# Adding sound proof to Accord Wagon

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-sound-proof-to-accord-wagon/30080>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** noises\
**Created:** [May 5, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-sound-proof-to-accord-wagon/30080 "2009-05-05T20:12:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![AlbertMartinez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AlbertMartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertMartinez)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-sound-proof-to-accord-wagon/30080/1 "2009-05-05T20:12:58Z")

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Can anyone hint as to how to reduce the road noise in my '96 Accord Wagon. I hear it more when I am a passenger, it sounds like there is hole in side of car near back window. Dealership says that the way it is. Before I get too old I would like it to be a little quieter inside the car. any ideas?

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-sound-proof-to-accord-wagon/30080/2 "2009-05-05T20:17:32Z")

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Tires are my #1 fix - how old? What brand? You can get tires that are quieter (less road noise). Also check all door seals (use a $1 bill, repeatedly close, rear hatch can be a problem area). Next are shocks/struts/suspension bushings.

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-sound-proof-to-accord-wagon/30080/3 "2009-05-05T20:36:56Z")

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You did not describe the noise but assuming it’s a hum/roar/growl/whatever that could point to the tire tread/design/irregular treadwear or noisy wheel bearings.

You also did not state if you bought the car new and if this problem suddenly surfaced or what, but I would assume if it were a design quirk in the car you would have noticed it many years ago.  
If you have only had the car a comparative short time then maybe it’s a matter of perception and you’re hearing something that is normal for the car but may be noisier than your previous car.