Most customers rate wet traction highly (scores 7-10), reporting confident handling and reliable grip in wet conditions, consistent with its all-season design. A few lower scores note occasional variability.
April 26, 2019
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...I couldn't believe how well the tires [old set] held the road in wet and rain without hydroplaning...
This is my 2nd set of these tires as they were what came on my car when I bought it new. The 1st set I got an unbelievable 82,000 miles out of. I could have pushed them even farther but I didn't want to go through winter on the old ones. I mostly drive back and forth to work on these tires, 60 mile round trip commute. I couldn't believe how well the tires [old set] held the road in wet and rain without hydroplaning. But, the last 5,000 miles or so the road noise was getting pretty loud. So I had no problem buying the same set of tires once the od ones wore out.
I have to say that the new set of tires are much louder than the original set. I don't know why and they aren't as loud as the original set were for the last 3000 miles of their life but I don't remember the original set being any where this loud. I'm hoping it goes away after some time maybe when the tread wears down some. But getting almost 85,000 out of OEM tires is great I think. I could have gone with cheaper tires but then I'd just have to replace them sooner and I feel like that's more expensive due to installation/balancing/stems/alignment costs.
I drive fast going straight but always have made a conscious effort to not corner like a maniac and make sure there is no noises coming from the tires. I have trip-tronic transmission so I always down shift as I'm braking or just use the engine for braking as long as no one is right on my tail. I also have 85,000 miles the original brakes to give you an idea of how easy I am on brakes, although they're just about ready to be replaced so my results might not be typical but I've read reviews of people getting the same mileage out of their Geolanders and even more on the site.
Vehicle: 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,500
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: MANAHAWKIN, NJ
Driving Style: Average
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September 01, 2020
...So far previous wet driving has been superb...
The tires came on the vehicle when leased in NE. I have never driven in a NE winter, but the tires handled well in light snow. Currently, driving in the AZ heat and surprised to say the tires are handling well in the heat and highway driving. I am looking at replacing them before this year's monsoon season. So far previous wet driving has been superb. I have not had a rough ride or road noise due to the tire.
Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 66,400
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHANDLER, AZ
Driving Style: Average
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July 15, 2017
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This was my oem tire for my daughters car.
Look I live in monument Colorado and 24 inches of snow is common along with ice.
I also own and drive a BMW m4 and 2 jeeps so I know how tires perform for the various conditions.
Let me state , these are EXCELLENT tires and I am writing this as I order a replacement set.
In light to deep snow, these are about the best tires you can get. No question.
Most Subaru dirivers, well let's be honest are not car enthusiasts, but if you want a tire that performs great in snow and ice, solid wet traction
Look no further. I got @55k out of these with zero issues
If you drive a BMW? And looking for high performance? No, unless again you have an x drive and need the traction in the winter.
Vehicle: 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 56,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Driving Style: Spirited
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Most customers report strong snow traction with scores 8-10, highlighting reliable grip in winter conditions. While ice performance shows some variability, the Geolandar H/T G95A delivers solid all-season capability for highway driving.
July 13, 2017
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Excellent tire especially for highway use and winter driving in Wisconsin...
Excellent tire especially for highway use and winter driving in Wisconsin. After 92000 miles, Very satisfied.
Vehicle: 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 92,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: MADISON, SD
Driving Style: Average
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July 01, 2019
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...Not sure why people have rated this tire low in wet/snow performance. Our experience has been great.
We're at 93,000 miles and there is still tread left. I estimate we'll get very close to 100,000 miles before we're even close to the tread wear indicators. Proper inflation and rotating with every oil change make a huge difference. Not sure why people have rated this tire low in wet/snow performance. Our experience has been great.
Vehicle: 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 93,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD
Driving Style: Average
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October 05, 2020
...They are a great all-around tire with good traction in all conditions and a great treadlife...
