Yokohama Geolandar MT's

Hey gentlemen,
I finally have my 3" body lift installed. A local shop did it for me. Initially, he told me he wouldn't touch it due to the unorthodox setup, but I urged him to call Todd at EOE and Todd set him straight. Anyway, I have a set of 285/75/16 Yokohama Geolandar MT's. With some professional trimming up front, can I run these? The exact specs on 1010tires.com show a height of 32.9 and a width of 11.4. I figured it would be smart to defer judgement to the men who have been there, so what do you guys think? Oh, and another thing, is the tread life on the Geolandar really as bad as I've heard? Joe Jones

I know a 33X12.50X15 is to big. It sounds like that is about what your tires are equivalent to. But, if you already have the tires, I would give it a try anyway. I have heard the same thing about the bad tread wear of those tires. Everything else I have heard about them has been positive-- low noise, good grip offroad, etc.

Aren't the Geolandar's directional tires? I would hate to have to carry 2 spares.

Dog

Why do people think they need a matching spare? Get an off-brand non-directional in the same size and you're set.

Brent

I keep wondering the same thing. There's no telling how many of us are running around with 31" or 32" tires with the stock spare underneath and don't worry about it at all.

Well, you should have a matching spare as far as size goes, but there's no point in even asking about a "matching" spare for directional tires like the Yoko MTs. Just get a non-directional like a BFG MT in the same size as the spare.

Brent

Originally posted by Bayou Boy
I keep wondering the same thing. There's no telling how many of us are running around with 31" or 32" tires with the stock spare underneath and don't worry about it at all.

You'll worry about it when you can't get off the trail due to that stock spare underneath.

Dog

I can't figure out why you guys are so worried about the spare tire. What are the chances of getting stuck on a trail because your spare doesn't match the other tires on the truck?

The stock spare is close enough to my 31's to get me to a gas station. Also, I have a tire repair kit and CO2 tank, so I don't plan on using the spare unless I destroy one of the tires.

I'll take my chances.

Maybe with a 31, my 32" Swampers are considerably larger than the stock tires and if you loose one in a difficult section of the trail, that might mean the difference between walking or driving out. On occassion, I wheel alone, so for me the price of a fullsize spare is well worth it.

Before I catch any shit about "Never wheel alone," that's just the way it works out sometimes. I try to go as prepared as possible and I figure it's my risk.

Dog

If you have a different sized spare, put it on the front of the truck. Having two different sized tires on the rear axle with LSD could cause problems with the LSD, especially if one is a 32" and the other is a stock 29"er.

Do this even if it means having to change two tires.

So what's the final word on fitting a normal size (not swamper) 32" spare under the truck? Let all of the air out and use a compressor? What about with a hitch? I don't want the spare inside or on top and I don't want to be stuck with a spare that won't fit after I buy. What does everyone think?

No hitch, no prob. I have my 32x11.50 underneath inflated to 45 psi and it still has room. If you have a hitch, you may have to go down to 15 psi to squeeze it under and have some means of airing it up with you as others have resorted to.

Brent

We're getting a little off track here guys. I'm still wondering the answer to the original question. Speaking from experience, with a 3" body lift and some professional trimming, can a guy fit 285/75/16 (actually 32.9x11.4x16) Geolander MT's under an X?

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t24045.html

It might help?

My guess is that with a 3" body lift you'd probably be ok, but I'm just speculating as the only way you'll know for sure is to try to fit them. You might also have to install an AAL and crank the torsion bars a bit.

From your specs, the Geolandar's measure out pretty close to a 32x11.50 SSR and a few people are running those. (Although many of them had to install a 2" B.L. along with a 3" suspension lift to alleviate all rubbing issues). Hope this helps, let us know how it goes.

Dog

The Geolanders should work. I have heard that they do wear on the road pretty quick but are otherwise awesome.

I run 30" BFG AT's for my everyday driving and have some 31" Goodyear MT/R's for my offroading. I have a 30" BFG AT as a spare. If I have to then I will just change tires to make sure it goes on the front...

When I wheel with PNWX I am happy to lend my spare and everyone else seems to be too so I dont worry about it much. When I am out alone I dont see a problem with the BFG getting me out as long as it is on the front.

I havent had a problem with either sets even though I have punished them heavily. Unlike my stock LongTrails that punctured everytime someone sneezed near them:D