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Replying to: webgood (Nov 07, 2007 6:53 pm) I fitted a set of Yokohama Geolander HT/S to my Kluger twelve months ago and have been extremely impressed by their performance, particularly compared to the original Toyos which had worn out after 45,000km (28,000m). I have now put about 25,000km (say 16,000m) on them and they are about 30% worn. I would estimate life at about 80,000km (50,000m) and there is currently no indication of degradation in performance to date. Traction and lateral stability are excellent. They are excellent on dirt and particularly in mud where thay grip well and clear the cleats very cleanly. In Australia, we would typically use SUV's a little more off bitumen than in the US and I have been very impressed to date with off road performance. When mated to an excellent traction control system, as exists in the Kluger (Highlander) where it is interlinked to the ABS system, the ability to reach distant farmlands has exceeded a tractor with locking differentials under muddy conditions. However, this does not imply outright rock hopping ability which is beyond a Kluger's capacity. On road performance is excellent although there is slightly greater road noise than the Toyos (the tread is harder) and this, coupled with the even tread block size, can lead to a very mild phasing effect on slight turns where the vibration from opposite tyres are rotating at marginally different frequencies, the harmonics shifting rhythmically in and out of phase. The effect is however imperceptible unless you search for it. Performance under wet conditions on bitumen is superb, with excellent water clearance, certainly under torrential conditions beyond 110kmh (70mph) and superior traction on greasy roads. They seem particularly well suited to the Kluger's stabilty control and braking profiles, markedly reducing the tell tales for loss of lateral stability. I would strongly recommend them, but you should think about your own usage. This is an on/off road tyre, biased toward on-road performance. If your usage is purely on-road, a different tyre may be more suitable. Cheers Graham |
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| Graham, thanks very much for your response. Wow, 'phasing effects' and 'shifting harmonics'!? Seriously tho, do you have the G051, G052 or G053 version as I believe the higher the number, the more off-road oriented the design is. My use will be strictly highway (bitumen) and the wife demands a nice quiet ride. Regards, BGood. | |
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Replying to: typesix (Nov 07, 2007 6:42 am) |
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Replying to: mdchachi (Jun 02, 2007 11:48 am) |
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Replying to: mdchachi (Nov 09, 2007 8:48 pm)
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Replying to: nosdivad (Nov 09, 2007 9:45 pm)
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Replying to: mdchachi (Nov 13, 2007 7:17 am) |
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Replying to: homershannon (Jan 19, 2007 5:31 pm) |
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Almost 3k miles on my HL and loving it. It's a loaded Sport (no Navi.) I added a Valley hitch, OEM wiring harness, and roof rack. I'm hoping the stock Toyo tires are good for snow but out of curiosity I started looking to see what might be available in 245/55x19. Next to nothing!! I'm wondering what alternate wheels/tires I might get that would open up my options. Anyone given it any thought or have any ideas? TIA |
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Replying to: nosdivad (Nov 09, 2007 9:45 pm) |
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