It sounds like (no pun) you could want quieter tires as a first step.
 There can be a big difference in noise from tire choice and age.  Older
tires can get harder and transfer road noise more...which I clue-into when
you say "lately _____"  My winter Hakapelita tires are very loud, harsh
sounding, compared to the Nankangs I run in summer, as an example of how the
noise level can vary between brands. I'm sure you could ask for some List
recommendations as to which tires might be the best choice, if sound level
is your current concern.
  Don Hanson

On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 10:41 PM, Paul <wognacious@gmail.com> wrote:

> Lately it seems as though every little thing that my wheels roll over is
> heard and felt. Sometimes I wonder if something is going to come undone.
> What needs to be replaced? Shocks? Springs? Tires? Add sound proofing? Get
> ear plugs? I honestly don't know where I should start the diagnosis. I
> would
> gratefully take any suggestions on where I should look.
> Thanx,
> Paul
>