86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
30 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT vs Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S — Compared (May 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.
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87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
30 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT and Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT is stronger on snow and treadwear. Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S is stronger on wet, dry and handling.
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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 S leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Wrangler Fortitude HT | GEOLANDAR H/T S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 85 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
GEOLANDAR H/T S leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Wrangler Fortitude HT | GEOLANDAR H/T S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 60 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Wrangler Fortitude HT leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Wrangler Fortitude HT | GEOLANDAR H/T S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
GEOLANDAR H/T S leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Wrangler Fortitude HT | GEOLANDAR H/T S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 58 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 55 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
GEOLANDAR H/T S leads by 1
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Wrangler Fortitude HT leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Wrangler Fortitude HT | GEOLANDAR H/T S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
GEOLANDAR H/T S leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Wrangler Fortitude HT | GEOLANDAR H/T S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT | Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 87 |
| Dry | 91 | 96 |
| Wet | 85 | 92 |
| Snow | 84 | 75 |
| Comfort | 90 | 91 |
| Noise | 91 | 92 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 83 |
| Handling | 70 | 75 |
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86
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude H/T is generally regarded as a comfortable, quiet, and long-lasting highway tire, making it a popular choice for daily commuting and light-duty truck use. While users frequently praise its smooth ride and fuel efficiency, it is widely considered unsuitable for off-road conditions, snow, or ice, where traction performance is notably lacking.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability
- Quiet and smooth highway ride quality
- Improved fuel economy compared to all-terrain alternatives
- Strong value proposition for factory-replacement needs
Cons
- Poor traction in snow, ice, and heavy rain
- Inadequate performance for off-road or mud environments
- Reports of vibration and balancing issues in some units
- Mediocre dry pavement grip under acceleration
Observations
- Owners of full-size trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado Z71 noted that while the tire excels on pavement, it is ill-suited for the off-road capabilities expected of the Z71 trim.
- Some users reported uneven tread wear on larger SUVs like the Ford Expedition, even when maintaining proper inflation pressures.
The Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S is generally regarded as a reliable, smooth-riding highway tire that excels in comfort and noise reduction for SUVs and light trucks. While many users praise its longevity and dry-road handling, experiences regarding tread life and winter traction are polarized, with some users reporting premature wear and subpar performance in snow.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise levels
- Strong dry pavement traction and handling
- High value proposition with competitive pricing
- Consistent performance for daily commuting and light towing
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with some reports of premature wear
- Mediocre performance in snow and icy conditions for some users
- Occasional reports of excessive road noise or 'growling' sounds
- Mixed feedback on wet weather grip
Observations
- Heavy-duty truck owners report mixed results, with some praising snow-plowing capabilities while others note rapid tread wear under heavy towing loads.
- SUV owners, particularly those with Jeep and Toyota models, frequently highlight a significant improvement in ride quality and noise levels compared to previous tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT | B · Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 7 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 15/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 680 A B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 83 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Goodyear
87
/ 100
Yokohama
Too close to call: Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT and Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT is stronger on snow and treadwear. Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S is stronger on wet, dry and handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT scores 84 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S scores 92 vs 85 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S scores 96 vs 91 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S scores 75 vs 70 on handling.
Tire A · Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT
Tire B · Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T S
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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.