30.06.2020
Tests, tests and expert evaluation of the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 tire. Testing winter tires Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 Yokohama iceguard stud ig35 reviews tests
Sources
Sources correspond to companies that independently compare tires based on a consistent methodology that includes as many tire quality criteria as possible, and provide unbiased test scores for a group of similar tires based on usage.
This database includes only those sources that meet these criteria. These criteria also apply for each source test.
Sources used to determine technical indicators tires:
- Test results published in specialized publications.
- Data obtained in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1222/2009 on the labeling of tires in relation to fuel efficiency and other relevant parameters. Or Grades used in markings car tires(MOBS*) in the absence of official data.
- Data published by independent testing laboratories.
A detailed list of sources (with the exception of EU Regulation 1222/2009) used to assess the rating of each product is attached to the publication.
Grading Scheme
The final score consists of 9 benchmarks, which are supplemented by 4 other winter tire benchmarks.
Basic indicators are divided into 5 groups: 3 - for summer tires, 2 - for winter tires.
Each core indicator is given a different weight in its group based on its degree of importance in the category.
Below are the groups of indicators and their base indicators:
Calculation Method
Each base indicator is evaluated according to the following principle:
- A score out of 10 points is given to the tire with the best result in a particular test.
- The score of other tires is reduced in proportion to the obtained standard deviation of the discriminant.
- All results greater than 9 times this standard deviation receive a score of 1.
If the source uses its own rating system (which is not based on a 10-point system), then linear recoding is performed.
The final baseline score will be based on the arithmetic mean of the scores obtained from the results of each test.
Note: Tests carried out by automotive magazines or specialized bodies are usually based on the most common sizes on the market. While tire performance may vary slightly by size, we have preferred to assign a score to the entire size panel of a particular tire model.
Official Information
Winter tires Yokohama Ice Guard 35 - last year's novelty of the tire market. Press releases from the Japanese company promised excellent performance in any situation. But in reality, alas, everything looks different.
Here's what the manufacturer promised:
New high-tech winter studded tire Yokohama Ice Guard iG35 with directional tread was presented at the manufacturer's plant located in Japan. Yokohama engineers said that the new product is designed to ensure driving safety on any, even heavily snowy, icy roads and is designed to justify customer confidence through high technology and an excellent brand image.
The main advantages of the Yokohama Ice Guard 35 tire, as indicated by the manufacturer:
1. Providing excellent vehicle handling on snowy and icy roads through the use of unique 3D sipes.
2. Multifaceted 3D sipes improve performance on ICE and SNOW by increasing deflection contact patch and edge effect without sacrificing block stiffness.
3. Minimize stud dropout with ridges around the mounting hole.
4. Semi-radial grooves - improve the removal of SNOW, SLUD and WATER from the contact patch. Sequential lateral grooves - improve lateral stability, prevent rearrangement and slip
5. Improved composition rubber compound almost completely prevents deformation not only in the tread part, but also in the stud bore.
At the same time, Japanese engineers themselves do not hide the fact that for testing, Yokohama Rubber Co. uses one of the largest internal test apparatuses simulating SNOW, ICE and WET SURFACE.
Rubber test Yokohama Ice Guard 35
On a winter morning on a January day, a Nissan Tiida hatchback, shod in winter Yokohama tires Ice Guard Stud IG35 195/65R15. The thermometer was -15 degrees Celsius, and on the roads rolled snow, pieces of ice and bare asphalt - the right conditions for testing winter tires. First, the movement along the main streets of the city - here is clean asphalt, not yet covered with snow and not stained with reagents, that is, dry and clean. On such a road, the car drives quietly, gently and predictably. Assessing the impact of the tested tires on driving in this context is not easy. There were no obvious catches from Yokohama Ice Guard 35, but there were no obvious advantages either.
With the change of coverage, the behavior of the car has changed. Rolled snow appeared on the road, covered with a thin layer of fresh frost on top. In such conditions, the rubber tread quickly loses its relief and becomes smooth. Advertised grooves to evacuate snow, dirt and Ice Yokohama Ice Guard 35 in real life do not work at all: the car drives unstably in a straight line even at minimum speeds, roaming around and reacting to commands with a delay. Braking is sluggish, acceleration is the same. This behavior is typical for friction tire, but Yokohama Ice Guard Stud IG35 is a studded model. Then why is she so helpless on hard snow?
