Yokohama Ice Guard IG60 205/55 R16 91Q

Japanese pure-blooded Yokohama Ice Guard IG60 “rolled out” on the roads ahead of the 2018 winter season. The tyre has replaced the popular IG50 and IG50 Plus models, hard nuts of the middle class from the league of winter friction tyres for cars.

Asymmetrical pattern

The Ice Guardian features an asymmetric tread design to improve ride quality in variable winter driving conditions. So, the outer part of the tyre tread works out on wet roads and snow-covered surfaces, while the inner part is focused on enhancing grip on an icy roadway. On dry asphalt, the tyre also manifests itself in a purely positive way.

Rubber compound

The composition of the rubber mixture of the model is flavored with orange oil. It does not deplete the aromas of citrus fruits, and along with special polymers, it retains the elasticity of rubber when the mercury column of the thermometer falls and enhances the tensile strength of the tyre. Also , the structure of the rubber compound contains numerous absorbent micropores that dry out the contact patch, thereby providing an improved "grip" on slippery surfaces.

Strong middle class

The elements of the Yokohama Ice Guard IG60 drainage system consist of two volumetric circumferential water evacuation channels and a network of transverse grooves arranged at an angle. The removal of water and snow porridge is given to them without much hassle. As part of all kinds of tyre tests, the model stably keeps in the middle of the list of the best. The only complaint about it is the increased braking distance on ice. However, Hook-and-loop tyres are a priori not intended for riding on ice tracks. In this matter, winter studded tyres will help you better.