Technical Intrusive road noise?

[beany_bot]

Hi, took the 500 for my first proper drive just there. Have to say I absolutely love it. It just drives so well and the toys are great.
Only thing was, on certain patches of road the road noise was really loud. Now I know that can in part be down to tyres and indeed road surface. But can it be quite loud? It's a 1.2 lounge.

 

[bgunn]

Road noise is noticeable, improved soundproofing is possible if you want to dismantle your car!

 

[chas379]

No matter what car you drive the 2 ingredients are Tyres and Road surface.

My A500 gives out a lot of noise in certain areas but on a smooth tarmac surface it is a pussycat. It Purrs

 

[beany_bot]

No matter what car you drive the 2 ingredients are Tyres and Road surface.

My A500 gives out a lot of noise in certain areas but on a smooth tarmac surface it is a pussycat. It Purrs

In no way am I disputing you but the car has a lot to do with it too. I mean, stick crap tires on a rolls royce and drive it on rough tarmac and you still wont hear a thing.

 

[The Twins]

Hi, took the 500 for my first proper drive just there. Have to say I absolutely love it. It just drives so well and the toys are great.
Only thing was, on certain patches of road the road noise was really loud. Now I know that can in part be down to tyres and indeed road surface. But can it be quite loud? It's a 1.2 lounge.

Yes, it can be noisy on some surfaces. It's a Fiat 500 not a Rolls Royce ; )

Tyres make a big difference too. Mine has 15", I drove a Pop with 14" and it was a LOT quieter ride.

 

[44sunsets]

My A500 gives out a lot of noise in certain areas but on a smooth tarmac surface it is a pussycat. It Purrs

Same with my 500C TwinAir. I was surprised that the cabin noise isn't any worse than a Corolla, Yaris or Mirage, especially considering I only have a cloth roof.

And this is with the stock 16" alloy wheels. With 15" wheels, it might even be quieter.

 

[nottsfiat07]

Turn the stereo up and enjoy the drive

 

[TrevC]

Depends what you are used to. Our 500 is similar to the Mini that preceded it, and much quieter than the MX5 we had before that. Our Megane is a fair bit quieter than the 500. For a small car with big wheels and 45 section tyres, I don't think it's bad, and I certainly don't feel bad after a 2 hour motorway trip.

 

[ScottABarrett500]

Hi, I had a 59 plate Fiat 500 1.2 sport and the road noise seemed terrible, even with floor matts! I now have a 13 plate TA S, with the same type of floor matts, just different colour, and I've done 500 miles in just over a week and am pleasantly surprised at how much quieter it seems on the same journeys. Is there any reason why? I mean I now have a different engine and probably different tyres, but that shouldn't make much difference should it! I even bought the interscope as I was expecting the road noise!

 

[arorat]

Hi, I had a 59 plate Fiat 500 1.2 sport and the road noise seemed terrible, even with floor matts! I now have a 13 plate TA S, with the same type of floor matts, just different colour, and I've done 500 miles in just over a week and am pleasantly surprised at how much quieter it seems on the same journeys. Is there any reason why? I mean I now have a different engine and probably different tyres, but that shouldn't make much difference should it! I even bought the interscope as I was expecting the road noise!

probably yes

 

[RobinPJ]

Hi, I had a 59 plate Fiat 500 1.2 sport and the road noise seemed terrible, even with floor matts! I now have a 13 plate TA S, with the same type of floor matts, just different colour, and I've done 500 miles in just over a week and am pleasantly surprised at how much quieter it seems on the same journeys. Is there any reason why? I mean I now have a different engine and probably different tyres, but that shouldn't make much difference should it! I even bought the interscope as I was expecting the road noise!

Well it sure isn't the mats.

 

[ScottABarrett500]

Well it sure isn't the mats.

Well I thought floor matts were meant to help reduce the road noise?

 

[306maxi]

Well I thought floor matts were meant to help reduce the road noise?

Maybe minutely, it will be the tyres that make the difference.