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(Posted on Sep 2, 2018 at 04:10AM by Patrick Wensink)

Hi Patrick,

Iâ€™m considering buying a pre-owned Nissan Maxima, but one thing is confusing me. The car comes with acoustic foam tires. I have never heard of such a thing. What is it, and what does it do?

-Karen

Hello Karen,

Thanks for reaching out. This is not something you see every day, so I understand where the question comes from. The positive news is that little addition to your potential next vehicle is a very good thing. Acoustic foam is a rubber-like material that is actually injected into the empty space of a wheel in order to dampen the highway sounds. We in the biz call this â€œcavity noiseâ€. This small change makes a drastic difference with the decibels you hear while driving.

There are a lot of things that contribute to a loud roadway experience. The size of treads you are using, wear-and-tear, and even the quality of pavement are all factors that jack up the volume on an otherwise peaceful ride. Thatâ€™s why special add-ons like this are so crucial to creating a pleasant time.

Trust me. You will be very happy with a set of these on your Maxima. Let me know if you have any other questions!