Tyre Squeal

[Kinks]

This question has come about because my newish Dunlop 3000A have started to make a fair bit of noise. They are on their way to being as noisy as the Nexen compliance tyres I had, although the wet grip is thankfully much better.

I'm currently running 32psi F+R, which could be a fraction low (will try 36psi next time I pass a servo). However, I have had tyres in the past (FM901s... *sighs wistfully*) that gripped like shit to a nappy, lasted well and NEVER made a noise even with plenty of wheelspin. The 3000A's chirp over potholes and bumps even if I take a corner moderately quickly, which makes it sound like I'm pushing a lot harder than I am (street driving on the limit is bad mmkay).

To my mind, the tread compound and pattern must also make a difference. Pattern should be significant in terms of longitudinal vs lateral squeal. Basically, I'd like to be able to pick a tyre that behaves itself rather than makes it sound like I'm trying to pull hectic moves around a corner when I'm not.

The other option is that the surface has hardened up a bit because I've been doing too much granny driving to and from work... and I need a track day to scrub the tread a bit

[Duncan]

yep...need to get to a race track asap.

not sure it will help your tyres but it will be fun

I think the 3000A are really not up to the standard of the fm901s, and tyre makers these days are pretty deliberate about making them noisey to warn you they are at the edge of their grip. I ran the sp9000 recently and they were excellent so I think it is mostly the tyre

[Kinks]

I was impressed with the 3000A when I first bought them but now they have fully worn in their grip is definitely nothing special. To be honest I was expecting more, so next time I'll be looking at something else.

cheers for the input