Quiet tyres for i30

Bitsumishi · **Reply #60: September 07, 2014, 20:40:45**

Anyone tried the Yokohama BluEarth AE-01 tyres yet?

My OEM Hankooks are at 32,000klm and just about ready for retirement to the excessively noisy tyre graveyard.
I'm obviously looking for a quieter tyre with reasonable tyre life, and our local tyre guy recommends the Yokohamas. It would be great to hear from someone actually using these tyres on the 'older' model i30.

elantraelite · **Reply #61: September 10, 2014, 14:33:36**

Yokohama Tyres every time! excellent tyres that last

I have DB decibal Tyres from Yokohama on my Elantra and have put 100,000km on them and they are still in good nic. - These were pricy but worth every cent! I think I paid 800 for 195/15/60

The i30 has Yokohama C-Drive 2 which seem to be holding up just as well and are pretty quite with plenty of grip were around 650 for 205/16/55

the everyman · **Reply #62: September 22, 2014, 09:34:10**

I reckon my four Michelins are pretty quiet - a hell of a lot quieter than the Hero Atlanta's that the i30 came with when I bought it used.
That said, the Centenary Highway approaching Springfield lakes makes the car sound like it's driving on bare rims!! What a horrible road surface that is.

Bitsumishi · **Reply #63: September 22, 2014, 11:58:14**

Ha! We are 'neighbours' Everyman! I drive the "Centenary Highway approaching Springfield lakes" area as well. That will be a true test of new tyres.

Hmm. Nobody got the Yokohama BluEarth AE-01 tyres so they can supply a review/opinion?

the everyman · **Reply #64: September 22, 2014, 12:44:22**

Nice to meet you.

I don't live there. My brother lives in Springfield Lakes.

baroudeur · **Reply #65: September 22, 2014, 17:56:45**

Is it not true that tyres with the same designation may vary in tread compound according to the market intended? Even within Europe there are variations for the northern and southern regions. Comparing Australian market tyres with the European equivalent may give misleading results.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #66: September 22, 2014, 20:51:57**

I believe so. Same brand tyres made in different continents, are not necessarily the same standard of tyre.

Lester · **Reply #67: September 24, 2014, 04:10:26**

Quote from: the everyman on September 22, 2014, 09:34:10

I reckon my four Michelins are pretty quiet - a hell of a lot quieter than the Hero Atlanta's that the i30 came with when I bought it used.
That said, the Centenary Highway approaching Springfield lakes makes the car sound like it's driving on bare rims!! What a horrible road surface that is.

Are your Michelins, the Primacy LC?

Bitsumishi · **Reply #68: October 11, 2014, 00:17:40**

Well... I have had a set of the Yokohama BluEarth AE-01 tyres for around two weeks and dislike them. A lot.

They are as noisy (and sometimes noisier!) as the original Hankooks! From all the reports I have read, ANY tyre should be quieter than the standard tyres. Weird.

The BluEarths seem super-sensitive to changing road surfaces whereby the Hankooks were constantly loud. The BluEarths were horrid on the M1 to the Gold Coast (a notoriously noisy concrete surface in large patches) and developed a weird harmonic hum on top of the tyre noise. Around town you could close your eyes (not recommended...) and know exactly what surface you are driving on. They also sent a larger noise over bumps. I was running the recommended 36psi.

From all the specs - and with the original tyres notoriety for noise - the BlueEarths should have been quieter. Other than that deal-breaker, they certainly handle very, very well.

Anyway, our local Bob Jane dealership agreed to take them back next week and swap for a set of C-Drives, which I think is more than fair. I feel bad having to return the tyres, and the Yokohama rep is perplexed, so I am very keen and curious to see if anyone else has the same comments on a tyre specifically recommended for the i30.

Dazzler · **Reply #69: October 11, 2014, 10:10:41**

Thanks Bitsumishi, interesting info (not good)

beerman · **Reply #70: October 11, 2014, 11:57:29**

Taking the wife's car with its new Toyos for a drive on the M1 tomorrow.

