The Secret to a Quiet Ride

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  • Want to know a secret about making your vehicle ride quiet and smooth? Watch this video!
    I have often said that tires are the most important purchase for your vehicle. In fact, I made this video "The Most Important Purchase for Your Vehicle": • The Most Important Pur...
    Tires contribute so much to the ride quality of your vehicle, including how noisy it is. In this video I explore that aspect of tires by changing out 2 different types of tires on my 2001 Acura Integra GSR. I measure the db of both tires and you might be surprised at the difference a set of tires makes.
    There's also an added bonus in this video about tire temperatures that I think you'll find interesting as well.
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  • @charliewolf7500
    @charliewolf7500 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Decibels are a logarithmic scale, with 6 DBA increace equating to doubling of the sound pressure. Hence going fom 72dBA to 66dBA is half as loud and a significant difference. Thankyou for the video Eric.

    • @akalkevin
      @akalkevin ปีที่แล้ว

      Alright geek🤓

    • @MyrKnof
      @MyrKnof ปีที่แล้ว

      @@akalkevin the fuck kinda comment is that even? You clearly hate knowledge, and it shows.. dumbass 😂

    • @whereswaldo9089
      @whereswaldo9089 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@akalkevin you must not have known anything about DB if you called him a geek 😂

  • @InsertusernamehereO0
    @InsertusernamehereO0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +857

    If you can hear your tyres while driving, your exhaust isn't loud enough.

    • @muhdelyas-abgyas562
      @muhdelyas-abgyas562 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yep

    • @farerse
      @farerse 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      who is that photo off of? i have seen it around the net

    • @InsertusernamehereO0
      @InsertusernamehereO0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      farerse Haven't got a clue mate. Found the piccy a couple of years ago.

    • @burkezillar
      @burkezillar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      If you can hear your tyres while driving, your engine's stopped working.

    • @jarnoob
      @jarnoob 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      On my car the engine is there to make power, not noise.

  • @mshannon611
    @mshannon611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The most honest mechanic I've seen in my life time. Wish this guy live in my area. He's the truth....ERIC

    • @OmgiTzWreckz
      @OmgiTzWreckz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out south main auto on youtube aswell! His name is Eric aswell and just as honest!

    • @joe700700
      @joe700700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scotty Kilmer also

    • @ammarshahab4330
      @ammarshahab4330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris fix can't forget that

  • @351cleavland
    @351cleavland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    "all my money is tied up in the Fairmont." That is the ONLY time in the history of humanity that that sentence has been said.

  • @ronsmate
    @ronsmate 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations Eric , for producing a meaningful and pertinent video. Most content on TH-cam is BS, people put all manner of meaningless crap to big-note themselves. You've hit the nail on the head with one of the most underrated aspects of motoring. People religiously change their motor oil every 2000 miles but put on the cheap tyres ? Go and ride a motorbike and you learn a lot about adhesion and impact of surface area. And in my old age, I've learnt to appreciate comfort in it's various forms, including reducing / elimination of unnecessary background noise. So well done bringing this into the spotlight.

  • @guvenozbey3566
    @guvenozbey3566 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    tires are best on tire4coin

  • @daynevickers1079
    @daynevickers1079 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU!!! I've been looking at all kinds of videos to reduce tire noise, and NO one has had the brains you did to test the car on the same road under the same conditions to compare the before and after results, leaving me to rely on their 'opinion' alone. You seem to be the only one with common sense. Much appreciated!

  • @8700s14
    @8700s14 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1139

    The secret to a quiet ride? Leave the wife and kids at home!

    • @jeffjeffrey4956
      @jeffjeffrey4956 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Which is why I'm much happier after the divorce (=

    • @SpEaRtaKo_24
      @SpEaRtaKo_24 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      8700s14
      I can tell by your comment you're a happy family Man!

    • @8700s14
      @8700s14 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      wow, that's a bit harsh? It was just a harmless joke.

    • @cnottagejr
      @cnottagejr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I tried that but if I do that she think i'm chilling with another woman lol

    • @glynstein2922
      @glynstein2922 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      8700s14 You can't joke anymore! it seems that TH-cam Folk have lost their sense of humor, I always joke and people always complain! so now I do it even more! It's true women can't stop talking, they only stop when they need to breath, as for the idiot that invented the mobile phone? silence has gone forever, we are doomed I tell ya!