The answer lies in the state of the tire. Almost half of the studs were missing on all four wheels, and those that remained were weak and deep-set. There were almost no studs left on the front wheels at all, and, upon a cursory examination, the Yokohama Ice Guard 35 tire looked more like a non-studded, friction model. At the same time, the tire mileage, just like the car, was minimal - just over 1000 km, but the life of the spikes turned out to be even shorter. Of course, the fate of test vehicles is always more complicated than civilian ones. They try to squeeze everything out of them. It is quite logical that the tires here are subjected to comparable high loads. But regarding Yokohama Ice Guard Stud IG35, a lot of reviews have been written on the Internet. real owners who bought these Winter tires. All of them note the short life cycle of studs as the main drawback from which all other rubber problems follow.
The deeper into the snowdrifts, the more problems and torment. Yokohama Ice Guard Stud IG35 can not master the yards and forgotten streets of the city. Usually cars of this class, shod with other winter tires, are quite viable in such conditions.
It is noteworthy that Yokohama Ice Guard Stud IG35 is not an old model. She hit the market automotive rubber by the winter season of 2011, that is, at the time of its release, other models in the same price category were already present on the market, which proved their worth in the conditions of the Russian winter. A striking example - Nokian Nordman 4. The Finns succeeded in this model, but the Japanese did not succeed in their Yokohama Ice Guard Stud IG35.
After 1,000 km, the Yokohama Ice Guard 35 lost half of its studs.
The Finnish rubber manufacturers succeeded with the Nokian Nordman 4, but the Japanese needed more work on their Yokohama Ice Guard Stud IG35.
Text: Roman Kharitonov
The declared characteristics of rubber Yokohama Ice Guard 35:
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Winter, studded |
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Price for 1 piece |
3400 - 3600 rub. |
Yokohama Ice Guard 35's wide-deployed center rib improves agility and stability on ice, wet and pavement, according to the manufacturer.
Multifaceted 3D sipes improve the performance of Yokohama Ice Guard 35 on ice and snow by increasing the deflection contact patch and edge effect without sacrificing block stiffness.
The 3D design of the Yokohama Ice Guard 35 is designed to increase the edge effect, while the lugs around the hole help secure the cleat.
For a more secure hold of the spike in Yokohama tires Ice Guard 35 uses new shaped holes.
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The first and second places are occupied by long-standing competitors - Nokian and Continental, which update their products almost every year. The prices (3700 rubles) are almost the same, but since the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 (in Russian version) is slightly better than the Continental ContiIceContact in terms of the sum of the indicators, the price / quality ratio of the “Russian Finns” (3.9) is slightly more attractive than that of the “Germans” » (4.0).
Another domestic product Michelin X-Ice North 2 is firmly in third position, although the model is no longer new. The price tag is slightly lower - 3300 rubles, so the price / quality ratio turned out to be a little tastier: 3.6.
The old Gislaved NordFrost 5 (3200 rubles) comes fourth in value. However, in our tests, with 892 points, it occupies the sixth position and, in terms of price / quality ratio (3.6), is on a par with the Michelin. In our opinion, people buy this model more out of habit, taking into account the good reputation of their predecessors. And the real price should be even lower.
The next in the price ranking is the Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 (2900 rubles). The fresh model has very modest characteristics for our winter. Therefore, it occupies only the eighth position with a score of 829 points, although in terms of price / quality ratio of 3.5, it lies very close to Michelin and Gislaved. Apparently, our customers are willing to pay more for a well-promoted brand. However, many appreciate the increased hernia resistance, which helps to confidently jump through road pits. Our opinion is that these tires should be cheaper.
Yokohama products iceGUARD iG35 (2800 rubles) are traditionally slightly cheaper than Bridgestone, although they are almost as good as it in terms of characteristics (828 points and ninth place in the final list). Accordingly, the price / quality ratio (3.4) is more attractive. We think the price tag is too high. Buyers are in awe of Japanese stamp, but her tires are labeled "Made in the Philippines". Another reason for its popularity is participation in WTCC races.
