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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Nexen Roadian CT8 vs Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 — 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 Nexen

Nexen Roadian CT8

Summer Touring tires

Nexen Roadian CT8 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
17 owner reviews
Dry
85
Wet
81
Snow
84
Comfort
84
Noise
80
Treadwear
79
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama Geolander A/T G015

All Season Premium Touring tires

Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
Owner ratings
Dry
76
Wet
93
Snow
95
Comfort
87
Noise
–
Treadwear
63
Handling
53

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen Roadian CT8 — better handling, treadwear and dry. Pick the Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 if wet, snow and comfort matter most to you.
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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) Roadian CT8 leads by 9
A — Nexen Roadian CT8
85
B — Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
76
Why this score
SourceRoadian CT8Geolander A/T G015
Tyre Reviews owners 77 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Geolander A/T G015 leads by 12
A — Nexen Roadian CT8
81
B — Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
93
Why this score
SourceRoadian CT8Geolander A/T G015
Tyre Reviews owners 63 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolander A/T G015 leads by 11
A — Nexen Roadian CT8
84
B — Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
95

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolander A/T G015 leads by 3
A — Nexen Roadian CT8
84
B — Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
87
Why this score
SourceRoadian CT8Geolander A/T G015
Tyre Reviews owners 78 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen Roadian CT8
80
B — Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Roadian CT8 leads by 16
A — Nexen Roadian CT8
79
B — Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
63
Why this score
SourceRoadian CT8Geolander A/T G015
Tyre Reviews owners 66 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Roadian CT8 leads by 27
A — Nexen Roadian CT8
80
B — Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
53
Why this score
SourceRoadian CT8Geolander A/T G015
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –

Scores at a glance

Nexen Roadian CT8 vs Yokohama Geolander A/T G015: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNexen Roadian CT8Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
Relative Score 82 78
Dry 85 76
Wet 81 93
Snow 84 95
Comfort 84 87
Noise 80 –
Treadwear 79 63
Handling 80 53

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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 Nexen Roadian CT8

The Nexen Roadian CT8 is generally regarded as a budget-friendly, high-value option for light trucks and motorhomes, offering respectable dry handling and comfort. However, user experiences are polarized, with a significant subset of owners reporting serious structural reliability issues, such as premature bulging and tread separation, particularly in commercial van applications.

Pros

  • Competitive pricing and high value for the cost
  • Good dry road handling and stability
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Robust construction noted by some motorhome owners

Cons

  • Significant reports of structural failures, including sidewall bulges and tread separation
  • Poor wet weather performance and grip degradation over time
  • Inconsistent longevity and durability under commercial use
  • Temperature sensitivity affecting dry grip

Observations

  • Motorhome and RV owners frequently praise the tire's load-bearing capacity and construction compared to premium alternatives.
  • Commercial van operators report higher rates of structural failure, suggesting the tire may struggle with the specific demands of frequent urban delivery cycles.
Tire B Yokohama Geolander A/T G015

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen Roadian CT8 B · Yokohama Geolander A/T G015
CategorySummer Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeVanSUV and 4x4
Tread depth10/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure65 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen

Yokohama

Winner: Nexen Roadian CT8 — better handling, treadwear and dry. Pick the Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 if wet, snow and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen Roadian CT8 scores 80 vs 53 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Nexen Roadian CT8 scores 79 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 scores 93 vs 81 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 scores 95 vs 84 on snow.

Tire A · Nexen Roadian CT8
Tire B · Yokohama Geolander A/T G015

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.