[Paulq]

Has anyone else noticed a lot of road noise from the new i30?  My car has the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 in 16 inch guise fitted and at motorway speeds I am finding it pretty intrusive.

Has anyone fitted a different set of tyres with any success and, if so, would you please share what they are.

Thanks a lot.

[Just Rick]

Yes many here swear by the Continental Comfort,One of mine came with Hankook and the other came with Khumo,as I had used both these brands on our larger car,I was always please with them,but on the I30's I just found them extremely loud and somewhat very hard riding,since buying our cars three years ago I have changed the wheels on one for larger after market wheels on that one I am using a cheap brand of tyre which seems to have the ride comfort and they are quieter than the standard tyres that were fitted,our other car has the original rims but we are using Maxxis tyres on it now which we find quieter,yes all comes down to tyres as to the amount of cabin noise you get

[CraigB]

Yeah I've got the same tyres and they are noisy , I want to get some mileage out of them though before putting on some new boots.

[Paulq]

Good to know it's not just me as I'm finding it really off putting.  Not quite sure what the Continental 'comforts' are?  I had heard that their premium contact 2 were better but would appreciate some guidance from others who have changed and managed to reduce noise?

Thanks.

[AlanHo]

Use the search button to  search for "continental Premium Comfort" and you will reveal what you seek.

[Paulq]

Do you mean 'Contact' , not 'Comfort'?  I can't find a tyre called comfort?

[tohis]

Has anyone else noticed a lot of road noise from the new i30?  My car has the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 in 16 inch guise fitted and at motorway speeds I am finding it pretty intrusive.

 

Those original Hankooks combined with our rough pavements makes the noise almost deafening!  However, new tyres aren't free so I have to live with it until they are worn out.

[eye30]

My tyres are so so noiseless

I have some sort of Eco type tyre with a floral design on the sidewall.

[Dazzler]

My tyres are so so noiseless

I have some sort of Eco type tyre with a floral design on the sidewall.

But I get the impression you do mostly town driving Lester..

[The Gonz]

My tyres are so so noiseless

I have some sort of Eco type tyre with a floral design on the sidewall.

You won't hear much noise between home and the salon, especially with your Mammas and the Pappas casette playing.

[Shambles]

Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who is the smartest mod of all

[eye30]

My tyres are so so noiseless

I have some sort of Eco type tyre with a floral design on the sidewall.

But I get the impression you do mostly town driving Lester..

i do a far bit of motorway driving.

also been known to do high speeds.
topped 35 mph once!

[Hati]

Do you mean 'Contact' , not 'Comfort'?  I can't find a tyre called comfort?

No, it's Continental (german) and the model range is Conti Comfort Contact CC5. I doubt you woud find any of the old 2 range these days.

[CraigB]

MC5 and CC5 are the noiseless types to be looking at Continental Tyres -New: ContiMaxContact? MC5

[rustynutz]

What country are you in, Paulq?
That will have a bearing on what tyres are available...

[pidim]

I also find them quite noisy depending on the road surface.  I personally think it has to do with the quietness of the GD i30 in most other areas that highlights this problem further.

Mine are Hankook also (with some Eco branding and flower design on the side wall).  Can be quite harsh and but after 22,000kms have found them very hard wearing with virtually no wear so far... unfortunately.  I also want to get rid of mine for a softer tyre wall and quieter ride.  A few years ago I bought bridgestone Turanza GR90 for another car and they were great. Not sure if GR90 is still available though.

[rustynutz]

Do you mean 'Contact' , not 'Comfort'?  I can't find a tyre called comfort?

I think it depends on what Country you are in....

the "comforts" are available in Australia but not in the UK, it seems.... 

Continental Tyres Australia & New Zealand -ContiComfortContact? 5

Continental Tyres -Car Tyres

[Paulq]

Hi All

I am UK based so am after tyres that are quiet on the i30 but available in the Old Dart.  I can't find the 'comforts' anywhere.  Any more ideas?

[Paulq]

MC5 and CC5 are the noiseless types to be looking at Continental Tyres -New: ContiMaxContact? MC5

Looks like they are either not available in the UK or are branded differently here as this is the Conti range available:

Continental Tyres -ContiPremiumContact

From what I have read elsewhere owners seem to rate the Premium Contact 2 so I wonder if they are the equivalent of the Comfort Contact?  The Max contact are not available here either.

I have an option to buy Michelin HP Primacy 3's but have not read anyone having tried them.

[CraigB]

They are available in the UK just with a slight naming difference Continental Tyres -ContiSilent?

Also under Continental Tyres -ContiSportContact? These will be the standard tyre size type

[Paulq]

Yep, just appears that you can't actually buy them from anywhere......

[CraigB]

What about the second link I posted Continental Tyres -ContiSportContact?

Did you use the dealer locator Continental Tyres -dealerlocator

[Paulq]

Yeah I am in the process of trying to locate some of the Silents but it's proving difficult.  I think the next best bet, rather than the sport contacts, is actually the Premium Contact which is quite readily available here.

[CraigB]

This site appears to be popular in the UK and has all the Conti's / R Tyres Search Results ? Low Tyre Prices | Blackcircles.com

[Paulq]

This site appears to be popular in the UK and has all the Conti's / R Tyres Search Results ? Low Tyre Prices | Blackcircles.com

Really appreciate you taking the time to look atthis with me - great help.

The problem is, if you go to that site (or any other) and enter my tyre size (205/55 R16 H) then it sure does fire up all the Contis but still doesn't list the ContiSilent. It has the Premium Contact, Sport Contact and Eco Contact.  A quick look at the Product page for the ContiSilent appears to suggest they only do it in certain sizes.  I called a local dealer and they have never heard of them so make of that what you will......

[Shambles]

Mine came with Premium Contact 2 boots and they are truly spectacular, in terms of motorway silence.


Parallel import tyres? Cheap Continentals

[CraigB]

These one's have the silencing groove " see pic "

On that website all the Db levels are mentioned and at the top of the page are some Dunlop's at 68Db which is very low noise.

Shambles will be able to help you further since he is also a UK resident

[AlanHo]

Have you looked at these threads?

Quiet tyres for i30

New Tyres

Needing new tyres

My New 2012 i30 - First Impressions - Members Responses

[Paulq]

Indeed I have and thank you for summarising them all in one post - made it much easier.  I have taken the plunge and ordered 4 x Conti Premium Contact 2's for fitting on Saturday this week.  From spending a day researching the issue the consensus seems to be that this car and those tyres go together like hand in glove.  I hope to see some immediate improvement.

Thanks to all who contributed and helped.   

[Just Rick]

These one's have the silencing groove " see pic "

On that website all the Db levels are mentioned and at the top of the page are some Dunlop's at 68Db which is very low noise.

Shambles will be able to help you further since he is also a UK resident

Holly cow,Batman,in our money thats Nigh on $170,screw that,I'd be putting up with the noise  ,got a full set of Maxxis for just under $400 and they are very quiet,sorry no good looking for them over there.