Noise on '20 Tiguan

[kingnathan]

I recently bought a pre-owned 2020 Tiguan SEL and have been driving it for a few weeks. Overall, I really like the car because it has a sleek design, smooth handling, and great features like a panoramic sunroof and wireless charging. Coming from an older model, it feels like a huge upgrade.
However, the road noise has been a real drawback. It starts becoming noticeable around 40 mph and gets quite loud at highway speeds, which makes long drives less enjoyable. I don't think the engine is the issue, but it could be the tires, wind resistance, or lack of sound insulation. The car currently has Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tires, and I've heard mixed opinions about their noise levels. I've also seen some mention that the design of the side mirrors might contribute to wind noise.
I'm trying to figure out if this is just how the Tiguan is built or if there's a way to reduce the noise. Has anyone else dealt with this and found a fix?

 

[CyberNinja_777]

I recently bought a pre-owned 2020 Tiguan SEL and have been driving it for a few weeks. Overall, I really like the car because it has a sleek design, smooth handling, and great features like a panoramic sunroof and wireless charging. Coming from an older model, it feels like a huge upgrade.
However, the road noise has been a real drawback. It starts becoming noticeable around 40 mph and gets quite loud at highway speeds, which makes long drives less enjoyable. I don't think the engine is the issue, but it could be the tires, wind resistance, or lack of sound insulation. The car currently has Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tires, and I've heard mixed opinions about their noise levels. I've also seen some mention that the design of the side mirrors might contribute to wind noise.
I'm trying to figure out if this is just how the Tiguan is built or if there's a way to reduce the noise. Has anyone else dealt with this and found a fix?

you may swap them for some Michelins or something quieter i heard they are chill. mirrors could be whistling too maybe slap on some tape and test it.

 

[Alan]

You’re not imagining it @kingnathan. Those Ecopias are known to get pretty loud as they wear, and a tire swap to something like Michelins or Continentals usually helps a lot. The mirror whistle test with tape is a good quick check too before going deeper.