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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Nitto NT555 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.

Tire A Nitto

Nitto NT555

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Nitto NT555 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
63
Snow
–
Comfort
67
Noise
–
Treadwear
65
Handling
72

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056

All Season Premium Touring tires

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
86/100
34 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
89
Snow
59
Comfort
87
Noise
79
Treadwear
82
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — better wet, comfort and dry. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 19
A — Nitto NT555
75
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
94
Why this score
SourceNT555Geolandar H/T G056
Professional tests (TWG score) – 93
Tire Rack owners – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 75 90
SimpleTire owners – 97

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 26
A — Nitto NT555
63
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
89
Why this score
SourceNT555Geolandar H/T G056
Professional tests (TWG score) – 90
Tire Rack owners – 79
Tyre Reviews owners 63 72
SimpleTire owners – 93

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nitto NT555
–
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
59
Why this score
SourceNT555Geolandar H/T G056
Professional tests (TWG score) – 52
Tire Rack owners – 91
Tyre Reviews owners – 45
SimpleTire owners – 76

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 20
A — Nitto NT555
67
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
87
Why this score
SourceNT555Geolandar H/T G056
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tire Rack owners – 72
Tyre Reviews owners 67 86
SimpleTire owners – 94

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nitto NT555
–
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
79
Why this score
SourceNT555Geolandar H/T G056
Professional tests (TWG score) – 71
SimpleTire owners – 92

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 17
A — Nitto NT555
65
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
82
Why this score
SourceNT555Geolandar H/T G056
Tire Rack owners – 90
Tyre Reviews owners 65 80
SimpleTire owners – 84

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 8
A — Nitto NT555
72
B — Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
80
Why this score
SourceNT555Geolandar H/T G056
Tyre Reviews owners 72 80

Scores at a glance

Nitto NT555 vs Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNitto NT555Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
Relative Score 67 86
Dry 75 94
Wet 63 89
Snow – 59
Comfort 67 87
Noise – 79
Treadwear 65 82
Handling 72 80

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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 Nitto NT555

The Nitto NT555 is widely regarded as a polarizing summer performance tire that excels in dry-weather grip and aesthetic appeal for enthusiasts. While some users praise its planted, semi-slick-like handling, others report significant traction issues in wet conditions and concerns regarding noise levels and longevity as the tread wears.

Pros

  • Excellent dry-weather traction and cornering grip
  • Aggressive, sporty aesthetic favored by tuners
  • Strong straight-line acceleration performance
  • Competitive value for performance-oriented driving

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather traction and confidence
  • Increased road noise, particularly at mid-range speeds and highway cruising
  • Noticeable decline in grip and increase in noise as the tire reaches higher mileage
  • Inconsistent performance on high-horsepower vehicles

Observations

  • Users with high-horsepower vehicles (300+ HP) report significant traction loss and wheel spin under moderate throttle.
  • Enthusiasts using the tire for spirited street driving report better satisfaction than those expecting all-weather versatility.
Tire B Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056

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 · Nitto NT555 B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV 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?

Nitto

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 89 vs 63 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 87 vs 67 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 94 vs 75 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 82 vs 65 on treadwear.

Tire A · Nitto NT555
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056

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.