I haven't noticed any road noise difference with the kumho tires from the stock firestones the truck came with...then again my 3rd gen has a pretty quiet cab. There's always going to be some road noise variations in spots on different pavement, and concrete surfaces. With the kumho's I like the...
I just spray a little heavy duty silicon across the drums inner bolt pattern. Never had an issue pulling the drums, nor collecting rust. Just don't slobber the spray on.
I get it, you like new tires....we all do.
Doesn't anyone use this forums ''WHATS NEW'' caption? There wouldn't be such a need for multiple same threads.