Yokohama Geolandar X-AT Hybrid - 1 Year Update Review! BUY Again?? - Super Duty Build | Part 14
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- We’ve run the Yokohama Geolandar XAT tire for 1 year and over 13,000 miles. Are they any good?
37x12.5R17 - Load D - 3,525 Capacity - 3 Ply Sidewalls - 19/32nds Tread Depth
So far our tread depth has decreased on the outer edge to 16/32nds (not bad). However the center tread blocks are at 12/32nds. This is a bit concerning! That’s a significant difference from the outer tread blocks. Typically, you’ll see increased center tire wear from air pressure being too high. We’ve been running 40psi front and 45psi rear with the camper on road. The max pressure is 50psi. At the current tread wear rate we should see 30-35k miles from these tires. Not quite the 45k tread wear warranty (but time will tell).
Noise has increased slightly with tread wear but not much. They are slightly noisier than a BFG Ko2 but quieter than a Goodyear Duratrac. Much much quieter than any MT style tire including BFG KM2, Destination MT, Toyo MT, Goodyear MTR and similar. Definite win in the noise category!
They track extremely well on road. No drifting or pulling. Love this!
Durability has been excellent off road. I’m sure the 3 ply sidewall has helped here. We’ve run the tires at 25-35psi on gravel and 15-25psi in snow. Minimal tread block chunking from rock crawling. Minimal tread edge rounding. No complaints for durability or traction in deep snow, gravel, rock, sand or mud.
Compact snow/ice isn’t great. Not bad but definitely not a 3 peak snowflake tire. Not an ideal tire for this condition.
Cons:
Tread wear - especially the center tread blocks likely from heavy loads
Compact snow/ice - not great but to be expected
Pros:
On Road - Fairly quiet, track well
Durability - 3 ply sidewall - work excellent aired down
Deep Snow - Excellent
Rock Crawling - Excellent
Gravel Roads - Good
Sand - Good
MPG - Good considering tread
Would I recommend them? Sure! If they fit your uses.
Will I buy them again? Possibly. But I’d like to try other tires!
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Good in depth review. Learnt a bit
Awesome! Thanks for sharing...
Good video and really great review. I have the exact same tires on my power wagon, after having ko2s previously. The ko2s lasted a crazy long time but gummed up really bad in slick situations. So far these xats have been great, I did go up from 35s to 37s. Hopefully they’ll hold up well. Great video
Appreciate the kind words! Check back after you have some miles and share your feedback.
You are the man! Excellent information. I just put a heavy camper just like yours on a 350 and I'm going to have to upgrade the suspension just like you did...I'm following your lead. No airbags, add a leafs. I'll likely put 35s on it but certainly want to get a tough tire. I've learned a lot from your videos...I really like how you just "do everything right". I'm of the same mindset....getting educated is key.
Thanks!! That is definitely the way to go for off road travel. These tires haven't disappointed with regards to durability. Probably the most rugged tire is the Toyo MT. But there are many downsides with those. Choosing tires you need to determine what factors are most important. Learning from others experiences is a huge help for sure.
We have more discussion on the Expo Portal on the build:
expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2020-ford-f250-on-37s-expedition-truck-camper-build.216282/
@@TruckCamper Hello. What is it called when the tire pattern pushes right or left regardless the alignment? Thank you for your time.
@@johnsmith-zi7jh cupping. Where tread blocks are angled on edges
@@TruckCamper I purchased 4 new Yokohama tires, vehicle has all new front end parts, had tires aligned 3 diffrent times in less than 2 months, it still pushes to the right quickly if you don't hold stearing wheel. The store checked for anything defective in new front end parts, found nothing. The passenger front tire first tread set on outside of tire stripped off to bare rubber while driving. Vehicle still pushes right with spare tire on while I wait for new tire. I haven't heard anyone else confront the issue of tires pushing regardless of how they were adjusted. I'm confused how to fix this. Info I do find isn't about my issue, its more about drifting cars and alignments, like does sliding rear-end around corners affect alignment. Thank you for your quick response, thank you for your well thought content.
