Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT Car Tyre

A Rugged All-Terrain Tyre With Exceptional Off-Road Durability and Everyday Usability

Most SUV owners dont spend every weekend crawling over rocks or driving through deep mud. Their vehicles are more likely to tackle highways, broken rural roads, gravel tracks and the occasional off-road trail. That calls for a tyre that can comfortably handle both worlds.

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT has been created for exactly that role. Positioned between a conventional all-terrain tyre and a dedicated mud-terrain tyre, it delivers stronger off-road capability while remaining comfortable enough for regular road use.

Yokohama has achieved that balance through an aggressive tread design, reinforced construction and a wear-resistant compound that stands up to demanding terrain without making everyday driving feel like a compromise.

Product Overview

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT is a premium all-terrain tyre that can be used on pickup trucks and SUVs that regularly switch between highways and unpaved routes.

It features several innovative technologies, including a 2-in-1 Aggressive Tread Pattern, Aggressive Shoulder and Centre Blocks, and a Sipe-Shallow Groove Combination. All of the aforementioned features improve while the Stone Ejectors, Advanced High-Hardness Compound, Wide Tread Construction, 3-Ply Construction, Nylon Full Cover, Thick Sidewall with Rim Protector, and Dual Sidewall Designs enhance durability. Together, these features deliver a multi-purpose all-rounder tyre that will complement your SUV perfectly.

Unlike many aggressive all-terrain tyres that sacrifice refinement for capability, the Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT has been tuned to retain good road manners while extending its performance further into challenging conditions.

Performance and Key Features

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT has been built around one objective. Give SUV owners more confidence once the road ends without making the drive to the destination any less enjoyable.

1. Off-Road Traction

Loose gravel, rocky trails and muddy tracks demand a tread that can keep finding grip even when the surface changes from one metre to the next.

Yokohama addresses this with a 2-in-1 Aggressive Tread Pattern featuring differently shaped shoulder blocks and centre blocks. The larger shoulder blocks bite into loose surfaces during climbs and uneven terrain, while the centre section maintains directional stability as the vehicle moves forward.

The tread also combines sipes with shallow grooves, creating additional biting edges that improve traction on wet soil, gravel and slippery surfaces. This arrangement allows the tyre to remain predictable across a wide variety of off-road conditions instead of favouring only one type of terrain.

2. Outstanding Wear Performance

All-terrain tyres or mud-terrain tyres with aggressive tread blocks often face greater stress than highway tyres, particularly when they encounter loose rocks, gravel and sharp edges.

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT uses an Advanced High-Hardness Compound that improves resistance to tread wear while increasing protection against cuts and chipping. Yokohama developed this compound to preserve the durability already established by the Geolandar A/T G015 while enhancing its ability to handle more demanding off-road conditions.

For SUV owners who regularly alternate between highways and trails, the stronger compound helps the tyre maintain its tread pattern over extended use without wearing prematurely.

3. Built to Handle Rough Terrain

Off-road driving places repeated stress on the tyres casing as much as its tread.

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT features a 3-Ply Construction, supported by a Nylon Full Cover beneath the tread area. Yokohama also uses a wide tread profile, thick sidewall construction, and an integrated rim protector to strengthen the tyre against impacts commonly encountered on rocky tracks and uneven terrain.

These features of the tyre strengthen it against sidewall damage and tread-area impacts, while also offering extra protection for the wheel when driving through narrow trails or over sharp obstacles.

4. Stone Ejectors for Trail Protection

Loose stones trapped inside the tread can gradually damage the casing or reduce the tyres ability to maintain consistent grip.

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT incorporates Stone Ejectors across both the shoulder and central grooves. As the tyre flexes during rotation, these raised sections help push trapped stones back out of the tread before they become lodged deeper inside.

Keeping the grooves clearer also allows the tread blocks to continue working effectively on gravel tracks and rocky terrain, where stone retention is more common than on paved roads.

5. Comfort That Extends Beyond the Highway

A more aggressive tread usually brings higher road noise. Yokohama has worked to avoid that by carefully shaping the tread blocks and pitch sequence of the Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT.

Although the tread offers noticeably stronger off-road capability than the Geolandar A/T G015, Yokohama states that it maintains a comparable level of pattern noise during normal road driving. This makes the tyre suitable for motorists who spend weekdays on highways and city roads but still expect dependable off-road performance during weekend adventures.

6. Dual Sidewall Design

The sidewall contributes to more than durability alone.

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT features two distinct sidewall designs, allowing owners to choose the appearance that best suits their vehicle during installation. One side features a traditional sidewall protector, while the opposite side carries a more aggressive lug-style design that complements heavily modified SUVs and pickup trucks.

Alongside the visual difference, the extended shoulder tread also adds another layer of protection against abrasions encountered on narrow trails and rocky terrain.

7. Everyday Ownership Experience

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT has been created for SUV owners who refuse to limit themselves to one type of road. A weekday commute can be followed by a highway road trip, while the weekend may involve forest trails, gravel tracks or mountain routes where an ordinary highway tyre quickly reaches its limits.

What sets this tyre apart from the other tyres in the segment is its ability to adapt to different driving conditions. The aggressive tread performs well on gravel or dirt, yet it stays comfortable during long highway drives. That balance makes it a no-brainer choice for drivers who regularly switch between paved roads and off-road trails.

Ideal Usage and Who Should Buy

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT is a reliable choice for SUV and pickup owners who want greater off-road capability without moving to a dedicated mud-terrain tyre.

It is particularly suitable for:

• Premium SUVs
• Pickup trucks
• Overlanding and expedition travel
• Highway touring
• Gravel roads
• Forest trails
• Rocky tracks
• Rural and mountain driving

It may not be the ideal choice for:

• Daily city driving with no off-road use
• Performance-oriented road driving
• Competitive rock crawling
• Deep mud as the primary driving environment

Vehicle Compatibility and Fitment

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT can be a good replacement tyre for vehicles such as:

• Toyota Fortuner (selected variants)
• Isuzu D-Max V-Cross (selected variants)
• Toyota Hilux (selected variants)
• Mahindra Scorpio N (selected variants)
• Force Gurkha (selected variants)
• Nissan Patrol (selected variants)
• Ford Ranger (selected variants)

Note: Depending on the variant and manufacturer specifications, the Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT may also be used on other car models with similar wheel configurations.

Before purchasing, always confirm that 265/65 R 17 fits the recommended tyre size and load rating for your vehicle.

Pros and Cons

Every all-terrain tyre makes a different compromise between road comfort and off-road performance. The Geolandar X-AT G016 pushes further towards trail capability while retaining the refinement expected from a premium all-terrain tyre.

Final Verdict

The Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT fills the gap between a conventional all-terrain tyre and a dedicated mud-terrain product. It delivers stronger off-road traction and a more rugged construction than a traditional A/T tyre while preserving the comfort and refinement needed for regular road use.

Its aggressive tread pattern, reinforced construction and wear-resistant compound all contribute towards the same goal of expanding where an SUV can confidently travel. For motorists who spend as much time planning the next trail as the next highway journey, the Yokohama Geolandar X-AT G016 265/65 R 17 Tubeless Q LT offers a capable and well-balanced solution.

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