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Re: 9-5 and road noise
Posted by Rick D. [Email] (more from Rick D.) on Tue, 23 Jan 2001 16:12:19
In Reply to: 9-5 and road noise, DAVEC, Tue, 23 Jan 2001 15:14:32
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I place 80% (an arbitrary percentage) on the OEM tires (Michlin MXV4s). The following happened to convince me of this: After a couple months of ownership, driving on a freeway I suddenly crossed onto a section of brand new asphalt. What I had thought was wind noise dropped away and the car was suddenly shockingly quiet. Crossing back onto the old, worn concrete brought back the "wind" noise.
Many posters have commented that a switch to different tires quieted their 9-5s. While there may be more drivetrain or wind noise than some cars in class, I don't believe these differences are significant if the effect of tire noise is taken away. I do note that the V6 growls on acceleration; speaking for myself I kind of like it.
My 9-5 is far quieter and smoother than my old 9kT.
--Rick '99 SE V6
Posts in this Thread:
- 9-5 and road noise, DAVEC, Tue, 23 Jan 2001 15:14:32
- Primarily tire noise..., Coolknight, Fri, 26 Jan 2001 09:52:01
- Re: 9-5 and road noise, prof tom, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 12:49:03
- Re: 9-5 and road noise, Rick D., Tue, 23 Jan 2001 16:12:19 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: I noticed my 01 Estate was noiser than my 97 Aero, 9-5 Aero guy, Tue, 23 Jan 2001 15:33:57
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