62
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
3 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Falken ZIEX CT50 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
83
/ 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 comfort, wet and snow. 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 15
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | 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 29
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX CT50 | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 62 | 83 |
| Dry | 79 | 94 |
| Wet | 62 | 89 |
| Snow | 37 | 59 |
| Comfort | 58 | 87 |
| Noise | – | 79 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 82 |
| Handling | 70 | 80 |
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Headline score
62
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 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 CT50 receives mixed to negative feedback, primarily criticized for its excessive road noise and acoustic performance. While users acknowledge acceptable handling characteristics and reasonable tread longevity, the persistent noise issues significantly detract from the overall ownership experience.
Pros
- Acceptable tread wear longevity
- Competent handling performance
- Reliable dry road stability
Cons
- Excessive road noise and 'wooing' sounds on tarmac
- Low treadwear rating (300) compared to aftermarket alternatives
- Susceptibility to manufacturing defects such as slow leaks
Observations
- Mazda CX-9 owners consistently report that the tire compromises the vehicle's intended quiet cabin experience.
- Users note that the tire's performance and noise levels do not improve with consistent rotation or pressure adjustments.
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 · Falken ZIEX CT50 | B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | 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?
62
/ 100
Falken
83
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — better comfort, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 87 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 89 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 59 vs 37 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 82 vs 63 on treadwear.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX CT50
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.