  • @krugerblue
    @krugerblue 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I am a tire fanatic myself. I learned it the hard way, when I was young I preferred to put my money into car speakers and shit, and drove on second hand tires. People just do not realize that it is just as important as having good shoes. Does not matter if you wear crappy jeans and shirts, but shoes are the most important piece of clothing you wear, with tires is the same.

    • @mrboostification
      @mrboostification 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      like me, at first shitty audio then performance the quicker the better but shitty tyres brakes and shocks etc now ive got an awesome set of tyres, fast road setup good schocks an brake upgrades on an engine wise completely stock type r and im happy as fuck.

    • @SE45CX
      @SE45CX 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think my feet are heavy. This means I have steel rims on my car and they are a full inch wider than I want them to be. Because the width of the tire also play a big role in the noise. So I want to have small rims and small tires. And I believe the weight of the wheel also play a big role in the car performance like accelerating and braking.

    • @recon1071
      @recon1071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Second hand tires and the like are dangerous and will cost you money soon.

    • @cliffordcolvard9495
      @cliffordcolvard9495 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@recon1071 how so? Is this anecdotal or empirical?

    • @pay9011
      @pay9011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😄 Back in the 70's, when I had no money, I used to always check out the used tire racks at the gas stations. My friends gave me grief about it but I never had problems with my selections. After awhile you know what's good and what's not. It was actually kind of fun getting a steal vs buying new. I don't know if they still sell used tires or not.

  • @devodar2579
    @devodar2579 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Eric does a great job once again. I have had great looking tires with good tread and they are noisy and ride rough over bumps. Put new tires on and it's almost like buying a new car for two years. Great points made Eric and thank you.

    • @CT-ie8ll
      @CT-ie8ll ปีที่แล้ว

      What tires did you go for?

  • @josefweber6059
    @josefweber6059 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If you really want it even quieter, coating areas of the under body with a dynamat type material help significantly. Usually most of the sound comes in from the shift tunnel area

    • @myoneblackfriend3151
      @myoneblackfriend3151 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't know the shift tunnel area was the main source. Thank you.

    • @kellismith4329
      @kellismith4329 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup lift the carpet and lint the inrtior floors, firewall etc then put the carpet back - huge difference

  • @ikon8275
    @ikon8275 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When I bought my TL, the previous owner recently installed Michelin tires. I never had that brand before and was blown away by how good they were.

  • @marianlech3378
    @marianlech3378 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Now that's what I call a valid point. Thank you, sir, great video.

  • @bonearete5419
    @bonearete5419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for the effort of making this video.
    I agree with you 100%. I am very sensitive to noisy tyres myself.
    Ideally, when budget allows, I have them changed every 1.5 -2yrs, even though I don't put in too much miles in them.
    The ride and sound of driving with new tyres are just so satisfying, which I can also see in your face after the changed.
    It is like I was there with you.
    👍👍

  • @ChrisStithPersonal
    @ChrisStithPersonal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    You're absolutely right. about new tires and less road noise. One observation about your noise level measurement. In test one the sunroof cover was open and in test 2 it is closed. This will make a difference in your measurements. In my car it's quieter with it closed.

    • @InternetDude
      @InternetDude 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Chris Stith that made his test irrelevant, the cover open vs closed makes a big difference in my Jag.

    • @jwitt513
      @jwitt513 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Chris Stith The window is closed in both, it's just the shade that's closed in the second one.

    • @InternetDude
      @InternetDude 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That's why he said cover. Cover/shade, same thing.

    • @james42519
      @james42519 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      yeah i have that on my car too and there is a sound difference with it opened and closed. i can even tell with radio

    • @alexisthemexican
      @alexisthemexican 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Same thing in my Lexus. Wind noise is way more noticeable with it open vs the closed.

  • @pauljs75
    @pauljs75 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've had newer grippier tires sound louder than the tires they replaced because of more aggressive tread with deeper siping. Also stopped issues with hydroplaning and were better in the winter, so I considered it a worthwhile trade-off given all the other characteristics. Sometimes noise comes with the application, winter or all-season vs. summer only, etc.

  • @trueblu8
    @trueblu8 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Agreed. This along with alignment and balancing makes a world of difference.

  • @cuttingedgecool7235
    @cuttingedgecool7235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for pointing my thinking to the amount of heat cycles tires have had and not just remaining tread life as a consideration for replacement.

