90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
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User signal (40%)
90/100
50 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition 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
82
/ 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: Goodyear Fortera HL Edition — better snow, handling and noise. 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)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 52 |
| Tire Rack owners | 65 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 45 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 76 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | 77 | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 64 | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Fortera HL Edition leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Fortera HL Edition | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Fortera HL Edition | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 82 |
| Dry | 95 | 94 |
| Wet | 91 | 89 |
| Snow | 79 | 59 |
| Comfort | 93 | 87 |
| Noise | 92 | 79 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 82 |
| Handling | 100 | 80 |
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Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Fortera HL Edition is widely regarded as a reliable, comfortable, and quiet tire, frequently chosen by owners as a direct replacement for factory-original equipment on SUVs and crossovers. While it excels in dry and wet road conditions, user consensus is sharply divided regarding its winter performance and tread longevity, with some users reporting exceptional mileage and others experiencing premature wear.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong handling and stability on dry and wet pavement
- High level of customer satisfaction as an OEM replacement
- Competitive pricing and value when purchased through online retailers
Cons
- Poor performance in heavy snow and icy conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
- Potential for increased road noise as the tire ages
- Occasional reports of tread chipping under specific highway usage
Observations
- Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander owners frequently report high satisfaction with the tire's handling, though some note it is not a substitute for dedicated winter tires in rugged climates.
- Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia owners often cite the tire's longevity as a primary reason for purchasing the same model again as a replacement.
- Users note that the tire's performance is highly dependent on maintaining proper inflation pressure, with some suggesting that lower-grade versions of the tire may offer inferior results.
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 · Goodyear Fortera HL Edition | B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | 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?
90
/ 100
Goodyear
82
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Goodyear Fortera HL Edition — better snow, handling and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition scores 79 vs 59 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition scores 100 vs 80 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition scores 92 vs 79 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition scores 93 vs 87 on comfort.
Tire A · Goodyear Fortera HL Edition
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.