Yokohama Geolandar G98 Review — Mid-Range All-Terrain SUV for NZ
Overall Rating: 8.6 / 10
Category: All-Terrain SUV — Mid-Range
Price in NZ: From $401 per tyre
Best for: Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Outlander, Ford Everest — mid-range all-terrain SUV use
Quick Verdict
The Yokohama Geolandar G98 is positioned as a mid-range all-terrain SUV tyre — more capable off-road than the highway-focused Geolandar HT G056, but less aggressive than the full AT G015. It delivers the Geolandar family’s Japanese engineering quality with a compound calibrated for the mixed sealed/unsealed road use that defines NZ lifestyle property and rural driving. At $401, it sits between the G058 crossover tyre ($327) and the AT G015 ($418), filling a useful niche for Prado and Everest owners who want genuine all-terrain capability without the AT G015’s road noise.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain SUV — Mid-Range |
| Speed Ratings | S (180), T (190), H (210 km/h) |
| Available Rim Sizes | 16″, 17″, 18″ |
| NZ Price Range | $401 – $580 (varies by size) |
| Key Technology | Geolandar compound, reinforced sidewall |
Performance Profile
Off-road: More capable than the G058 crossover tyre. Handles gravel roads, farm access tracks, light mud, and moderate off-road terrain confidently. For serious off-road use, the AT G015 provides greater capability.
On-road: Quieter and more refined than the AT G015 — the G98’s compound prioritises highway comfort while maintaining adequate off-road performance.
NZ context: The G98’s balance of on/off-road capability suits the Prado and Everest market in NZ — large premium SUVs that are used for both motorway driving and property access.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Rural and lifestyle NZ: Good. The G98 handles the typical NZ mixed driving pattern well — sealed roads between towns, gravel access to properties, and occasional backcountry tracks. The quieter highway character makes it more comfortable for the long drives between NZ’s rural communities.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Better off-road than G058 crossover, better road manners than AT G015
- Yokohama Geolandar quality and reliability
- Mid-range price ($401) between crossover and full AT options
Cons
- AT G015 ($418) is only $17 more with 3PMSF certification and better wet tarmac (Triple Polymer Compound)
- Limited size range vs AT G015
Sources
- Yokohama Geolandar G98 — yokohama.com — accessed 2026-06-04
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/yokohama/ — accessed 2026-06-04
Related Pages
- Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 — the recommended full AT
- Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 — highway-priority crossover
- Yokohama Tyres NZ — brand overview