  • @MrFaniaros
    @MrFaniaros 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    As a viewer, with the old tires fitted I can hear the tire noise easily! In the second part, with the new tires, I can't hear the tires, but the engine, so this is where 67dbs come from, which means the improvement is way larger than what the meter shows! Great video!

    • @pixure
      @pixure 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      a drop from 72.5 db (average) to 67.5 db (average) is 5 db. 3 db less means HALF the sound intensity and 10 db less means HALF the perceived sound volume. So... 5 db less is a big ass drop in volume.

    • @zaphod888
      @zaphod888 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was about to say this too! It's easy to think "eh, 5db that's not much" - it really is a big change in volume.

  • @AcuraAddicted
    @AcuraAddicted 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, absolutely! Just changing my noisy winter Hankooks with deep grooves and threads to my all season Michelins (Tour HP) makes a huge difference! The first week after the seasonal change to winters is always a disaster as I am extremely frustrated by any annoying sounds in the cabin. So it takes time to adjust. On the contrary: the first week of spring tire change and it's a blessing!

  • @s4n714g000
    @s4n714g000 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The noises those machines make is so awesome.
    I'm really liking these type of videos, variety is nice sometimes.

  • @NuNuRokd
    @NuNuRokd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does anyone else get goosebumps when you see that iconic 8k redline tach?.... Be still my heart

  • @aserta
    @aserta 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Whomever has the idea that tires don't make a difference should get a bicycle and ride it from time to time. Man oh man do tires affect everything in cars. Ride, sound, performance both on road, and statistics. And it's funny that a simple bicycle can teach you so much about them.

    • @foellerd
      @foellerd 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      aserta great point.

  • @melodicman3032
    @melodicman3032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Vid Eric ! I learn something new everyday from your channel

  • @gachaliyah9889
    @gachaliyah9889 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    tire4coin is only site where I buy tires

  • @timraber6575
    @timraber6575 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    New tires on my 06 Saturn Vue made all the difference several years ago. I made a 200 mile trip on the old ones to find they was so noisy and out of balance I could barely drive 70 mph. They didn't look bad for being 4 years old with 45,000 miles. The new ones was so quiet and no problem driving at 75 mph. I think one had a broken belt. I'm now running Goodyear tires.
    I have a family member that worked for Goodyear corporate. He says tires are good for 4 year and or 40,000 miles. After that the tires tend to start break down.
    I enjoy your repair videos. They always help me trouble shoot problems. Even the farimount videos has helped me decide I can not afford a project car.
    Thanks Eric!!!!!!

  • @jaffarbaqi
    @jaffarbaqi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It would be interesting to record the noise levels every 5000 miles and make a graph. Depending on the tire brand of course, I imagine it would shoot up around 20000 miles.
    Thanks for an interesting and informative video.

  • @damien381
    @damien381 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo! You have made a video that I can show my teenager and they will understand. I've always appreciated videos like this where you teach basics and can't wait to see more!

    • @DrLoverLover
      @DrLoverLover 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You must have stupid kids

  • @gmans7859
    @gmans7859 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. Super spot on. Have had many a struggle with tires. Tires are NOT cheap and it sucks $ bad when you choose wrong. Takes a bit to find just the right balance.

  • @steihlvoice
    @steihlvoice 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Couldn't agree with you more about getting the best possible tire for your car/truck. I was driving from Breckenridge, CO to Denver, CO and hit a very icy/slushy patch of highway and almost lost control with my family in the car. Thank God I had good quality tires. I would have lost control if I had sub-par tires.

    • @BPoweredLove
      @BPoweredLove 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shawn Briggs
      You can't possibly guarantee this claim.

  • @williamharrington828
    @williamharrington828 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy Toledo what a difference in the sound, Great job Eric!!!

  • @albertosantana5506
    @albertosantana5506 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad you make this kind of video of how to get rid of interior noise because I was trying to get rid of my noise and didn’t find nothing and didn’t even know what to do or if it was possible.

  • @JimGriffOne
    @JimGriffOne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    05:31 - Your camera man is hiding in the footwell.

    • @o0AlexG0o
      @o0AlexG0o 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Jim Griffiths he lives there

  • @TrionicSeven
    @TrionicSeven 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always, Eric. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Justintpoulos
    @Justintpoulos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We appreciate the effort Eric!

  • @33Skygazer
    @33Skygazer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    110% agree. I've always noticed how much quieter and smoother the ride in my vehicles are after getting new tires.

