sumitomo HTR+'s and they're very quiet and comfortable (softer sidewalls). But it's an all season, not summer.

tdxflex · 04-28-2003, 05:21 PM

uncle had dunlop sp9000 on his miata, they're pretty quiet. the michelin pilot a/s tires are also quiet. how much quieter can't really say, but definately quieter than the 712s

ciper · 04-28-2003, 05:37 PM

How about recomendations similar to above but available in 205 50 16?

gtguy · 04-28-2003, 05:51 PM

I can second the recommendation for the Dunlop 9000. They are a very quiet tire, one that has been called the "grownup performance tire." Noise and ride comfort attributes are top-notch, and I got over 35K miles out of my last set (just got new ones).

Kevin

siman · 04-30-2003, 08:24 PM

just got pirelli pzero nero and love em. they are surprisingly quiet too. do a search for these tires and read other positive reviews.

ForceFed4 · 04-30-2003, 08:32 PM

I'm also running SP9000's (at Luke's recommendation), in the stock size, which may make a difference, I don't know. I also find them to be quiet enough that I never think about tire noise. Then again, I was all set to buy a set of Yokohama A520s until I was persuaded that the noise might be a bit much, so maybe I'm not very in tune with the whole tire noise thing.

As for the SP9000s, I've been very happy. They have good grip, and are excellent in the rain.

DoinkMobb · 04-30-2003, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aov
I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AVS ES100 as well, although their noise rating is closer to the Kumhos. The price is better, though.

-anders

I have AVS ES100's in 205/45/16 on stock WRX rims. They're a little louder than RE-92's but it's not mud boggin' tire loud. I can't even tell the difference anymore since I've gotten used to them.

IowaWRX · 05-28-2003, 11:01 PM

Luke-

What are your thoughts on the Yokohama AVS dB S2? There aren't many posts yet on TR.

Looking for a quiet tire like some of the gang here, but also looking for a decent all season tire.

Greg

Luke@tirerack · 05-29-2003, 09:47 AM

a couple added questions in this thread ... when will you guys learn ...... new question = new thread .....

205/50-16
Pilot Primacy
P-Zero Nero
Sport 9000

AVS DB Series II
very quiet but, lacking good steering response unless over inflated which will cause irregular wear and noise issues. Overall a good tire for the average driver that is not to concerned with aggressive performance

midnightblack02 · 05-29-2003, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by siman
just got pirelli pzero nero and love em. they are surprisingly quiet too. do a search for these tires and read other positive reviews.

im also running the Pirelli PZero Nero. I've only had them on for two days, but i like them so far.

04-25-2003, 01:02 PM	#1
aov Scooby Specialist Member#: 7193 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: MY02 WRX Blue	Luke@Tirerack: Quiet tire? Luke, I was wondering what tire you would recommend for someone who is looking for a quiet tire. I have the Ecsta 712 right now and am interested in the new MX, but I am also a little tired of the road noise so anything is of intereste at this point. Any recommendations? Thans, -anders * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-25-2003, 03:46 PM	#2
Opie Floresbian Moderator Member#: 470 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Riverview, Florida - U.S.A. Vehicle: 2013 BRZ, 2011 Forester, '04 Chev 2500HD	I had the same question and he recomended these: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Eagle+F1+GS-D3 They are definitly quiet and about 100x better than the 712's I had before...

04-25-2003, 04:58 PM	#3
aov Scooby Specialist Member#: 7193 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: MY02 WRX Blue	Thanks, didn't find that post while searching. Price isn't too bad either.

