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Originally Posted by AK2112
I'm familiar with both the PSAS4 (had them on my Focus ST) and the DWS06+ (wife has them on her Mazda 3).
I never had a serious issue with the noise in the Michelins but that's because the Focus was a surprisingly quiet car. There were some pavement types that would make them sing, but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle.
The Continentals are quieter and have a bit more of a plush ride. Are they so quiet that they'll be night and day better than the Michelins on your BRZ? I don't think it's that dramatic but it would be noticeable.
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I appreciate the feedback. Really do.
I think it is something that I can get used to. I also think that although the car rolling on tires is the origin of the noise, that the specific tire is not the cause. I really believe that sound deadening on some of the metal body components will stop the lateral transmission of noise that is building from various places and resonating. It just seems off to me that engineers never came up with a solution to cleverly stop it. It could be very simple if you actually look at what causes it, and that’s pretty basic engineering.
I’m just really curious to drive another one and see if they all do it. I’m betting they do and some of us are just more sensitive or concerned about it for whatever reason.