79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 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 dry, treadwear and wet. Pick the Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 if 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
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Roadian H/TX RT5 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Roadian H/TX RT5 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Roadian H/TX RT5 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 52 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 45 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 76 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Roadian H/TX RT5 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Roadian H/TX RT5 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Roadian H/TX RT5 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Roadian H/TX RT5 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 83 |
| Dry | 80 | 94 |
| Wet | 80 | 89 |
| Snow | 80 | 59 |
| Comfort | 95 | 87 |
| Noise | – | 79 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 82 |
| Handling | 75 | 80 |
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Headline score
79
/ 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 Nexen Roadian H/TX RH5 is generally regarded as a capable OEM-fitted tire that offers strong initial performance in diverse conditions, including towing and off-road environments like sand. However, user consensus is polarized regarding its longevity and handling consistency, with several reports indicating a significant decline in performance and stability once the tread begins to wear.
Pros
- Strong initial traction in varied weather conditions including snow, slush, and ice
- Excellent performance for towing applications
- Impressive off-road capability, particularly in soft sand
- Quiet operation and good fuel efficiency when new
Cons
- Noticeable decline in grip and handling characteristics after 8,000-10,000 miles
- Increased susceptibility to oversteer and instability on wet surfaces as tread wears
- Harsh ride quality and unpredictable handling at higher tire pressures
- Rapid degradation of specialized siping, reducing all-weather effectiveness
Observations
- Users operating pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux and Ssangyong Musso noted that the tire's handling characteristics are highly sensitive to inflation pressure.
- The tire is frequently cited as a standard OEM fitment, with users noting that its performance profile changes drastically once the initial tread depth is reduced.
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 Roadian H/TX RT5 | B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | 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?
79
/ 100
Nexen
83
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — better dry, treadwear and wet. Pick the Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 if snow and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 80 vs 59 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 94 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 82 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 89 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
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.