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The loud debate over quiet tires

In order to reduce tire noise engineers at Continental record the sound a tire makes on different surfaces.
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By:
Tony Lewin
February 04, 2008 05:00 AM

The European Commission wants car tires to be quieter to protect citizens from stress-related illness caused by unhealthy noise levels. Automakers and tire makers oppose the Commission’s proposals.

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