Noise Reduction is More Important for Tires Today

When it comes to rubber’s interaction with the road, some people simply want to make a lot of noise about quiet tires. Are tires contributing too much interior and pass-by noise? Have tires become the big target because electric vehicles are making other auto noises go away? How much difference in decibel-level noise is there between a variety of products and manufacturers? Beyond Europe, is the question of quiet tires an issue for consumers?

These are among the questions that tire specialists may be hearing, which leads to a sense that it’s a subjective area without a lot of clear data. Some of that is true, but it’s nonetheless a topic that will be growing in interest.

What Creates Tire Noise?

The State of Washington’s Department of Transportation defines noise as, “any unwanted sound. The definition of unwanted sound is subjective…

Source: Tire Review