Is the road noise with the Bridgestone REO50A about the same as other popular brands??

 

yes, good question simple answer

 

I was on the RE050A before getting on Michellin PS2s.... I can say grip is less on the BS and road noise is much more despite the fact that I was on 295 on the BS and now on 305 on the PS2s.

 

I find all tires noisy, and they get noisier as they get worn. I think the biggest impact on noise is the road surface.

 

I agree with wmclarenf1.

I have had RE05A and PS2.

Try an RE-11. Quieter, stickier, wears better. Good price.

 

RE05A is pretty sticky and therefore wears out fast. I actually find PS2 to be noisey as well and have a sidewall that's too soft.

I prefer Pzero. Stiffer side wall and not too noisy. Wear is average for 18 and 19".

 

ARGHHHHH... why did you have to say that....

 

Running 255's and 305's on the M3 in 20's, Road noise is a minimal on the BS's. Dont grip well when ground is cold but I think most tires don't.

 

All tires get noisy with use. Everyone thinks their new tires (whatever the brand) are quieter after changing - they are reacting to the change.

RE050A N1 are pretty quiet and grippy too. (Note N1 and not N0).

 

I just had some REO50A's put on my new 19" wheels... they replaced the 18" OEM Michelin Sport Pilots and I actually thought they had less noise? Maybe that's because the MSP's were very worn?

 

Tire Rack test most new tires and has comparison charts.

I have found their info to be spot on, however I don't see any of the more track oriented tires listed. They show PS2s quieter than the BS and slightly quieter than the P Zeros. PS2s are real close P Zeros in most areas + or -.

I have the BS now and will be going to the PS2s next time around.

 

While I have nothing to compare them to I find my 19" REO50A's very quiet.

 

They're a lot more quite than Z06's Goodyear F1 Supercar runflats for sure!

 

Agreed

 

Yeah this is a good point.

I find my new RE11's to be much quieter than PS2's, but it could be I'm just remembering how the PS2's were at the end of their life and not how they were at the beginning.