Glossary / General

road noise

14 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.

Hear It Discussed

"So when you're in a car and the road noise is going and I'm going then you don't hear it."
Expert Car Repair Advice to Help You Cut Costs Effectively Live Answers Under The Hood show 03:19

"You know, my cage 944 has a smoother ride and... Probably less road noise. [911.0s] Yeah. Well, no, no, it doesn't have any windows. Windows help."
2026 Honda Prelude Talking Cars (MP3) 15:03

"Road noise and the other outside elements electric cars people think they're loud inside. This one is whisper quiet."
Car Pro Radio Show April 11 26 Hour 2 CarPro Radio Show 12:28