More than likely the off road test ratings would be an inverse of the on road. More times than not, you gain on one side, you lose on the other.
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I wouldn't believe this chart for a second if they rate the MT BB as a good road tire. It's not bad but if this chart is measuring highway AT tires they've missed out on the Bridgestones A/T Ascents, and Yokohamas G015 even the Nokian Outpost nAT is a very good road tire. The Toyo AT3 should be higher too and none of the RT's should be consider in a road tire test.
Got it. I am not an expert at all when it comes to truck or AT tires.
For my other cars, I throw on the best michelins (like Pilot sport 4S) or Continental DSW Extreme contact and call it a day.
It's easier to pick those tires because I am on road 100% of the time.
With these AT tires, I got to find what works best 95% of the time on the highway (noise, fuel economy, rain) vs the 1-2 times I am gonna take it on a trail.
I am relatively sure I am just gonna get the defenders but sometimes I get the itch to look up AT tires.
Defenders are excellent and for basic dirt roads they’re fine. I’ve been running the Toyo AT3 and they’re very good on highway and quiet. The Bridgestone AT Ascents and Yokohama G015 seem a bit more rugged than Defrnders. I’m due for tires and heavily considering Nokian Iutoist nATs.
The Yokohama Geolander (017) AT XD, LT275/70-18, load rang E, 33.2" diameter, 3 ply side walls were installed last week. 19/32" tread depth and the wide spacing on the shoulder lugs have a very aggressive look. I aired up the RCTP of 41psi and just put 900 miles on them at 75 mph. They are noticeably louder than the Ko2's. Medium pitch cyclic sound that makes you keep checking if you put it back in "D" getting back on the freeway. Road surface changes did not change the cyclic harmonics but you could hear the road noise change quietly in the back ground so I'd say the center thread pattern is quiet compared to the McCauley propeller sound without the wind noise in flight. Mud tires with nobs all the way across and big gaps have a much lower pitch cyclic drone.
I was watching the mold pins wear down as I would check them at fuel stops. At 700 miles I reduced each tire by 3 psi and am now seeing contact on the outer 1/2 inch of the tread face. No extra load was on board and not pulling a trailer. The Ko2's wore evenly across at 41 psi. This model of Geolander 017 tires are beasts and probably my last set of "happy to be off road" tires cuz my wife says I'm getting old and I will need some good tires when she buries me in it. I am looking forward to a fun summer following the younger crew around with the local 406Cruisers.com club trail rides and a few on my own.
This tire info was started on a the 100 series forum so I just posted it over here for info for all who may be interested.
I was watching the mold pins wear down as I would check them at fuel stops. At 700 miles I reduced each tire by 3 psi and am now seeing contact on the outer 1/2 inch of the tread face. No extra load was on board and not pulling a trailer. The Ko2's wore evenly across at 41 psi. This model of Geolander 017 tires are beasts and probably my last set of "happy to be off road" tires cuz my wife says I'm getting old and I will need some good tires when she buries me in it. I am looking forward to a fun summer following the younger crew around with the local 406Cruisers.com club trail rides and a few on my own.
This tire info was started on a the 100 series forum so I just posted it over here for info for all who may be interested.
Yokohama Geolander A/T XD
That looks incredible! Where you order wheels from? Is LC lifted?
Thanks! I just had a local 4x4 shop order it for me here in California. it took over 3 months to arrive...
Not lifted, I just have the front OEM spacer installed.
Thanks! Any side shots would be appreciated!
Where exactly is the link to spreadsheet? I went through the first 5 pages and didn’t see it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Its buried in there somewhere. I found it once but it took a lot of scrolling through dozens of pages of this thread before I stumbled upon it.
I’ve posted it a number of times. Search this thread for my posts. You’ll find it.
I picked up a 2010 LX570 a few weeks ago. Did the sensor lift and just put 275/65/20 (34.1”) Cooper Discoverer Stronhold AT tires. No spacers. Stock wheels and I removed the front mud flaps. At full turn I could barely hear it rubbing. Super quiet on the freeway.
Looks great, I feel that's an underrated and underrepresented size on LX's
Looks pristine. Front mud flaps are helpful in keeping the AHC hardware from getting all dinged up. But if you stay on paved roads, shouldn’t be a problem.
Damn finally a wheel I would leave mine for. Did you go through Pure 4x4?