Winter Carving Edge from Pirelli for 2700 rubles. only in seventh place in terms of value. But according to the results of the test, the “Italians” scored 912 points and entered the top five of the ZR rating. A very good result, and the price / quality ratio is less than that of all top tires - 3.0. We respect! By the way, the problems with the loss of spikes are a thing of the past.
You can buy cheaper Korean Kumho I'ZEN KW22 and Russian Nordman 4 - 2400 rubles each. According to the test results, the “Russian” is clearly more attractive: 913 points and the fourth position, and therefore its price / quality ratio is 2.6. A very interesting and profitable product.
Domestically developed Cordiant Sno-Max is even cheaper - 2200 rubles. The position in the test (852 points and seventh place) is worthy of respect - the model has surpassed imported tires from eastern manufacturers. Price / quality ratio - 2.6.
The cheapest tires are Kama Irbis (or 505), they can be bought for less than 2000 rubles. a piece. In the test, they did not even reach 800 points, scoring only 776. They cannot be called the last century - the model appeared six years ago, simultaneously with the Gislaved NF 5, but in terms of characteristics it clearly does not correspond to the modern level. I foresee the question: why haven't they tried the latest Kama Euro 518 and 519 models? Alas, they are simply not produced in the most popular winter size 175 / 65R14, limiting themselves to the old model.
TEST RESULTS
Note: while there are not enough test results in some disciplines.
Table of expert assessments
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Final result: 944 points The debut took place in 2008, since 2009 - in Russia. At the beginning of this year, they were once again upgraded in terms of rubber composition and stud geometry. Grip properties are very well balanced. Longitudinal on ice and snow - almost the best. The transverse on the ice are very good, only Gislaved is better. On snow - above average. On the snow-covered road they go smoothly, without remarks, they are sensitive to the correction of the direction. Slightly improve the information content on the steering wheel - and you can put nine points. In turns, the front wheels clearly define the given trajectory, and the rear wheels cling to the road a little worse, causing slight oversteer. But it is enough to add a little gas, and the car is screwed into a turn of any curvature. They are not afraid of deep snow, they are easy to maneuver. If the car rested its bumper in an insurmountable snowdrift, it will not be difficult to get out. On the asphalt, too, do not fold. At high speeds they go smoothly, brake on dry land and well in the wet. There are no comments on acoustic comfort and smoothness. In terms of fuel efficiency, they hold a leading position both at 90 and at 60 km / h. The protrusion of the spikes is close to the limits of reason. Not a single dropped spike. Excellent braking qualities and the best acceleration on snow and ice, high lateral grip on snow and cross-country ability. Good directional stability on any winter road. High level of comfort, economical. Not marked.
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Final result: 927 points They saw the light in 2010 and immediately appeared in Russia. In the coming year, the rubber and stud design were updated. In terms of exemplary grip properties, they occupy a leading position in all exercises on ice and snow, with the exception of the ice circle. On the winter road, they do not go quite smoothly, they pull the car noticeably into deeper snow, they noticeably slide down on transverse slopes. The steering wheel is not informative enough. Managed well, but with some features. In sharp turns, the speed is limited by the drift of the front axle, and in gentle, faster turns, they tend to skid a little, which is better to parry at small angles, preventing it from developing. They are not afraid of snowdrifts, but they require a certain driving style: they do not like intensive slipping, preferring to pull. They are not always able to rescue a car from a snow trap in reverse. On the pavement, the course is kept without comment. They brake on dry and wet roads very well, passing only the related Gislaved forward. Comfortable - do not differ in increased noise. But noticeably shake the car on bumps. Fuel consumption is modest, on a par with Michelin, Nordmann, Pirelli and Yokohama. During the tests, the protrusion of the studs did not change, the studding is of high quality. Better braking and acceleration on snow and ice, lateral grip on snow. Very good lateral grip on ice and braking on dry and wet pavement. Minor remarks on directional stability on a snowy road, on patency in deep snow and smoothness. Verdict: Like it on any winter roads. |
