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Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S vs Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth — Compared (May 2026)
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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
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
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
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 43 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Comfort
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
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Treadwear
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
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 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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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.
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 | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Falken
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.
Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth scores 79 vs 53 on treadwear.
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S scores 72 vs 57 on wet.
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S scores 70 vs 60 on snow.
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S scores 85 vs 78 on dry.
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.