Wind noise from O/S 'B' post.......

[Lawnmowerman]

Whilst driving solo (the majority of my trips) I have the radio switched on and no wind noise apparent.

However, with my wife alongside and no radio on, there is wind noise from the O/S 'B' post above 50 mph. Curiously, today at about 65 mph - no wind noise! I suspect the wind was in a different direction hence the lack of wind noise.

Anyone else noticed this?

Edited May 8, 2022 by Lawnmowerman
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[ernieb]

I’ve not experienced noise for the B post.  What I have had is that the passenger door window was very slightly open and I mean very slightly. The noise was very apparent at certain speeds, pulled into a lay-by and checked the door, opened and closed the window, noise went away.

[Nick72]

I get loads of wind noise at any speed above 55mph. Comes from everywhere. Not at all quiet. 

[Hayzee]

Can't say I get much wind noise that I particularly notice, but tyre noise yes sometimes unless the road surface is pretty smooth.

[Nick72]

8 minutes ago, Hayzee said:

Can't say I get much wind noise that I particularly notice, but tyre noise yes sometimes unless the road surface is pretty smooth.

I may try to grease the seals to see if it makes any odds.

[ernieb]

Gummi pflege stick is a great rubber seal lubricator and allows the seals to sit in good contact.

[Flatcoat]

Rather strangely I only get noise from the offside when my wife is in the passenger seat….. 😉

[TonyHSD]

Toyota cars usually has less door seals than other brands. Here two pictures of recent Evs and you can see while Toyota has top part of the door shut insulated , the lower portion it is not. Basically the most road and wind noise intrusion comes from the doors and around the door shuts, windows. 👍

[Flatcoat]

However the PHEV has noise insulating glass in the front door windows and, I understand, further additional soundproofing elsewhere. I do clearly recall when I test drive a HEV the rear road noise was bad however the PHEV is much quieter, if not upto Volvo PHEV standards. In my V60 PHEV I could cruise at 100mph (autobahns) without unduly turning up the radio or significant road noise. I doubt the RAV will be anywhere near as quiet. 

[Nick72]

17 hours ago, ernieb said:

Gummi pflege stick is a great rubber seal lubricator and allows the seals to sit in good contact.

Oh I'll try that. Thanks

[Nick72]

3 hours ago, TonyHSD said:

Toyota cars usually has less door seals than other brands. Here two pictures of recent Evs and you can see while Toyota has top part of the door shut insulated , the lower portion it is not. Basically the most road and wind noise intrusion comes from the doors and around the door shuts, windows. 👍

That's interesting to know. Thanks