Quietest Truck Tires

…treadlife is outstanding. After witnessing the performance of these tires, I switched the tires on my Toyota to Michelins as well." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2004 Honda Pilot EX For the quietest and most durable light truck tire on the market, it's tough to beat Michelin's LTX M/S2.…

…For starters, what will fit your truck will depend on the type of vehicle, and if any type of modifications have been done to the suspension, fender liner, etc. While most off-road experts will agree that Off-Road Maximum Traction tires (or mudders) are the right tire for deep mud, bogging and loose…

…they want a tire that is quiet, I would direct them to a Grand Touring, Standard Touring or Passenger all-season tire. In the case of sport utility or truck tires, I would tell drivers to consider options in the Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season or Highway All-Season categories. Tires in these…

…synonymous with quality tires. As a brand, they often showcase some of the quietest and smoothest riding tires. The Michelin Primacy MXV4 is known for longevity as it's offered with a 60,000 mile tread life warranty and provides good snow-handling capability for an all-season tire. Michelin's LTX…

…a car-like ride with truck-like capabilities. Why not choose a tire that offers the same? Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tires are built to complement the ride and ruggedness of today's SUVs. This specific category of tires was developed to retain the car-like ride and noise level you expect…

…From A (quietest) to C (noisiest) Exterior tire noise is measured in decibels (dB). Noise levels are established by size, with narrower tires challenged by quieter targets than wider tires. Since a tire’s dB level is quantifiable, each size tire can only be compared amongst other tires of the…

…to tread noise I also look for a tire that has its tread blocks closely tied together in a tight traditional pattern. For an example of such a tread pattern, take a look at the Michelin Primacy MXV4 (pictured above). Have you ever heard a lifted truck with mud tires humming down the road? The reason…

…quietness. The Destination LE 2 also receives high marks in hydroplaning resistance, wet traction, dry traction and ride comfort. View our Tire Survey Results to help you find the tire that's best for you. When looking at the results, you can filter by noise comfort to see the quietest tires.

…has been an industry leader in tire technology, making some of the best tires that money can buy. While they make outstanding performance tires, like the Pilot Super Sport, Michelin may be best known for producing some of the smoothest and quietest riding all-season tires on the market. Not everyone…

…winter tire. Note, that while studded tires are not the quietest tires, they do offer great snow and ice traction. To learn more about about using studded tires, read "Studded Tires for Winter Driving." Pirelli's Scorpion Winter is an outstanding choice for crossovers, trucks and SUVs.…

…European Union Tire Labeling Regulations European Union (EU) tire labeling regulations for passenger car and light truck tires went into effect November 1, 2012. These regulations help harmonize consumer information on a new tire's wet braking ability and environmental impact related to the tire's…

…Grand Touring All-Season Many years ago, summer tires were the quietest tires available while all-season tires were louder due to their more aggressive tread patterns. Tire technology has come a long way and the market has changed. Newer summer tires are now primarily focused on high levels of grip,…

…a quiet tire, I try to avoid tires that have large tread blocks with spacing far apart. This pattern, which is commonly seen in aggressive all-terrain and off-road truck tires, offers a huge amount of biting edges. It also tends to produce a roar as the tire travels along the road surface. A tire…