Is the 370Z really THAT loud???

SeattleLion · 10-26-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

The 370Z is nowhere near as rough as the 350Z ('03). The car is so much more comfortable and confident to drive.

As for "loud," the 370Z exhibits a roaring road noise on certain roads. I think a different set of tires might alleviate this problem, but it's no deal breaker.

Regrets? None.

I replaced the stock tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. I get significantly less road noise and the car sticks even on very wet roads. No aquaplaning at all so far.

Dwight Frye · 10-26-2010, 06:12 PM

It's definitely tire related. Most of the SouCal freeways are grooved surfaces and the howling noise is horrendous on long trips. You can really tell about the interaction of the tires and the road when you suddenly hit a mile or two of smooth asphalt and the noise level drops about 20 db. A tire's noise level rating will be very high on my criteria when it is time for new ones. I wasn't expecting the 370Z to have an interior noise level like a big Lexus but it does detract from the comfort on long freeway touring and also makes conversation a bit difficult at times.

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10-26-2010, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 18	It's definitely tire related. Most of the SouCal freeways are grooved surfaces and the howling noise is horrendous on long trips. You can really tell about the interaction of the tires and the road when you suddenly hit a mile or two of smooth asphalt and the noise level drops about 20 db. A tire's noise level rating will be very high on my criteria when it is time for new ones. I wasn't expecting the 370Z to have an interior noise level like a big Lexus but it does detract from the comfort on long freeway touring and also makes conversation a bit difficult at times.