Excessive Road Noise 2003 CL

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Dave - 05 Jun 2005 22:08 GMT

I've got a 2003 CL with which I am very happy. The only issue I have is
with Road Noise. On rough concrete, I cannot hear to use my cell phone's
hands free unit. I still have the stock Michelin tires and I imagine part
of the problem originates here. The noise has always been there....I'm just
getting tired of it - I knew the Acura was louder than other cars when I
bought it - but it bugs me enough now I would want a quieter replacement.

Any ideas on fixes for the noise? Tires, padding, etc?

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Bruno - 05 Jun 2005 22:20 GMT

>I've got a 2003 CL with which I am very happy. The only issue I have is
>with Road Noise. On rough concrete, I cannot hear to use my cell phone's
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>Any ideas on fixes for the noise? Tires, padding, etc?

Get some better tires. You will not believe the difference.

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Dave - 05 Jun 2005 22:26 GMT

Have you used Toyo? Les Schwab sells this brand in the 17 inch size. I've
been very happy with Schwab service. Schwab is just in the west.

Thanks.

>>I've got a 2003 CL with which I am very happy. The only issue I have is
>>with Road Noise. On rough concrete, I cannot hear to use my cell phone's
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> Get some better tires. You will not believe the difference.

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MZ - 07 Jun 2005 00:56 GMT

I concur on the Toyos. Replaced the stock Michelins with Toyos on my TL
because of tire noise - also sold the used Michelins (lotsa life left).
Very happy with the Toyos.
MZ

> Have you used Toyo? Les Schwab sells this brand in the 17 inch size.
> I've been very happy with Schwab service. Schwab is just in the west.
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>> Get some better tires. You will not believe the difference.

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SKIP - 08 Jun 2005 05:49 GMT

What size and model on the Toyos?

>I concur on the Toyos. Replaced the stock Michelins with Toyos on my TL
>because of tire noise - also sold the used Michelins (lotsa life left).
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>>> Get some better tires. You will not believe the difference.

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