86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
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User signal (40%)
86/100
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Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 vs Yokohama Geolandar G900 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
14 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar G900 if dry matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G900 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Geolandar G900 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Geolandar G900 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 94 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Geolandar G900 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Geolandar G900 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Geolandar G900 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Geolandar G900 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 69 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Yokohama Geolandar G900 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 77 |
| Dry | 84 | 88 |
| Wet | 94 | 82 |
| Snow | 90 | 70 |
| Comfort | 82 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 72 |
| Handling | – | 69 |
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Headline score
86
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Yokohama Geolandar G900 is widely regarded as a highly capable, versatile all-rounder specifically engineered for Subaru Forester and Outback platforms. While users consistently praise its predictable handling, off-road traction, and comfort, the consensus is sharply divided regarding its tread longevity and value proposition compared to modern alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent all-terrain versatility including snow, gravel, and mud
- Predictable and secure handling characteristics
- High level of ride comfort compared to stiffer premium alternatives
- Strong initial grip and traction performance
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life with many reports of premature wear
- High road noise levels, particularly on motorways
- High price point relative to current market competitors
- Occasional reports of poor wet-weather performance and aquaplaning
Observations
- The tire is specifically optimized for the Subaru Forester and Outback chassis, with many users noting it complements the vehicle's suspension better than stiffer premium tires.
- Performance is highly dependent on alignment; several users noted that uneven wear patterns were mitigated by professional tracking checks.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | B · Yokohama Geolandar G900 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 27 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 18/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 45 - 80 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
BFGoodrich
77
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar G900 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 90 vs 70 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 94 vs 82 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 82 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 scores 80 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar G900
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.