Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR

Hi ifunk, we had Pirelli AT tyres on our previous car (GU111 4.2 TDI) they were a very good tyre, no punctures in 60,000kms, 3 trips through the Pilbara incl Mt Meharry summit, Ashburton Downs road etc some really nasty on tyres roads. With a trip through the Kimberley/ GRR/ Munja track etc . They didn't produce the kilometres I had hoped for, but considering where they went, with no punctures at all I was very happy with them. Have never had Yokos so can't say either way. Hope this helps. Cheers, Kanga.

ifunk,
Considering you are towing a fairly heavy camper trailer you can't beat the strength of a light truck compound tyre for the trip you are doing and for superior wear also.Would recommend the Cooper A/T LT which is slightly dearer but a stronger tyre.
Cheers Mark

G'day Adam

I got a set of the Geolanders on my Patrol (33*10.5 R15) and think they are LT construction (I could be mistaken) I was told by the tyre dealer who is family they are a well priced tyre and comprable to the Bridgestone Duellers.

I would shop the price around a bit though don't know how big a difference the size is $280 seems a bit steep.

I have found mine to be good tyres so far on black top and some sand work. Hardly any road noise.

Good luck

Nik

I had the older Pirelli At's on my Patrol and they wore OK

My Cruiser came with brand new Yokohama H/T tyres
Heaps of u know what

I got 28,000 out of them and two I threw away and two are Ok for spares.


Put a brand new set of BFG A/T's on at the start of the trip.

I dipped them yesterday and after 50,000k they still have at least 5mm on them
Most of this was done towing 2.8 tonne

So would I buy any other brand

NO

They cost me $298 each in Brisbane.

G`day Adam,
I have always run Yokohama Super Diggers 31-10.5- 15 and got in excess of 85000 km from each of the last three sets.
BUT because Yokohama no longer make this tyre I am now about to buy Yokohama Geolander GO12 in the same size.
I was quoted $ 215 each from BJ Tmart back in January. $280 sounds a bit much although your`s are 16" and mine are 15".
After a fair bit of checking on both brands you mention they compared very close, six of one 1/2 doz of the other , ended up deciding to go for the Yoko`s.

Regards,

Scrubby

I had Yoko ht's on a Subaru and they were crap but I have the Yoko ATS on my current car and they are great. Go figure?

Hi Adam,
I also drive a 100 series cruiser. On my last 100 series I had Pirelli Scorpion ATR's (different to the older AT's). While they were just my on-road tyre, I found them to be very good. Great grip, handling on the bitumen and the odd dirt road. Unfortunatley I sold that car with the tyres on. And at that stage were wearing well for the mileage. Didn't take them seriously off road as I have others for that.
I've also previously had Cooper ATR's in LT construction. Worked well for me both on road and off. Not as much off road grip of course as something with a more agreesive tread. These tyres gave heaps of km's - were also pretty stiff in the sidewall.
So either one of these, in LT contruction, would be OK for your needs.
Have had no experience with Yoko's, but have a mate with Bridgestone D694 (in LT) and he's happy with them - also on a 100 series.
Good luck with your choice.
Cheers, Mark.

I used Yokohama super diggers for years (about 8-9) and switched to Geolanders for host of reasons when super diggers had some problems and stock shortages

I found the Geolanders somewhat noisy other wise OK

Yeh, my mate recommended Super Grippers also, but I can't seem to find anyone selling them anymore. He said the Geolandars look similar to the SG's. Gonna give Bob Jane a call see if they can do a good deal.

Thanks,
Adam

I have had BFG T/A's on L/cruiser,GU Patrol & 2003 NP Pajero best tyre I have ever had also had them on work vehicles,Jackaroo,Hi Lux & Prado....mainly desert work great tyre....cannot wait for them to be made in 18" so I can put them on the Pajero. At the moment have Yoko Geo 12's so far so good some desert & mountain work very good & highway work. Very impressed so far