How does tyre noise reduction technology work?

Tyre noise reduction technology works by the addition of a specialised layer of polyurethane foam to the tyre’s construction.

This is usually affixed to the interior surface of the tyre’s tread.

The foam layer absorbs the noise within the tyre cavity, obstructing the transmission of vibrations to the vehicle's framework.

In essence, it works as a buffer – stopping the transfer of vibrations from the tyre to the wheel, axle, and ultimately, the interior of the car itself.

Will it affect the performance of my car or tyres?

No, the use of foam within the tyre’s structure has no negative affect on your car's performance or the tyres performance.

As the rest of the tyre’s components remain unchanged, there is no difference to the key performance attributes such as braking, handling and overall mileage.

How to tell the noise level of a tyre?

When looking for a new tyre, gauging their noise levels can be done by consulting the tyre’s label scores.

The noise level classification consists of three categories: Class A, B, or C.

Measured in decibels, the rolling noise is accurately displayed on the lower portion of the label. Tyres with a low noise level typically operate between 67 and 71 dB, while higher noise levels span from 72 to 77 dB.

The significance of minor decibel shifts is substantial – as 3 dB increase doubles the external noise emissions produced by the tyre.

Which tyres use foam silencing technology?

Bridgestone:

Alenza 001 B-Silent
Blizzak LM001 B-Silent (Winter Tyre)
Blizzak LM005 B-Silent (Winter Tyre)
Potenza S007 B-Silent
Turanza 6 B-Silent
Turanza T005 B-Silent

Continental:

Cross Contact LX Sport ContiSeal ContiSilent
Cross Contact LX Sport ContiSilent
Cross Contact RX ContiSilent
Eco Contact 6 ContiSilent
Eco Contact 6 Q ContiSilent
Premium Contact 6 ContiSeal ContiSilent
Premium Contact 6 ContiSilent
Sport Contact 5 ContiSeal ContiSilent
Sport Contact 5 ContiSilent
Sport Contact 5 SUV ContiSilent
Sport Contact 5P ContiSilent
Sport Contact 6 ContiSilent
Sport Contact 7 ContiSilent
Winter Contact TS850 P ContiSilent (Winter Tyre)
Winter Contact TS860 S ContiSilent (Winter Tyre)
Winter Contact TS870 P ContiSilent (Winter Tyre)
.eContact ContiSilent

Dunlop:

SP QuattroMaxx NST
SP Sport Maxx GT NST
SP Sport Maxx RT NST
SP Winter Sport 4D NST (Winter Tyre)
Sport Maxx RT 2 NST
Winter Sport 5 NST (Winter Tyre)

Goodyear:

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SCT
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SCT
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 SCT
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 SCT
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 SealTech SCT
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 SealTech SCT (White Side Wall)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric SCT
Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV AT SCT
Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV AT SealTech SCT
Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV SCT
Eagle F1 Supersport SCT
Eagle LS2 SCT
Eagle Sport All Season SCT
Eagle Touring SCT
EfficientGrip Performance 2 SCT
EfficientGrip Performance SCT
EfficientGrip SCT
EfficientGrip SUV SCT
UltraGrip Performance + SCT (Winter Tyre)
UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 SCT (Winter Tyre)
UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 SCT (Winter Tyre)
Excellence SCT
Ecsta PS71 EV K-Silent

Hankook:

iON Evo Sound Absorber
iON Evo SUV Sound Absorber
Ventus S1 Evo 2 Sound Absorber
Ventus S1 Evo 2 X Sound Absorber
Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV Sound Absorber
Ventus S1 Evo 3 Sound Absorber
Ventus S1 Evo 3 X Sound Absorber
Winter I'cept Evo 2 SUV Sound Absorber (Winter Tyre)

Michelin:

CrossClimate 2 Acoustic
e.Primacy Acoustic
Latitude Sport 3 Acoustic
Pilot Sport 3 Acoustic
Pilot Sport 3 Zero Pressure Acoustic
Pilot Sport 4 Acoustic
Pilot Sport 4 Acoustic S1
Pilot Sport 4 S Acoustic
Pilot Sport 4 S BLE-Acoustic
Pilot Sport 4 SUV Acoustic
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Acoustic
Pilot Sport EV Acoustic
Pilot Super Sport Acoustic
Primacy 3 Acoustic
Primacy 3 ST Acoustic
Primacy 3 Zero Pressure Acoustic
Primacy 4 Acoustic
Primacy 4 ST DT Acoustic
Primacy 4 SUV Acoustic
Primacy All Season Acoustic

Pirelli:

P Zero (PZ4) NCS
P Zero (PZ4) NCS Elect
P Zero (PZ4) Seal Inside NCS
P Zero All Season NCS
P Zero Corsa NCS
P Zero NCS
P Zero Winter NCS (Winter Tyre)
P Zero Winter NCS Elect (Winter Tyre)
P7 Cinturato All Season NCS
P7 Cinturato NCS
Scorpion Verde All Season NCS
Scorpion Verde NCS
Scorpion Winter 2 NCS (Winter Tyre)
Scorpion Winter 2 NCS Elect (Winter Tyre)
Scorpion Winter NCS (Winter Tyre)
Scorpion Winter NCS Elect (Winter Tyre)
Scorpion Zero All Season NCS
Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico NCS
Winter Sottozero 3 NCS (Winter Tyre)
Winter Sottozero 3 NCS Elect (Winter Tyre)