@@johnsmith-zi7jh Might be worth swapping the front tires with another type and see if the pulling still occures. Toyo MT tires have the passenger radial pull. Just a tread design issue. I've found the Yoko tires to be rather neutral but they do have a crown and will cup on the edges. Dropping tire pressure helps keep the tread wear even with them. Might be able to find some new take off tires on Craigslist and test. I'm guessing it's an alignment issue but good to rule out tires.
Great content !!! You need more subscribers!!!
Thanks!! Agreed. Appreciate the encouragement!
And there is yet ANOTHER new tire, the Cooper Discover Rugged Trek. It certainly looks interesting.
Interesting. Copper releases tons of tires... they are more into appearances than function! They realize that Americans buy on appearances so they just keep slapping different tread designs on...
Nice, comprehensive review. It sounds as if the Geolandar's lean more toward "mud-terrain" and as good as they are it would have to be one hell of a tire to get me to move away from my beloved BFG All-Terrain KO tires. Plus, where I live it snows and having the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rating and cold-weather performance is pretty much a must!
Hard to beat the BFG Ko2! Most of the sizes have been excellent... sadly the 37s don't last. Great snow performance for an AT tire. However, the Geolandar is a solid tire and quality Japan built. Thanks for sharing!
@@TruckCamper Are you sure they are Japanese built? Yokohama has a truck tire plant in West Point Mississippi and a car tire plant in Virginia
@@deanfirnatine7814 They say made in Japan on the tire. Seems so!
I had KO2s on my SuperDuty and went to get new tires…none to be had for 8 weeks due to production delays and popularity. My tire guy recommended the AT-X and gave me 30 day trial (Discount Tire’s policy)…I couldn’t be more pleased. Road noise is on par with the KO2 and my Yokos are snowflake-rated (295/65/20 (2021 production year). I hope to get the same mileage as my KO2s (53k).
Thanks for sharing! :)
Your X-AT’s are snowflake rated? ATX’s are a General product.
@@Icutmetal Geolandar X-AT are not snowflake rated. General ATX has a 2 ply sidewall vs 3 ply... which is why I haven't run them.
@@TruckCamper I wasn’t responding to your comment, I was responding to the original post which read “Road noise is on par with the KO2 and my Yokos are snowflake-rated (295/65/20 2021 production year). While the ATX does have a two ply sidewall, they are two plies that equal the overall thickness of KO2’s three ply system. In a way, I was asking a rhetorical question. Unless something changed, I’ve never seen where the X-AT’s featured the 3PMS rating.
I had ko2's on my f350 and they came apart(broken belts) after just over a year. 3 of the 4 had this issue and one exploded and completely disappeared off the wheel. No more BFG's for me. Had the x-at for about a week and huge difference in traction and noise.
Bummer! I've loved the KO2s in the "smaller" sizes. We ran the 37s on our off road truck and they didn't last well... 20k miles and really worn. Others have reported the same issues. So we went with these X-AT tires.... durability has been really good for all the abuse we give them. Weeks on end being aired down and driving off road in remote areas. No failures yet. Recently we started having some cupping issues... but may have been due to the dealer way overinflating and improperly balancing the tires. Unfortunately I didn't get it correct soon enough and may have messed these tires up. That being said... they are still rolling and will be over 20k miles soon. Thanks for sharing!
I like continental terrain contact E-load. Using them last two years > 1000. Miles (1k)
@@missingremote4388 Wow, 1,000 miles in two years? Do ya ever leave your driveway?
