QUOTE(constant_weight @ Jun 17 2023, 08:39 AM)
Sometitme people read online review see the dB number, which is measured external of then car.
Yea, Primacy is one of quietness tyres on the class. The dB number is higher than budget XM2. But that is not what we experience in car. 100k ish car have better noise insulation than econobox.
Had a 225/45R17 change to PS5 from Prime2. PS5 as a UHP is more quiet than Prime2. Not sure about Prime3.
But, I don't not agree Continental are all noisy. I had PC6 and having SC7. Both are equivalent to PS5 in quietness. And PS5, PC7 tread pattern is very smart (can see the similarity in design philosophy of both brands over last gen tyres tread) near zero noise in smooth pavement.
Having CC6, I think same as Kinergy EX, but XM2 is more quiet than both. But thr ownerships are many years apart, not like PS5 vs PC6 that I have driven both back and forth over long period. Well maybe you are right at the lower end spectrum, when come to UHP, they are very close.
Not sure about SC7 and PC6 (this is comfort tyre?). Have a set of CSC5 and it was kinda noisy but acceptable. Lately have a pair of MC6 and gosh, it was horrible. I dont even know what to say about MC6. Yes, performance is right up there but the noise and comfort is really way way down. Even on a 55 profile, you will feel every bump in the road, and the noise is just unforgetable. I thought maybe this is just Sonata having poor insulation (actually I had primacy on, had 2 tyres at the back with problem thus replacing them with MC6), and my dad just had a brand new set of MC6 on his W212. Tried it and same. Harsh ride and noisy.
Prime 3 is more or less similar to Primacy performance in the dry but noise wise is definitely higher than Primacy. Sidewall a bit harder than Primacy though.
This post has been edited by andrekua2: Jun 17 2023, 08:56 AM