Quietest Tires

cs1992 · 02-03-2008, 09:47 AM

I am looking for new tires and would like to buy the quietest set available. I have read the Consumer Reports reviews about Goodyear Assurance (triple treads) and am left scratching my head. It seems that CR rated them as high for being quiet, yet other internet reviews indicate a mixed bag.

Anyone have any suggestions?

SaabKing · 02-03-2008, 10:16 AM

What kind of vehicle are you looking to put these quiet tires on?

cs1992 · 02-03-2008, 12:57 PM

The tires will go on a Ford Taurus. Sorry about omitting that, but once I started investigating this, I became more interested on the CR review. That is, is the Assurance the quietest tire you can buy for pretty much any vehicle?

King Riffle · 02-03-2008, 01:31 PM

Regatta 2s are supposedly very quiet also. I'd go for the Assurance triple treads if I were you though.

socalcookie · 02-03-2008, 01:47 PM

If you want a quiet ride, get the Assurance Comfortread. A very, very quite smooth riding tire. My mom has them on her Sienna.
She had the Triple Treads on before the Comfortreads and while they really did sharpen up the handling, they were extremely loud.
If you're really going to be the only one in the car, then I personally would go for the Triple Treads. They really do make a difference in handling. After I had the Comfortreads put on the Sienna, even my mom felt the difference. If you carry passengers a lot, then I'd go for the quieter Comfortread.

ChevroletTough · 02-03-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by King Riffle

Regatta 2s are supposedly very quiet also. I'd go for the Assurance triple treads if I were you though.

I have Regatta 2's on my 95 monte, very quiet tire.

AndrewGS · 02-03-2008, 06:51 PM

The TripleTreds are more performance-geared so they are louder and harder-riding than the ComforTreds, which are great for a smooth ride and low noise. The TripleTreds offer better traction in all weather, but they can be a little harsh and niosy for some.

My sister had TripleTreds on her Grand Am and she loved them.

**BigAls87Z28** · 02-03-2008, 07:11 PM

Triple Treads have gotten mixed reactions from my customers. Lots of people like them, but here and there I get a noise complaint.
Another tire I would suggest would be the HydroEdge from Michlien. My father has a set on his Taurus.
The ComfortTreads are also a bit softer riding due to the additional rubber cap the tire has, but I have heard that its not that great in heavy rain or snow.

Tomko · 02-03-2008, 08:49 PM

If you're looking for a quiet tire, I would look towards new cars that are designed with interior quiet as one of their key selling features. I'm thinking here of Lincoln Town Car, Lexus LS 460 and Cadillac DTS Luxury.

ChevroletTough · 02-03-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomko

If you're looking for a quiet tire, I would look towards new cars that are designed with interior quiet as one of their key selling features. I'm thinking here of Lincoln Town Car, Lexus LS 460 and Cadillac DTS Luxury.

hey i haven't talked to you in ages!
I was going to suggest this as well. But since he has a Taurus already, i figured buying a new car was probably out of the question

cdp326 · 02-03-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevroletTough

hey i haven't talked to you in ages!
I was going to suggest this as well. But since he has a Taurus already, i figured buying a new car was probably out of the question

I think by suggesting looking at the new cars he may have meant to see what kind of tires are on the quieter new vehicles.

ChevroletTough · 02-03-2008, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdp326

I think by suggesting looking at the new cars he may have meant to see what kind of tires are on the quieter new vehicles.

good point.

02-03-2008, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
cs1992 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Drives: Mazda 626 Posts: 208	Quietest Tires I am looking for new tires and would like to buy the quietest set available. I have read the Consumer Reports reviews about Goodyear Assurance (triple treads) and am left scratching my head. It seems that CR rated them as high for being quiet, yet other internet reviews indicate a mixed bag. Anyone have any suggestions?

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SaabKing 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Drives: Me: 2010 Subaru Legacy Wife: 2008 Saturn VUE XR Posts: 285	Re: Quietest Tires What kind of vehicle are you looking to put these quiet tires on?

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cs1992 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Drives: Mazda 626 Posts: 208	Re: Quietest Tires The tires will go on a Ford Taurus. Sorry about omitting that, but once I started investigating this, I became more interested on the CR review. That is, is the Assurance the quietest tire you can buy for pretty much any vehicle?

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King Riffle 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AFK Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SES sedan. Posts: 4,299	Re: Quietest Tires Regatta 2s are supposedly very quiet also. I'd go for the Assurance triple treads if I were you though. __________________

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socalcookie 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Drives: 1994 Isuzu Rodeo Posts: 254	Re: Quietest Tires If you want a quiet ride, get the Assurance Comfortread. A very, very quite smooth riding tire. My mom has them on her Sienna. She had the Triple Treads on before the Comfortreads and while they really did sharpen up the handling, they were extremely loud. If you're really going to be the only one in the car, then I personally would go for the Triple Treads. They really do make a difference in handling. After I had the Comfortreads put on the Sienna, even my mom felt the difference. If you carry passengers a lot, then I'd go for the quieter Comfortread.

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AndrewGS 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: Clunker Posts: 8,561	Re: Quietest Tires The TripleTreds are more performance-geared so they are louder and harder-riding than the ComforTreds, which are great for a smooth ride and low noise. The TripleTreds offer better traction in all weather, but they can be a little harsh and niosy for some. My sister had TripleTreds on her Grand Am and she loved them. __________________ Andrew - MySpace - Flickr - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - They'll pry this "clunker" from my cold, dead hands! 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS ♫ *Listen to the death march... whoo-hoo... of America!* ♫ *- Bearing the General Motors Mark of Excellence*

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BigAls87Z28 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 11,060	Re: Quietest Tires Triple Treads have gotten mixed reactions from my customers. Lots of people like them, but here and there I get a noise complaint. Another tire I would suggest would be the HydroEdge from Michlien. My father has a set on his Taurus. The ComfortTreads are also a bit softer riding due to the additional rubber cap the tire has, but I have heard that its not that great in heavy rain or snow. __________________ Alexander Villani GMInsideNews Editor Email Me @BigAl@GMInsidenews.com Tweet Me @Twitter.com/BigAls87Z28 2009 Malibu LT 2.4 : 1987 Camaro Z28 : 1972 Camaro RS

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Tomko 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa - Canada Drives: 1996 Impala SS 1999 Tahoe POC Posts: 1,465	Re: Quietest Tires If you're looking for a quiet tire, I would look towards new cars that are designed with interior quiet as one of their key selling features. I'm thinking here of Lincoln Town Car, Lexus LS 460 and Cadillac DTS Luxury. __________________ Tomko Current Fleet: 2008 DTS Lux III (9,000 km on the odometer) 1999 Tahoe POC (daily grinder) 1996 Impala SS (garage queen) Retired Fleet: 1988 Caprice 9C1 (first new car) 1984 6000 STE (first car)

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