I just got these on my Unlimited Jeep JL. I got the 37x13.5 r17 size. I'm actually looking forward to seeing how they perform on and off-road. I rarely see snow and I do the majority of my camping/overlanding in the desert (Death Valley, Mojave, etc.) with a bit of rock crawling if it happens to be on the route we take. I've run Delium MT's and Nitto Trail Grapplers (Both great tires in my opinion) but I wanted to try an aggressive AT this time around as I daily drive my rig. I usually run about 37 psi and obviously, my rig is a lot lighter than yours so I'd be curious about the middle wear you've noticed. Great review.
Thanks for sharing! Will be curious to hear how well they work for you...
how are these working for you? i'm thinking of running the same size on my JL
@@thomaspoucher4089 Best decision I've ever made. They are fabulous and I have no complaints other than they aren't as strong in the wet as Trail Grapplers. Aside from that, they are amazing. The tread life is unbelievable.
A lil recap. I got 35k miles out of the X-AT's and traded them in. They had tread left but the snow aspect diminished quickly...and then at 25k miles they got loud. I ended up going back to a AT tire by Falkin ...so far so good and have almost 25k miles. Quiet, better in the snow and clean out as good if not better in the mud pulling my trailers out of the job site. I will get 40k+ out of these tires and will get another set.
Great update! Thanks. We are approaching 35k. Plenty of tread but noise and traction not as good. We've been debating replacing this year or next. Will see!
Great information always...thanks! Can one expect a 2-3 mpg drop when going from my F-150 4x4 stock P 275 65R18 Goodyear Wranglers to the heavier and stronger LT KO2's (same size)?
Very welcome! It depends... around town you might notice more mpg drop. But hwy it may be close to the same. There are 2 facors... rolling resistance (which you'll notice more cruising) and weight (which will be more noticeable starting and stopping). I did a similar tire transition on my 2016 Tundra and the mpg was essentially unchanged with careful throttle control. Hope that helps!
Brother we agree on those ST MAXX tires. Dismal is a pretty good rating for those horrific tires. The old discontinued ST was hands down better than the Maxx's. Good review on these geolanders. Thsnks
You bet! Thanks for sharing. :)
A lot of mixed reviews on that tire. They seem to work well for some but terrible for others. I don't think I'll be trying them at any rate. Lol. Currently running dick cepek trail country exp.
I hear you on those old ST’s. Those tires were really good. Commercial style traction.
These are top notch AT tires that can handle extremes. I run the Geolandar MT-G003 and to my experience they are among the most AT like muds I have ever owned be it noise level, grip in rain and handling extremes. They are also the easiest to balance muds I have used and needed far less weights than my previous BFG KO2s. Nice review but for pressure always do a chalk test. My wear pattern is perfectly even.
Thanks for sharing your experience!! Caulk test is not recommended by tire manufacturers. Really need to run pressure based on load. Many tires are designed to roll on the center section. We would be way under load capacity to get the tread perfectly flat for caulk test. I've talked to other friends with Geolandar tires and they have also seen center section wearing faster. Could be a design thing... will see how they do over the next year.
@@TruckCamper For the FJ the P rated tires are recommended to run at 32psi whereas E rated tires are rated for 40 and above. If I were to go with the manufacturers' recommendation the vehicle turns to a horse carriage and its all over the road and with accelerated center wear. Chalk test yielded 36psi and so far its been doing good going by the tread wear gauge as well as general feel.
@@RoyFJ65 True. Light vehicles are challenging with HD tires. You'll see a big boost in fuel economy getting pressure closer to 50psi. Load E tires need higher pressure the sidewalls are not designed to be flexed at speed. But unlikely to have failures with light weight rig regardless. Mostly it will affect comfort, economy and comfort.
@@TruckCamper you got it plus the center will go bald quite early if I stick to the recommended E rated tire pressure. What I do advise is a quick check with an IR thermal gauge after a high speed run to see the temp build up.
I struggle in purchase between toyo 35x12.5x18 vs geolanders offered size 315x70x18. The toyo is less true to size from my understanding.....I want a tire that's queit on the road handles well but aggressive of road, if necessary. But only necessary....open for more possibilities if any......
