Tyre Noise (Rolling Noise)
Tyre noise is the sound produced by the tyre rolling on the road, a major source of cabin noise at speed.
What is Tyre Noise (Rolling Noise)?
The EU tyre label shows external rolling noise in decibels and a class. Tread pattern, rubber compound, tyre width and road surface all affect it. Uneven wear can make tyres louder over time.
How it works
Air pumped in and out of the tread grooves and vibration of the tread blocks create the noise.
Why it matters for your car
A humming noise that changes with speed can also be a worn wheel bearing. Some tyres have foam inside the tyre to reduce cavity noise.
Other terms
- 0–100 Km/h Acceleration
- Ambient Temperature Sensor (Outside Temperature)
- Coolant Expansion Tank
- DOT Code (Tyre Date Code)
- Duty Cycle
- End-of-Life Vehicle (Scrapping)
- Lidar Sensor
- Longitudinal Engine
- Multimeter
- Odometer Fraud (Clocking)
- Overrun Brake (Trailer Inertia Brake)
- Parking Heater (Auxiliary Heater)
- Power Steering
- Skateboard Platform (EV Platform)
- Tar Remover
- Thermostat Housing
- Torque Vectoring
- Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Tyre Changer (Tyre Fitting Machine)
- Wireless EV Charging (Inductive Charging)