A good set of tires has always made a big difference in safety, fuel economy and handling, but one area that is getting new attention is the quality of tires to reduce or increase the amount of noise ...

SSHISHssssssss. Whappa-whappa-whappa. Whump-whump-whump. These, not the roar of engines, are the sounds of traffic–the sounds that high walls along highways futilely try to block. They are the sounds ...

All tires generate noise as they roll along the road. This constant hum contributes to noise pollution and can trigger anxiety or stress reactions in people with low tolerances for auditory ...

Consumer Reports testing reveals the best tires for each type of carWet handling and braking are tested on a special section ...

Have you ever been annoyed by the tire noise in your car and wondered what could be the reason? There are several reasons why the tires in your car are making a noise, but most of it is down to the ...

In the past several months of writing the C5/C6 Solutions column here in Corvette Fever, I've received a surprising number of letters and emails from various readers looking for quieter replacement ...

Have you ever driven down a quiet road only to be interrupted by a constant hum, squeal, or noise that persisted no matter what music you played? It was probably the sound of your tires. If you want ...

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is getting in on the specialty tire game for electric vehicles with its new all-season ElectricDrive GT tire. Basically, this bad boy is designed to reduce road noise and ...

One of the many tactics used by carmakers to boost efficiency in their vehicles is fitting low-rolling-resistance tires. Specially designed to reduce the energy wasted as heat from the friction ...

Question: My son has a truck that he wants to jack up and make look cool… What are the rules for tire size, pipe noise, etc.? I want to know what’s legal before he spends money on this stuff and then ...

What constitutes as noise, and how loud is too loud? These are some of the questions officials in the Village of Lindenhurst are hoping to answer with a new noise ordinance. Officials in Lindenhurst ...