Your comment about MT's not clearing mud is interesting. I have a lot of clay around here and that has been my observation too. The problem is not going up the hill, rather it's getting back down because whether you are using M/T tires you cannot fling the mud off when you're crawling down a wet clay track so they end up the same regardless.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Tread appearance seems to be what most are interested in. Years ago you needed to buy a MT tire for a HD carcass for off road. Today there are many AT tires with the same MT carcass... essentially all the benefits without the noise and poor handling. Interesting stuff
@Truck Camper I'm getting the X-AT installed in a couple of weeks. I had the Yokie M/T on my last vehicle so it will be fun to see the difference.
Aggressive MT tire tend to broke my car in extreme trail as I feel capable to fight then I die at the end. After long term off-roading, how far I can go is usually depend on how I drive, how long is the winch rope extension, tire size then thread pattern at the last. My good old uncle Mark he hit all the trails with traditional +cheap AT tire and can go everywhere I can go with X-MT. AT to Extreme MT tires will eventually stuck in the same mud pit. Now I'm looking for hybrid X-AT kind to give it a try.
Yep. The biggest problem with highway tires is their weaker construction. These type hybrid tires have the same HD carcass used for MT tires but less aggressive tread (which I like).
hi there it's very interesting video , the tyre Max weight and psi rating is for Max load @ max speed , have you tried a chork test on the tred on concrete to see what the contact patch is. it might surprise you with the pressure level, as long as your tyres are standing up with your load and your contact patch is Evan then you have them at the correct pressure. 😁👍
Chalk test is a old method... it can be useful but when carrying heavy loads it's important to follow pressure rating for weight. Another friend of mine is having a similar wear issue on the MT version of Geolandar tires. Seems it could be a tire carcass design thing. Will see how these tires mileage out... thanks for sharing your thoughts!
yes I agree but All I'm saying is that you don't drive at the maximum speed for that tyre to reach their limits that are marked on the rating, it allows you to be a fair bit flexible to achieve the best results, like how you deflate to drive on sand or over rocks you don't do that at max pressure. but your tyres are looking great for the miles you have done . 124Q tyres are 1600kg/3500lbs @ 160km/100mph@ 50psi maximum .
Trying these studded for my winters on my dually
Post up how they work out!
@TruckCamper when the snow Flys. Mt last truck was a single rear wheel cummins 3500 so now my dually it will be hard to compare really
Great , great video... I have a stock 2021 f-250 . Eventually would like to lift and get tires.I’m taking in everything your saying..... I’m a rookie? God bless you brother.
There's a ton to learn for sure!! Thanks for watching... :)
Could you elaborate on your dis-like of the Cooper ST Maxx? Did they wear too quickly? Unevenly? Difficult to balance? Or was it simply a lack of rolling resistance?
- High rolling resistance. I ran them on my 2013 Tacoma. Went from the same size Firestone Destination MT to the Cooper ST Maxx. The truck generally saw 16-18 mpg highway with the Destination MT tires but never saw over 16mpg with the ST Maxx (typically 15mpg or less). Not a great rolling tire.
- Tire wear was fine (while I owned them)
- Balance was fine
- Sidewalls were extremely stiff and had the tendency to "fold" more than conform to terrain off road. Definitely not ideal for off road and low tire pressure
- Snow traction not impressive
- Gravel was alright but not spectacular
- Road noise was less than the MT but not as quiet as I'd expect from the conservative tread pattern
Bottom line. There are much better tires for on road and off road. This tire wasn't good anywhere. Below average.
Video doesn't work as of yesterday. I have the same tires in a different size. 37x12.5x20. My review with 19,000 miles on them on my 20 F250 7.3 has been excellent. Slightly Better overall tire than the Nitto Ridge Grapplers of same size on my 15 F350. These Yoko's are good in the snow, clean out well in the mud and make an over all great tire that's relatively quiet for everyday construction work, hauling heavy loads and quiet enough on longer trips. Not as quiet as say a BFG AT...but handles a HD truck better. Pleased overall and will be more pleased if they get past the 40k mark where the Nitto's struggled. I dont see any issues obtaining 50k miles on these tires for 40 hwy and 60 city hard use.
