Tire Road noise?
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Asked by GuruHNXN1 Jul 25, 2019 at 12:05 PM about the 2019 Kia Optima S FWD

Question type: General

Owned 2 Kia Optimas and never had and y type of road noise. I have a 2019
Kia Optima S Model. Dealer changed out Kumho tires for Hancook tires. Still
getting road noise. Some roads loud rumbling like driving over pebbles.
Some roads a little less rumbling. Going to have a mechanic ride with me
next week.
Don't know what to do at this point. Maybe the S Model has different
suspension? Salesman says NO! These tires are not really expensive tires.
The Hankooks are rated a little better than the Kumho's.
Any ideas on where to look or check.
Please help.

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F_O_R answered 4 years ago

All cars have some road noise. The road surface is one of the biggest factors.

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GuruHNXN1 answered 4 years ago

The road noise is so loud that I can turn the radio on and still hear the road noise! Shouldn't all cars have some kind of sound insulation?

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

Yes, most cars have some insulation. Luxury cars have more, economy cars like Kia's have less.

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

Try test driving another Kia Optima on the dealership lot to see if it sounds the same.

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GuruHNPQX answered 4 years ago

My Optima has a double sunroof which is made of glass. Glass does not block out the road noise at 70 mph you have to speak very loud in order to hold a conversation with others in the car.

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