My 09 Panda 1.2 Dynamic is running original steel wheels with Continental Eco Contact6 tyres, bought from a very nice chap in this forum. I have no complaints about handling, grip nor fuel economy with the Continentals, but they do kick up a great deal of road noise, particularly in these parts where roads get 'resurfaced' with little more than gravel.
Looking at Tyre Reviews, a couple of tyres pop out as being of good quality and remarked for low noise - the Toyo 350 and Falken Sincera SN832.
Noise labels on new tyres relate only to external noise, not internal, so choosing tyres based on manufacturers' label noise data is futile.
I'd be very interested in hearing from 155/80/13 users here, with tyre experiences both good and bad in terms of road noise.
Looking at Tyre Reviews, a couple of tyres pop out as being of good quality and remarked for low noise - the Toyo 350 and Falken Sincera SN832.
Noise labels on new tyres relate only to external noise, not internal, so choosing tyres based on manufacturers' label noise data is futile.
I'd be very interested in hearing from 155/80/13 users here, with tyre experiences both good and bad in terms of road noise.