Video just went live. Thanks for sharing your experience too! Have you had issues with the center tread wearing faster than the edges?
@@TruckCamper No not at all. You might be inflated a little too much. Mine are even across. I keep mine at 49 front 52 rear. I use my truck to pull trailers, and most of it is stop and go in our city. I just started to do more hwy do to changes in profession. I feel I will get more than 40k miles on these tires. These tires need to be compared to Hybrid tires...not mud or AT tires. The Yoko is a good all around tire that stays balanced up to 5k rotation changes. I feel slightly better overall than both the Nitto's and Toyo's I have had. I will look at the video after my crawfish boil.. Priorities.. LOL
@@Jassman3536 Thanks for sharing! I'm going to drop the pressure a bit further for on road. 35psi front and 45psi rear. Will see how it goes. Have you used a tread depth finder to measure center tread vs side? Curious what your readings are.
Great review. How do they do in rain?
No issues in the rain. Performance has been good in most everything. Ice and compact snow is the weak spot. Deep snow is excellent.
I installed a set of 265/75/16 on my new at time 2020 Tacoma. I usually run a light (200lbs shell) and at only 11k miles, I’m getting some cupping in the front. I’m on my third rotation, and as I move the rears to the front, they were still cupping. Adjusting the pressure from 40 all the way down to 30psi has made no difference. I believe that this is way too much tire for a midsize truck unless you’re looking Overland it out. Also I noticed during the first rotation that one tire is 4lbs lighter.
I've had the same issues... been running lower pressures to help. But it seems the Geolandar tire carcass has a tenancy to crown. My buddy is running the MT tires and says the same thing. Not sure of the solution. Guessing that lower pressure and consistent rotations will help. We've beat these tires!! Now over 21k miles... getting a good amount of chunking. But no failures. And that's impressive considering running over 10k lbs off road. Just completed 1,500 off road through Idaho. Thanks for sharing your experience!
What's your opinion regarding nitto ridge grabbler?
They are a popular tire! Many people like them. One complaint I have is that not all sizes are 3 ply sidewall construction. You should verify this for your size if planning to run off road. Nitto (owned by Toyo) is a quality tire manufacturer. I'm really excited about several newer tires:
Nitto Recon Grappler 37x11.5R17 - 128 load index - Load D yet 3970 lb capacity @ 65psi. 3 ply sidewall
Toyo RT Trail - 37x12.5R17 - Load E - 128 load index (3970lbs @ 65psi).
Toyo AT3 - 37x12.5R17 - Load E - 128 load index (3970lbs @ 65psi). 3 peak snowflake.
I may do a video on them. We will likely choose one of the above for our next tire replacement!
I have a jeep looking at 315x70x18 geolander extreme At vs toyo at3 35x12.5x18. Your thoughts
Not all sizes of the Toyo AT3 have 3 ply sidewall. I'd call their customer service to verify if planning to use off road. X-AT tire is very durable and great in deep snow and general purposes. AT3 will perform better on road in compact snow and ice. Just depends on where and how you plan to use. Both are high quality tires. We have about 30k on the X-AT tires so far.
Next time try the A/T G015 you get the 3 snow ❄️ rated. Thanks
I've run the GO15 tires on another vehicle. Trouble is... 2 ply sidewall. Not as durable for off road. Nice tire otherwise!
So these are Yokohama's version of an R/T tire? in between an a regular A/T and a M/T
Yes, it's a hybrid style tire. So similar to what Toyo did with the RT tire. I think Yokohama XAT is a better tire than the RT which seems to be primarily designed for appearance.
@@TruckCamper Agreed; the RT & Ridge Grappler are way too bro to me.
