Thanks Be To God and Continental Tire

Nismodean · 04-13-2012, 08:14 PM

I bought long tube headers and exhaust to drown out the tire noise.

shadoquad · 04-13-2012, 08:19 PM

Old Guy, not knocking you, but are you sure it's just that brand? When tires wear out, the road noise gets worse. Any new tire is an improvement over an older tire where that is concerned. You'll have to let us know if the contis still stay quiet when they get close to the end of their tread life.

And I hope they do, for that matter, if it increases your enjoyment of the vehicle.

OldGuy · 04-14-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Old Guy, not knocking you, but are you sure it's just that brand? When tires wear out, the road noise gets worse. Any new tire is an improvement over an older tire where that is concerned. You'll have to let us know if the contis still stay quiet when they get close to the end of their tread life.

And I hope they do, for that matter, if it increases your enjoyment of the vehicle.

Nonsense. The stock tires had only 8050 miles on them. In fact, tire guy refused to throw them away. He said they were way too good for that made me take them home as a future buyer of my Z may want them. Those stock tires were noisy and harsh from day 1.

Thechidz · 04-14-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Nonsense. The stock tires had only 8050 miles on them. In fact, tire guy refused to throw them away. He said they were way too good for that made me take them home as a future buyer of my Z may want them. Those stock tires were noisy and harsh from day 1.

I migt be interested in your stockers. How far are you from matamoras.?

shadoquad · 04-14-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Nonsense. The stock tires had only 8050 miles on them. In fact, tire guy refused to throw them away. He said they were way too good for that made me take them home as a future buyer of my Z may want them. Those stock tires were noisy and harsh from day 1.

No need to be so rude. Just sayin, new tires are always quieter. Please keep us posted after 15-20k mi, to see how quiet your contis are. I am genuinely curious if that brand is quieter, as I need some all-seasons for the winter months, and Continental makes some nice ones.

Bucketlist2012 · 04-13-2012, 09:49 PM

Road Noise ?

My 370Z sounds like a Cadillac compared to the Z/28..

But as far as Tires, when the RE050's are done, i may go with the Michelins..

But glad to hear you love your Z now that it is quieter...

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-13-2012, 10:06 PM

I really don't see why people complain that they can't speak in the car. There's some tire noise but I speak to my wife fine. It may be age related hearing loss. The only time my tires are unbearable is on those black tar/embedded gravel country roads. That's when I'm like lord help me. But even then. I understand what I bought. I have the choice of taking the quiet azz altima with the conti's or my Z. The 11's are a little quieter than the 09, but I had the 09 and though it was a little louder. Neither car was unbearable... just FM roads are annoying. If road noise was an issue? I would have bought the camaro with the supersoft luxury like pirelli's.

OldGuy · 04-14-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I really don't see why people complain that they can't speak in the car. There's some tire noise but I speak to my wife fine. It may be age related hearing loss. The only time my tires are unbearable is on those black tar/embedded gravel country roads. That's when I'm like lord help me. But even then. I understand what I bought. I have the choice of taking the quiet azz altima with the conti's or my Z. The 11's are a little quieter than the 09, but I had the 09 and though it was a little louder. Neither car was unbearable... just FM roads are annoying. If road noise was an issue? I would have bought the camaro with the supersoft luxury like pirelli's.

No "age related hearing loss." Just checked it a few months ago as part of annual physical---just much better replacement tires.

RiCharlie · 04-14-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I really don't see why people complain that they can't speak in the car. There's some tire noise but I speak to my wife fine. It may be age related hearing loss.

How can you say that people who complain about tire noise drowning out passengers are suffering from hearing loss??

sonic370 · 04-14-2012, 08:38 PM

i replaced the bridgestones with the v12's and noticed a difference.
but not a drop dead damn this is what it's is suppose to sound like...

i haven't rode in a new camaro or mustang so i have nothing to compare it to...
i wonder what the c6 road noise sounds like....

handling and a smooth ride is more important to me than tire noise...
and the z delivers on the first two..

USMCASA · 04-15-2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

How can you say that people who complain about tire noise drowning out passengers are suffering from hearing loss??

i have hearing loss from serving in iraq and can speak just fine in the car

370Zsteve · 04-15-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I really don't see why people complain that they can't speak in the car. There's some tire noise but I speak to my wife fine. It may be age related hearing loss. The only time my tires are unbearable is on those black tar/embedded gravel country roads. That's when I'm like lord help me. But even then. I understand what I bought. I have the choice of taking the quiet azz altima with the conti's or my Z. The 11's are a little quieter than the 09, but I had the 09 and though it was a little louder. Neither car was unbearable... just FM roads are annoying. If road noise was an issue? I would have bought the camaro with the supersoft luxury like pirelli's.

Are you saying Old Guy is old?

Are you saying hearing loss makes the tire noise LOUDER?

juicypinkkk · 04-13-2012, 10:23 PM

I have to say though, the Continental DWS tires are AMAZINGLY quiet. You dont hear ANYTHING from those tires.
Have them on my DD, they are like riding on clouds

happytheman · 04-14-2012, 01:06 AM

I can't speak for the Yokohama Advans, but the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A that come on the Sport 19s are pretty loud. Just picked up a set of the Michelin PSS and will mount em this weekend. Will provide feedback after the fact.

sofaonasock · 04-14-2012, 01:31 AM

I have Michelin Pilot Super Sports on my rear now and the car is quieter.

04-13-2012, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 15	I bought long tube headers and exhaust to drown out the tire noise. __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes. FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere).

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	Old Guy, not knocking you, but are you sure it's just that brand? When tires wear out, the road noise gets worse. Any new tire is an improvement over an older tire where that is concerned. You'll have to let us know if the contis still stay quiet when they get close to the end of their tread life. And I hope they do, for that matter, if it increases your enjoyment of the vehicle. Last edited by shadoquad; 04-13-2012 at 08:28 PM.

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happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	I can't speak for the Yokohama Advans, but the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A that come on the Sport 19s are pretty loud. Just picked up a set of the Michelin PSS and will mount em this weekend. Will provide feedback after the fact. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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sofaonasock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 09 370Z Touring, M6 Rep Power: 17	I have Michelin Pilot Super Sports on my rear now and the car is quieter. __________________ 09 370Z Sports Touring 6MT

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04-13-2012, 10:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	I really don't see why people complain that they can't speak in the car. There's some tire noise but I speak to my wife fine. It may be age related hearing loss. The only time my tires are unbearable is on those black tar/embedded gravel country roads. That's when I'm like lord help me. But even then. I understand what I bought. I have the choice of taking the quiet azz altima with the conti's or my Z. The 11's are a little quieter than the 09, but I had the 09 and though it was a little louder. Neither car was unbearable... just FM roads are annoying. If road noise was an issue? I would have bought the camaro with the supersoft luxury like pirelli's.

04-14-2012, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	i replaced the bridgestones with the v12's and noticed a difference. but not a drop dead damn this is what it's is suppose to sound like... i haven't rode in a new camaro or mustang so i have nothing to compare it to... i wonder what the c6 road noise sounds like.... handling and a smooth ride is more important to me than tire noise... and the z delivers on the first two..

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juicypinkkk Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 162 Drives: 2012 Sprt 6MT 370z Rep Power: 15	I have to say though, the Continental DWS tires are AMAZINGLY quiet. You dont hear ANYTHING from those tires. Have them on my DD, they are like riding on clouds

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