Road Noise

Naples370Z · 06-12-2016, 10:21 AM

Question, I would like to remove the stock 19" Wheels and tires off my 2014 Z sports package. Will I be able to replace with 17" Wheels and tires to eliminate road noise/

Thanks for your reply

Chuck33079 · 06-12-2016, 10:28 AM

Are there 17s out there that will clear the brakes?

Jsolo · 06-12-2016, 10:40 AM

I doubt it. What tires are you running? If stock bridgestone re050a, they get very loud in the 2nd half of the tread life. I switched to the pilot super sport. Jury still out as to how noisy they'll get when worn. For now they do seem slightly quieter than the old re050a's i had on (225/50/18 & 245/45/18 stock sizes).

axmea? · 06-12-2016, 10:46 AM

With the money spent on doing this, you will not gain much. Better off buying a loud stereo or exhaust to overcome the noise. Plus 17's would look so tiny.

Naples370Z · 06-12-2016, 12:13 PM

I am running Continental tires 5K on them. I took of the Bridgestones at 7K

jchammond · 06-12-2016, 12:26 PM

open shoulder all season tires have more road noise than a more closed shoulder tire.
also,tread block design & feathering will cause this,,,as does overall quality of the tire.
the 17" wheel/tire combo will give you a softer ride-but not necessarily less road noise.

SouthArk370Z · 06-12-2016, 12:36 PM

As others have said, tire material/tread/&c have more to do with noise than tire size.

If you keep the same circumference (traction control will complain if you change very much from stock), you will have a taller profile with the 17s, which will negatively affect steering performance - why get a Z if you're just gonna screw up the handling?

JerryDeluxe · 06-12-2016, 02:23 PM

Get 20s, your welcome

JerryDeluxe · 06-12-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryDeluxe

Get 20s, your welcome

Seriously driving a sports car = some road noise expected. Maybe getting a second car will help

Not sure why it posted twice

Naples370Z · 06-13-2016, 03:35 PM

Thanks for all the Info. For those who don't know me. I have had 5 Z's over the years from 1990 all new and all less road noise than the 2014 I have now. Thanks for your "Help"

TerribleONE · 06-13-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Naples370Z

Thanks for all the Info. For those who don't know me. I have had 5 Z's over the years from 1990 all new and all less road noise than the 2014 I have now. Thanks for your "Help"

The issue is not really the size of the wheels/tires but the tires themselves. I found the PSS's to be pretty quiet.

hjo1078 · 06-13-2016, 04:38 PM

17''s will not clear the sport brakes, you will need atleast the 18'' base wheels. And the pss are very quiet tires like terribleone stated. Still probably one of the best tires around if you can afford the price, they are pricey

TerribleONE · 06-13-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hjo1078

17''s will not clear the sport brakes, you will need atleast the 18'' base wheels. And the pss are very quiet tires like terribleone stated. Still probably one of the best tires around if you can afford the price, they are pricey

And hard to get.. I am going to have to switch to RE11s for my next set. I cannot get the PSS's in my sizes.

hjo1078 · 06-13-2016, 04:47 PM

Yeah that too, they are coming as oem tires for a lot of sports cars now. So they are usually on backorder

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06-12-2016, 10:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Naples370Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Naples FL Posts: 10 Drives: 14 Nisan 370ZCMNB A Rep Power: 11	Road Noise Question, I would like to remove the stock 19" Wheels and tires off my 2014 Z sports package. Will I be able to replace with 17" Wheels and tires to eliminate road noise/ Thanks for your reply

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Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	I doubt it. What tires are you running? If stock bridgestone re050a, they get very loud in the 2nd half of the tread life. I switched to the pilot super sport. Jury still out as to how noisy they'll get when worn. For now they do seem slightly quieter than the old re050a's i had on (225/50/18 & 245/45/18 stock sizes). __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	As others have said, tire material/tread/&c have more to do with noise than tire size. If you keep the same circumference (traction control will complain if you change very much from stock), you will have a taller profile with the 17s, which will negatively affect steering performance - why get a Z if you're just gonna screw up the handling? Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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06-13-2016, 03:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Naples370Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Naples FL Posts: 10 Drives: 14 Nisan 370ZCMNB A Rep Power: 11	Thanks for all the Info. For those who don't know me. I have had 5 Z's over the years from 1990 all new and all less road noise than the 2014 I have now. Thanks for your "Help"

06-13-2016, 04:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
hjo1078 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: virginia Age: 45 Posts: 572 Drives: twin turbo 370z Rep Power: 5394	17''s will not clear the sport brakes, you will need atleast the 18'' base wheels. And the pss are very quiet tires like terribleone stated. Still probably one of the best tires around if you can afford the price, they are pricey

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hjo1078 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: virginia Age: 45 Posts: 572 Drives: twin turbo 370z Rep Power: 5394	Yeah that too, they are coming as oem tires for a lot of sports cars now. So they are usually on backorder Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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