  • @OriginalPatrickWilliams
    @OriginalPatrickWilliams 7 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Hey Eric, I just noticed, the first time you tested, the sunroof cover was open, on the second test it is closed. I myself drive a car similarly equipped and I notice a difference in ambient noise when open vs. shut. It would be interesting to see if there is a change just from that?

    • @buddy85379
      @buddy85379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It makes a difference for my 2007 Lexus GS 350 when I have the sunroof shade open and closed. It's has less noise when shade is closed.
      I do agree good tires help a ton. But a closed sunroof and sunroof shade helps too.

    • @Behine.DeChilis
      @Behine.DeChilis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @C Hansen he's referring to the shade, not the glass itself. Big difference for me too in my 4runner

    • @nigelr3628
      @nigelr3628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mr Hansen he was referring to the shade not the sunroof...

    • @bijdikh8516
      @bijdikh8516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mr Hansen Lol you're so fragile

    • @dildobaggins069
      @dildobaggins069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tires made a HUGE difference on my volvo. I also notice a big difference when my sunroof cover is open vs closed. Keeping a wool blanket in the cargo area of my wagon kinda helped but by far splurge on good tires, youll be glad you did

  • @alir.9894
    @alir.9894 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! This was really interesting. Honestly, I had no idea about this. Thank you for the video!

  • @enjoisk69
    @enjoisk69 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I install tires daily and I must say, Michelin's are good tires. They have siping that goes all the way through the tread so they still preform good after they wear past 50%. Great video Eric, very good information to know 👍

  • @chapterrv
    @chapterrv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    4:55 I'm glad this wasn't a spiel for the Dollar Shave Club.

  • @devamkee4535
    @devamkee4535 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    im buying 5 years tires from tire4coin

  • @Crylhound
    @Crylhound 5 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    My secret for a quiet ride is a Lexus

    • @ejflores9151
      @ejflores9151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      yukk lexus piece of toyota shit.. Ford is better with michelins

    • @scottsmith6571
      @scottsmith6571 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      EJ flores I own about 12 cars Toyota Lexus are very dependable .. I got 309k miles out of a gmc 8.1 no engine or trans problems sold it .. I own a rx350 and a lx570 both great crossover and suv

    • @user-fi1xu1pp7p
      @user-fi1xu1pp7p 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@ejflores9151 Hahaha with *michelins* Lol you can put a fucking cheap continental on the Lexus and it will ride smoother than a pos FixOrRepairDaily. Now with that said Michelin with Lexus pairing equals a fucking Rolls Royce killer on quiet and smooth rides. Yeah Rolls may be a more prestigious car brand, but what Lexus offers for the money with RELIABILITY something ford and RR definitely lacks, you can't beat it and is why they are the number 1 vehicle brand along with Toyota sold not just in the U.S but around the world.

    • @scottsmith6571
      @scottsmith6571 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just installed premium Ltx Michelin’s on my rx350 and michelin tour on my lx570

    • @scottsmith6571
      @scottsmith6571 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s the difference between the As and the premier ltx ?

  • @eaglevision505
    @eaglevision505 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Before I even watched a second of the video or looked at the description, I knew you were going to talk about tires. Yay for tires!

  • @precool
    @precool 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the knowledge my man! I’m working on a choice for tires. Very helpful.

  • @lonwillis783
    @lonwillis783 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fresh tires are always good.
    My wife's 1999 Honda Civic had the Michelin tires on it for 10 years and I noticed it was wobbling all over the road.
    I replaced them and found out the actually had CRACKED on the inside due to age.
    replaced with new Michelin tires and You are Correct! Nice ride!

    • @la10sooony
      @la10sooony 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Lon Willis 10 years? Wow

    • @whatfreedom7
      @whatfreedom7 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lon Willis michelins are good but they dry rot and when that starts you better hurry and get some tire money ready because they go fast then. Their great tires if you can swing the price but they all dry rot before they actually where from normal use for the people I knew that owned them.

    • @KingNast
      @KingNast 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lon Willis I inherited a 99 Acura TL in 2009 and it still had the original tires on it!

    • @la10sooony
      @la10sooony 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol wut loool

    • @lonwillis783
      @lonwillis783 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tires over 6 years old are dangerous as they might have dry rot on the inside you cannot see causing blowouts and maybe tire imbalance due to corrosion of the steel belts.

