2005 Accord Road Noise

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My Accord is pretty noisy on the freeway. I can't tell if it is from the Michelin tires or just the way Hondas sound. It definitely detracts from hearing the radio etc. Is there something that can be done to reduce the noise level?
 
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My Accord is pretty noisy on the freeway. I can't tell if it is from the Michelin tires or just the way Hondas sound. It definitely detracts from hearing the radio etc. Is there something that can be done to reduce the noise level?
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id imagine the 4 is noisier than the 6. which do you have? what was your previous car?
 
My Accord is pretty noisy on the freeway. I can't tell if it is from the Michelin tires or just the way Hondas sound. It definitely detracts from hearing the radio etc. Is there something that can be done to reduce the noise level?
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The 2005 Accord doesn't exactly have a decent radio. I can barely hear it if the windows are down.
 
That was the first thing I noticed when we traded in our '99 Accord V-6 on a 2003 Accord V-6. I attributed it to the stiffer suspension and lower profile tires. I would guess that you could reduce that by experimenting with tires, but that would get pretty expensive. I've just learned to accept it.

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Does the noise change between concrete and asphalt road surfaces? Some road surfaces are just noisier than others. Also make sure your tires are not over inflated.
My Accord is pretty noisy on the freeway. I can't tell if it is from the Michelin tires or just the way Hondas sound. It definitely detracts from hearing the radio etc. Is there something that can be done to reduce the noise level?
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If you read the current reviews of Honda's, including Consumer Magazines, you will note road noise is often mentioned. When I upgraded my daughter's 95 Civic EX to a 98 Civic EX, There was a large incease in road noise. I glued inexpensive sound insulation to the inside surfaces of the trunk and reduced road noise about 50 percent I think. There was plenty of space under the trim in the trunk to do this. There is a lot of expensive stuff out there, but I used a very dense foam (1/2 thick) purchased at a home heating and refrigeration shop and glued it with Armaflex 520 Adhesive also available at the same shop.
 
You can certainly spend about $300-500 to noise proof the car. But remember, it will add weight to it as well.
 
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