Yokohama Geolandar SUV review
The Yokohama Geolandar SUV is generally regarded as a durable, comfort-oriented tire suitable for daily commuting and light-duty use. While users praise its exceptional longevity and structural resilience against road hazards, its performance in wet conditions is frequently cited as a significant limitation.
Owners rate it 71.3 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
78%By road tests
6.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Yokohama Geolandar SUV is generally regarded as a durable, comfort-oriented tire suitable for daily commuting and light-duty use. While users praise its exceptional longevity and structural resilience against road hazards, its performance in wet conditions is frequently cited as a significant limitation.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- High level of ride comfort
- Strong structural integrity against road hazards like potholes
- Reliable dry handling performance
Cons
- Poor grip and traction in wet weather conditions
- Not suitable for high-performance driving
- Lack of confidence-inspiring handling during cornering in rain
Worth knowing
- Subaru Outback owners noted a significant improvement in ride comfort compared to factory-fitted Yokohama tires.
- Land Rover Freelander 2 owners reported excellent durability and impact resistance on challenging road surfaces.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2017 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test
15th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 12th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 12th of 15 | |
| Wet Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 15 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 12th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 15 | |
| Inside Noise level | 2nd of 15 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 15 |