Yokohama Geolandar M/T 1.9 Tires: Red Compound Buying Guide
By Vanquish Products - Premium RC Crawler Kits & Accessories | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Guide all'acquisto
Decide if the Yokohama Geolandar M/T 1.9 tire in Vanquish Red compound fits your crawler. We cover 4.75-inch sizing, compound trade-offs, and fit checks.
Quick answer
Choose the Yokohama Geolandar M/T 1.9 tire in Red compound if you run a 1.9 crawler on rock and want extra-soft, ready-to-run traction without changing foams. Skip it if you need a taller tire or mostly drive on loose dirt where a harder compound lasts longer.
Why the Red compound changes your tire decision
The Vanquish Red compound is extra soft out of the package, so it conforms to edges and small ledges sooner than a harder tire. That is a real advantage on rock, but it also means the sidewall flexes more under a heavy build. If your crawler is loaded with brass and a full cage, plan to tune shock and foam support rather than expecting the tire to carry the weight.
Because the tire is sold as a pair, a single purchase gives you one axle set. That matters for spare planning: if you damage one tire, you will need another pair unless you already carry a spare.
The 4.75-inch size constraint
At 4.75 inches, this is a standard 1.9 crawler size, not an oversized tire. It clears most 1.9 bodies and keeps gearing and center of gravity close to stock. If your build depends on a taller tire for breakover, this is not the tire to buy. Check your body and suspension clearance before ordering, because the listed size is the only sizing fact provided.
Where the tread pattern helps and where it does not
The Geolandar M/T G003 tread is designed for off-road traction, and the licensed scale look matches the 1.9 class. On wet roots, slick rock, and loose climbs, the extra-soft Red compound is the main reason to choose this tire. On dry hardpack or high-speed trail running, a harder compound will usually wear more slowly and feel more stable.
Decision rules for buying the Geolandar M/T 1.9
- Match the tire to your terrain: Buy the Red compound if most of your driving is rock, roots, or technical crawling where extra-soft grip matters. Choose a harder compound if you mostly run loose dirt or high-speed trails. Be honest about your typical surface before ordering.
- Confirm the 4.75-inch size fits: Measure your current tire height and check body clearance. If you need a taller tire for breakover, this 4.75-inch size will not solve that. Do not buy for height; buy for grip.
- Plan foam and shock support: The extra-soft Red compound flexes more under weight. If your crawler is heavy, budget for firmer foams or shock tuning rather than expecting the tire to compensate. Soft tires need support, not just pressure.
- Buy in pairs: The tire is sold as a pair. If you need four tires, order two pairs. If you want a spare, order an extra pair or accept the risk. Count axles, not tires.
Product facts
- Yokohama Geolandar M/T 1.9 Tires (2) Red Compound - 4.75": Licensed Yokohama Geolandar M/T tire in Vanquish Red compound, sold as a pair. You get a matched pair of extra-soft tires for one axle, so plan purchases in pairs.
Yokohama Geolandar M/T 1.9 Tires (2) Red Compound - 4.75"
Who should buy this tire
Best for
- 1.9 scale crawler builds that run rock and technical terrain
- Drivers who want extra-soft, ready-to-run traction without changing foams
- Builds that need a licensed scale tire in a standard 4.75-inch size
Not for
- Crawlers that need a taller-than-stock tire for breakover
- High-speed trail rigs where a harder compound lasts longer
- Heavy builds without plans to tune foams or shocks
