Anyone manage to quiet the wind or road noise? What worked for you?

Question
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I get that driving a boxy convertible is never going to be super quiet, but has anyone found ways to make it a little better?

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@Qi
Thanks for sharing!

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Just crank up the music.

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Hadi said:
Just crank up the music.

Exactly! Drown it out with some tunes.

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Eventually just gave up and lost some hearing!

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I didn’t do anything because my hard top doesn’t seem that loud.

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Broderick said:
I didn’t do anything because my hard top doesn’t seem that loud.

I have the hard top too, and while I like it, it’s funny because one reviewer compared it to a Yugo at 60mph. The Bronco was only slightly quieter. Still, I knew what I was getting into and don’t regret buying it.

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@Spence
Coming from a soft-top Wrangler, my hard top Bronco is way louder. It’s shocking how they managed that.

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Lael said:
@Spence
Coming from a soft-top Wrangler, my hard top Bronco is way louder. It’s shocking how they managed that.

Yeah, the Bronco is bigger and less aerodynamic than a Wrangler, so it makes sense it’s louder. Still, it’s surprising how noticeable it is.

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Swapping out the stock Goodyears made a difference for me. I put on BFG KO3s, which are chunkier but surprisingly quieter.

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Marlow said:
Swapping out the stock Goodyears made a difference for me. I put on BFG KO3s, which are chunkier but surprisingly quieter.

I think the math is something like a 10dB drop cuts the sound in half, so even a few decibels quieter can make a big difference.

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@Larkin
Good point. It definitely feels like a big improvement.

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If quiet is a priority, maybe consider a car instead of an off-road convertible.

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Are you using a hard top or soft top?

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Larkin said:
Are you using a hard top or soft top?

I’m looking at getting a hard top with 32" tires. I test drove one and was hoping there’s a way to quiet it down.

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Sam said:

Larkin said:
Are you using a hard top or soft top?

I’m looking at getting a hard top with 32" tires. I test drove one and was hoping there’s a way to quiet it down.

It’s funny you’re already looking at the quietest version and still noticing the noise. We have a Badlands with Sasquatch and the so-called sound-deadened hardtop. On our first interstate trip, I laughed at how loud it was. That said, I love the Bronco for what it is—a fun, boxy toy. If you go in expecting that, you’ll enjoy it. For long drives, earbuds are our go-to solution.

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@Spence
My 23 MIC top isn’t bad most of the time. Occasionally, I hear a whistle if the wind is bad or the top isn’t seated perfectly, but it’s manageable. I usually have my stereo at around 13 on the freeway.