Tyres That Don't Howl?

[Purnong]

I've just put Motoz adventure tyres on my bike, the front is the dual venture
While these are good both on road and off the front has this annoying howl that I'm finding pretty irritating and I'm thinking about replacing it
What's out there that is still good but not stupidly loud, has anyone got any suggestions?

 

[RCinNC]

I'm not trying to sound flippant, but the solution to most noises on a motorcycle is a decent set of earplugs. "Too loud" is pretty subjective; I have no problems with Shinkos or Mitas, but others complain about their noise on the road. Someone here could recommend a set they found to be quiet enough, and you'd find them annoyingly loud. Pretty much all the tires favored by ADV bike riders tend to be kinda chunky, and therefore loud to some degree. Good earplugs can make all tires quiet, not to mention wind noise.

 

[Purnong]

I'm not trying to sound flippant, but the solution to most noises on a motorcycle is a decent set of earplugs. "Too loud" is pretty subjective; I have no problems with Shinkos or Mitas, but others complain about their noise on the road. Someone here could recommend a set they found to be quiet enough, and you'd find them annoyingly loud. Pretty much all the tires favored by ADV bike riders tend to be kinda chunky, and therefore loud to some degree. Good earplugs can make all tires quiet, not to mention wind noise.

Fair enough mate, I understand what your saying but surely not all tyres are this loud
I swapped bikes with a mate of mine yesterday and I could hear him coming up behind me, I do tend to ride with my visor open so probably hear more like that
I'm not a big fan of ear plugs but I'll look into them, the noise is better with the visor down but it was pretty hot here yesterday and I like the cooling breeze

 

[lund]

Ya there are some, they're called STREET tires. The OE tires were very nice that way.

 

[Tenman]

I always ride with ear buds. I run pretty aggressive tires. I've got MotoZ tractionaters now. Can't hear them or engine noise unless I accidently forget my buds. I'll turn around within a mile to go back and get my buds.

 

[Bill_C]

No first hand experience, but I have heard good things about Michelin Anakee Adventure tires. You may want to do a search on them to see if they'd fit the bill.
I've also read the Dunlop Trailmax area bit more dirt oriented than the Anakee, and can start to make noise at highway speeds. So depending on your application, they might be a better choice as well.

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[fac191]

If your not riding in mud or slippery conditions you can get away with 80-20 tyres. As for Ear Plugs they are worth using. Develop Tinnitus and you will regret not using them. Sillicone ones are comfortable. I use Earpeace and Etymotic.

 

[WJBertrand]

None of the different tires I’ve used had any noticeable howl - ear plugs solve that.


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[StefanOnHisS10]

Different types make different noises. In general one can say that the less tread tires the lower the noise. To make it clear: a slick makes far less noise then a Mitas E07+ Dakar since it is a block pattern.

 

[fac191]

The Anakee 3 i had on the Tiger were loud.

 

[Revz]

I've just put Motoz adventure tyres on my bike, the front is the dual venture
While these are good both on road and off the front has this annoying howl that I'm finding pretty irritating and I'm thinking about replacing it
What's out there that is still good but not stupidly loud, has anyone got any suggestions?

Many new adventure tires howl at certain speeds. It seems to get better as you roll some miles on. Just give in and put a road tires on it.

 

[Fennellg]

My Dunlop Mission tires have been unexpectedly good. They seem to last, good all around, even their rain performance is acceptable (better than the OEM tires.). They do make some noise or howl from 50 mph to about 55 or so. Now I like it. Tells me if I am about to hit a turn too hot. If the howl keep on at speed I would not get them again.

It boils down to what we can live with and what we can Not. There are no free lunch’s at some point we have to live with something’s here and there. Want tires that are like glue rain or shine. Be prepared to replace them often. The compromises go on and on. Find a place you live and get there.

 

[sheikyerbooty]

I like the metzelers. Karoo street on the bike is a great road tyre, karoo 3 next to it is better in gravel obviously, esp. lateral grip. expensive. streets good for 10-15 thou, 3's 5-10 thou. Have run orig. tourance rears on a number of bikes over the last 10 years.

 

[Purnong]

I like the metzelers. Karoo street on the bike is a great road tyre, karoo 3 next to it is better in gravel obviously, esp. lateral grip. expensive. streets good for 10-15 thou, 3's 5-10 thou. Have run orig. tourance rears on a number of bikes over the last 10 years.View attachment 97185

Thanks mate I'll have a look into those
I don't do any silly off road stuff, mainly gravel roads but I do live on a rural property that is quite hilly and wet grass across the side of a hill has me worried about grip
Understand everyone saying the blocky tyres are noisy but that's all I used to run on the XT500 and I never noticed them to be noisy
Must be the newer compounds and heavier bike maybe, looks like ear plugs it is then

 

[fac191]

You can worry too much about tyres. Put some decent crash bars on and learn how to pick it up if you drop it. The traction control keeps the back in check. Its the front thats going to get you in trouble. See if you can do an off road skills course. Confidence and experience is better than tyres. Momentum is your friend, going to slow can get you in trouble aswell. Once you get used to ear plugs riding without them makes you realise how noise can be so fatiguing.

 

[bimota]

The Anakee 3 i had on the Tiger were loud.

they were loud on my tenere had 2 sets nice tyres

rob

 

[fac191]

they were loud on my tenere had 2 sets nice tyres

rob

The Trailmax Meridian are as good and make no noise. For the tread pattern i dont see why they howl. Design fault for me.

 

[Purnong]

Its the front thats going to get you in trouble. See if you can do an off road skills course. Confidence and experience is better than tyres. Momentum is your friend, going to slow can get you in trouble aswell

Yes that's why I want a front tyre with grip funnily enough, I'm just not happy with how ridiculously loud this particular one is on the road
As for my riding skills, I started riding motorbikes when I was 9 years old and I'm now 61 and had bikes for most of that period with a large part riding off road enduro and trials bikes so I'm confident enough in my abilities in that space

 

[Madhatter]

Purnong , some tires ,mostly fronts have a howl ... ear plugs suck .... my bike has great wind protection so I rarely need ear plugs . on very windy days with a cross wind ,yep I wear them . the metas Dakar I forget the model , a 50/50 was pretty quiet . TKC 80s are pretty quiet .... I had some scorpions that howled at the moon. I have Shinkos on now and the front makes noise , but tolerable . but it's an 70/30 at best . as far as ringing in the ear , I've had that since high school .... not sure why . and I'm 64 and rarely notice it unless its completely quiet . I do wear earplugs around heavy equipment and firearms . have ringing anyway . good luck on your search for the quiet tire , let us know what it is .

 

[Longdog Cymru]

Well, I have had a pair of Continental TA3s fitted and then went for a short, 50 mile, ride. Initial impressions are very good, conditions were damp and drying roads and air temperature 9C. They appear to lighter steering than the PR5s that came off but I will say the PR5s seem to be more progressive when leaning into a bend whereas the TA3s seem to drop in but feel very secure. So, all good to go I think!

Oh, and by the way, they are quiet!