Noisy 20” Tyre - what to replace them with? - Page 2

AL NZ · Jul 2nd, 2018, 11:34

Maybe I’ll try to track down the Michelin Acoustic version then.
I did ask about ‘down grading’ the car off 20” to 19” but they wouldn’t do it. The 18” aren’t available in NZ but I’ve thought about demanding they get me a set from the U.K.

I have a 1995 Daimler on 225/60 x 16s and it could teach any modern car on big low profile tyres a lot about ride and quiet. At 120 km/h it feels and sounds like 90 km/h. That is my benchmark.

Lexman8 · Jul 2nd, 2018, 12:10

Note that 18" wheels cannot be fitted to a T8 due to the larger brake calipers.

Philip Fisher · Jul 2nd, 2018, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Lexman8

Note that 18" wheels cannot be fitted to a T8 due to the larger brake calipers.

Nor can one style of the 19inch wheels either.....

Haldex · Jul 2nd, 2018, 20:46

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Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

What about dropping to 19inch rims? Mine is perfectly quiet on 19s and Michelin tyres.

I was gonna say the same..

uro1 · Jul 3rd, 2018, 13:00

I got the 19" Tires (Momentum Spec) and they are better then the 20" noisewise ,but not great. Road noise is very much dependent on tarmac quality. Super quiet on smooth tarmac and incredible loud on bad tarmac. It is the one realy negativ thing I can say about the car.

As on specifying 19" on a new Inscription. I think that should be a discussion between you and your dealer. It is up to him to find a solution for you if Volvo does not.

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AL NZ New Member Last Online: May 5th, 2023 05:52 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Napier	Maybe I’ll try to track down the Michelin Acoustic version then. I did ask about ‘down grading’ the car off 20” to 19” but they wouldn’t do it. The 18” aren’t available in NZ but I’ve thought about demanding they get me a set from the U.K. I have a 1995 Daimler on 225/60 x 16s and it could teach any modern car on big low profile tyres a lot about ride and quiet. At 120 km/h it feels and sounds like 90 km/h. That is my benchmark.

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