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08-02-2005, 02:53 PM
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I just put on some yokohama Geolandar AT's 265 75r 16's and It feels like I'm getting a lot of sidewall flex. I checked and they are d rated tires 2 sidewall ply 4 tread, 65psi MAX cold.
Anyone else running these tires with any luck. I'm going camping this weekend so that will be the test pulling the trailer but I was just curious. I have 30 days to return them if I don't like them but after spending 2 hours waiting to get them installed I want to do some testing and get some feed back.
BTW there is 61psi in the tires now but will bump it up to 65 on the rears for the weekend.
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Anyone else running these tires with any luck. I'm going camping this weekend so that will be the test pulling the trailer but I was just curious. I have 30 days to return them if I don't like them but after spending 2 hours waiting to get them installed I want to do some testing and get some feed back.
BTW there is 61psi in the tires now but will bump it up to 65 on the rears for the weekend.
Thanks
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08-02-2005, 08:59 PM
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I had a set of yokohama's on my truck for 2 months until I bought my new arctic fox camper and had the same problem, they have very poor load capacity for their sizes. I HIGHLY recommend the toyo open country mt tires. The tread was more aggressive than I had wanted, but are VERY quiet, and amazingly smooth. The load ratings are amazing, the best out there if you get into larger sizes (35"+) Another benefit is that they stopped a good deal of body roll when loaded as well. Take a look at one and feel the thickness of the sidewalls, its crazy how thick they are. Good Luck eh.
08-03-2005, 12:57 PM
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I have run the Yokohama SD05 (Super Digger) tires for while and if you do get the D rated tires, they have a soft side wall.
If you tow or haul, they make the E rated tire for the same price and you get a way stiffer sidewall. I run mine around 70-75 Psi and they are solid. Problem is that for the traction you get, they are a soft tire. 45,000 Km and they are getting down to replacement tread wear.
I am going to get the Geolanders on the next round..
They make the Raised White lettering on the E series as well..
If you tow or haul, they make the E rated tire for the same price and you get a way stiffer sidewall. I run mine around 70-75 Psi and they are solid. Problem is that for the traction you get, they are a soft tire. 45,000 Km and they are getting down to replacement tread wear.
I am going to get the Geolanders on the next round..
They make the Raised White lettering on the E series as well..
08-03-2005, 02:26 PM
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From everything I've read they don't make an E tire on the Geolander.
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Just checked and yes they make an E tire but not on the 265. They have a 235 and 245, off to the store to get new tires again.
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Just checked and yes they make an E tire but not on the 265. They have a 235 and 245, off to the store to get new tires again.
08-03-2005, 05:34 PM
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Well I just got back with some Cooper something 265's E range, just about the same tread as the geolander, 60000 mile warrantee for 64 more out the door. They drive SOOO much better.
08-03-2005, 05:48 PM
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Oops - I would never go for D's on our trucks. Hope they didn't screw you for getting the D's first. They shouldn't have given you the D's so hopefully they didn't give eyou problems buying more expensive tires.
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08-03-2005, 06:06 PM
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Nope, they (Discount tire, hope I can say that) were totally cool just becasue Yokahama has a 30 day return policy on all of there tires. They returned the old tires, price matched the new tires for a total of about $15 more each plus tax out the door. Plus they patched my trailer tire for free 
Just if anyone cares they are a Cooper Dominator Sport AT LT265 75r 16 E.
Just if anyone cares they are a Cooper Dominator Sport AT LT265 75r 16 E.
08-03-2005, 06:46 PM
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I go in tomorrow to have my Geolanders AT+II's PLUS removed and replaced with good ol BFG's under their 30 day warranty. The Geolanders are the ruffest / stiffest riding tires I have ever had. I have them down to 50 PSI in the front and 45 in the rear. My fuel mileage has dropped also. I can't wait to get them off!
08-04-2005, 03:06 PM
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The BFG's I replaced the Geolanders with are MUCH smoother riding. Glad I did that! The guys at the tire shop said they have taken off 4 sets in the last month for the same reason. Something is wrong. Stay away from Geolanders for a while. Good thing they have a 30 day ride guarantee.
08-05-2005, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by TTHA33
One word. "Michelin"
One word. "Michelin"
Also the tread patterns don't really do much for me. This truck came with the MTX's on and in the snow they were like skis.. No traction. The tire shops here said" Ya they are an awsome tire for the first 20% of the wear, then they are as slick as a bald tire.."
I may go BFG, but I have been eyeing the GEO's .. My father-in-law has them and he loves the traction and the ride seems fine to me..
08-06-2005, 01:43 AM
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Another word.. EXPENSIVE....
Also the tread patterns don't really do much for me. This truck came with the MTX's on and in the snow they were like skis.. No traction. The tire shops here said" Ya they are an awsome tire for the first 20% of the wear, then they are as slick as a bald tire.."
I may go BFG, but I have been eyeing the GEO's .. My father-in-law has them and he loves the traction and the ride seems fine to me..
Another word.. EXPENSIVE....
Also the tread patterns don't really do much for me. This truck came with the MTX's on and in the snow they were like skis.. No traction. The tire shops here said" Ya they are an awsome tire for the first 20% of the wear, then they are as slick as a bald tire.."
I may go BFG, but I have been eyeing the GEO's .. My father-in-law has them and he loves the traction and the ride seems fine to me..
These Michelins I have now I like alot and will buy again. The only tire I've ever had that I didn't have to keep balancing and they are wearing great
08-06-2005, 11:04 AM
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I loved my Michelin tires, but they were over $700 for the set. I went with a set of Remington Wide Brute RV's this time. Still E rated (I would not go less with the trailers I pull). Went on a 3000 mile trip and so far they have done just fine. Bought them for $402.00.