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Final result: 921 points Appeared in 2009. From the same moment on the Russian market. They have a good balance of grip properties. Acceleration on a winter road is confident in any mode, slipping when accelerating does not reduce its effectiveness. On a snow-covered road they go smoothly, stably, not paying attention to the thickness snow cover, bumps and transverse slopes, are sensitive to direction corrections. Behavior when cornering on snow and ice is clear and well predictable; slight understeer (soft front end drift at the limit), coupled with immediate reactions to steering inputs. In deep snow they feel confident, in motion they prefer slipping. Even if the car crawls on its belly, in most cases they will still take it out. They don't save on asphalt. At a good speed in a straight line they go smoothly, without delay they respond to course corrections. Braking on dry and wet roads is good. Comfortable. Fairly quiet, perhaps slightly discordant on the pavement of different quality. There are no complaints about the smoothness of the ride. Fuel consumption is modest. The protrusion of the spines is normal, the rate of its growth during testing is insignificant. This indicates a good quality studding. Good braking and acceleration, lateral grip on snow and ice. Small fuel consumption. Not marked. Verdict: They will give confidence on any winter roads and winter off-road. |
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Final result: 913 points The model was created in 2009, since that time it has been sold in Russia. The composition of the mixture has been updated this winter. The grip properties of the tires are similar to those of the Michelin. They are good on ice and snow in terms of longitudinal and transverse grip properties, and on the rearrangement they turned out to be even faster than their progenitor Nokian. On a straight line, they swim slightly, requiring constant adjustment of direction - they keep in suspense. In fast turns, the car is easier to control with gas than with a steering wheel: they respond to reset by screwing in, and when added, they increase the radius. The virgin snow is overcome without problems. In reverse, they confidently get out of any snowdrift. Feature: they prefer soft, slip-free starting off. And on the go, you can stomp the gas to your heart's content, it even helps. More gas - better move! On the asphalt straight, the same features as on the snowy road. Slight deviations from the given direction, requiring constant steering. Wet braking is good, dry braking is average. The noise level is higher than that of more expensive relatives, and the ride is the same. Fuel consumption is modest at any speed. The protrusion of the spikes and the change in its size are normal. During the tests, the tires lost three spikes from the front tires, but this is hardly critical. Good braking performance on snow, ice and wet pavement, acceleration on snow and ice. Excellent lateral snow grip and flotation. Good handling on winter roads, modest fuel consumption. Minor remarks on road holding on a snowy road and asphalt, on noise. Verdict: Suitable for any winter roads and winter off-road. |
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Final result: 912 points Created in 2008, since then they have been modernized several times. The last time was at the beginning of this year. Braking performance on snow is the best, on ice is mediocre, and lateral grip on both surfaces is also average. Acceleration is good, and on any surface. However, it is only effective when driving under pressure. On a snow-covered straight tire, they surprise with a clear course, sensitive asphalt reactions and small steering angles when correcting direction. You pass any turns with pleasure - a tight, informative steering wheel and immediate reactions, as well as close to neutral understeer, help to understand the car. Deep snow is best overcome by walking. When starting, the tires sink slightly, although they do not show a tendency to self-burrow. In reverse, the car is selected confidently. On asphalt, the same clear course as on summer tires. Tight rudder and small angles during course correction. Wet braking is average, dry braking is frankly bad. Tires sound the change of coverage and rough asphalt, diligently transmit jolts from bumps. Fuel consumption is modest. The protrusion of the spikes is normal, a change in its value is not critical. Lost only one spike. Best braking on snow good overclocking on ice and snow, lateral grip on ice. Modest fuel consumption, excellent handling and directional stability on any road. Weak braking properties on dry roads. Minor remarks about the patency in deep snow and comfort. Verdict: Show their best qualities in highway modes on any winter roads. |
