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2. Roadway noise - Wikipedia

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   Roadway noise is the collective sound energy emanating from motor vehicles. It consists chiefly of road surface, tire, engine/transmission, aerodynamic, and braking elements. Noise of rolling tires driving on pavement is found to be the biggest contributor of highway noise and increases with higher vehicle speeds. [1] [2] [3]

3. Tire tread - Wikipedia

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   Design of tire tread has an effect upon noise generated, especially at freeway speeds. [1] Generally there is a tradeoff of tread friction capability; deeper patterns often enhance safety, but simpler designs are less costly to produce and actually may afford some roadway noise mitigation .

4. Rubberized asphalt - Wikipedia

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   Rubberized asphalt concrete (RAC), also known as asphalt rubber or just rubberized asphalt, is noise reducing pavement material that consists of regular asphalt concrete mixed with crumb rubber made from recycled tires. Asphalt rubber is the largest single market for ground rubber in the United States, consuming an estimated 220,000,000 pounds ...

5. 9 Most Reliable Tires To Buy for Snow and Winter Driving - AOL

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   For many people, all-terrain tires are perfectly acceptable for everyday driving. But if you plan to drive somewhere with icy or snowy terrain, you'll probably need a set of winter tires. Check ...

6. Siping (rubber) - Wikipedia

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   Microsiping can dramatically improve tire traction in rain and snow. However, microsiped tires may also have increased road noise and tire wear when operated on dry surfaces. Consumer Reports recommends against adding more than "the sipes that your tires come with" because of longevity and dry performance. [6]

7. Rules of the Road: Heard of low-rolling-resistance tires ...

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   Tire issues contribute to about 11,000 crashes a year in the US, resulting in over 600 fatalities. You rely on your tires to grip the road, so whatever kind you choose, make sure they’re in ...