Would simply like to get a number of people who prefer Yokohama geolandar g015 over the cooper discoverer at3 or vice versa and why ? Keep in mind the looks as well as longevity , snow traction as well as off road dry traction! Mpg? Road noise? And just over all which is preferred and why?
Yokohama geolandar g015 vs cooper discoverer at3
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Both are going to be very similar, so it's kind of splitting hairs here. Both are road oriented ATs from good brands that will offer similar mpg, noise levels (minimal), tread life, and 60k+ mile warranty.
I know this doesn't help, but you may just have to go with the one that you think looks the best because you'll probably just get 50/50 reviews supporting one or the other. I think you'll be happy either way.
I know this doesn't help, but you may just have to go with the one that you think looks the best because you'll probably just get 50/50 reviews supporting one or the other. I think you'll be happy either way.
4boer2
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I have P285/70/17 yokohamas on currently, and 2 sets ago I had P255/75/17 cooper AT3s (in between was 255/80/17 Toyo AT2s). Why did I pick the yokahamas after having owned the Coopers? Honestly because I wanted to try them, and I got a good rebate, but also because I live in the Seattle metro area and the 4 channels theoretically should do better in the rain. From what I can tell, both are comparable on-road, offroad, and in snow. Both have a silica compound and 3 peak rating. At the end of the day, both are good tires. I shouldn't comment on MPG because they are different sizes. I know this also wasn't too helpful, but it just goes to show how similar they are. Do your research. Maybe it will come down to looks?
Field Tested: Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 - Expedition Portal
Field Tested: Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 - Expedition Portal
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Perfect and as far as looks go? Which one you think looks better ? More aggressive ?
Interesting, I haven’t read the lower mpg thing around... that kinda sucks if it’s true.
That’s good to hear... I guess it really is a toss up, the person before you seemed
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Be leaning more towards the coopers as MPG and cost was. Factor there... which do you personally think looks better.. ? Is mpg similar?
4boer2
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I think the G015 looks more aggressive than the AT3 4s because the tread is more angular, while the sidewall on the AT3 XLT is definitely pronounced like a duratrac. I'd go G015 if it were down to looks but it's up to you. I think both tires can have white letters if you wanted.
I only saw that in a couple places**; it may have been that they added some equipment or used a different size tire or something to contribute. *shrug*
To be honest, after 02SE's glowing tribute to the tire, I am reevaluating.
**most notably Tirerack reviews
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I only saw that in a couple places**; it may have been that they added some equipment or used a different size tire or something to contribute. *shrug*
To be honest, after 02SE's glowing tribute to the tire, I am reevaluating.
**most notably Tirerack reviews
Glowing tribute??? What have I missed?
You quoted him a few posts above....perhaps "glowing tribute" was a bit strong, or he's a man of few words. But he has run both and prefers the Yokahamas.
What AT3 (4s, lt, xlt) and what size?
4S, stock size 265/70/17. I was planning on on doing 255/75/17, but ending up getting a deal I couldn't pass on with these.
hahahaha got you!
I have the Cooper 4s, stock size. They are great, the only other tire to compare were the stock ones though. I voted "Cooper" because they is what I have, lol.
I live in Miami, been through some heavy rain, the typical water on the road thing, etc, no issues, I am a pretty cautious driver though anyway.
Never been off road or anything, but can say for street use, very street friendly.
I live in Miami, been through some heavy rain, the typical water on the road thing, etc, no issues, I am a pretty cautious driver though anyway.
Never been off road or anything, but can say for street use, very street friendly.
Yep, there's just not much more to say. I WILL say that I've owned lots of tires on 4wd trucks and SUVs.
Back in my consumer car repair days I saw a lot more, and installed more than a few. Over the years it has been my experience that Yokohama generally builds a better tire than Cooper. Better uniformity, easier to balance, etc.
Nevertheless, I've owned the Cooper A/T3, and have the Yokohama A/T G015 LT 265/70R17 E tires on my TRD ORP right now. I went with the LT-rated tire because I do go off-road, and I've had poor luck doing so with P-rated tires.
They've done great. They are not the most aggressive looking tires, but I'm more concerned with function over form, and they look fine, IMO.
I've had really aggressive M/T tires. I would only run those again if I were running through mud bogs regularly.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
Gecko
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Never owned the Coopers, but I was a longtime Michelin/Bridgestone guy, owned KO2s before these, and I've now had the Yokohama Geolandar G015s for over a year and absolutely love these tires.
Quiet on the road, great in the rain, haven't done much off roading in them, but day-to-day, I love the tire and will absolutely buy more.
Quiet on the road, great in the rain, haven't done much off roading in them, but day-to-day, I love the tire and will absolutely buy more.