Hi. What about the noise with these tires? Are they recommended?
We've had them for 2yrs now and 25k miles. All tires increase noise with age and mileage. Hwy tread pattern is best for noise. BFG Ko2 is a bit quieter. But much less noisy than MT tread patterns. Really these are a compromise tire. But quality built in Japan. They've performed well so far!
Have you had any experience with the Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws? Seem to be a pretty popular tire, but only a two-ply sidewall.
I haven't owned them. They are popular! From what I've seen... not great for noise, rolling resistance and questionable durability (2 ply sidewall). I'd look to try the Toyo AT3 or Maxxis Razr AT. Nitto Ridge Grappler has been popular as well (but not snowflake rated). These X-AT tires are solid performers but not snowflake rated. Ko2 load E are excellent as well 3 ply sidewall + snowflake. Really hard to beat for their performance - still my overall favorite.
@@TruckCamper I have KO2s on my truck right now and I’m having a hard time finding something that looks better, but I like trying new tires! Maybe the Toyos? 🤷♂️
@@smokingtires5 Yeah. That should be a solid option to test and compare! :)
Falken aren't your typical 2 ply design. Some might even say it's 4 ply...@@TruckCamper
@kevinstarski1598 Not true. As a matter of fact they just released an updated version that is 3 ply sidewall. It has been an issue and addressed with the new revision.
How does that run on a wet road? Don't like KO2 too much cos they feel not gripping well(
Are they feeling the same or better on a wet road?
Thanks
Ko2 is better. It is snowflake rated and has more sipping. If wet road traction is a priority... look more toward a road based tire with smaller tread blocks. Michelin makes some great tires.
@@TruckCamper thank a lot!
Have you ever drove General Tire Grabber A/T? Are they also slippery?
You've gone through a lot of tires. Have you tried the Mickey Thompson baja boss? They are 3 peak rated and others have reported good results with them.
There's also the Kenda Klever r/t. 3 ply sidewall but no 3 peak.
Nope. Not yet. I do like the construction of the Baja Boss AT. Could be a solid choice. Kenda is a China tire... I prefer higher quality tires. But people seem to like them and cheap!
@@TruckCamper probably can't go wrong with the Mickeys. Their entire focus is offroad performance after all.
@@jamesnm21 Love to hear your feedback if you get them!
@@TruckCamper I'm running the Dick Cepek trail country exp at the moment. Similar to the Mickeys but not 3 peak rated. We had DC tires on another truck that was very sure footed in snow. I may well give the baja boss a try when these wear out as I have had good luck with Cooper/Mickey T/ DC tires. They seem like quality products.
Problem is all the BAJA AT is sold out backordered who know when
How are they in wet road conditions?
They seem to match the BFG Ko2 on the street in the wet. Haven't had issues breaking traction. Keep in mind this is a heavy truck and typically the camper is on it. Could be an advantage/disadvantage depending...
@@TruckCamper I’m in a 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. I’ve recently ordered these in 37x12.5x17, confident by reading reviews. As long as they aren’t terrible on wet pavement like the Toyo Open Country I’ll be happy. Thanks for the video, and the response.
@@johnnylaw348 Welcome. They have been a solid performer so far. Post up how you like them...
Had a look at the maxxis, company rep put me off when he said he got 25k out of a set. Be interested in other feedback.
Maxxis Razr AT or MT?
If they made Duratracs in that size , would you choose them next?
Nope. I've run several sets of them. 2 ply sidewall is the biggest issue. Tread cups quickly and require frequent rotation. Noise increases significantly with age. I'd still recommend the Geolandar xAT but looking at couple other options. Toyo RT Trail or AT3. Hope that helps!
Rain performance?
Solid rain performance. No issues
@@TruckCamper Thank you
My step dad's 2013 EcoBoost F-150 can get 75,000 miles out of a KO2
That has been my experience as well with smaller diameter versions of the KO2. I've purchased 8-10 sets of them for various trucks over the years. Thanks for sharing!
