69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
12 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth 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 wet, dry and handling. 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 16
Why this score
| Source | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | 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 32
Why this score
| Source | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G055 Blue Earth leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | 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 9
Why this score
| Source | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 83 |
| Dry | 78 | 94 |
| Wet | 57 | 89 |
| Snow | 60 | 59 |
| Comfort | 78 | 87 |
| Noise | – | 79 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 82 |
| Handling | 66 | 80 |
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Headline score
69
/ 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 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.
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 · Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | 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?
69
/ 100
Yokohama
83
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — better wet, dry and handling. 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 57 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 94 vs 78 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 80 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 87 vs 78 on comfort.
Tire A · Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth
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.