  • @danielhall3151
    @danielhall3151 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric. You do great work! Keep it coming. Thank you!!!

  • @kv6846
    @kv6846 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been following you since 2012. Great content 👌 👏 👍 very informative. When I started watching you it was because I was doing a Civic EK H22 swap. After that, LS Vtec Integra Dc2. Then I moved into the Lexus family eventually being lucky enough owning an ISF FBO TUNE. Totaled that and got an "12 C63AMG. Too many headaches with the AMG so now I'm back in a Lexus "16 IS350 F SPORT.
    My point is.... I've followed you all this time and you've never let your audience down. I applaud you and look to keep on seeing more great content!
    Keep on keepin on! 💪💪

  • @mals4400
    @mals4400 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another factor is that some tyres (Australian spelling) are quieter than others (makes and models. I specifically ask for quiet tyres that don't compromise grip when purchasing and the tyre guy can give me suggestions and give me the pros and cons such as tyre life, grip etc

  • @grabbber
    @grabbber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    New Tires Fresh spongy rubber compounds always will quieter….. After 2 years the rubber will harden up and you will notice the difference not only in harshness of the ride but road noise as well......I love when tires are brand new especially Michelins.

  • @garyaanderson214
    @garyaanderson214 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Father was a auto mechanic for over 50 years.Front wheel drive unibody cars are a unique challenge for decreasing road noise.I put those same tires on my 2012 corolla and agree completely.

  • @ggj1987
    @ggj1987 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time I watch your videos I learn something new

  • @gosu7398
    @gosu7398 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey dude, apart from having a shave which might have decreased the total weight, you had the sunroof blind closed on the second test... this might have affected the results!

  • @SuperLaugh20
    @SuperLaugh20 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Is it coincidence that the tyres @ 0:39 have Vigor written on them? I think not

    • @jeffburtonnottheracecardriver
      @jeffburtonnottheracecardriver 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SuperLaugh20. OEM made just for that production vehicle.

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      nah...put on by the previous owner

  • @peterscott4597
    @peterscott4597 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't forget proper alignment and balancing effects tire noise level as well. Your point about new tires is true a well illustrated.

  • @ctdrone
    @ctdrone 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    +1 recommendation on the Premier A/S, excellent tire. I have the Premier LTX on my Pilot and the ride/handling is amazing. Especially in foul weather / snow!

  • @commodore665
    @commodore665 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    keep in mind , that different road surfaces will make a big difference in how a car behaves on the road , for instance in New Zealand , most roads are coarse volcanic chip seal , not tar seal , so regardless of tyre choice , road noise is a little higher .

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You are correct, that's the reason I chose a freshly paved road for the test in the video.

    • @commodore665
      @commodore665 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EricTheCarGuy
      I find the Michelins on my Alfa Romeo a little noisier than the Bridgestone on my Holden Commodore , the Alfa is on 17" and the Holden on 18",
      On a side note New Zealand 🇳🇿 is basically one gigantic volcano

    • @MrGarycharters
      @MrGarycharters 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      commodore665 our New Zealand roads are cheap, nasty, and shocking at best.

    • @WreckDiver99
      @WreckDiver99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which puts them about 10 levels above Michigan roads...worst roads in the country... :(

    • @q......
      @q...... 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know about now, but back when I drove a truck... Louisiana roads were the worse. When someone else was driving and you were sleeping, you always could tell as soon as you hit Louisiana.
      Absent that, go to Chicago in the city, some very nice houses and the streets between were like dirt roads with nothing but pot holes, I mean it was just one big ass pot hole.

  • @garagedilettante1128
    @garagedilettante1128 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    EDIT: TH-cam Red is not available in my country. Original comment: I always make sure I pay interest to the ads which pop up on the videos of creators I like. Been folowin ETCG for more than 3 years now, but I never see ads. I see yellow mark on the timeline, where ad should show, but I never see the advertisment itself. And I don't use any stuff to block ads, I perfectly understand where the income is coming from. And I see ads on the videos of other creators. My point is, maybe there's something wrong with your monetization settings and maybe this is an issue on a bigger scale.

    • @OnlineAutoRepairVideos
      @OnlineAutoRepairVideos 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Garage Dilettante, I saw the same thing, that's not right because I think Eric is monetizing.

    • @garagedilettante1128
      @garagedilettante1128 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course he is. Everyone, who lives off youtube, is monetizing

    • @OnlineAutoRepairVideos
      @OnlineAutoRepairVideos 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you may be on to something when you said "...on a bigger scale". I have seen commercials play on his videos, but I did not see it on this one.

    • @garagedilettante1128
      @garagedilettante1128 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It happens sometimes, that there are no ad impressions on certain videos at certain moments, but the fact is I NEVER see ANY ads on ETCG videos.

    • @OnlineAutoRepairVideos
      @OnlineAutoRepairVideos 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is very strange.

  • @AttilaTheHun333333
    @AttilaTheHun333333 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting and informative...Thanks Eric!

  • @FloydMaxwell
    @FloydMaxwell 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for the doing the hard work it takes to prove something definitively.

  • @alanmaier
    @alanmaier 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    When I bought my Ford Five Hundred as a clean used car, it had Goodyear Comfortread series tires - silky smooth ride, super quiet but not puncture resistant at all. When they aged I had Yokohama tires installed and they were horrible - noisy, hard, rough. The tire dealer swapped them out for Michelins (I just had to pay the difference) and they are much better but the noise level is still high, tar strips are hard. It really pays to search out feedback comments on your model car at sites like Tire Rack and read what others are running into.

    • @oudude27
      @oudude27 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alan Maier go Michelin

    • @thenormandycrewwrex
      @thenormandycrewwrex 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So did you just not read his comment at all Michael? lol

    • @oudude27
      @oudude27 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wrex Wrecks yes. That's meant as in always go Michelin. Don't even second guess it

    • @jaredshaffer3901
      @jaredshaffer3901 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I hate how everyone just generically talks about brands of Tires like that is all you need to know. It would be like someone asking what car you drive and all you can manage to tell them is "Honda." There is a lot of difference from one tire to another, even within the same brand of say Michelin or Goodyear.

    • @boostedmaniac
      @boostedmaniac 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alan Maier
      The Goodyear comfortreds are very quiet. I had them on my van.

  • @VW7472
    @VW7472 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I agree on getting good quality tires but do have to say I have always run mine to the wear bars. Yes tires do degrade but you should always drive sensibly know the limits of your vehicle. If you can afford to change your tires sooner than later great not all of us have that luxury.

    • @caveman123ization
      @caveman123ization 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I very much agree with you. I have a separate set of summer and winter tires. My current set of summer tires are Michelin Defenders, their mid-range tire. This is my fourth year of running them (in the past I ran them year round). Eric would probably replace them, but they still have probably 50-70% of their tread left. Yes, they definitely have gotten harder (the Defenders are a hard tire when new...they are 90,000 mile tires), but I can't afford to pay $600 for new tires every 2 or 3 years. Especially as I am just running them in the summer, I could get away with running them down until they are truly worn out, which I intend to. They do have some cracking around the tread, which I think is odd for a 4 year old Michelin, but I guess other people have the same issue with Michelins. It's not going to affect anything yet.
      Anyhow, my point is just that Eric has great general advice, but removing oldish tires with lots of tread on him (like he removes in this video) does cost you money.

    • @westyavro
      @westyavro 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sensible 90 miles an hour.

    • @All2Skitzd
      @All2Skitzd 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      when you wear through the metal its time to replace them

    • @recon1071
      @recon1071 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I drive slower and more cautious not that I am over the hill. But's it's 80-90 MPH on long road trips. Got to trust your car to do that.

  • @joeclarke9782
    @joeclarke9782 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent choice of subjects.

  • @Ryan57Garr
    @Ryan57Garr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss my GSR! I had a green ‘98 years ago! Super fun and quick. Still probably my favorite car I’ve owned.

  • @TheGreen01Machine
    @TheGreen01Machine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    The secret to a quiet ride: Don't buy a Miata.

    • @MarcosCruz-xe7vv
      @MarcosCruz-xe7vv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true!

    • @FrenchValleyAirport
      @FrenchValleyAirport 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      or s2000

    • @ddd228
      @ddd228 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or a Honda FIT!!!!!

    • @mikesmischief3649
      @mikesmischief3649 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      i keep ear defenders in one of my cars its so bad. and its a diesel engine so not got a loud exhaust.

    • @Lumpia_In_Texas
      @Lumpia_In_Texas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I used to wear ear plugs when taking my Miata on the interstate.

  • @MichaelWebber
    @MichaelWebber 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    HUGE difference in noise levels. BUT I think most of that is Yokohama Envigor vs. Michelin Premier A/S. Consumer Reports rates tires by noise levels and there are measurable differences. The only way you could eliminate the brand variable would be to buy two complete sets of the same brand and model of tire then put the unused set on years later.
    BTW I'm not sure whether it is warm/cold cycles that age the tires (or just heat in general) BUT modern tires all come with production dates on the rim and are not supposed to be kept in use after 6 years, even if they spent the last 6 years on the warehouse rack, in storage. How's that for something that can bite you in the butt in terms of safety degradation? abcnews.go.com/Blotter/tire-industry-fighting-legislation-aged-tires-off-road/story

    • @recon1071
      @recon1071 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here in Phoenix the tire pros say you should not keep tires more than 4 years. Thank God I found out about Aerospace 303. We need it here for all rubber and plastic.

  • @tenoki
    @tenoki 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the artistic shots. Makes this seem more raw and candid.

  • @efstratiosdiakoniarakis9517
    @efstratiosdiakoniarakis9517 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always ...Eric !!!
    I bought for my 2010 cadillac CTS the same Michelin Premium A/S different size of course for cadillac ...and rides so beautiful and eliminates a lot the noise !!! Great tires !!!

  • @europana7
    @europana7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Would've been interesting if you bought same Yokohama model for a true new to old test

    • @rking6247
      @rking6247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. Were the differences in sound due to the age of the tires or the fact that they were completely different tires?

  • @curbowman
    @curbowman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oddly enough, the same applies to bicycles. Installing different tires on a bicycle is the most effective way to improve its ride quality.

  • @Tofix66
    @Tofix66 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont know why but, when you changed tyres to the new ones it was pretty satisfying to watch :)

  • @ramibos6549
    @ramibos6549 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    951k subscribers!? woah.. haven't watch for ages but remember some years ago when you were doing simple videos in a garage. Cool man

  • @greatpix
    @greatpix 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    New tire are notoriously slippery and take a few days to break in to where they can stop a car at their best.

  • @mianfazlerazik3636
    @mianfazlerazik3636 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Spend 350$ to reduce road noise by 8 decibels great idea eric

    • @Jayheid98
      @Jayheid98 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      mian fazle razik
      8 decibels is a lot. The scale is based on logarithmic principals.

    • @scottyhaines4226
      @scottyhaines4226 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      8 decibels is 8 times quieter than the original reading...

    • @MaiTayFoX
      @MaiTayFoX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      8 decibels is actually 6.25 times quiter :p

  • @howardcrider10
    @howardcrider10 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you got that gsr going!!! Looks great!!!!

  • @InSaNeNaChoz88
    @InSaNeNaChoz88 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once I got a set of Michelin Premiere AS tires for my 05 accord my car I love my overall ride quality and its better than when i first bought the car! I have to thank you back from the tire junky video and other tire videos and the suggestion for Michelin on Hondas @EricTheCarGuy! I hope you have a wonderful day!

  • @rhino2484
    @rhino2484 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    maybe refinish the rims

  • @samwiggins5349
    @samwiggins5349 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    It's a logarithmic scale, so 65 is 10X less than 75

    • @erikk77
      @erikk77 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      DBa

    • @scanspeak00
      @scanspeak00 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      -10dB is roughly half as loud but it was more like -5dB.

  • @omarkhamis5028
    @omarkhamis5028 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video Eric, though I need to say the noise is also a function of the thread shape, for instance mud tyres make more noise. it is also true that each manufacturer publishes the noise level (probably when the tyre is new). so a fair comparison would be using the same tyre type in both tests

  • @jasonelizanigel9381
    @jasonelizanigel9381 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smashing information Eric!

  • @Alboy98
    @Alboy98 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg I didn't know you lived in my city HOLY SHIT

    • @GlitterGoose
      @GlitterGoose 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That looked like Sandusky. I live in Toledo so that's only a stone's throw away

  • @davidjames666
    @davidjames666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thoroughly Clean then Spray "303" on the entire tire. Let it sit, and for gods sake, don't wipe it off. Then drive the car. Do not do this process on a rainy day, or if the roads are wet. After a few miles, the tires will be ok for wet conditions. This will keep the rubber nice and supple. It's sold ad big box auto stores, but is $16 for a spray bottle where armour all is $4. BUT it's worth it. Spray your belts too.