These tires came OEM on my Subaru Forester and I drove them to 81000 miles accross all conditions in southern Wisconsin, including harsh winters. They are a great all-around tire with good traction in all conditions and a great treadlife. After 8 years and 81k miles, there were still 4/32" left on each tread and I probably could have pushed it another season, but there was a bit of cracking starting, which isn't all that surprising as I've stored the car outside for at least 4 of the last 8 years. All in all, these tires don't owe me anything. I would have bought them again, if they weren't so freakin expensive. I found a deal on a set of Firestone Weathergrips which I'm trying instead, but if you can find these for a good deal, they will serve you well.
Vehicle: 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 81,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MC FARLAND, WI
Driving Style: Easy Going
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Customers consistently praise the Geolandar H/T G95A's dry traction, with most ratings between 9-10. High scores highlight responsive handling and reliable grip, excelling in highway conditions as expected from an all-season tire.
February 13, 2019
...I gave them a high score on dry performance, mainly because of what I can do with them. We will leave it at very spirited driving on sharp, twisting roads, and I only wish my seats had a little more bolstering so I could go faster. They provide a lot of confidence driving...
So these are the tires on my 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. and I really like them. They are expensive, but paired with subaru's AWD system they have only gotten me stuck once, and that was offroading and there was ice. On the highway, I have no issues with them, gas mileage is fantastic, make no noise. I gave them a high score on dry performance, mainly because of what I can do with them. We will leave it at very spirited driving on sharp, twisting roads, and I only wish my seats had a little more bolstering so I could go faster. They provide a lot of confidence driving. (again, not sure if that is also with help from subaru awd).
In the rain they are just as good. Whenever it rains, I see it as an opportunity for an undercarriage wash, so I go to this one road that always pools up significantly. I had to drive through it at upwards of 45mph before I felt the car start to want to wander.
In snow, they're alright. If you drive normally and leave room to stop they're good. But if you're like me, you like to slide around when no ones around, and that is when trouble can arise. This is warranted IMO, due to being only an all season tire. I have drove it out of my driveway with 10 inches of snow and no issues again unless I give the car too much gas.
Finally, and my favorite part about these tires is the offroad capability. They aren't terrible, nothing like a true AT/MT, but wow. I have gone down discontinued roads that are narrow and rocky, and the only issue becomes ground clearance. They handle water crossings well. Sand was the one place I had some concern, as it was a water crossing with water and the car wanted to slip. In mud, I would have given them a super high score before last week. I have parked the car to the center caps in mud and crawled out, but last week some slick mud with frozen ground before posed a huge issue nearly getting stuck, and resulted into the speedometer reading 60+, when I was only inching forward. Will be buying GO15s from Yokohama soon!
Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 13,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: DRACUT, MA
Driving Style: Average
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July 23, 2019
...Traction has been great in every circumstance I've encountered...
These tires are the originals that were on the car when I bought it. 74k and there is still plenty of tread left. I rotate them every 7500 miles. Traction has been great in every circumstance I've encountered. They are a little bit noisier than I would like, but I'm really nitpicking on this point. Excellent tires!
Vehicle: 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 74,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: GETTYSBURG, PA
Driving Style: Average
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November 27, 2017
...It does fine and predictable in the dry. Very hard, spirited driving on pavement overwhelms them and they can sometimes break loose a bit too soon for my liking...
These tires came stock on my 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek with the 5-speed manual transmission. I replaced them with another set for my 3rd set of tires.
It is indeed a tire that matches the vehicle well. However, I feel that it is well-suited to more of the occasional-adventurer who sometimes strays off the pavement for fun. It is no off-road king, but it does prove to be more-useful off pavement than a typical passenger car tire never intended to be used on a crossover.
This is a tire I do NOT recommend for spirited drivers. However, for drivers who are average or easygoing, these Yokohama Geolandar G95A tires are very well-suited to the vehicle.
For the more-adventurous driver who enjoys a more off-road oriented tire, one should consider the old Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S (G012) in 215/60R17 or the new Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 in the same size of 215/60R17. Of course, these all-terrain options are available from Tire Rack. However, those who still desire sporty pavement characteristics will find an all-terrain an unsuitable choice due to the excessiv reduction of pavement grip, and the OEM tire lacking in sporty driving manners.
For the spirited driver who wants a blend of both pavement sporty driving and light off-road competency (like many Subaru enthusiasts desire), a performance all-season, high performance all-season, or a sporty-oriented grand touring all-season tire is a suitable choice.