Ok
@@TruckCamper yeah it's 275x65x18
Hey, bro..would you happen to have one of these used exact tires in a 295/70/18 that you would donate?.. One of mine was damaged and can't afford to buy a new one and can't find a single used one in my area
We don't. You might more easily find some stock original wheels/tires to swap on... check Craigslist and Facebook
Load range D is for a half ton truck. Your truck with camper should really be using an E rated tire or above. Using a load range D tire is why they are wearing fast.
Not true! The tire load letter ratings are really old... they don't represent how modern tires are built. They don't use 8 or 10 plys. Most tires are 2 or 3 plys. So the old rating system is "ply equivalent" and also has to do with max psi rating.
Load index and rating is the important numbers you need to watch!
@@TruckCamper You’re confusing tread plies with sidewall plies. I think both you and the poster of the original comment are both a bit inaccurate.
@@Icutmetal True. Sidewall and tread ply are not the same. These tires have 3 ply sidewall and 6 ply tread. Key factor is load index and weight capacity rating more than letter rating. Thanks for the clarification
No way the g016s are noiser than the ko2s🤯
Assuming proper air pressure and even tread wear... that has been my experience. I've run 8 sets of KO2s. I'd recommend both tires
@@TruckCamper So in conclusion the ko2 is much more silent and fuel efficient on road than the g016s? Thank you, i was going to get the g016 but now might aswell go ko2, better reputation anyways
@@kaiserx4200 That would be my experience. XAT is more aggressive tread design and has advantage in deep snow. Both quality tires.
Lot's of insulation in an F250 a Rubicon with no doors.. the KO2s are obnoxious
Doors do help!! Jeeps are not designed for quiet but great for fun... thanks for watching
It is the fault of the user if the center is wearing out faster.
U Need to LOWER ur tire pressure till it wears flat.
With my 8K lb Transit self-built van on K02s I started with recommended pressure and lowered it till it wears evenly - ended up at 32 front 38 rear. I got 50k miles on these tires on all kinds of roads and trails from -25 to 100 degrees. No overheating and no tire issues.
Yes! We've been slowly lowing the pressures. But need to keep pressure high enough for weight load capacity. Will see how it goes... :)
@@TruckCamper I've got 245/75/16s and the rig is 8K lbs and I'm fine.
What does your rig weight? (all-in - trip ready) I'm guessing between 9 to 9.5k lbs.
You've got much bigger tires - and likely have got plenty of capacity even at lower pressures.
Wish Yokohama would publish a chart with recommended pressures for weight/load. I've been gathering from several sources online. But nothing definite. We are at 38psi front and 42psi rear for now
@@TerryManitoba We are about 10k. The tires have plenty of capacity. But seem to be rather pressure sensitive... started running at 45psi front 50psi rear. Now 38/42. It seems from what I've researched online about this tire rating... the rear needs to stay over 40psi for the load weight. Tire wear is important but safety is more. So definitely don't want to go too low.
@@TruckCamper Of course - safety first. 38/42 sounds like your getting close if I extrapolate from the sweet spot on my rig.
I used to have an F250 with a truck camper in another life...
You know you can talk and show the tire and action at the same time as instead of sitting there talking most of the time
True. Many options! Some take more skill than others... :)
And?
2 upvotes and 1 downvote on a video that hadn’t even aired yet...
Hmm... hard to please everyone! Hehe
@@TruckCamper Indeed...they want to slap you around before you even walk in the room.
worst tire i have ever owned. chassed wear issues thru out the life of the tire. profile is way too crowned, wet weather was meh, snow was beyond terrible.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Our tires have had issues cupping and becoming noisy. Fantastic in deep snow. Good tread wear. We have over 30k and tires are 9/32 center and 12/32 edges. Great durability off road. Definitely pro/cons. I'm sure we'd get 40-50k miles but may replace sooner.