69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S 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.
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69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
12 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S and Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth are within 2 points overall. Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S is stronger on wet, snow and dry. Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth is stronger on treadwear and handling.
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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
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE001 A/S leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE001 A/S leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 55 |
| SimpleTire owners | 85 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE001 A/S leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 43 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G055 Blue Earth leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 50 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 47 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G055 Blue Earth leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 66 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 69 |
| Dry | 85 | 78 |
| Wet | 72 | 57 |
| Snow | 70 | 60 |
| Comfort | 78 | 78 |
| Noise | 95 | – |
| Treadwear | 53 | 79 |
| Handling | 63 | 66 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Tire A
69
/ 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.
The Falken Ziex ZE001 AS is generally regarded as a competent OEM-spec tire that offers a comfortable, quiet ride and reliable dry-road handling. However, user consensus is heavily polarized by significant concerns regarding premature tread wear and subpar performance in winter conditions, particularly snow and slush.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry-road traction and handling
- Satisfactory performance for daily commuting and highway driving
- Good initial feedback and wet-road grip for moderate driving
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Poor traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions
- Low hydroplaning resistance in heavy rain
- High replacement cost relative to longevity
Observations
- Subaru owners frequently report that the tire fails to meet expected mileage intervals, often requiring replacement well before 40,000 miles.
- Drivers of higher-output vehicles, such as the Mazda 6 Turbo, report that the tire struggles to manage torque, leading to significant wet-weather traction issues.
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 · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S | B · Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 6 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 360 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Falken
69
/ 100
Yokohama
Too close to call: Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S and Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth are within 2 points overall. Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S is stronger on wet, snow and dry. Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth is stronger on treadwear and handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth scores 79 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S scores 72 vs 57 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S scores 70 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S scores 85 vs 78 on dry.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
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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.