Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 review
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.
Owners rate it 12.6 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
86.3%By road tests
73.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 34 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
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7th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 7 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 7 | |
| Value | 6th of 7 | |
| Dirt Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Snow Cornering | 5th of 7 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 7 |
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 720 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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