G-Force T/A KDW-2 vs RE-070 noise level

riggy30 · 05-20-2008, 02:57 AM

I was just wondering if the G-Force T/A KDW-2's are really that much louder than the stock RE-070's? Please, I need some new tires ASAP and those g-force are looking good, but I don't want something that's going to be extremely loud/annoying/etc...Thanks!

p.s. I've searched and people say they're both loud...

ManInABox · 05-20-2008, 03:07 AM

i have G-Force T/A KDW-2's and they don't seem loud at all. I am on the interstate everyday doing 75 mph and i really don't notice the difference from the stockies.

FlyinbySTi · 05-20-2008, 03:10 AM

yeah, my buddy just put the KDW's on his car this past weekend and they didn't seem loud at all. The stockers are about 3time louder if not more.

MikeSTi · 05-20-2008, 08:57 AM

I'm debating on getting the two tires mentioned. Did the 07's come with RE01R's and not the RE070's? The RE01R's are rated a little better on tirerack but noticed there around $80 more a tire. If the KDW's are quieter than I want those. I currently have the Advan A048 R compound tires and am looking for quiet with a nicer ride and more treadware

chaos311clarity · 05-20-2008, 09:04 AM

if you are worried about noise levels you bought the wrong car. lol.

riggy30 · 05-20-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTi

I'm debating on getting the two tires mentioned. Did the 07's come with RE01R's and not the RE070's? The RE01R's are rated a little better on tirerack but noticed there around $80 more a tire. If the KDW's are quieter than I want those. I currently have the Advan A048 R compound tires and am looking for quiet with a nicer ride and more treadware

Sorry, I meant the RE-070's....

riggy30 · 05-20-2008, 02:07 PM

Well, I just bought the Ultraleggera HLT 18x8 wrapped in the g-force kdw 2's 235/40/18 for $2,100 shipped. I heard they were noisy, but honestly, people hear my TBE coming from 2 blocks away, so I don't think the tire noise will be an issue... I've also heard they ride better than the RE-070 without substantially sacrificing the average DD 'street' performance. I just wanted a slightly better ride, without breaking the bank. I think with these tires and the new BC racing coil-overs that are getting installed, I'll be happy.

MikeSTi · 05-20-2008, 04:17 PM

Very very true! The road noise is no longer noticeable with all the other noises going on. What I should've said are tires that don't track to much. Any type of curve in the road makes my car pull to the side like crazy.

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

if you are worried about noise levels you bought the wrong car. lol.

Trevor K · 05-31-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

if you are worried about noise levels you bought the wrong car. lol.

Haha. So true. I need new tires and I wish there was a poll showing how many people had what tires.

SLY STi · 06-13-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by riggy30

I was just wondering if the G-Force T/A KDW-2's are really that much louder than the stock RE-070's? Please, I need some new tires ASAP and those g-force are looking good, but I don't want something that's going to be extremely loud/annoying/etc...Thanks!

p.s. I've searched and people say they're both loud...

I have had both. The KDW2's are noticeably louder than the RE070's, to the point where I wouldn't even call the RE070's loud.

05-20-2008, 02:57 AM	#1
riggy30 Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Fav Mod: Stage II Location: Seattle Posts: 110 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	G-Force T/A KDW-2 vs RE-070 noise level I was just wondering if the G-Force T/A KDW-2's are really that much louder than the stock RE-070's? Please, I need some new tires ASAP and those g-force are looking good, but I don't want something that's going to be extremely loud/annoying/etc...Thanks! p.s. I've searched and people say they're both loud... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by riggy30 : 05-20-2008 at 09:47 AM.

05-20-2008, 03:07 AM	#2
ManInABox Junior STI Driver Car: 07 UGM STI Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 164 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: G-Force T/A KDW-2 vs RE-01R noise level i have G-Force T/A KDW-2's and they don't seem loud at all. I am on the interstate everyday doing 75 mph and i really don't notice the difference from the stockies.

05-20-2008, 03:10 AM	#3
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,394 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: G-Force T/A KDW-2 vs RE-01R noise level yeah, my buddy just put the KDW's on his car this past weekend and they didn't seem loud at all. The stockers are about 3time louder if not more.

05-20-2008, 08:57 AM	#4
MikeSTi Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Greddy Evo 2 exhaust Location: Mineola, New York Posts: 66 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: G-Force T/A KDW-2 vs RE-01R noise level I'm debating on getting the two tires mentioned. Did the 07's come with RE01R's and not the RE070's? The RE01R's are rated a little better on tirerack but noticed there around $80 more a tire. If the KDW's are quieter than I want those. I currently have the Advan A048 R compound tires and am looking for quiet with a nicer ride and more treadware

05-20-2008, 09:04 AM	#5
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,757 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: G-Force T/A KDW-2 vs RE-01R noise level if you are worried about noise levels you bought the wrong car. lol.

05-20-2008, 02:07 PM	#7
riggy30 Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Fav Mod: Stage II Location: Seattle Posts: 110 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: G-Force T/A KDW-2 vs RE-070 noise level Well, I just bought the Ultraleggera HLT 18x8 wrapped in the g-force kdw 2's 235/40/18 for $2,100 shipped. I heard they were noisy, but honestly, people hear my TBE coming from 2 blocks away, so I don't think the tire noise will be an issue... I've also heard they ride better than the RE-070 without substantially sacrificing the average DD 'street' performance. I just wanted a slightly better ride, without breaking the bank. I think with these tires and the new BC racing coil-overs that are getting installed, I'll be happy.