Re: Are Dunlop D60 A2's noisy?

[JJK1204@aol.com]

Rob wrote:
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Greetings,
The question above is exactly the whole point for this time.
I have a set mounted on my '85 Coupe. This car has a *bunch*
of tire noise. I don't mean you can't hear the radio, but
it's louder than any car I've had- kind of like a 4x4 on
somewhat aggresive rubber. Yes, I've checked out the wheel
bearings (all OK) and the driveline has been ruled out (it's
directly proportional noise-to-speed with no change
on-off-throttle-neutral, etc.) The size is 185-60/14 on
stock Ronal R8s. Wheels have been balanced and tire pressure
is 32 all around. Is this hum just due to the chassis design
of the type 85? Or is there a quieter tire out there?
Any input appreciated...
Rob
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I have found that any alignment problems are "announced" quite loudly by D60 
A2s. I have them on my 87 5ktq and my 87 Alfa Milano (front engine, rear 
transaxle/drive). Both were quite noisy after front suspension 
rebuilds/maintenance. When alignments were done all was relative quiet, 
however the Milano's fronts squeal like a stuck pig with only moderately high 
cornering. These, IMHO, are NOT performance tires.

John Katos
87 5ktq
Many Alfas