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    Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Yokohama Geolandar AT G015: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 and Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 appear in 5 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Nitto Terra Grappler G2 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry

    Choose Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricNitto Terra Grappler G2Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
    SegmentAll TerrainAll Terrain
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used14
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.24.9
    Latest test20222025
    Tire Lab Score73.284.6

    Tire Lab Score

    73.2
    Good · All Season
    84.6
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNitto Terra Grappler G2Yokohama Geolandar AT G015Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    Avg rank 5.2
    1
    Nitto Terra Grappler G2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.5
    11
    Nitto Terra Grappler G2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.7
    1
    Avg rank 5.5
    11
    Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 3.3
    21
    Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 2.0
    2
    Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

    The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.2 for the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015.

    ☀️ Dry: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

    The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015.

    ❄️ Snow: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

    The Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.7 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

    The Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Yokohama Geolandar AT G015

    The Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 or Yokohama Geolandar AT G015?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 ranks better than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nitto Terra Grappler G2 appears in 1 independent tests, Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 in 4, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →