14 quietest summer tires

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The selection of high-quality and quiet summer tires is a difficult task. A potential buyer needs to consider a number of factors. First of all, you should tune yourself to the fact that premium tires can provide quiet operation in different speed modes. Therefore, you need to immediately allocate a round amount of money from the family budget. The second important selection criterion will be the landing size of the rim. Unfortunately, not all manufacturers make some rare standard sizes (R19 or R20). There are also a number of other nuances. So, despite the rich assortment of automotive rubber in our country, one cannot do without the help of experts.

Recommendations for choosing summer tires

Safety. When choosing quiet summer tires, it is important not to forget about such an important factor as safety. The tire must ensure trouble-free movement of the vehicle, both after a puncture of the tread and in the event of a side cut. Experts consider a decrease in pressure in the wheel inevitable, but the tire should not explode or fall apart. Today's tough cords provide tire integrity, but these tough, expensive elements are only found in serious manufacturers.

Speed ​​index. The better the roads become in Russia, the more people who want to ride with the breeze appear. Many passenger cars and crossovers are capable of high speed, the main thing is that the tires are designed for this limit. Manufacturers mark their products with Latin letters, for example, T corresponds to a maximum speed of 190 km / h, and Y – to a record 300 km / h.

Load index. In the summer, many summer residents or builders transport rather heavy loads on their cars. Not all tires can handle high loads. It is customary to designate the load index with two numbers. If, when marking 75, one tire is allowed to exert an impact of up to 387 kg, then marking 110 expands the carrying capacity to 1060 kg.

Tire weight and balancing. The lighter the car tires, the less stress on the engine and suspension parts. Accordingly, we can talk about fuel economy. However, lightweight models have their drawbacks. These are weak sides, a tendency to form hernias. In addition, after balancing, the weight of the wheel can increase due to additional weights. If 10-20 g is enough for a high-quality tire, then some budget models can be balanced only after hanging loads weighing 60-80 g.

The quality of the rubber compound. The noise level while driving also depends on the properties of the rubber compound.

1. Soft tires are quiet, but they are prone to rapid wear and tear, as well as mechanical damage.
2. Hard rubber is considered to be more reliable and durable. But on disks with a large landing diameter tires make the trip absolutely uncomfortable.

We have selected 14 of the quietest summer tires for our review. You can find different landing diameters and standard sizes in Russian stores. When allocating seats, the editorial board of the magazine relied on the conclusions of experts, taking into account the experience of domestic motorists.

Rating of the quietest summer tires

Nomination	a place	Name of product	starting price
The quietest passenger car tires	1	Toyo Proxes STIII	RUB 5,384
	2	Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50	2 807 rub.
	3	MICHELIN Primacy 4	RUB 3,905
	4	Kumho Ecsta HS51	RUB 2,442
	5	GOODYEAR Eagle Sport	RUB 2,509
	6	Kinforest KF550-UHP	RUB 3,250
	7	Toyo Nano Energy 3	RUB 2,085
The quietest crossover tires	1	Yokohama Geolandar X-CV	RUB 7,146
	2	GOODYEAR Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV	RUB 6,080
	3	Continental Cross Contact UHP	RUB 5,500
	4	Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV	RUB 3,560
	5	MICHELIN LATITUDE CROSS	RUB 5,000
	6	Kormoran SUV Summer	RUB 3,620
	7	Dunlop Grandtrek PT3	RUB 3,674

The quietest passenger car tires

For a comfortable ride in passenger cars, you should take a responsible approach to the choice of summer tires. Many models start to make noise at speed, and you also need to pay attention to the allowed maximum speed. The experts were satisfied with the quiet behavior of several tires.

Toyo Proxes STIII

Rating: 4.9

The Japanese company Toyo has developed a new generation of sports rubber Proxes STIII, which is exceptionally quiet on the road. The experts also appreciated the confident grip of the tires on wet asphalt, the excellent directional stability of the model. Tilted side tread blocks are responsible for braking performance. The pluses of rubber include wear resistance and a clear response to steering. The tires are the winner of our review.

Domestic motorists speak flatteringly about comfort, high speed and load index, resistance to aquaplaning. But a little noise is observed at the first hundred kilometers of run, although it disappears after a little warm-up. Some users attribute the high price to the disadvantages.

Advantages

• confident grip on wet asphalt;
• wear resistance;
• effective braking;
• comfort.

disadvantages

• high price.

Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50

Rating: 4.8

For family cars, the summer tires Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 have been developed. In addition to quiet operation, experts also paid attention to fuel economy. Excellent traction on the road surface with an asymmetrical pattern of notches and sharp edges. Rigid longitudinal rings give the tires stability on highways. The low noise level is due to a network of diagonal notches. Thanks to the well thought-out drainage system, the tires behave confidently on wet asphalt. The model receives silver in our review.

Domestic motorists note confident cornering, traffic safety on steep bends, even in bad weather. Tires are affordable and wear resistant. The disadvantages of rubber include harshness.

Advantages

• fuel economy;
• stability on the road;
• excellent grip on wet surfaces;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• rigidity.

MICHELIN Primacy 4

Rating: 4.7

The high performance properties of MICHELIN Primacy 4 rubber are maintained throughout their entire service life. Experts see this as the main advantage of French tires over competitors. Excellent grip is demonstrated by the model, both on dry and wet roads. The manufacturer managed to achieve resistance to aquaplaning by increasing the width of the drainage grooves by 22%. Tires behave steadily on tight bends and under heavy braking. Softness, quietness and good handling remain traditional for all MICHELIN series.

Users in the reviews praise the MICHELIN Primacy 4 tires for their high quality, excellent traction, aquaplaning resistance and softness. The disadvantages are not the best balancing (up to 60 g per wheel).

Advantages

• high quality;
• softness;
• noiselessness;
• resistance to aquaplaning.

disadvantages

• poorly balanced.

Kumho Ecsta HS51

Rating: 4.6

Summer tires Kumho Ecsta HS51 are designed for a comfortable ride with active driving style. Korean rubber has a strict tread pattern with clear lines. Thanks to the massive shoulder areas and transverse grooves, a reinforced block is obtained. Therefore, the driver can pass the junctions at a speed of 60-70 km / h without feeling even a hint of a roll. Koreans have certain secrets in the preparation of rubber compounds. Experts have revealed the presence of high-quality rubber in the composition, which adheres well to the road and at the same time wears off evenly. But the soft sidewall and insecure behavior in the rain prevented the model from getting on the pedestal.

Motorists appreciate the Kumho Ecsta HS51 for their affordable prices, tough maneuvering stability and good balance.

Advantages

• stability on the road;
• high quality rubber compound;
• affordable price;
• good balancing.

disadvantages

• soft sidewall;
• insecure behavior in the rain.

GOODYEAR Eagle Sport

Rating: 4.5

Low noise level is demonstrated by GOODYEAR Eagle Sport tires. The experts paid attention to high-quality manufacturing, durability and reliability. The manufacturer offers a wide range of standard sizes, each passenger car owner will find suitable tires for his iron horse. Experts attribute a high speed index (up to 270 km / h) to the strengths of tires on many modifications. Good handling during cornering is achieved due to the even distribution of the load over the entire contact patch. The rut did not allow the model to qualify for prize positions.

Motorists love efficient braking, low noise levels, and good handling. Of the minuses, the stiffness of the rubber is noted.

Advantages

• good grip;
• noiselessness;
• high-quality manufacturing;
• excellent roll-off.

disadvantages

• rut;
• rigidity.

Kinforest KF550-UHP

Rating: 4.5

The combination of affordability and a wide range of standard sizes provided the Chinese rubber Kinforest KF550-UHP a place in the TOP-6 of our review. Experts have added excellent grip to the road surface, precise control for a sporty driving style, and effective braking on any surface. The tires have a soft and quiet ride, these qualities are due to the addition of natural rubber and silicon oxide to the rubber compound. Numerous deep grooves effectively drain water from the contact patch. The tires balance well and hold the road well.

Most users are satisfied with Chinese tires, they are comfortable and inexpensive. But after 2-3 years, rubber stratification occurred in some motorists. Such tires are no longer subject to repair.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• noiselessness;
• good balancing;
• resistance to aquaplaning.

disadvantages

• rubber delaminates over time.

Toyo Nano Energy 3

Rating: 4.4

Another model of the well-known Japanese company Toyo was included in our review. Nano Energy 3 tires round out the seven quietest passenger car tires. The experts praised the rubber qualities such as fuel economy and ride safety. The tires are stable on highways, they are resistant to aquaplaning. The feature of the model is the use of an active polymer component in the composition. It increases the wear resistance of rubber, makes abrasion uniform, and enhances traction. But excessive softness leads to a slowdown in steering response, and many small stones get stuck in the tread.

Russian car owners, in their reviews, speak flatteringly about comfort, good grip and quietness. And they consider excessive softness a minus.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• affordable price;
• good grip;
• safety.

disadvantages

• excessive softness;
• stones get stuck in the tread.

The quietest crossover tires

A distinctive feature of crossover tires is a large rim. Therefore, experts advise buying rubber with reinforced sidewalls. The following types of tires have good technical characteristics.

Yokohama Geolandar X-CV

Rating: 4.9

The well-known Japanese company Yokohama presented a new model of tires for the Geolandar X-CV crossovers in 2019. It replaced the popular Parada Spec-X PA02 tire and was in high demand in the first months. Experts noted such advantages of the new item over its predecessor as more effective braking (by 8%), better stability on wet asphalt (3%). Even suddenly falling snow will not be a problem for the rubber, since excellent grip will allow you to safely move on slippery roads. Tires wear evenly due to the large contact patch with the road. The editors of the magazine gave gold to our review of the Japanese model.

The first Russian users managed to appreciate the high quality of the composition, universal properties, and a democratic price.

Advantages

• high quality;
• excellent grip;
• effective braking;
• uniform wear.

disadvantages

• not detected.

GOODYEAR Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV

Rating: 4.8

The American manufacturer made the main emphasis in the creation of the GOODYEAR Eagle F1 Asymmetric tire line on speed characteristics. Rubber is ahead of its competitors in terms of such indicators as speed index (up to 300 km / h) and permissible load (up to 1060 kg). To achieve such excellent technical characteristics, the developers used the unique Active CornerGrip technology. Thanks to its design features, the tire demonstrates stable grip and incredible stability. Experts are confident in the safety of rubber, a large number of longitudinal and transverse grooves contribute to the effective drainage of water from the contact patch.

The silver position in the review is due to the soft sides and high price. These disadvantages are often mentioned in consumer reviews.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• keeps speed well;
• softness;
• good balancing.

disadvantages

• weak sidewalls;
• high price.

Continental Cross Contact UHP

Rating: 4.7

Summer tires Continental Cross Contact UHP have excellent dynamic performance. The tires are very sensitive to steering, they hold the road confidently. Experts note the high braking efficiency. The tires are recommended for motorists who prefer an aggressive driving style. The manufacturer paid special attention to the rubber compound. The inclusion of silicon oxide in the mixture has improved the tire balance and made driving more predictable. Wide grooves in the tread effectively drain water and reduce noise while driving.

Users consider rubber to be an excellent option for crossovers, it does not make noise, and wears out slowly. Of the minuses, there is a lot of weight and soft sides.

Advantages

• excellent handling;
• noiselessness;
• resistance to aquaplaning;
• effective braking.

disadvantages

• heavy weight;
• soft sides.

Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV

Rating: 4.6

Japanese rubber Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV is designed for compact SUVs. The tire's distinctive features, according to experts, are fuel economy and effective braking on wet roads. Thanks to a lightweight construction and a new rubber compound, the manufacturer has managed to improve durability. In the tread, 4 volumetric channels are clearly visible, through which water quickly leaves the contact patch. For the stability of the car on the road, there are rigid ribs in the central part (3 pcs.). Tire safety is ensured by a belt layer, which is especially important for those who like fast driving.

The rubber stopped a step away from the prize pedestal due to weak sidewalls. Some users report the appearance of hernias after driving on a bumpy road at high speed.

Advantages

• comfort;
• excellent road holding;
• wears out slowly;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• lateral hernias appear after driving on a bumpy road.

MICHELIN LATITUDE CROSS

Rating: 4.5

The famous French manufacturer of automotive rubber MICHELIN has developed the LATITUDE CROSS series for crossovers. Many experts classify this line as a universal tire. You can operate a car in summer and winter, on city streets and on country roads. Tires are also suitable for fans of fast driving, the speed index reaches 240 km / h. The pluses of rubber include softness, excellent grip, effective braking and no slippage during sharp acceleration. The tread copes well with mud and soggy grass. The tread is not clogged with stones or soil. However, in terms of noise, the model loses to the review leaders.

Domestic car enthusiasts value French tires for their durability, versatility and roadholding. The weak side, they consider rubber rut.

Advantages

• softness;
• versatility;
• strength;
• stability on the road.

disadvantages

• rut.

Kormoran SUV Summer

Rating: 4.4

The Kormoran SUV Summer tires have the lowest price among the competitors in our review. This brand is still little known to motorists in our country, although it belongs to the famous Michelin. But experts, having evaluated the technical characteristics, recommend rubber for use on crossovers. They include softness, quietness, excellent driving characteristics to the advantages of the model. The shoulders are reinforced with powerful twin blocks for stable cornering. Tires are electronically tested, so poor quality products are rarely sold.

Car enthusiasts in their reviews speak flatteringly about such qualities of tires as affordable price, noiselessness, softness. Users consider “shooting” stones at the arches as a serious disadvantage, as well as not the best balancing.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• low price;
• softness;
• good handling.

disadvantages

• not the best balancing;
• pebbles get stuck.

Dunlop Grandtrek PT3

Rating: 4.4

The seven quietest tires for crossovers are closed by Japanese rubber Dunlop Grandtrek PT3. The advantages of rubber, according to experts, are increased wear resistance, fuel economy, low noise level. Thanks to the even distribution of the load, the tread wears out evenly. The figure has a distinctive feature, the profile has a rounded shape with the same width of the ribs. The good grip of the tire is also commendable. However, noise appears at speed, so the rubber could not take a higher place.

Russian motorists are satisfied with the performance properties of Japanese rubber, comfort and long service life. Only the noise level at high speed is somewhat annoying.

Advantages

• wear resistance;
• fuel economy;
• uniform tread wear;
• stability on the road.

disadvantages

• noise increases at high speed.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.