Tire Noise with 245 35 ZR 18
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Tire Noise with 245 35 ZR 18
My 2013 E 350 sport sedan was significant tire noise entering cabin with the OEM tires as well as the replacement Hankook tires that are about 1 year old. I went with Hankook because my research indicated that these tires were quiet at highway speeds. They were a improvement but not terrific.
My question is this: What are the thoughts on replacing the rear tires on the same rim size (245 35 ZR 18) with the size tires that are on the front rims (265 35 ZR 18)? The rim width seem to be within 1/2 inch of each other as measured by a ruler or would the smaller tire wobble off the wider rim. Can the aspect ration be changed as well? If that were possible, then I would go with a comfort tread design and not a performance design. We never drive over 85 to 90 miles per hour on the highways. Jim
My question is this: What are the thoughts on replacing the rear tires on the same rim size (245 35 ZR 18) with the size tires that are on the front rims (265 35 ZR 18)? The rim width seem to be within 1/2 inch of each other as measured by a ruler or would the smaller tire wobble off the wider rim. Can the aspect ration be changed as well? If that were possible, then I would go with a comfort tread design and not a performance design. We never drive over 85 to 90 miles per hour on the highways. Jim
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2010 E550, 273 Engine: 2012 S550, 278 Engine
My 2013 E 350 sport sedan was significant tire noise entering cabin with the OEM tires as well as the replacement Hankook tires that are about 1 year old. I went with Hankook because my research indicated that these tires were quiet at highway speeds. They were a improvement but not terrific.
My question is this: What are the thoughts on replacing the rear tires on the same rim size (245 35 ZR 18) with the size tires that are on the front rims (265 35 ZR 18)? The rim width seem to be within 1/2 inch of each other as measured by a ruler or would the smaller tire wobble off the wider rim. Can the aspect ration be changed as well? If that were possible, then I would go with a comfort tread design and not a performance design. We never drive over 85 to 90 miles per hour on the highways. Jim
My question is this: What are the thoughts on replacing the rear tires on the same rim size (245 35 ZR 18) with the size tires that are on the front rims (265 35 ZR 18)? The rim width seem to be within 1/2 inch of each other as measured by a ruler or would the smaller tire wobble off the wider rim. Can the aspect ration be changed as well? If that were possible, then I would go with a comfort tread design and not a performance design. We never drive over 85 to 90 miles per hour on the highways. Jim
I have 245/40 R 18 tires front and back on the staggered setup rims. Tires on the wider rear rims stay on just fine but the look is not quite as hood as it is with the wider tire.
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What sort of tire noise are you getting? Is it the slap/thump of tires going over road imperfections, or is it the hissing/frying acorn sound from the tread against the pavement?
The reason I ask is because if it is the hissing noise, see my post about “The best $20 I’ve Invested.” It discusses a way to greatly reduce the hissing noise getting into the car, and it is very cheap and easy. You can buy the stuff needed at the home center, and apply it in the home center parking lot.
The reason I ask is because if it is the hissing noise, see my post about “The best $20 I’ve Invested.” It discusses a way to greatly reduce the hissing noise getting into the car, and it is very cheap and easy. You can buy the stuff needed at the home center, and apply it in the home center parking lot.
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2010 E550, 273 Engine: 2012 S550, 278 Engine
What sort of tire noise are you getting? Is it the slap/thump of tires going over road imperfections, or is it the hissing/frying acorn sound from the tread against the pavement?
The reason I ask is because if it is the hissing noise, see my post about “The best $20 I’ve Invested.” It discusses a way to greatly reduce the hissing noise getting into the car, and it is very cheap and easy. You can buy the stuff needed at the home center, and apply it in the home center parking lot.
The reason I ask is because if it is the hissing noise, see my post about “The best $20 I’ve Invested.” It discusses a way to greatly reduce the hissing noise getting into the car, and it is very cheap and easy. You can buy the stuff needed at the home center, and apply it in the home center parking lot.
I lined my spare tire well with noise dampening material and also did some of the fender surfaces at the rear seats. It seems the whole car bottom should be done to get it quiet.
But I think MB has a logic behind all this. If E-Class was as luxurious as S-Class why would people buy S-Class?
I think E-Class is left with these flaws of road noise on purpose. If you ride in a S-Class you will know that MB definitely knows how to make the car quiet, it just is not done for the E-Class...
