The Geolandar M/T G003 is Yokohama’s Off-Road Maximum Traction tire designed for the drivers of pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, Jeeps and dedicated off-road vehicles who want a tire with the traction and durability to travel far off the beaten path, but without the compromises in wet traction, noise and wear drivers of Off-Road Maximum Traction tires, frequently called mud tires, often experience.The aggressive, off-road focused tread pattern of the Geolandar M/T G003 is molded from Yokohama’s Triple Polymer Blend compound. This high-density compound is cut- and chip-resistant, and helps deliver improved on-road handling and off-road traction. The high-void tread pattern features a block orientation and pitch variation specifically focused on reducing obtrusive noise during on-road driving, and the in-block siping combines with the Triple Polymer Blend compound to deliver confident wet traction.Geolandar M/T G003 tires utilize Yokohama’s proprietary Geo-Shield Construction. Three polyester body plies (two on load range C tires) wrap around a strong, hexagonal bead to form the tire’s casing. Two high-strength steel belts support the tread and are reinforced by a full-width nylon cap for added durability. Specially-designed Sidewall Armor features over-the-shoulder tread blocks and upper sidewall protection lugs to resist punctures and seek out any available traction in deep, loose terrain.While Off-Road Maximum Traction tires are branded with the M+S symbol and able to churn through deep snow, their typical oversize applications and the limited number of snow-biting sipes in their large lugs can challenge their on-road wintertime traction on packed snow and icy surfaces.