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Yokohama Ice Guard IG50+ 195/65 R15 91Q winter Review

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Very good

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Description of Yokohama Ice Guard IG50+ 195/65 R15 91Q winter

Yokohama iceGuard IG50+ is a slip-on friction winter tire with an asymmetric tread pattern designed for passenger cars and crossovers. Despite a very recent appearance on the domestic market, the Yokohama Ice Guard IG50+ winter tire can hardly be called a novelty, since it is an improved version of the model of the same name, released several years earlier. It differs from the "original" in improved grip on ice, as well as increased fuel efficiency. At the same time, its tread pattern remained the same. All changes affected the internal components of the tire structure. Like the previous model, the tread of this tire has the ability to absorb water formed as a result of its friction on ice. It is provided by numerous micropores, which, when in contact with the road surface, behave in exactly the same way as a conventional pump. The lack of efficiency of this technology in the predecessor was explained by the uneven distribution of these micropores in the tread. The use of a new version of the White Gel absorbent element, as well as the use of new technologies in the manufacture of the rubber compound, made it possible to almost completely eliminate this drawback. Moreover, the Japanese tire manufacturers managed to significantly increase the number of micropores in the tread. The end result of all these improvements was a 7 percent reduction in stopping distances on ice. Another difference between the version with the “+” sign in the name and the previous Yokohama Ice Guard IG50+ tire is the tread design. It is still a two-layer, but the characteristics of both layers have been significantly changed. In particular, the inside of the tread is made from an even tougher compound. In addition, it is characterized by reduced heating during movement. All these changes were aimed at reducing rolling resistance as much as possible. At the same time, Japanese tire manufacturers managed to significantly improve a number of other operational properties, ranging from control efficiency to resistance to premature wear. In turn, the outer layer of the tread is made of a compound that can maintain elasticity at an optimal level over a very wide temperature range. Such physical and chemical properties are achieved due to the presence in its composition of an additional amount of silica, as well as special polymer compounds, which give the compound increased uniformity and ensure the integrity of the tread at high temperatures. Another characteristic feature of this model is the stability of grip characteristics in all road and weather conditions. It is achieved due to the ability of the tire to keep the shape and size of the contact patch unchanged, the configuration of which is close to square. This feature appeared due to the use of a whole range of technical solutions. The main one is the optimized tread profile...
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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Quality is top notch, happy with everything.

In a warm winter, I purchased the R14 on the strength of a grant. It is pretty comfortable to ride in rain and ice (-12), but it is best to avoid accelerating on snow porridge while wearing these Velcro. Although it is noisy on the pavement, other machines' sound insulation is different and you can be rather quiet.

Pros
  • Good road holding, no swelling, and smooth
Cons
  • Possibly not the quietest.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Just super, the product is made wonderfully, very satisfied.

The season has passed, it behaves confidently both on snow and on ice. In a rut on the asphalt leads slightly. I have been riding Velcro since 2022. This one turned out to be the best, the previous one was dunlop, there was less confidence. Use in St. Petersburg.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I really like the product, it fully meets my expectations.

The advantages are that the rubber is soft, it does not darken in cold temperatures, it is wear-resistant (in my case, 6 seasons (year rolling 18-20 t. Km)), it provides great braking, and it is reasonably priced. Has drawbacks, such as lateral drift, in contrast to asymmetrical drift, however this is not a deal breaker.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

One of the best deals, glad I bought this.

No one who hasn't driven a linden in the winter can declare that it's not suitable for the season. Ten years behind the wheel, and I still stick to linden every winter. Their effectiveness on spikes can vary, but they are never worse than on those. In particular, I bought these tires last year because the ones they replaced lasted only two years before wearing out normally and the cord started to climb, making them quite unhappy.

Pros
  • In overall, last winter's iceguards were picture-perfect. There will be no slipping or sliding because the operating tread is adequate. The car's wheels are a nice aesthetic touch.
Cons
  • I'm happy with the product overall, and I know it will bring me joy next winter.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality exceeds all expectations, I recommend to buy.

I purchased it when the price was reasonable; when winter arrives, I will go into further detail. two months into the winter: Given that the roads are more or less clean or salted 95% of the time, the grip is actually rather good. Of course, driving carefully in the first snow was necessary, but on days like these, the spikes are useless. They undoubtedly increase consumption, perhaps by 1 liter or so. I prefer it a lot more than spikes (I rode both); there are no braking issues, but there is…

Pros
  • Price That's all for a city where they clean and spill reagents! The cabin is quiet!
Cons
  • The rut is fairly noticeable, but I quickly used to it. Consumption grew a little.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

As such, there are no disadvantages, it is convenient to use.

It is important to note that "rutting" is a problem that affects all narrow tires; therefore, this brand should not be blamed for the issue. I examined it on November 4 and found that it is impossible to climb a steep hill in the mud. However, this is something that is inherent in all small tires (r14), so it is not a drawback. Some pros: The price is lower in the winter, which is a savings in theory, but I have not experienced severe winters in the south. The most important thing is to get up…

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The product is good, there are only a few minor flaws.

In the year 2022, production will begin. You may drive as if it were the middle of summer within the city limits, on the cleared roads. It's also not difficult to wade through snow that has recently fallen. When snow and ice combine, it's best to slow down and be cautious on the road. These spikes were a hundred times better and more predictable than the norm. features advantages: Just suitable for zipping through city streets. Calm and subtle. The snow is no match for it. Several Drawbacks…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I didnt expect the quality to be so high.

Since we still need to find snow in the winter, I went with Velcro. Rubber that is very quiet and little worn. It has good grip on both dry and wet asphalt and keeps steadily on ice.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

I cant believe I paid for it, the quality is disgusting.

In order to get out of a track-like situation when driving on asphalt, you need to exert some force on the steering wheel. However, you are aware that this causes you to spin out and into the adjacent row. From there, with a speed of 90 on the wet surface and a temperature of +5, I flew into a ditch through the oncoming lane. The vehicles were all complete. It is appropriate for the route in the city.

Pros
  • fairly quiet on dry pavement 5 a wet sidewalk 5
Cons
  • As if you were on a summer day, NO on the ice.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It was a reasonable purchase, I will order more.

Prior to that, I went to Yokohama IG20, which had 5 seasons (it's a shame that they no longer create it), so I'll compare it to that: The rubber is soft and silent, but as compared to the IG20, it acts a little shakily on ice (the rear sometimes throws a little bit), and this was during the time when the 20ka was on rails. But other than that, the standard Yokohama Velcro, just like any other brand, rides properly in the snow, porridge, and water; the only exception is bare ice, which requires…

Pros
  • Calm and gentle (although, much like any other Yokohama Velcro product)
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Disappointed with the purchase, useless products.

I am quite dissatisfied with these tires, and I will defy every assumption you have about me. Just to set the stage, I rode a Hakkapeliita R with Pirelli Ice Zero tires before that. Initially, we were swayed by Japan's low prices and high quality. Thus, tires make a buzzing noise after being mounted on a car and driven for the first time on freshly paved, dry asphalt. Aisle is a problematic topic for these tires since they grip the road perfectly while dry or wet, but they start to fail as soon

Pros
  • This is one of only two examples) It was manufactured in Japan and has the look of a tire with flanging present to safeguard the disk's rim.
Cons
  • Noisy.