Cooper Evolution MT vs Yokohama Geolandar G003

[Wolf_4r]

Im getting close to needing new tires and have
been looking at moving up to MTs. I currently
have the falken at3w and they have served me
great, they have done everything I could ask for from an AT.
But now I'm looking to get a more aggressive tire
for more mountain adventures. The 2 tires I've
narrowed it down to are the evolution mt and the
geolandar g003. From the reviews I’ve seen they both seem to have good road manners in wet/snowy conditions (considering they’re MTs). The evos are lighter and cheaper which is nice and may allow me to comfortably run a 34 while keeping weight and cost relatively low but I haven’t been able to find much on sidewalk durability or treadlife. The geolandars are heavier so I would likely stay at a 33 and they are also more expensive but have been reported to have good tread life as well as a durable sidewall.
I think either tire would suit my needs well but I would like some input from anyone who might have experience with one or both of these tires.

 

[mrblah]

geo

i have the g003:

1. true to size.
2. on the lighter side of weight (good for mpg, wear and tear of steering components).
3. not loud
4. looks good.
5. better in rain than other MT's. but still pretty sketchy.
6. offroad performance is similar to other MT's.
7.

 

[TRDHULK]

i have the g003:

1. true to size.
2. on the lighter side of weight (good for mpg, wear and tear of steering components).
3. not loud
4. looks good.
5. better in rain than other MT's. but still pretty sketchy.
6. offroad performance is similar to other MT's.
7.

I agree with all of this. I had mine for over 20k miles. I will say they got louder with miles, and after about 18k or so they required balancing more often to keep from vibrating or shaking.

I also want to mention that I love my current KM3s. They are a little softer than the Geolandars so you get a slightly smoother ride, and they have more of a rounded look rather than the blocky look of the Geolandars.

They are damn good looking tires..

 

[mrblah]

I agree with all of this. I had mine for over 20k miles. I will say they got louder with miles, and after about 18k or so they required balancing more often to keep from vibrating or shaking.

I also want to mention that I love my current KM3s. They are a little softer than the Geolandars so you get a slightly smoother ride, and they have more of a rounded look rather than the blocky look of the Geolandars.

They are damn good looking tires.. but both are that good

The km3 and g003 were my finalists, it was whatever came off backordered first