QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

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vibedrive
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QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

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I am a bit psycho hyper-vigilent when it comes to car interior noise. My 2005 Vibe is wonderful in every way. But I get annoyed by road noise and I wonder if better tires will make a difference. I spent a weekend a year of two ago installing monster sound attenuating padding inside the doors, cabin, and engine compartment. Now that stereo (moons & tunes) sounds great, but the road noise still bugs me.
What is the best tire on the market when it comes to quiet ride? I will not be driving this car in snow more than an hour or less each year.
Thank You for any advice.
goodvibesGT
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Re: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

Post by goodvibesGT »

Continental Conti Pro offer a quiet ride. Softer tire with softer side walls. They also make a tire called DWS that offers a better all season traction than reg all season tires. Check them out on tirerack.
vibedrive
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Re: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

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Thank You, I see that I can order through Tire Rack.com and get them installed locally. Hope this helps.
goodvibesGT
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Re: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

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If this doesn't do you well then you will have to consider sound deadening the cabin to get quieter ride.
vibedrive
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Re: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

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I put that "monster mat" or something called that 2 summers ago. Heavy rubberized adhesive material on all hatchback/spare tire floor, plus doors. So, maybe I should also pull the seats & carpet and monster mat that too?
Caretaker

Re: QUIETEST, Best Tires for 2005 Vibe

Post by Caretaker »

Hankook H727. they are outstanding
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