I am interested to see how they go.

pidim · **Reply #71: October 15, 2014, 04:21:24**

hi everyone,

I would like to add another tyre to see if anyone has any experience with them. I'm thinking of getting Bridgestone "Serenity Plus" tyres for my Elite ie 205/55/R16. Supposed to be excellent for noise and smooth ride with relatively good mileage. Got a quote for $400 for 4 tyres, fitted and balanced. Getting quite sick of the OEM tyres on Sydney roads.

I'm thinking of sticking with Bridgestone, as a few years ago, I bought some GR90s (predecessors to Serenity) for another car and loved them for smoothness and noise suppression.

Has anyone used these?

Also, what do I do with existing tyres which still look like new after 28k

CraigB · **Reply #72: October 15, 2014, 05:36:16**

You could try and sell the tyres on Gumtree or similar but I wouldn't expect to get much for them, 28k is probably half their life used so maybe ask for $20 each

panthersteve · **Reply #73: October 15, 2014, 22:11:27**

I have just had a set of Federal FD02's fitted and they are very quiet, drove in the wet the other night and they felt good. So far I would recommend them

pidim · **Reply #74: October 16, 2014, 00:28:23**

Quote from: panthersteve on October 15, 2014, 22:11:27

I have just had a set of Federal FD02's fitted and they are very quiet, drove in the wet the other night and they felt good. So far I would recommend them

Thanks for that, but I have never heard of that brand. Were they well priced?

Surferdude · **Reply #75: October 16, 2014, 01:23:42**

Quote from: pidim on October 16, 2014, 00:28:23

Quote from: panthersteve on October 15, 2014, 22:11:27
I have just had a set of Federal FD02's fitted and they are very quiet, drove in the wet the other night and they felt good. So far I would recommend them

Thanks for that, but I have never heard of that brand. Were they well priced?

Federals have been around for years.
They seem OK.

panthersteve · **Reply #76: October 16, 2014, 04:13:49**

Quote from: pidim on October 16, 2014, 00:28:23

Quote from: panthersteve on October 15, 2014, 22:11:27
I have just had a set of Federal FD02's fitted and they are very quiet, drove in the wet the other night and they felt good. So far I would recommend them

Thanks for that, but I have never heard of that brand. Were they well priced?

Federal Formoza FD2 | Comfort & Performance | Luxury Passenger Car Tyre

$480 fitted

They actually have silence written on the sidewall

pidim · **Reply #77: October 17, 2014, 02:36:16**

Can anyone advise how the Continental Comfort C5's would compare? A JAX tyres franchise is quoting $375 fitted for 4 tyres in 205/55/R16?

Does anyone know how these compare to Michelin Primacy 3 ST or Yokohama ADVAN dbV551?

Really confused!!

Surferdude · **Reply #78: October 17, 2014, 02:55:00**

Quote from: pidim on October 17, 2014, 02:36:16

Can anyone advise how the Continental Comfort C5's would compare? A JAX tyres franchise is quoting $375 fitted for 4 tyres in 205/55/R16?

Does anyone know how these compare to Michelin Primacy 3 ST or Yokohama ADVAN dbV551?

Really confused!!

That's a pretty good price. I'd be grabbing them. I guess it's a 443 deal.
But don't waste your money paying extra for nitrogen.

pidim · **Reply #79: October 17, 2014, 04:18:09**

Quote from: Surferdude on October 17, 2014, 02:55:00

Quote from: pidim on October 17, 2014, 02:36:16
Can anyone advise how the Continental Comfort C5's would compare? A JAX tyres franchise is quoting $375 fitted for 4 tyres in 205/55/R16?

Does anyone know how these compare to Michelin Primacy 3 ST or Yokohama ADVAN dbV551?

Really confused!!
That's a pretty good price. I'd be grabbing them. I guess it's a 443 deal.
But don't waste your money paying extra for nitrogen.

Sounds good, problem is that I don't need new tyres because the ones I have are fine. What I am really looking for is quiet tyres and didn't know how good they vs (according to Whirpool) the best of the quiet ones: Michelin Primacy 3 ST & Yokohama ADVAN dbV551.

CraigB · **Reply #80: October 17, 2014, 04:54:28**

Those Yokies look good, they've got excellent reviews for quietness - stability - low rolling resistance - fuel saving and longevity being a silica tyre and apparently they're 9% lighter than other tyres ( adds to the fuel saving

) their not cheap though.

beerman · **Reply #81: October 17, 2014, 09:49:52**

Forgot to update after taking the Wife's car down the M1,

The tyres are quiet on the black stuff, but still have a bit of noise on the concrete, but are quieter.

