Tyres

[acetip]

new labelling for tyres next year will include noise rating.

more bars the noisier the tyre is

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee515/cloontubrid/eulabel.jpg

[lazer_mjj]

How are they measureing the noise level? Surely each vehicle will be different

[Crasstoe]

It will be DB at the point of contact on the road, and not from inside the car, quieter on the road = quieter in the cabin... unless your wheel bearing is duff ;)

[acetip]

How are they measureing the noise level? Surely each vehicle will be different

doubt if they would be tested on a vehicle.most likly a test rig of some sort.the test will have to a certain standerd

so that the correct comparison is made.

[Daveyonthemove]

Its a good idea if you have a car with poor sound proofing and notice tyre noise.

I wouldn't pick a tyre solely on this indication, but it could help me pick between some decent tyres if they have equally good reviews and are similarly priced.

[Crasstoe]

Michelin already sell what they market as the quietest tyre available... will be interesting to see how the assessors see it :P

[acetip]

autoexpress in their tyre reviews, test for tyre noise as well other issues on a wide range of tyres.