What kind of tires should I order for my 2009 Corolla? Quiet tires, not noisy…?

Question by Z Z: What kind of tires should I order for my 2009 Corolla? Quiet tires, not noisy…?

I just bought a used 2009 Corolla LE from a Toyota dealership with 7000 miles on it. The tires are very noisy because they are “performance tires.” Could someone recommend a good touring tire that wouldn’t be so noisy? They are 16 inch alloy wheels. The dealership will pay for this, I just need to tell them which tires I want. Thanks for any help!

Best answer:

Answer by Patrick
Well, the best value is the Kumho Solus KH16 they come with a 60,000 mileage warranty and are priced right.
Then you could look at the Michelin Primacy MXV4 they also come with a 60,000 mileage warranty but cost a bit more.

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