I had the dealer check the car.
The bearings seemed fine.
The tech and service manager did a test drive. Then I took the service manager for a drive.
They thought that it was just normal road noise.
The manager agreed that the tires are known to be quiet.
The sound is definitely a similar frequency to road noise. But it seems to be separate and distinct.
By the way, as a wrench I was in driveability, and could pick out sounds most couldn't.
I'm still pretty talented with lung sounds, FHTs, Dopplers, etc.
So now I don't know what to do.
If there truly is no mechanical issue, then that leaves tires (tread noise and/or unusual resonance not playing well with my car) or an inherent lack of noise isolation.
The tires have a 60 day warranty, but I would have to choose another Continental.
What Conti would be quieter with good all season manners than the Procontact?
Regarding noise, the car is considered to be middle of the road.
It seemed quieter 6 months ago, which prompted the tire change.
On smooth pavement at 70, I didn't have to raise my voice to talk. Now I do.
I don't expect silence, but you should be able to converse without raising your voice.
I'm so annoyed I may sell the car.
Bob
The bearings seemed fine.
The tech and service manager did a test drive. Then I took the service manager for a drive.
They thought that it was just normal road noise.
The manager agreed that the tires are known to be quiet.
The sound is definitely a similar frequency to road noise. But it seems to be separate and distinct.
By the way, as a wrench I was in driveability, and could pick out sounds most couldn't.
I'm still pretty talented with lung sounds, FHTs, Dopplers, etc.
So now I don't know what to do.
If there truly is no mechanical issue, then that leaves tires (tread noise and/or unusual resonance not playing well with my car) or an inherent lack of noise isolation.
The tires have a 60 day warranty, but I would have to choose another Continental.
What Conti would be quieter with good all season manners than the Procontact?
Regarding noise, the car is considered to be middle of the road.
It seemed quieter 6 months ago, which prompted the tire change.
On smooth pavement at 70, I didn't have to raise my voice to talk. Now I do.
I don't expect silence, but you should be able to converse without raising your voice.
I'm so annoyed I may sell the car.
Bob