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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Michelin Latitude Cross vs Yokohama G012 A/T — 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.

Tire A Michelin

Michelin Latitude Cross

All Season Touring tires

Michelin Latitude Cross tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
59 owner reviews
Dry
86
Wet
84
Snow
74
Comfort
82
Noise
–
Treadwear
89
Handling
76

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama G012 A/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Yokohama G012 A/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
23 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
93
Snow
97
Comfort
85
Noise
76
Treadwear
91
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama G012 A/T — better snow, wet 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) G012 A/T leads by 8
A — Michelin Latitude Cross
86
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
94
Why this score
SourceLatitude CrossG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 86 88

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 9
A — Michelin Latitude Cross
84
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
93
Why this score
SourceLatitude CrossG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 84 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 23
A — Michelin Latitude Cross
74
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
97
Why this score
SourceLatitude CrossG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 74 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 3
A — Michelin Latitude Cross
82
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
85
Why this score
SourceLatitude CrossG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 82 68

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Latitude Cross
–
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
76

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 2
A — Michelin Latitude Cross
89
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
91
Why this score
SourceLatitude CrossG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 89 93

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) G012 A/T leads by 7
A — Michelin Latitude Cross
76
B — Yokohama G012 A/T
83
Why this score
SourceLatitude CrossG012 A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 76 83

Scores at a glance

Michelin Latitude Cross vs Yokohama G012 A/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Latitude CrossYokohama G012 A/T
Relative Score 83 91
Dry 86 94
Wet 84 93
Snow 74 97
Comfort 82 85
Noise – 76
Treadwear 89 91
Handling 76 83

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Michelin Latitude Cross

The Michelin Latitude Cross is widely regarded as a high-performing, versatile all-terrain tire that excels as a 'best-of-both-worlds' compromise for SUV and 4x4 owners. Users consistently praise its exceptional wet-weather grip, impressive longevity, and off-road capability, noting it significantly outperforms standard factory-fitted tires in mixed-terrain conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet-weather traction and resistance to aquaplaning
  • Impressive tread life and durability over high mileage
  • Strong off-road performance on mud, gravel, and grass
  • Surprisingly quiet and comfortable on-road manners for an all-terrain tire

Cons

  • Reports of sidewall vulnerability to sharp rocks and punctures
  • Increased fuel consumption compared to road-biased tires
  • Performance degradation and hardening of the rubber compound over long-term aging (5+ years)
  • Occasional reports of increased road noise at high motorway speeds

Observations

  • Heavy 4x4 and SUV owners (e.g., Land Cruiser, Defender) report excellent load-carrying stability and longevity.
  • Users transitioning from factory-fitted Bridgestone Duelers consistently report a 'night and day' improvement in handling and wet-weather confidence.
  • Small 4x4 owners (e.g., Suzuki Jimny, Panda Cross) note improved off-road capability without sacrificing daily driving comfort.
Tire B Yokohama G012 A/T

The Yokohama Geolandar G012 A/T is widely regarded as a highly capable, aggressive all-terrain tire that excels in demanding off-road environments, including mud, gravel, and snow. While users consistently praise its deep tread depth and rugged durability, they acknowledge that these performance benefits come with trade-offs in road noise and fuel efficiency. Overall, it is viewed as a high-value, reliable choice for truck and SUV owners who prioritize off-road traction and sidewall strength.

Pros

  • Exceptional off-road traction in mud, clay, and loose terrain
  • Deep tread depth providing long-lasting wear
  • Robust sidewall construction and durability
  • Strong performance in wet and snowy conditions
  • Competitive price-to-performance ratio

Cons

  • Noticeable road noise at highway speeds
  • Negative impact on fuel economy due to weight and rolling resistance
  • Occasional balancing challenges on certain heavy-duty truck wheels
  • Potential for wandering or tracking issues on paved surfaces

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (Ram 2500, F-250) report excellent load-hauling performance but note faster tread wear when towing heavy equipment.
  • SUV owners (Subaru Forester/Outback) highlight the tire's ability to complement AWD systems on unsealed, rural roads.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Latitude Cross B · Yokohama G012 A/T
CategoryAll Season Touring tiresAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama G012 A/T — better snow, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama G012 A/T scores 97 vs 74 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama G012 A/T scores 93 vs 84 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama G012 A/T scores 94 vs 86 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama G012 A/T scores 83 vs 76 on handling.

Tire A · Michelin Latitude Cross
Tire B · Yokohama G012 A/T

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.