Frank wrote:
> Hi there
> I had a debate with a co-worker about tires today. I have 4
> Michelin Pilot MXM4 (All-Season P205/55 R16 89V) and I find them
> loud. My co-worker told me that the road noise is mostly from
> these tires and that low-rolling-resistance tires are hard, so
> they're loud.
>
> Is this true? First are these Michelin Pilot low-rolling
> resistance tires? And Second, are low-rolling resistance tire
> hard? If so, what tires do you recommend for me?

That's probably not it exclusively. I'd think the tread pattern
and rubber compound would have more to do with road noise.
A tire that's worn would also be louder. There are too many
variable to say that only one thing (like rolling resistance)
is the primary cause of tire noise.