The Geolandar M/T G003 is Yokohama’s Off-Road Maximum Traction tire designed for the drivers of pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, Jeeps and dedicated off-road vehicles who want a tire with the traction and durability to travel far off the beaten path, but without the compromises in wet traction, noise, and wear drivers of Off-Road Maximum Traction tires, frequently called mud tires, often experience.
Off-Road Maximum Traction light truck tires are for drivers who want a combination of adequate on-road aptitude and aggressive off-road ability from tires offering the best traction when trail and terrain conditions are at their worst.
Off-Road Maximum Traction light truck tires, which are often called mud tires, are branded with the M+S symbol and are used as Original Equipment (O.E.) on selected light- and medium-duty 4WD pickup and sport utility vehicles.
O.E. Off-Road Maximum Traction light truck tires are typically purchased as direct replacements for worn-out pairs/sets of the vehicle’s original tires. They can also be used for other vehicle applications in complete sets of four or axle pairs if available in an appropriate size, load range and speed rating to match the existing O.E. tires performance category and specifications.
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Wet Performance Comparison
The Yokohama Geolander M/T G003 features a high-void tread pattern that has a block orientation and pitch variation along with the in-block siping which further combines with the Triple Polymer Blend compound to deliver confident wet traction.
Dry Performance Comparison
The Yokohama Geolander M/T G003 has an aggressive, off-road focused tread pattern that is molded from Yokohama’s Triple Polymer Blend compound.
this high-density polymer compound is a cut- and chip-resistant with interlocking tread blocks, innovative siping and multiple loose object ejection features which aid in delivering an improved on-road handling and off-road traction.
The Geolandar M/T G003 tires also feature Yokohama’s proprietary Geo-Shield Construction.
This geo-shield construction consists of three polyester body plies that hold on two load range C tires and wrap around a strong, hexagonal bead to form the tire’s casing.
The two high-strength steel belts support the tread and are reinforced by a full-width nylon cap for added durability.
Furthermore, the specially designed Sidewall Armor increases sidewall protection and features optimized tread blocks in addition to an upper sidewall protection and unique tread design.
All these altogether give the Geolander M/T G003 a strong grip in dirt, sand, mud and on rocks, that resists punctures, provides protection against jagged rocks and other debris.
These group features altogether not only provide the good looks to the tire but also provide a very good traction as well, especially the optimized spies.
The Falken Wildpeak M/T features a duraspec three-ply sidewall which is built exclusively by Falken to handle extreme off-road conditions and provide durability and reliability during the off-road ride.
Wildpeak M/T does have three plies of sidewall, but it also features twin ply turn-ups for an added layer of protection against punctures.
Next, Wildpeak M/T tire consists of the heat diffuser technology. This technology helps in dissipating the heat build-up which results in protecting the tire’s internal components and promotes lasting stability.
The presence of rugged, rigid tread blocks on the tire aid in ejecting stones, dust or sand and also enhance handling and stability on road and off road.
Wildpeak M/T is built with mud and rock defense features.
These features are tread grooves that spit out mud and debris out from the tread blocks of the tire while keeping traction strong and protecting the tread base from rock punctures.
Moreover, the aggressive upper sidewall and offset shoulder blocks protect the sidewall from damage and give extra off-road grip to the tire.
Winter/Snow Performance Comparison
Yokohama Geolander M/T G003 tires are branded with the M+S symbol and are able to churn through deep snow.
Their limited number of snow-biting sipes in their large lugs can challenge their on-road wintertime traction on packed snow and icy surfaces.
Falken Wildpeak M/T utilizes the grooves between the tread blocks that clear out the snow or ice quickly and give the tire a clean bite with each rotation in wet, snow and mud conditions. This increases the tires winter/snow performance.
Comfort Performance Comparison
The Yokohama Geolander G003 has a high-void tread pattern which utilizes a block orientation, pitch variation and a computer aided variable pitch tread sequence that are specifically focused on reducing obtrusive noise and evens out he harmonics during on-road performance.
With the presence of optimized tread pattern and the variable-pitch tread blocks on the Falken Wildpeak M/T, it gets to provide a smooth and quiet ride.
Although the road noise is surprisingly low for such an aggressive tread design, you ill get some noise and a slightly stiff ride on and off because lets eb real, you really cannot expect such a tire to remain quiet as you breach the speed limit.
Treadwear Performance Comparison
The Yokohama Geolander G003 uses a high-density triple-polymer tread compound to go with their Geo-Shield construction that consists of multiple sidewall plies, steel belts, a full nylon cap, and a high turn-up carcass for added protection.
The G003’s tread life has been enhanced through the triple-polymer compound, which Yokohama claims is 8% longer lasting.
The siping has a depth of 80 percent of the tire tread.
Currently, Yokohama offers a range of 16–20-inch sizes in both LT and flotation models, with additional sizes being released throughout the remainder of the year.
The wider and flatter contact patches on the Yokohama Geolander M/T G003 allow for more evenly distributed stress throughout the tire because when the stress is more even across the tire, there are fewer hot spots.
Heat and friction are the enemy of tire life.
For Falken Wildpeak M/T, the only area that may disappoint you is the tread life, and this is due to the softer compound used for the sidewalls.
The softer compound present in the sidewall comes at the expense of lower tread life.
Wildpeak M/T does contain the heat diffuser technology and it is located in the lower sidewall and helps dissipate heat as the tire rotates and saves the tread life to some extent, as explained previously with the Yokohama Geolander G003
Falken has initially released 25 LT and non-LT sizes ranging from 15-20 inches, with more coming in the future. All models feature either a load range rating of C or E.
