Toyo Open Country M/T vs Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003

Both are Q-rated mud-terrain tires with no studs, so the choice comes down to size and how you use the truck. The Toyo Open Country M/T is the more established mud tire, with a deep 21/32-inch tread and a reputation among owners for long treadwear and strong rock and mud bite, but it is loud on pavement and heavy. The Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 is the newer design, with sidewall armor, a quieter highway ride and 4.5 out of 5 from 594 ratings, and it is the better pick if your truck takes a 17-inch wheel and you drive long distances between trails.

• Choose the Toyo Open Country M/T if you need the LT255/85R16 size, want the deepest tread for serious mud and rock work, and accept highway noise.
• Choose the Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 if your truck runs 17-inch wheels and you want a mud tire that stays quieter and more stable on the road between off-road trips.