Road noise

[Nickers001]

hi all,

is there anyway to reduce road noise inside the car?

Normally I have the music up so it isn't much of a problem but im doing a couple of long journeys in the summer with other people in the car and wandered if there's anyway to reduce it

Many thanks

[BristolMB]

Hi,
When I had my stereo upgraded from the awful HK system a few months ago, I had my M6 GC fitted out with sound deadening and sound insulation. All doors, boot(trunk) and wheel wells were treated, it has made a big difference.

[Mirza_7]

Originally Posted by Nickers001

hi all,

is there anyway to reduce road noise inside the car?

Normally I have the music up so it isn't much of a problem but im doing a couple of long journeys in the summer with other people in the car and wandered if there's anyway to reduce it

Many thanks

What tires are you running?
Currently on Potenza's and they are smooth on the highway, barely any road noise compared to R888r and PS4s

But they're not as great performance-wise.

[Nickers001]

Originally Posted by Mirza_7

What tires are you running?
Currently on Potenza's and they are smooth on the highway, barely any road noise compared to R888r and PS4s

But they're not as great performance-wise.

P Zeros currently as that's what the garage put on before I bought the car, haven't got round to figuring out which way to go with tyres when I need them

[Jexbima]

Originally Posted by Nickers001

hi all,

is there anyway to reduce road noise inside the car?

Normally I have the music up so it isn't much of a problem but im doing a couple of long journeys in the summer with other people in the car and wandered if there's anyway to reduce it

Many thanks

Originally Posted by Nickers001

hi all,

is there anyway to reduce road noise inside the car?

Normally I have the music up so it isn't much of a problem but im doing a couple of long journeys in the summer with other people in the car and wandered if there's anyway to reduce it

Many thanks

You should probably check in with a mechanic in your town ,your bmw needs checking

[Mirza_7]

Needs checking for what?

"Road noise" might be different depending on the person but these aren't luxury cruisers.. they're supposed to make noise especially when running sport/summer tires.

If you know for sure there isn't any other problem with the car then switch out the tires first and do an alignment.

I switched from the r888rs to the Potenza's (because of road noise) and it's perfect now for casual driving.

Had the same issue with the GTR running r888rs so I switched it back to stock PS4s.

[Nickers001]

I will do my little trip in June and see how it goes, maybe some sound proofing needed but not keen ripping the interior apart

[GoPin640d]

I've bought Ford focus mk3 estate a couple of years ago as work horse (30k miles per annum, mainly motorways).

It was ridiculously loud inside, I literally couldn't drive it. Spend about 5 days ripping whole interior out and installing Sound Deadening materials. It did make a big difference but the car still isn't quiet. The only time when it gets better is when driving outside the UK, tarmac here is awful. Though it wouldn't be a problem on 640d but... it is.

Thinking of soundproofing doors on my 640d GC now.

Interestingly, didn't really noticed excessive road noise when test drove 640d. I probably wouldn't buy it again just because of that

[danielgmanm6]

Originally Posted by Jexbima

You should probably check in with a mechanic in your town ,your bmw needs checking

I've driven a bunch and they're all noisy lmao. The car is fine hahahha