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…is known in the tire industry for producing quiet all-season tires, and we've found that the same is true for their winter tires. Among the more aggressive Studless Ice & Snow tires, the quietest tire as rated by customer feedback is the Michelin X-Ice Xi3. The tire is fantastic on ice…
…all-season tires, winter tires do seem a little more "sluggish." Of the four tires we tested, I felt the best-handling tire was the Bridgestone WS70 followed by the Continental ExtremeWinterContact. The Michelin Xi2 was the quietest of the bunch, although all of these tires like to…
…listen to a loud tire on a long trip or have to shout at their passengers to have a conversation. Tire noise can be more than just an annoyance, it can also mask important sounds that affect vehicle performance, maintenance and safety. For most drivers, the quietest tires are found in the Passenger…
…miles reported, the tire has rocketed to the number one position of our survey results. As one of the Tire Rack's test drivers, I wholeheartedly agree. Many tires do one or two things very well at the expense of other characteristics (this is the reason for different tire categories). The…
…these tires. These are the quietest most comfortable tires I've ever had. These babies make my Acura as smooth as an old Cadi...in a good way. Next time out I plan to buy the exact same tire again. FYI I could not yet rate on snow and ice as I have not used them in these elements yet.” --Tire…
…All-Season tire. When looking a bit deeper at the results the tire sits on top in the hydroplaning resistance, light and deep snow traction, ice traction, and noise comfort categories. We also conducted our independent test of this tire against three of its peers. We found that the tire delivered…
…of tires, you'll want to read a few Tire Rack consumer reviews for real world input on performance and handling. For example, here's what a few consumers are saying about their Goodyear winter tires: Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW3 (Passenger Performance Winter / Snow): "These tires are…
…noise. Pitch The tire industry uses the term pitch to describe the number of tread blocks around the circumference of the tire. As a general rule, summer performance tires feature larger tread blocks and fewer pitches to enhance steering response and handling, while winter tires feature smaller…
…effortlessly handle our winter and the 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…
Do you find yourself increasing the radio volume because your tires are making too much noise? If so, take a look at some of the quietest tires available in ascending order by performance category. The lower down the list you go the more noise you are likely to hear. However, you will notice an…
…Plus Technology. These three tires are particularly known for their plush ride and excellent noise comfort. Their tread designs are also conducive for winter weather travel (light snow) and long treadwear associated with Highway All-Season tires. Take a look at our Tire Survey Results and see what…
…latest winter test. Any of the top three Studless Ice and Snow tires tested would do well and others in different winter / snow performance categoriese are a better option than an all-season tire. The overall best tire in our testing was the Continental ExtremeWinter Contact, but winter is not…
…Winter Carving is a Studdable Winter / Snow tire made in a variety of sizes for those looking for a traditional studdable snow tire. With or without studs, the Winter Carving represents a great value in a traditional studdable winter tire. Note, that while studded tires are not the quietest tires,…
…nobody wants to hear the roar of tires inside their vehicle. Let's take a look at some of the quietest tires available. Typically the quietest tires are from the Passenger All-Season and Grand Touring All-Season categories. First up, the Passenger All-Season Tire: * Goodyear Assurance ComforTred*…
…tires. While any tire that wears unevenly can become noisy after time, certain attributes can help a tire stay quiet throughout its lifetime and lead to a consistently pleasing experience. When shopping for quiet tires I tend to prefer options that are non-directional. Directional tires, or tires…
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