For anyone who enjoys driving but is looking to listen to the sound of their engine purring and not the sound of the tires on the road, then you may want to look at choosing a tire that has been designed specifically to reduce road noise. Michelin tires are one of the best selling brands of tires in Canada, and are one of the top choices for drivers who don’t want interior cabin noise caused by tire vibrations. Michelin tires employ what is called Michelin Acoustic Technology on their tires, and this technology has been proven to reduce tire noise.
Michelin tires enjoy the reputation of being some of the quietest tires you can buy. Michelin Acoustic Technology reduces vibrations caused by the tires running on the road, which then reduces the amount of noise heard in the interior of your vehicle by approximately 20 per cent—according to Michelin— versus other tire brands, while still providing the excellent tire performance that you expect when you buy Michelin tires.
You may be wondering what causes excessive tire noise? Basically, all tire noise is caused by vibration—the vibration of tires running on the road surface, which is amplified by the compressed air within the cavity of the tire. When the tire runs along the road surface, the pressure inside the tire activates the compressed air in the tire cavity, which then resonates to cause a vibration. This vibration translates into the interior of the vehicle and causes a slight buzzing noise—which can vary in volume depending on tire brand and road conditions—and this causes the cavity noise that some drivers find distracting.
With Michelin Acoustic Technology, cavity noise is reduced with Michelin’s custom designed polyurethane foam solution, which works to muffle road noise in many road conditions, thus increasing driver and passenger comfort by providing a quieter cabin ride—and also ensures better hands-free communications, conversations, and concentration time.
If you are looking for the quietest Michelin tires, then all you need to do is talk to a Michelin tire expert to find out which set of Michelins are best for your vehicle. All Michelin tires employ the Michelin Acoustic Technology, so you will enjoy the benefits of this technology, no matter which tire(s) you purchase.
