Current and Previous gen owners - how bad is the road noise? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

cpierr03 · 01-06-2022, 08:54 PM

Echoing others, the PS4 tire has a lot of road noise, which is especially noticeable on more abrasive asphalt surfaces.

On smoother roads it's not so bad.

humfrz · 01-06-2022, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stonehorsw

Did a 1100 miles road-trip with 2 kids and wife, no complaints regarding noise (just that next time we will travel with our other car that has space for human legs)

that's for child abuse -

soundman98 · 01-07-2022, 12:06 AM

good thing legs grow back at that age!

eyeballs · 01-07-2022, 12:10 AM

What road noise? I'm using 17" sottozero tires. Didn't notice any with the stock primacy tires either.

kaesu · 01-07-2022, 01:33 AM

Gotta agree with what a lot of people are saying here too. I've got the ps4 and there's quite a bit of road noise.

suhhh · 01-07-2022, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SpectreRT

My 2022 BRZ has a good amount of road noise. Less than my prior car (ND MX-5), but more than my wife car (GLI).

I think a lot of it is the tires. I put my winter set on, and the road noise was reduced dramatically.

same here, just threw on 215/50 set a few hours ago and road noise has lowered by a lot

dsc_pat · 01-07-2022, 10:13 AM

Road noise is the same or worst than 1st gen. My first reaction was worst, but it is about the same overall now.

Motor and intake noise is much quieter in 2022 vs 2017, I guess that is why they put a sound generator.

Drivetrain noise are all still present (throw-out bearing, transmission, low rpm tractor noise)

Edit : i am compairing 2 cars back to back on the same winter tires.

PLF69 · 01-07-2022, 10:14 AM

It seems PS4 tires are noisier than PS4S tires and my guess would be road noise was not a priority when Subaru asked Michelin to supply a more performing tire.

Sasquachulator · 01-07-2022, 12:52 PM

I dont think its as bad as people make it seem.
At low speeds its pretty similar to any econobox, it is somewhat loud at highway speeds but not noticeably louder than any econobox i dont think (at least none that i have been...the most recent i can remember would be my old Scion iM)

My X1 is quieter around town obviously but at highway speeds its surprisingly loud in comparison. I never really noticed it until i had driven the 86 a fair amount and gotten used to the sound levels. I think it might be tire related noise because its a different kind of noise than in the 86.

I cant imagine the second gen being any worse than the first gen.

falcon_wizard · 01-08-2022, 04:29 PM

If you are concerned about road noise I’d simply suggest giving it a test drive… as others have said the 86 is an affordable sports car that aims at providing a connected driving experience, and will be noisier than a more « comfort » or luxury oriented vehicule. Our other car is an Outback, my gen 1 brz is certainly noisier at high speeds, but the driving experience more than makes up for it, so I really don’t care… the brz/86 is the kind of car that gets you to turn the radio volume down so you can hear the mechanical music better …:-)

MMoore4545 · 01-08-2022, 07:14 PM

To be honest, the road noise in my case quieted down after 300mi.
I just swapped the PS4 tires to Conti DWS 06 Plus in the factory 215/40r18 and they're night and day different.

bobka7914 · 01-08-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MMoore4545

To be honest, the road noise in my case quieted down after 300mi.
I just swapped the PS4 tires to Conti DWS 06 Plus in the factory 215/40r18 and they're night and day different.

Glad to hear that. I am having the dealership swap out the Michelin’s for the DWS 06+ Conti’s at delivery. Not sure what to do with the OEM Michelins at this point.

I ordered a Limited/AT in Silver early October….still waiting for a VIN.

MMoore4545 · 01-08-2022, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bobka7914

Glad to hear that. I am having the dealership swap out the Michelin’s for the DWS 06+ Conti’s at delivery. Not sure what to do with the OEM Michelins at this point.

I ordered a Limited/AT in Silver early October….still waiting for a VIN.

Idk? Keep them or sell them. They're worth a few Benjamins at least

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jvincent · 01-15-2022, 04:51 PM

OK, did my first decent highway drive.

I am coming from a 2013 that had a catless header and a track suspension, i.e. not the quietest car in the world.

Holy cow is the new car quieter. It was like being in an anechoic chamber. OK, maybe that's a slight exaggeration. Also worth noting that I am on winter tires.

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01-06-2022, 08:54 PM	#15
cpierr03 Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Location: NY Posts: 18 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Echoing others, the PS4 tire has a lot of road noise, which is especially noticeable on more abrasive asphalt surfaces. On smoother roads it's not so bad.

01-07-2022, 12:10 AM	#18
eyeballs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: '22 BRZ Location: West CO Posts: 153 Thanks: 22 Thanked 60 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What road noise? I'm using 17" sottozero tires. Didn't notice any with the stock primacy tires either.

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kaesu Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: 22 BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 60 Thanks: 52 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Gotta agree with what a lot of people are saying here too. I've got the ps4 and there's quite a bit of road noise.

01-07-2022, 10:13 AM	#21
dsc_pat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: Too fast Location: Canada Posts: 134 Thanks: 202 Thanked 93 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Road noise is the same or worst than 1st gen. My first reaction was worst, but it is about the same overall now. Motor and intake noise is much quieter in 2022 vs 2017, I guess that is why they put a sound generator. Drivetrain noise are all still present (throw-out bearing, transmission, low rpm tractor noise) Edit : i am compairing 2 cars back to back on the same winter tires.

01-07-2022, 10:14 AM	#22
PLF69 Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Drives: 2020 M340i, 2022 BRZ Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 21 Thanks: 36 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It seems PS4 tires are noisier than PS4S tires and my guess would be road noise was not a priority when Subaru asked Michelin to supply a more performing tire.

01-07-2022, 12:52 PM	#23
Sasquachulator Pavement Grey Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2020 Toyota Camry XSE, 2017 BMW X1 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,116 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,256 Times in 1,221 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I dont think its as bad as people make it seem. At low speeds its pretty similar to any econobox, it is somewhat loud at highway speeds but not noticeably louder than any econobox i dont think (at least none that i have been...the most recent i can remember would be my old Scion iM) My X1 is quieter around town obviously but at highway speeds its surprisingly loud in comparison. I never really noticed it until i had driven the 86 a fair amount and gotten used to the sound levels. I think it might be tire related noise because its a different kind of noise than in the 86. I cant imagine the second gen being any worse than the first gen.

01-08-2022, 04:29 PM	#24
falcon_wizard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Drives: BRZ 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 134 Thanks: 6 Thanked 109 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you are concerned about road noise I’d simply suggest giving it a test drive… as others have said the 86 is an affordable sports car that aims at providing a connected driving experience, and will be noisier than a more « comfort » or luxury oriented vehicule. Our other car is an Outback, my gen 1 brz is certainly noisier at high speeds, but the driving experience more than makes up for it, so I really don’t care… the brz/86 is the kind of car that gets you to turn the radio volume down so you can hear the mechanical music better …:-)

01-08-2022, 07:14 PM	#25
MMoore4545 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: 2022 BRZ Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 35 Thanks: 37 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To be honest, the road noise in my case quieted down after 300mi. I just swapped the PS4 tires to Conti DWS 06 Plus in the factory 215/40r18 and they're night and day different.

01-15-2022, 04:51 PM	#28
jvincent Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2022 WRB BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,746 Thanks: 131 Thanked 1,411 Times in 715 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	OK, did my first decent highway drive. I am coming from a 2013 that had a catless header and a track suspension, i.e. not the quietest car in the world. Holy cow is the new car quieter. It was like being in an anechoic chamber. OK, maybe that's a slight exaggeration. Also worth noting that I am on winter tires.

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