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Old 12-20-2018, 02:28 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback View Post
I didn't see it mentioned, but winter tires are also made of a MUCH softer rubber compound, which also greatly contributes to their quieter operation, regardless of the sidewall stiffness.


You are correct; but only if they are non-studded winter tires... Studs are LOUD!




OP.


So, the Primacy is a LRR (Low Rolling Resistance) tire; they should be fairly quiet because of this fact. Resistance = Noise


I would suggest trying the Michelin AS3 for a quiet tire.
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