Tyres - Which Yokohama Geolander's?

[kanulondon]

Hi All,

So decided to ditch run flats and switch to this highly recommended tyre.

But with so many variants, which one is recommended for all year use?

Thanks

[Guest]

Factory fit on the XT-R is the G91A, works for me but I am down south :)

Gus

[silly sausage]

I'm with Gus, G91A's are very good as an all season tyre.

[roger_37]

+1 G91A

[NMaria]

Another vote for the G91A. I find them absolutely excellent in the wet, in the dry, on snow and on ice.

The variant with the 101 loading is made especially by Yokohama for the RAV4, so my tyre emporium owning neighbour tells me.

[kanulondon]

Thanks very much for all the responses.

I wasn't at all sure and was actually looking at the GO51 / G55 (For SUV's) 's and also the G012 (All Terrain)

Any links for best priced UK Suppliers?

[kanulondon]

Had a look and I can't seem to find the G91A's in 235/55/18, but the following link makes reference to this size

http://www.yokohama.co.uk/Tyres/OE-Tyres/Toyota

Please don't make me go to Mr T to pick up these tyres!

[Big Kev]

if you don't bear the same grudge as me against Bridgestone (due to Runflat debacle....), do not discount their normal tyres.....bloomin' marvellous mileage, all weather grip.....just make sure whoever sells ye them has not just coincidentally got high stocks of the Runflat symbol ones....same bloody tyre ,,,,,,that's me off again........

Big Kev.

[Guest]

Kev, What is the factory fit on the SR as they are 18" not sure if they are the same size as the 180?

Gus

[kanulondon]

Can't seem to find the 18's for these wheels anywhere. Oh well

[Guest]

Alex the XT-R is a 17" wheel which may explain the issue, not sure what the factory fit is on the SR which has a 18" wheel which may help.

Gus

[Big Kev]

Kev, What is the factory fit on the SR as they are 18" not sure if they are the same size as the 180?

Gus

235.55.18 Bridgestones

[kanulondon]

Ah thanks fella's. That would explain things then. So it's a straight up fight between these two (which are available in the 18's)

http://www.yokohama..../(product)/G055

http://www.yokohama..../(product)/G051

Althought I just found a guy in Germany selling the 91A's

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yokohama-Geolandar-G91-A-235-55R18-99H-/181063197091?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item2a283521a3

[anchorman]

Standard fit is 18" Bridgestone duellers but standard without runflat gubbins. I can tell you that without any doubt, if runflats had been fitted I would definitely not had an SR (not putting up with that crock of ****). The SR comes with tyre slime and a pump. I personally found the Geolanders better than the Duellers for ride, noise and grip. They also last longer so no contest as far as I am concerned. I am currently alternating between winter and summer tyres with low annual mileage so it will be some time (I hope) before I need any. However, I will be seeking Geolanders based on my experience with previous 17" versions - if they are available in 18".

[DjRav]

Sorry, I've bit my tongue long enough!

Why does everyone spell GEOLANDARS wrong!!?

Fussy Dave

[anchorman]

They're only tiurs Dave.

I think you will find we are right and Yokohama are wrong!!!

[DjRav]

I'm just going by what's written on the black circles!

We all make spelling mistakes but 9/10 people call them "Geolanders"!

Luckily Google automatically searches for "Geolandars" when you type "Geolanders", otherwise we'd all be on Bridgestones.

OCD Dave

Edit; sorry, Bridgefields. Thanks cEV.

[Big Kev]

.....and Yomohakas are no better than Bridgefields IMOO........

bIG cEV.

[Big Kev]

I'm just going by what's written on the black circles!

We all make spelling mistakes but 9/10 people call them "Geolanders"!

Luckily Google automatically searches for "Geolandars" when you type "Geolanders", otherwise we'd all be on Bridgestones.

OCD Dave

Honesty as per usual, Dave .......Old.....Carnaptious.......Daft.......

[DjRav]

I'm just going by what's written on the black circles!

We all make spelling mistakes but 9/10 people call them "Geolanders"!

Luckily Google automatically searches for "Geolandars" when you type "Geolanders", otherwise we'd all be on Bridgestones.

OCD Dave

Honesty as per usual, Dave .......Old.....Carnaptious.......Daft.......

carnaptious (comparative more carnaptious, superlative most carnaptious)

bad-tempered, quarrelsome, snappy

Ahhh. Not far wrong

[anchorman]

..........'anybody know what these two are on about?

[Guest]

Errr no

[SMH13]

Hi Yokohama Geolanders GO51, see below :

Good afternoon Stella.

Many thanks for your enquiry and sorry to hear that buying Yokohama's are such hard work.

Please be re-assured that the only problem we have with this tyre is we have no stock. Demand has exceeded supply recently.

The G051 is a current Yokohama 4x4 tyre.

Best regards,

Mark.

Mark Griffin.

Sales Manager.

Yokohama H.P.T Ltd.

Mount Farm, Dawson Road,

Milton Keynes. MK1 1AH.

p. 01908 625 603

f. 01908 625 635

e. markg@yokohama.co.uk

Registered Office:

Mishcon de Reya, Summit House,

12 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4QD

Registered in England

[bigend]

can't seem to find it in 225/65/17.

Keith

[kanulondon]

Thanks Stella. I ended up going with the G055 tyre, purely as it's the newer tyre and when reviewing the Yokohama UK pages it compares favorably against the G051 and it's Mud and Snow rated.

I managed to get stock from Black Circles

KL