Yokohama iceGUARD Tires

Designed to combat the worst winter weather conditions, the Yokohama iceGUARD series features an innovative rubber compound that maintains flexibility, control, and traction in sub-freezing temperatures. All tire lines under the iceGUARD badge are tagged with the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, assuring superior performance in snow and ice. Offering excellent handling, stability, grip, and durability, the Yokohama iceGUARD family has a tire for every vehicle type, whether a passenger car, minivan, CUV, SUV, or light truck. The active Yokohama iceGUARD tires include Yokohama iceGUARD G075, Yokohama iceGUARD iG51v, Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c, and Yokohama iceGUARDiG53.

Let’s understand the active Yokohama iceGUARD family members in detail:

Yokohama iceGUARD iG51v

Engineered for minivans, CUVs, SUVs, and light trucks, the Yokohama iceGUARD iG51v is a great winter tire that offers fantastic grip, traction, and control on snow and ice and features a dual-action shoulder groove for ideal edges for effective snow grip and traction. While the zigzag, circumferential grooves feature a 3D-shaped wall design for snow packing and to avoid the risk of hydroplaning, the slush grooves of the iceGUARD iG51v are horizontally placed within tread elements to disperse snow and slush. Thanks to the interlocking and adaptive 3D sipes, this Yokohama tire provides great handling, grip, and stability on slippery surfaces. For enhanced traction and control on dry roads, it features a variable angle center rib that boosts block rigidity and stability.

Backed by a 30-day trial satisfaction guarantee promise, the Yokohama iceGUARD iG51v returns a decent 8.3 out of 10 with consistent scores of 8.6, 8.2, and 8.7 in traction, handling, and longevity, respectively. The Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified tire is a great fit for vehicles like the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota Highlander, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and Chevrolet Colorado.

Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c

Introduced in 2014, the Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c is a versatile tire for unpredictable seasons. A great option for passenger cars, CUVs, and minivans, the iceGUARD iG52c features an optimized tread pattern with hundreds of sipes for great traction, grip, handling, control, and stability in challenging environments of snow and ice. While the circumferential power grooves and lateral slush grooves mitigate the risk of hydroplaning by quickly expelling the water and slush from the tread, the triple-action, high-density rubber compound of the Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c whisks away water for optimum grip and traction. Boosting handling and stability in treacherous terrains, the Yokohama winter tire features large tread blocks, triple 3D sipes, and an extra wide center rib for enhanced road contact in dry, wet, and winter conditions. Thanks to the detailed tread elements, the tire ascertains confident braking and quicker acceleration. At the same time, the optimized tread pattern of the iceGUARD iG52c reduces noise levels and vibration for a quiet and comfortable ride.

With a fantastic SimpleScore of 8, the Yokohama winter tire returns ratings of 8.2 each for traction and handling and 8.4 for longevity. It is a fine replacement option for vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz C Class and Toyota Prius.

Yokohama iceGUARD iG53

Launched in 2019, the Yokohama iceGUARD iG53 is a studless winter tire that features an innovative tread design and cutting-edge technology for maximum performance in moderate to severe winter weather conditions. Featuring an advanced tread design with triple 3D sipes and zigzag-shaped circumferential grooves, the iceGUARD iG53 provides enhanced stability and extra biting edges for superior performance on ice and snow. While the absorptive rubber compound has a cavity-shape design that sheds water film from the ice and boosts grip, the micro diagonal grooves of the Yokohama iceGUARD iG53 create more biting edges for enhanced snow and ice and increased resistance to wear. Thanks to its unique construction and low rolling resistance design, the Yokohama winter tire delivers increased fuel efficiency throughout its lifespan. Lastly, the directional tread pattern of the iceGUARD iG53 improves contact area for improved steering response and control in wet and wintry weather conditions.

Backed by Yokohama Promise 30-Day Trial Satisfaction Guarantee, the iceGUARD iG53 scores an average SimpleScore of 8.3 out of 10. It continues to impress in traction, handling, and longevity by scoring 8.3 in traction and 8.4 each in handling and longevity. It’s an excellent replacement tire option for vehicles like the Acura TLX, Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler 200, and Dodge Grand Caravan.

Yokohama iceGUARD iG075

Touted as a premium studless winter tire by the Japanese tire maker, the Yokohama iceGUARD G075 was launched in 2019 along with the iceGUARD iG53. Developed for CUVs and SUVs, the iceGUARD G075 has a unique directional tread pattern for a larger contact patch and increased edge effect on snow and ice. While the zigzag grooves and 3D triple sipes allow quick water and slush evacuation to mitigate the risk of hydroplaning, the wide center rib and micro diagonal grooves of the Yokohama tire provide enhanced handling and stability. Thanks to the absorptive rubber compound, the micro-hydroplaning risk on the ice is reduced as it clears the film of water on the ice for improved snow and ice performance. With a high-density reinforced compound, the iceGUARD G075 features a stable tread block that aids in longer wear, as it optimizes road contact for even pressure distribution.

Additionally, the Yokohama iceGUARD family tire returns increased fuel efficiency figures thanks to the newly developed, low-heat generating under-tread compound, which not only boosts stiffness but also reduces rolling resistance. The Three Peak Mountains Snowflake tire returns an impressive SimpleScore of 8.7 with consistent scores of 8.4 in traction, 8.2 in handling, and an excellent 9.6 in longevity. It is a superb replacement tire option for vehicles like the Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, and Toyota Sequoia.

Other Yokohama iceGUARD tires

In addition to the above tires, the Yokohama iceGUARD family of tires also includes the:

• Yokohama iceGUARD iG20 – Great winter tire for passenger cars with technology ahead of its time
• Yokohama iceGUARD iG721 – Great winter tire for coupes, crossovers, sedans, and SUVs