General grip is mediocre. This is a compromise tire that blends pavement manners with light off-road competency. It does fine and predictable in the dry. Very hard, spirited driving on pavement overwhelms them and they can sometimes break loose a bit too soon for my liking. Wet grip was mediocre also, but not necessarily unsafe. Noise is unusually high, but that may be because it isn't a touring tire, nor does the stock Subaru have that much sound deadening. Both times I had to replace them was due to sidewall damage, so the ambitious adventurers should avoid this tire.
Vehicle: 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 33,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: SANTA CLARA, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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Most customers rate ride comfort 8-10, praising smooth handling and low noise. While a few note occasional road feedback, high scores highlight excellent highway comfort for all-season driving.
July 10, 2014
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...They are quiet on the road and have been a very comfortable tire...
These tires came on my Forester. I think overall I have been pleased with them. I would have liked to get more miles on them, before changing, but overall I am satisfied with them. They are quiet on the road and have been a very comfortable tire. I use my car for work in construction sites and trails, so they have done pretty well off road as well as on the highway. These are a nice option, but I chose a different model to replace them with, because of price, warranty and customer rating.
Vehicle: 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 52,900
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: NASHVILLE, TN
Driving Style: Average
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June 06, 2020
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...55 gives me good cornering and braking response, slightly harsh ride...
This is my first vehicle that has tires with an aspect ratio of less than 70 so . . . 55 gives me good cornering and braking response, slightly harsh ride. I was a little disappointed in deep snow performance on my inclined driveway. I stopped halfway down and tried to pull forward but spun a tire in front and back. I haven't gone offroad, just Forest Service roads in good condition. This is a good all season tire and would buy again (I bought a fifth for a five tire rotation with the stock).
Vehicle: 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 13,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RENTON, WA
Driving Style: Average
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Most customers rate treadwear as excellent with scores of 9s and 10s, highlighting long-lasting performance on highways. While a few note concerns with scores between 0-6, the Geolandar H/T G95A's all-season design delivers reliable durability for everyday driving needs.
August 05, 2016
...But where this tire really shines is in tread life.While most of my driving is highway, I currently have 70,000 miles on these tires and should get 80,000 no problem...
These OEM tires perform better then fair for most road conditions. But where this tire really shines is in tread life.While most of my driving is highway, I currently have 70,000 miles on these tires and should get 80,000 no problem. Great commute tire.
Vehicle: 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 72,551
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: SAN LORENZO, CA
Driving Style: Average
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July 31, 2014
These tires have been exceptionally durable. At nearly 80K it's time to change them but even at 60K miles they had very little wear...
These tires have been exceptionally durable. At nearly 80K it's time to change them but even at 60K miles they had very little wear. I see other drivers have had to change these tires earlier. I have a fairly easy, but long highway commute. This likely accounts for the long wear of my tires. I have used the tires in bad weather, including snowy conditions in northern Vermont and Canada. In light and moderate snow these tires have had good traction. They are as good on ice as can be expected of an all weather tire. I will buy them again because of their exceptionally long life.
Vehicle: 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 79,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: GUILFORD, CT
Driving Style: Average
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November 15, 2021
...The original set is on our Crosstrek and as others have said, we?re replacing them before they?re down to the wear indicator. We could probably go another season, but it?s November and probably best to just replace them before the cold weather hits the Midwest.
Unbelievable tires. The original set is on our Crosstrek and as others have said, we�re replacing them before they�re down to the wear indicator. We could probably go another season, but it�s November and probably best to just replace them before the cold weather hits the Midwest.
We�ve never had any issues at all, we have the tires rotated at every oil change, and they do great in all weather conditions. Mileage is also really good. Others wrote about tire road noise, but that hasn�t been our experience.
We�re hoping the new set gives us the same kind of service and lasts just as long.
Side note; I am really surprised so many reviewers of these tires have rated them at 3.5 stars, but left stellar reviews regarding their experiences. Tough crowd, I suppose.
Vehicle: 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i
Miles Driven on Tires: 85,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SAYLER PARK, OH
Driving Style: Easy Going
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