04-25-2003, 04:59 PM	#4
Luke@tirerack Tire Rack Moderator Member#: 1215 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Tire Rack Vehicle: 800 -428-8355 ext. 4362	as far as a performance tire that is quiet and still performs well the best choice you could make is the Firehawk SZ50 EP .... and the Eagle F1 GS-d3 is also very good but, here is the link to the Firehawk mentioned just check out the reviews

04-25-2003, 09:23 PM	#5
BluSuby Scooby Specialist Member#: 12154 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Endless Mtns of PA Vehicle: 04 Sti 99 Outback	I'll second the vote for the Firestone's. I've had them on my car for over 6k miles and they've been great. Read the reviews, they are an excellent tire. Your only problem is, don't expect to get these for the price of a Kumho, Bryan

04-28-2003, 11:23 AM	#6
aov Scooby Specialist Member#: 7193 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: MY02 WRX Blue	I probably should have mentioned that I'm looking for 225/45/17s. The Firestones look nice, but I couldn't find them in this size. I keep hearing good things about the Yokohama AVS ES100 as well, although their noise rating is closer to the Kumhos. The price is better, though. -anders

04-28-2003, 01:19 PM	#7
Luke@tirerack Tire Rack Moderator Member#: 1215 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Tire Rack Vehicle: 800 -428-8355 ext. 4362	you could rune either a 215/45-17 or a 235/45-17 which are the 2 closest sizes for your application

04-28-2003, 02:33 PM	#8
no_rex_yet Scooby Specialist Member#: 7351 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: philly Vehicle: 04 330cic	I'm running 215-45-17 Sumitomo HTR+'s and they're very quiet and comfortable (softer sidewalls). But it's an all season, not summer.

04-28-2003, 05:21 PM	#9
tdxflex Scooby Specialist Member#: 13634 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRB	uncle had dunlop sp9000 on his miata, they're pretty quiet. the michelin pilot a/s tires are also quiet. how much quieter can't really say, but definately quieter than the 712s

04-28-2003, 05:37 PM	#10
ciper Scooby Guru Member#: 15543 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: san francisco, ca Vehicle: 90BJ Legacy LS ABS AWD 946 Rio Red Jpn built	How about recomendations similar to above but available in 205 50 16?

04-28-2003, 05:51 PM	#11
gtguy Scooby Guru Member#: 2184 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Highland Park, Ill., USA Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT wagon Platinum Silver Metallic	I can second the recommendation for the Dunlop 9000. They are a very quiet tire, one that has been called the "grownup performance tire." Noise and ride comfort attributes are top-notch, and I got over 35K miles out of my last set (just got new ones). Kevin

04-30-2003, 08:24 PM	#12
siman Scooby Newbie Member#: 23311 Join Date: Aug 2002	just got pirelli pzero nero and love em. they are surprisingly quiet too. do a search for these tires and read other positive reviews.

04-30-2003, 08:32 PM	#13
ForceFed4 Scooby Specialist Member#: 7370 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Bethesda, MD Vehicle: 2013 5.0 SGM	I'm also running SP9000's (at Luke's recommendation), in the stock size, which may make a difference, I don't know. I also find them to be quiet enough that I never think about tire noise. Then again, I was all set to buy a set of Yokohama A520s until I was persuaded that the noise might be a bit much, so maybe I'm not very in tune with the whole tire noise thing. As for the SP9000s, I've been very happy. They have good grip, and are excellent in the rain.

05-28-2003, 11:01 PM	#15
IowaWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 3669 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Des Moines, IA / Leawood, KS Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon 5spd WR Blue -- SOLD! (3/07)	Luke- What are your thoughts on the Yokohama AVS dB S2? There aren't many posts yet on TR. Looking for a quiet tire like some of the gang here, but also looking for a decent all season tire. Greg

05-29-2003, 09:47 AM	#16
Luke@tirerack Tire Rack Moderator Member#: 1215 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Tire Rack Vehicle: 800 -428-8355 ext. 4362	a couple added questions in this thread ... when will you guys learn ...... new question = new thread ..... 205/50-16 Pilot Primacy P-Zero Nero Sport 9000 AVS DB Series II very quiet but, lacking good steering response unless over inflated which will cause irregular wear and noise issues. Overall a good tire for the average driver that is not to concerned with aggressive performance