Wife is happy with them too....

Dazzler · **Reply #82: October 17, 2014, 09:52:46**

StuMac · **Reply #83: October 17, 2014, 10:55:38**

Quote from: AlanHo on September 10, 2013, 23:18:21

This is why I am very keen to discover whether Continental have truly made a break through with their new technology which includes adding a layer of special foam inside the tyre.

I would be keen to know as well considering the silent tyres on their site are from the fitting availability on Audi RS cars. Considering these are outrageously powerful I would love to know if they have managed to pull it off.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #84: October 18, 2014, 10:59:23**

There are quite a few tyres listed in the thread, so I'll add some more.

In Australia,

Ruby had 4 new tyres fitted a few days ago and my 1st chance to drive, was today 100km.

They are markedly quieter than the Hankooks, no db meter, unfortunately and very nice feel on the road. We have opted for the 50k guarantee offered with these tyres as I have been very disappointed with tyre performance, so far.

The deal was arranged by Marzipan, I had nothing to do with it.

The tyres are Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus 205/55R/16 91H

Hope your sitting down,

Wheel align, disposal tyres etc. $665

Initial impressions ae that they roll with less resistance and the l/100 dropped by .1 lt. The last fuel figure wasn't cleared and reset properly (Marzipan), so this is actually more significant than first appears.

We are hoping to recoup the extra cost in fuel consumption reduction over the life of the tyres.

pidim · **Reply #85: October 18, 2014, 12:02:59**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on October 18, 2014, 10:59:23

There are quite a few tyres listed in the thread, so I'll add some more.

In Australia,

Ruby had 4 new tyres fitted a few days ago and my 1st chance to drive, was today 100km.

They are markedly quieter than the Hankooks, no db meter, unfortunately and very nice feel on the road. We have opted for the 50k guarantee offered with these tyres as I have been very disappointed with tyre performance, so far.

The deal was arranged by Marzipan, I had nothing to do with it.

The tyres are Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus 205/55R/16 91H

Hope your sitting down,

Wheel align, disposal tyres etc. $665

Initial impressions ae that they roll with less resistance and the l/100 dropped by .1 lt. The last fuel figure wasn't cleared and reset properly (Marzipan), so this is actually more significant than first appears.

We are hoping to recoup the extra cost in fuel consumption reduction over the life of the tyres.

Hey Phil, I just had 4 x Bridgestone Turanza Serenity plus fitted today. I paid $400 even (fitted and balanced).

Honestly, I'm still not 100% sure that there is a significant improvement in noise. I think the frequency may have changed but that's about it. Coarse chip road surface noise does not seem to improve. However, I did notice an unusual harmonic hum at around 90km/h coming from what seems to be the tyre tread at that speed. I can't tell whether this sound was always there from the Hankooks and is only noticeable from the "different" quiet from these Turanza's??

The installer recommended 36PSI otherwise the front tyres will not stay "vertical" during hard turns and roundabouts and will wear quicker at 32psi..... is this true??

Interested to know your further comments on these tyres.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #86: October 18, 2014, 12:15:13**

$400, that makes me feel good.

I believe we're running 36, too. Compared to the existing tyres, if they stay this quiet, I'll be very happy, but NOT about the price, ever.

Still, it isn't my car so too bad, I guess.

Surferdude · **Reply #87: October 18, 2014, 21:18:59**

Pidim, 36psi is a good recommendation. The installer's explanation is pretty much spot on. (In layman's terms).

The Gonz · **Reply #88: October 19, 2014, 11:02:19**

Just to clarify, your installer is recommending 36 as a minimum. Higher is ok but lower is against what he's warning.

pidim · **Reply #89: October 19, 2014, 11:05:00**

Quote from: The Gonz on October 19, 2014, 11:02:19

Just to clarify, your installer is recommending 36 as a minimum. Higher is ok but lower is against what he's warning.

Yes, he was not recommending lower than 36psi and even wrote it in the documents for the regular free tyre rotation biz that guarantees 50,000km... kind of implying that lower than 36psi would void the 50k guarantee?