How Tire Manufacturers Develop Tires to Generate Less Road Noise

Low tire noise is a feature consumers pay attention to when shopping for new tires now more than ever—especially considering the rise in EVs on the road, where low noise is one of the premium features. Due to the rise in low noise output, manufacturers have been focusing their efforts on noise-canceling technology and designs for tires.

One way manufacturers do this is by emphasizing tread design because it affects the amount of noise the tire generates. Tread blocks are raised sections on the tire’s surface, and the number of these blocks around the tire’s circumference influences the noise output. Tires with larger tread blocks and fewer pitches create …

Source: Tire Review