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So I'm getting up to the 32k mile mark & it's almost time to get new tires. From reading all the posts here (thanks!) I think I'm gonna take the plunge on the Geolandar H/T-S's. Tire Rack so far has them at $116 each. What I need to know is where in the South Florida area (Palm Beach Co.) where I can get these installed.

I called one of the recommended shops off of the Tire Rack website, & they aren't even sure they can mount them! Also they wanted $15 per tire mounted, $18 per tire balancing. Is $132 par for the course just to get them put on?

BTW Sears wanted $830 complete!! That's just plain hilarious.. :4:

Ryan

 

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I guess their equipment can only do certain types of 18 inch wheels.. They said they'd have to look at my wheels first.

I've heard alot of good things about Discount, however there's no Discount Tire in FL

 

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Called my dealer (Maroone of Delray). $15.99 mounted & balanced per tire... Shoulda called them first..

I ordered the Yokos today ($116 each from Tire Rack).. Will post some pics once I get them on!

 

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Got em!

I finally got the Geolandars mounted.. It's still too soon to say how they ride compared to the Eagles, however in a word so far.. BETTER!! I'll find out for sure when I take a trek up from Palm Beach County up to Panama City tomorrow morning.. Here's some pics!

 

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5000 Miles later...

So far no issues with the Yokos. So far my experience has been okay. Haven't been able to squeal 'em like I used to with the OEM's. However since I've had them mounted I have moved from the 80-100 mph avg I95/Turnpike speeds of SE Florida to the much slower pace of the panhandle. At least my MPG has improved!


The ride does seem to be more quiet than the OEMs. Unfortunatley haven't had the opporitunity to light them up around here. One small squeak will guarantee a visit from the one of the "good 'ol boys" in your rearview mirror!

So overall.. Better than OEM's? I think so, however nothing to brag about. It's hard to compare when your driving habits have been changed. Panama City is almost 50 miles away from a major interstate, so it's tough to get up to speed.

Fortunatley for me I'm not experiencing the shimmy & shake that I'm learning this brand has a reputation for. We'll see what happens after the first tire rotation.

 

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I'm running 34F/36R. Is that of any significance?

 

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The reason I had higher pressure in the rears was for better traction/reduce understeer in the front, hence the reason it's hard to squeal them up front. With the OEM's it was too easy, but then again the Eagles were a narrower tire. Now that I have time, I'm going to play around with them a little more.