I'm running a summer tire, and selected the Yokohama Y356, due to it's noise
rating of 8.3, with 10 being the best (from the tirerack).  They are indeed
very quite, and provide little roll resistance as well (better MPG).  I also
added B-Quite into the door panels, and if it wasn't for wind noise now, I
would be one happy camper in my Westy.  It is MUCH better then before.

How can we cut down on all the Wind Noise?  That is my biggest issue now.

Jack R.
84 Westy Wolfie.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Don Hanson
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 1:42 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Road noise..

  The biggest factor in how loud it is inside from road noise is tires.
You'll find that the quietest set of tires will lower the interior noise
waaay more than any amount of insulation or aftermarket sound deading
material you could ever stuff into your van.  Some tires are simply VERY
NOISY!  Others are ---much quieter---.  If reducing road noise is your high
priority, perhaps you should ask around the list to see which brands get the
"Shhhsh-Award" for the mostest quiet of all...
  Even in my Luxo-928 P-car with 3800lbs of sound-reducing mass (when stock)
if I put on Kuhmos or BFGs, I could hardly hear the sound system..Pirellis
or Michelins...very quiet indeed..huge difference.
  Don Hanson