They must be crap, as my local Discount Tire has them on sale for a ridiculously low price. I've been looking around at some reviews, but folks seem to be all over the place on them. Anyone 'round these parts have any experience with this brand? They're such a smokin deal, I may just take the chance on them anyway, although I was fully planning on another set of Cooper AT/3's. All opinions welcome. Thanks.
What's wrong with Yokohama Geolandar AT/S tires?
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oljedi11950
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Check out tire rack good reviews !
Some good, and some complaints that they're poor performers in the snow. People seemed to be split on them in that regard. And I go up in the mountains on a regular basis in the winter, so I gotta have good snow traction.
Can't really afford 2 sets of tires right now, trying to sneak a new set of wheels into the budget. So I'm afraid it's going to be a set of good all-arounders, which is why I was very happy with my first set of AT/3's. They're just about done, though, and I'm trying to keep the wife happy and get some good tires at the same time. Otherwise, if money were no object, I'd just get a set of Duratracs, and be done with it.
Lexusbstrdchild
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If it were me, and you say you liked the AT3s, I would get the AT3s. Why get something if it's cheaper, but don't know for sure if they'll work for what you intend on using them for? I say get what works and be done with it, rather than waiting for a set of tires to wear out that you regretted buying. As people say on here, "buy once, cry once."
Thanks, man. That's the direction I'm likely to go, everything else being equal right now. Too bad you can't find them for as cheap as the ATPs, which might be another possibility. My AT/3s have been kind of a pain to balance, but they've done well in every other respect. I was just curious if anyone had any thoughts on Yokohamas. It's a name I've heard quite a bit, but never really thought much about until I saw that sale price ($133/tire for 285 70R17 load range D).
FrontRange4Runner
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I have been running the ATP's (load E) for 45k, in CO. So far they have been awesome. Good on road, in the wet and snow. No balancing issues at all. If you are looking for a lower cost alternative to the AT3 then I would really look at the ATP's. Oh and they look a hell of a lot beefier on the Runner than the AT3's.
OK, that's good to know. Good to hear a first-hand recommendation from a fellow Coloradan. Thanks man.
USKTog
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Over the last 10 years, I have had 'em and they just never seemed to last as long as they should. One set I had started cupping at 30K, got partial replacement and the 2nd set started cupping at 35K.
Followed tire pressure guidance and rotated every 5K, yet still had issues.
My advice: if you have had good performance and like the Cooper A/T3's, stick with 'em!
Jetboy
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I've had two sets. The AT version is the hardest rubber tire I've owned, horrible snow and wet tire. Basically horrible all around except for dry roads.
I've also had a set of geolander MTs - the directional tread set. They were pretty decent traction wise, but ran way small. 35s' were closer to 33's. And they had weak sidewalls. I had to throw them away because after running a year or so on my daily driver toyota pickup on 35s the sidewalls were breaking down and metal pieces of the cords were sticking out the sides. They don't handle low pressure well at all.
So... basically my conclusion was that they were both crap. Dont' waste your $.
I've also had a set of geolander MTs - the directional tread set. They were pretty decent traction wise, but ran way small. 35s' were closer to 33's. And they had weak sidewalls. I had to throw them away because after running a year or so on my daily driver toyota pickup on 35s the sidewalls were breaking down and metal pieces of the cords were sticking out the sides. They don't handle low pressure well at all.
So... basically my conclusion was that they were both crap. Dont' waste your $.
I live in the rockies and have a set of the geolanders on my 96 yukon and agree they are awful in the snow, only use them in the summer, have dedicated studless winter tires.
Also have the AT3's on my 4runner for the summer but like everyone else are hard to get balanced right, again have dedicated studless winter tires. Both sets on their own rims.
I personally would not buy Cooper again because of all the hassles I had to get them balanced right.
Also have the AT3's on my 4runner for the summer but like everyone else are hard to get balanced right, again have dedicated studless winter tires. Both sets on their own rims.
I personally would not buy Cooper again because of all the hassles I had to get them balanced right.
OK then
Thanks everyone for the valuable input. Looks like what I've been reading about the Geolandar's poor treadlife and wet weather performance has been confirmed by a few of you guys. Thanks for that. Guess I'll be sticking with Coopers for my next set.
ETA: mahdits, I hear you on the balancing issues with Coopers. I just recently got them balanced just right, at the local Firestone shop. Only took 50000 miles, and 4 tries over that span, to figure it out. PITA, to be sure.
Thanks everyone for the valuable input. Looks like what I've been reading about the Geolandar's poor treadlife and wet weather performance has been confirmed by a few of you guys. Thanks for that. Guess I'll be sticking with Coopers for my next set.
ETA: mahdits, I hear you on the balancing issues with Coopers. I just recently got them balanced just right, at the local Firestone shop. Only took 50000 miles, and 4 tries over that span, to figure it out. PITA, to be sure.
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RickC5
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I had some several years ago on a Ford Ranger. Good traction--great in rain or snow--quiet at first--quickly wore down though. The worst thing was that after 10K miles, they got horribly loud, like a banshee howling. So loud that the Discount Tire where I bought them gave me almost full-value as a trade toward some Michelin LTX M/S tires.
Yeah, my neighbor also had terrible balancing issues with the Cooper AT3s he put on his FJ. I think his tire dealer eventually replaced all 4 tires. It was a MAJOR hassle for him.
I remain really pleased with the Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs I put on our 4Runner the day after we bought it. Just got back from Moab and only had to put it in 4WD once to climb a stair-step that had me spinning the rears in 2WD.
Yeah, my neighbor also had terrible balancing issues with the Cooper AT3s he put on his FJ. I think his tire dealer eventually replaced all 4 tires. It was a MAJOR hassle for him.
I remain really pleased with the Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs I put on our 4Runner the day after we bought it. Just got back from Moab and only had to put it in 4WD once to climb a stair-step that had me spinning the rears in 2WD.
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I have a different experience. I'm on my second set for my Tacoma and I had almost 60,000 on them when I replaced them with another set. I am also running them on my 2015 4runner with no issues. They seem fine in the rain but I have not had much experience in the snow yet. Just a little snow in Tahoe this last year but they seemed fine. I run mostly trails so no technical driving.
I have no complaints especially for the price point. They seem to get good reviews on Tire Rack for what its worth. My .02
I have no complaints especially for the price point. They seem to get good reviews on Tire Rack for what its worth. My .02
