Yokohama Geolandar MT-G003

255/75R17 is such a great tire size. Skinny, pretty tall, and great wheel selection.

I was happy to see they make these tires in 255/85R16 because I also run skinny tires half the year, and back to 265/75R16 for the winter months.

 

Like a lot of all seasons they probably harden up and turn to slicks when that very bottom layer is icy, but the top is wet and heavy.

 

Undrivable in the snow? As in need chains? Or just not ideal? I’ve had cheap ass MTs on my jeep that did great in the snow. As far as road driving. Never tested off-road.

 

I thought skinnys (255) did better in deep snow? I thought I read that somewhere on the skinny thread. I’ve never ran them. Maybe we need a winter/snow tire thread. Because now I’m concerned lol

 

255/85/16 on 16x8 KMC wheels.

Tires did great in Moab. They are much quieter on the highway than I anticipated, but obviously louder than an A/T.

They managed to get us to the Top, and back down w/o any issue!

 

Really like these. Thinking of getting a set during black friday.

 

Not these tires but I purchase my ridge grapplers through them. Super easy and convenient

 

Just did that too.

 

I didn’t through Direct but I did through their regular site shipped and installed at a DT store. Guy said they pieced together a set from a few different states. I assume they’d do the same shipped to your door. I’ve read others say you may receive one or two tires at a time as they ship from various places

 

Got my 255/85R16's mounted up but haven't had a chance to test them out yet Heading up to the Sierra Nevadas on Monday - right along with what may be the first, decent "base" storm for the area. Looks like I'll get to see how these do in the snow. I'm hoping I'll test the on-road rain/snow traction while heading up there and maybe see if I can find some fresh powder off-road to test as well. Can't wait!

 

Yes I did, reached out to them through DM. They were able to price match and help me get a good deal on a set of tires. Would definitely highly recommend.

 

If you don’t see the mud or knarly terrain that often, then get a set of all terrains. They will last you longer and have better road performance. Sounds to me your trying to convince yourself to get these MTs, when if you don’t use them for that purpose often, they are a waste.

 

Overland points!

 

Overlandly….maybe just a touch
I really enjoy my taco. About to start a build on a 2010 RCSB Tundra. Now that truck has balls!

 

One day to own a GFC like you my good sir!

 

I think they have a hardest compound from the start to the end. Never get soft. Something about 70% its on snailtrail4x4 podcast they talk about it. comparing other MT tires

 

Wild, I've heard the exact opposite from a lot of wheelers in town and I've heard the Cooper STT Pros were the worst for it hardness.

 

Waste of money and a waste of comfort. You'd probably go through two sets of MTs in the time it'd take you to go through one set of ATs as a daily driver, if not 2.5/3 over time. Plus the comfort would be such a sacrifice. Super loud and even worse as they wear, bad wet pavement handling, bad cold weather handling.

 

HAHAHA I'm either going for Geolandars or Coopers ST I just wanna get rid of my KO2

Give that Podcast a chance.

 

Assuming that it snows where you live, I would not recommend any mud tires for daily driving. A good mud tire can be fantastic in deep, fresh snow. But, they are generally garbage on packed snow and in icy conditions. A good 3PMSF all terrain will be much better.

I love these tires! But, within a few weeks, they're going in the garage for a few months and my Toyo AT3's are going back on until spring.