RWD is very quiet!

[Maximilien]

For my Model X recall and uncorking upgrade, I got the loaner, Model S 75 RWD. I really wished I get P100D, but better luck next time!

I got all glass roof which looked really nice. But I definitely like the functionality of sunroof.

I noticed the RWD cabin noise was much less than Dual Motors. Is it almost impossible for Tesla to make the dual motors as quiet as RWD?

 

[Nick B]

It's all relative, my 2014 (rdw) is noisier at highway speed's than the 100D I had as a loaner the other day but it is less noisy under 80kph (50mph). Maybe the 75D also has a better sound insulation than my P85?

 

[thecloud]

It's all relative, my 2014 (rdw) is noisier at highway speed's than the 100D I had as a loaner the other day but it is less noisy under 80kph (50mph). Maybe the 75D also has a better sound insulation than my P85?

The tires have a lot to do with road noise at highway speeds. Maybe yours are worn and the loaner's tires were new?

 

[Lasttoy]

Tires make the difference. I just replaced my worn Eagles with German made Dunlap high speed rated. They are the hardest compound made. They are loud on certain pavement. I put Dynamax sound proofing in my rear doors, great improvement.

 

[Nick B]

The tires have a lot to do with road noise at highway speeds. Maybe yours are worn and the loaner's tires were new?

I currently have michelin x ice (winter tires) and I think the loaner had another brand. Just not sure which one exactly.

For summer I have pilot super sports which are louder than the primacy's...

I do have a feeling however than the newer cars are better insulated (not saying that my 2014 is loud by any means).


Edit: But yes you could be totally right as I've done 2 winters with the x-ice tires.