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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Cooper Evolution Tour vs Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth — 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.

Cooper Evolution Tour tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
361 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
90
Snow
–
Comfort
91
Noise
89
Treadwear
89
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth

Summer Premium Touring tires

Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
12 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
57
Snow
60
Comfort
78
Noise
–
Treadwear
79
Handling
66

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Cooper Evolution Tour — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 16
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
94
B — Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
78
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourGeolandar G055 Blue Earth
Tyre Reviews owners – 77
America's Tire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 33
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
90
B — Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
57
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourGeolandar G055 Blue Earth
Tyre Reviews owners – 55
America's Tire owners 90 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
–
B — Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 13
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
91
B — Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
78
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourGeolandar G055 Blue Earth
Tyre Reviews owners – 77
America's Tire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
B — Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
–
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourGeolandar G055 Blue Earth
America's Tire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 10
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
89
B — Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
79
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourGeolandar G055 Blue Earth
Tyre Reviews owners – 79
America's Tire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Evolution Tour leads by 27
A — Cooper Evolution Tour
93
B — Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
66
Why this score
SourceEvolution TourGeolandar G055 Blue Earth
Tyre Reviews owners – 66
America's Tire owners 93 –

Scores at a glance

Cooper Evolution Tour vs Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryCooper Evolution TourYokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
Relative Score 91 71
Dry 94 78
Wet 90 57
Snow – 60
Comfort 91 78
Noise 89 –
Treadwear 89 79
Handling 93 66

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Cooper Evolution Tour

The Cooper Evolution Tour is widely regarded as a high-value, all-season tire that offers a smooth, comfortable ride and reliable wet-weather performance at an accessible price point. While many users praise its quality and comfort, a notable segment of the user base reports concerns regarding tread life falling short of manufacturer expectations.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
  • Strong wet-weather traction and water displacement
  • Quiet operation for most driving conditions
  • Positive brand reputation for being a U.S.-based manufacturer

Cons

  • Tread life often fails to meet mileage warranty expectations
  • Inconsistent noise levels reported by some users
  • Potential for premature wear compared to premium competitors like Michelin
  • Occasional quality control issues (e.g., air bubbles)

Observations

  • Rideshare drivers report high satisfaction with the tire's comfort and noise levels for passenger transport.
  • Users transitioning from factory-installed premium tires (specifically Michelin) often note a comparable or superior ride quality, though some remain skeptical about long-term durability.
Tire B Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth

The Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth receives a polarized reception, with users praising its exceptional cabin quietness, ride comfort, and improvements in fuel efficiency. However, these benefits are frequently overshadowed by significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction and inconsistent tread longevity across various SUV models.

Pros

  • Excellent cabin noise reduction and ride comfort
  • Noticeable improvement in fuel economy and rolling resistance
  • Strong performance on dry pavement
  • Reliable durability for moderate, daily commuting

Cons

  • Poor lateral grip and handling on wet surfaces
  • Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
  • Higher price point relative to performance consistency
  • Increased road noise as the tire ages

Observations

  • Users of midsize SUVs like the Honda CR-V reported high satisfaction with comfort and longevity.
  • Owners of heavier or more powerful vehicles, such as the Kia Sportage and Subaru Forester XT, reported faster-than-expected tread wear and compromised handling in adverse conditions.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Cooper Evolution Tour B · Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
Category—Summer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG580 - 600 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper

Yokohama

Winner: Cooper Evolution Tour — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 90 vs 57 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 93 vs 66 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 94 vs 78 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Cooper Evolution Tour scores 91 vs 78 on comfort.

Tire A · Cooper Evolution Tour
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth

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.