Yokohama geolandar G015 or Coopers?

[Offroadmuch]

Somewhat new to offroad tire selection. In doing research and reading tire threads on ExPo it seems like Cooper tires are designed for puncture resistance where most others are not.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...0F1736DD1F7045C293F40F1736DD1F7045C&FORM=VIRE

If other companies were building tires for this type of use I would think they would advertise it better.
With all that said the new Yokohama Geolandar G015's look awesome. I am trying to decide between these and CooperAT3 or St Maxx's.

Any suggestions?

 

[Webfoot]

The only LT tire I have significant experience with is the S/T Maxx, and I specifically chose it for its reputed toughness. Mine have served me well for the 30,000 miles I have on them, including sharp rock and logging slash, except in icy snow where they just spin. Of the three tires you mention the G015 is the only one with a severe snow service rating, if that matters to you. However the G015 appears to be in a very different class from the S/T Maxx with much smaller tread voids. If you encounter mud and wet soil a lot I would get the S/T Maxx.

I recently got a set of Falken A/T3W tires in an effort to get better winter performance and discovered that they don't work in wet dirt nearly as well as the S/T Maxx. (They seem to work better on ice than the S/T Maxx so I am optimistic about winter performance but I need more experience.) I relate this because the G015 appears less "aggressive" than the Falken A/T3W so it probably packs up even more easily.

 

[Trophycummins]

If you want maximum puncture resistance, you want toyos.

Out here in the west the toyo m/t is nicknamed the "toyo no pops"

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[SilicaRich]

I would agree, new Yokos look awesome but I don't believe they have the best sidewalls (main reason I'm overlooking them for now, B-ply sidewalls suck).

ST Maxx's a would be a great choice, really good rep and plenty of sidewall strength. I wouldn't personally look at the AT3s, puncture resistance seems to be their biggest weakness. I would agree with Trophycummins about Toyos being tough as hell but Toyos typically leave you with a light wallet so that's up to you. Otherwise I see no reason to overlook BFG KO2s

 

[Offroadmuch]

If you want maximum puncture resistance, you want toyos.

Out here in the west the toyo m/t is nicknamed the "toyo no pops"

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Now that you say it I do remember someone saying that Toyos are known inthe oil fields as being supertough.

 

[Offroadmuch]

I would agree, new Yokos look awesome but I don't believe they have the best sidewalls (main reason I'm overlooking them for now, B-ply sidewalls suck).

ST Maxx's a would be a great choice, really good rep and plenty of sidewall strength. I wouldn't personally look at the AT3s, puncture resistance seems to be their biggest weakness. I would agree with Trophycummins about Toyos being tough as hell but Toyos typically leave you with a light wallet so that's up to you. Otherwise I see no reason to overlook BFG KO2s

I think I will move Toyos up on list and maybe move the G015's down a notch.

I am looking for a good daily drive tire but I do go solo on my offroad trips fairly often so added security of a puncture resistant tire is a good idea for me. Definitely want all terrain ability. I have good and bad (separations etc...) with K02's but I have no firsthand experience.

 

[SilicaRich]

Now that you say it I do remember someone saying that Toyos are known inthe oil fields as being supertough.

My dad has been putting them on his surveying crews' trucks the last 2 years for that reason. Only thing he doesn't like about them is the cost and wear.

I think I will move Toyos up on list and maybe move the G015's down a notch.

I am looking for a good daily drive tire but I do go solo on my offroad trips fairly often so added security of a puncture resistant tire is a good idea for me. Definitely want all terrain ability. I have good and bad (separations etc...) with K02's but I have no firsthand experience.

Toyos are a good choice, just depends on how much you want to pay.

 

[Thirty-Nine]

FWIW, I recently installed the Geolandar MT+ and have really liked them. I know they're not an AT, but really dig 'em so far.

 

[JakeH]

Yokohama AT is by far the best truck tire I've ever owned & I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Excellent winter traction, quiet on the highway & wear like iron. Plus the price is right & discount always has them in stock

 

[dustyrusty]

I just picked up a set of Geolander AT-S. Like them a lot so far. Will be putting them to the test out in the desert this week. I went with them for the road manners and that I could snag a set of D rated tires and save some weight over E rated tires.

 

[Webfoot]

If toughness is top priority the Toyo M-55 is supposed to be excellent and it should be a better daily drive tire than a M/T.

If you can live with the LT235/85R16 size and the $$$ the Michelin XPS steel-case tire is supposed to be about the toughest thing you can get.

 

[CYi5]

I've run several sets of the Geolander AT/S, only punctured one sidewall in the desert and that was from being stupid. Would love to try to the new G015, just bummed they only offer a couple D rated choices...:squint:

 

[35xj]

I've been running the new general grabber x3's on a couple of my vehicles for the last few months. One is a heavy diesel doge with a 4 wheel camper in the bed.
Quiet, great wear, and seem to be a really tough sidewall so far. The dodge weighs about 9900lbs currently

 

[Offroadmuch]

Does anyone know of any specific construction features like the Armor Tek on the Coopers that other tires may have? Toyos have any anti-puncture attributes? I am trying to go with the facts along with recommendations...

 

[dustyrusty]

Just thought I would post real quick. Went out on a pretty solid outing this weekend in the Mojave National Preserve. Took the tires in everything from soft sandy washes to rocky mine roads and encountered rain, snow, and hail. Tires handles exceptionally well, I only had to drop into 4 low once the entire weekend. 10 out of 10 would recommend.