Glossary / General

road noise

20 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Road noise is the sound you hear from your tires when you're driving on the road. Some tires are noisier than others, and some people notice it more.

Technical Definition

Road noise is the sound produced by tires as they make contact with the road surface. This noise can vary based on tire design, tread pattern, and road conditions, and some drivers are more sensitive to it than others.

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