  • @SomeGuyInSandy
    @SomeGuyInSandy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love getting new tires!

  • @nonromanroman3204
    @nonromanroman3204 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job explaining.i get all paranoid sometimes when the radio is off and i hear all this noise.makes sense too! I have seen the tires at the used car lot and a lot of them have a lot of thread,but they are like you explained,dry and hard.
    cool video man.
    thanks a lot for this tip 😉

  • @OnlineAutoRepairVideos
    @OnlineAutoRepairVideos 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    That Integra has ONLY 101,000 miles!!! Our 2009 Kia Sorento has almost 200,000, I WANT THAT CAR!

    • @tylerschwartz4327
      @tylerschwartz4327 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Astral Auto Repairs thing is a baby compared to most craigslist hondas

    • @OnlineAutoRepairVideos
      @OnlineAutoRepairVideos 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tyler Schwartz, heck yeah, and those cars are selling like hot cakes!

    • @thenormandycrewwrex
      @thenormandycrewwrex 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 86 integra has a whopping 60k on it

    • @robert-bg9pf
      @robert-bg9pf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Astral Auto Repairs I had a 95 Integra with 320k before the automatic trans went out completely.

    • @ericthecarguy
      @ericthecarguy  7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I doubt you have a 2009 Integra, they stopped making them in 2001. It is a great car though. You can't have it. ;) I waited 15 years for it. th-cam.com/video/H0Ij-vONzfA/w-d-xo.html

  • @jhuntosgarage
    @jhuntosgarage 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'd love to have a tire machine and balancer in my garage. I'd be the favorite person of all the neighborhood. ;)

  • @muumarlin1731
    @muumarlin1731 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome testing and a great way to make your point - thank you!

  • @jeffreylaitila4784
    @jeffreylaitila4784 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you got a tire machine!!! That's awesome Eric

  • @itsatrap4986
    @itsatrap4986 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Of course those are "quiet" tires. They are all season tires that costs $150 a piece. xD However, for a GSR, you'd rather have stickie UHPS tires like Yokohama S drive. The one you took off was high performance all season.

  • @RENALCOP
    @RENALCOP 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Quiet ride you say...leave the wife at home niaaaa

  • @semco72057
    @semco72057 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Ford Escort (2007 Model) which had very quiet tires when I first got it in 2008, and I noticed that after I had an accident where I ran over some electrical wiring which someone had knocked down on the road, the SUV was louder on the highways and it didn't stop. Since I can't afford to change the tires on this vehicle all the time and since the tires on it is so expensive to replace (Michelin), I am waiting for the tires to wear down before replacing them. I am glad that I viewed this video, and learned something new.

  • @RockyXTV
    @RockyXTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use that same dB meter in some of my videos, mine is branded as a Leaton Digital dB meter. Great video Eric!

  • @IronMan-ml5yi
    @IronMan-ml5yi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I appreciate the effort on the shower and shave.

  • @yatesyification
    @yatesyification 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Eric have a full shave just for shits and giggles, you'l feel and look 20 years younger!

    • @s4n714g000
      @s4n714g000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      He should start a video and at a random point not have a beard for no reason, but then end the video with the beard again.

    • @s4n714g000
      @s4n714g000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same clothes too

    • @lezlethal
      @lezlethal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he should bring back the long rocker hair also...lol

    • @ddd228
      @ddd228 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah,maybe in the winter time. Too hot in summer for long hair.

    • @F150fx2sporT
      @F150fx2sporT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lezlethal remember his Pantera intro music lol

  • @palitopolo232
    @palitopolo232 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks eric for the info

  • @christianolsson834
    @christianolsson834 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!! Even before readout there was quite a big audible difference.

  • @ChrisThePlayer
    @ChrisThePlayer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Something that's pliable and sticky ends up being hard and not so sticky". My life.

    • @dtrrtd774
      @dtrrtd774 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought it starts out being hard and not so sticky, and ends up pliable and sticky. If you're doing it right.

  • @Grumpycat95
    @Grumpycat95 7 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    2 minute video streched to 9

  • @uvkvk
    @uvkvk 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    each and every video of urs is very informative
    thumbs up

  • @IronMan-ml5yi
    @IronMan-ml5yi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like these videos. you make great videos on vehicle issues.

  • @larrylentini5688
    @larrylentini5688 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video should have been 3 minutes long