77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
75/100
25 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Nexen N FERA RU1 vs Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — Compared (September 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
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
86/100
34 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — better dry, comfort and wet. 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
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | N FERA RU1 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 93% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | N FERA RU1 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 90% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | N FERA RU1 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 52 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 45 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 76 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | N FERA RU1 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | N FERA RU1 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | N FERA RU1 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | N FERA RU1 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen N FERA RU1 | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 85 |
| Dry | 82 | 94 |
| Wet | 79 | 89 |
| Snow | – | 59 |
| Comfort | 76 | 87 |
| Noise | 74 | 79 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 82 |
| Handling | 71 | 80 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -4.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -0.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 74% #10/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 78% #6/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #6/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 14% #7/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -1.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #10/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -3.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% #7/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 93% #5/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -3.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 100% #7/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -2.4 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Nexen N Fera RU1 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise reduction, often outperforming more expensive premium brands in these categories. While many users report excellent longevity and wet/dry grip, a subset of owners experiences inconsistent performance, particularly regarding tread wear and high-speed stability on specific vehicle platforms.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
- Superior ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
- Impressive tread life for many users
Cons
- Inconsistent tread wear, with some reports of premature chipping or rapid degradation
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback or vibrations at highway speeds
- Performance drop-off in colder temperatures or wet conditions for some users
- Lack of responsiveness during aggressive or high-speed maneuvers
Observations
- SUV owners (e.g., Volvo XC90, VW Tiguan) generally praise the comfort and longevity, though some report concerns with emergency handling.
- Users on larger rim sizes (e.g., 20-inch) have reported specific issues with sidewall flex and vibration that were not present on smaller, higher-profile sizes.
- Performance on modern EVs (e.g., Kia EV6) appears polarized, with some users finding the handling characteristics unsuitable for the vehicle's dynamics.
The Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 is widely regarded as a reliable, quiet, and smooth-riding highway tire that excels in dry conditions and offers competitive tread life for many users. While it receives high praise for comfort and handling on various SUVs and trucks, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding winter traction and longevity, with some owners reporting premature wear and subpar performance in snow or heavy rain.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry pavement handling and stability
- Impressive tread longevity for many users
- Good value proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet and snowy conditions
- Reports of premature tread wear in heavy-duty or high-torque applications
- Occasional complaints regarding road noise or 'growling' sounds as the tire ages
Observations
- Users of heavy-duty trucks (2500 series) report high satisfaction with snow-clearing capabilities, though some pickup owners note faster wear under heavy towing loads.
- Owners of older SUVs (e.g., Jeep Cherokee) report significant improvements in ride quality and noise reduction compared to previous tire sets.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen N FERA RU1 | B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 48 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 720 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Nexen
85
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — better dry, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 94 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 87 vs 76 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 89 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 80 vs 71 on handling.
Tire A · Nexen N FERA RU1
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
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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.