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Final result: 892 points Another of the old ones - the model was created back in 2006, since then it has been sold in Russia. This winter the mixture was updated. Longitudinal grip on snow and ice is average, but transverse grip on snow is very good, and on ice it is the best. It is necessary to accelerate on the verge of slipping - it's more efficient. They go smoothly along the snowy road, but the “zero” on the steering wheel is empty, there is not enough information content. Minor comments on handling. There are no complaints about the initial phase of the turn, but on the arc the speed is limited either by drift or skid - this ambiguity is noticeably annoying. In deep snow, they require minimal slippage, they are confidently tightened. The back is easy to get out. On the pavement, the course is smooth, without remarks, but without frills. In braking disciplines, the best both on dry and wet surfaces. Comfort is standard, although howling is noted on asphalt and dense snow. Fuel consumption is above average at any speed. The protrusion of the studs is normal, during the tests the average value increased within the acceptable range, that is, the quality of the studding is good. But during the tests, the tires lost five studs. Only two fell out last year. The trend is alarming: earlier, this was not noticed with Gislaved. Best braking properties on dry and wet pavement, best lateral grip on ice, very good on snow. High level of comfort, good directional stability on any road. Average acceleration on any surface, above average fuel consumption at any speed, minor handling issues, loss of five spikes. Verdict: Show their best properties in the first place on well-cleaned roads, but do not give up on icy and snowy ones. |
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Final result: 852 points The debut took place in 2008. On an icy road, against the background of average acceleration and lateral grip, they slow down mediocrely. On snow, the alignment is more logical: weak acceleration and satisfactory lateral grip quite get along with good braking. Decent acceleration is obtained only vnatyag. On a snow-covered straight they prowl from side to side. Taxiing is quite difficult, since the feedback is not very informative. In fast corners, speed is limited by drift. Moreover, the outward sliding is tightened, it takes a long time to restore the clutch. They make their way through snowdrifts confidently, move in any mode, do not require tight driving. You can drive fast on asphalt only with great care - swimming within the lane forces the driver to constantly adjust the course. Significant steering angles and its lack of information content interfere. Braking on dry and wet surfaces is good, the results are comparable to those shown by Nokian. They do not differ in comfort: they make a loud noise, thump on bumps, voice the change of coverage. Forget about fuel economy. Fuel consumption at a speed of 60 km / h is average, at 90 - increased. The protrusion of the spikes is within the normal range, the rate of its growth too. There are no missing spikes. Good braking on snow, on dry and wet pavement, cross-country ability. Mediocre braking performance on ice, acceleration on snow, lateral grip on ice. Increased fuel consumption at 90 km / h, low directional stability on asphalt. Verdict: For snowy, lightly icy and cleared roads. |
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Final result: 829 points Like Yokohama, the latest model. They have one year of birth, 2010, but Bridgestone has been sold in Russia only since 2011. On ice, very uncertain acceleration, satisfactory braking properties and lateral grip. On snow, longitudinal grip is frankly weak. On acceleration, they lose momentum at the slightest slip, into which they break very unexpectedly. They go straight along the snow-covered road, there are no comments on directional stability. It is useless to hurry in turns on a winter road: on ice, speed is limited by skidding, which comes on suddenly and requires immediate correction. On snow, the car straightens the trajectory, and slides out of the turn for too long. In snowdrifts, the movement is not confident enough, it is better to get under way without skidding, in reverse they get out quite confidently. On the pavement, they float slightly, tangible delays and low information content interfere with direction correction. They brake well both on dry and wet pavement. They make a lot of noise, they emit an unpleasant hum and howl on asphalt and even on ice. Any road bumps respond with excessive vertical accelerations. Fuel consumption is increased at any speed. The magnitude of the protrusion of the spikes and the rate of its change are normal. There are no missing spikes. Good braking on dry and wet pavement, directional stability on a snowy road. Weak braking performance on snow, acceleration on snow and ice, lateral grip on snow. Increased fuel consumption, loud noise, difficult handling on a winter road. |
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Final result: 828 points On ice, the longitudinal grip is very weak, the transverse grip is medium. On snow, the balance is slightly different: acceleration and lateral properties are satisfactory, but braking is poor. It is possible to move the car from a place with slipping, then it is better to stop it, since it is possible to pick up speed only by moving to the tightness. On a snow-covered road, the car scours strongly, strives to leave the trajectory towards deep snow. In turns, the behavior is clearer, the steering wheel is tight, understandable, the initial reactions are immediate. However, speed on any surface is limited by skidding. They do not like deep snow, they move forward with difficulty, it is unlikely that they will be able to get out of the snow in reverse. On the pavement, too, you should not rush: yaws that require constant adjustment, large steering angles and “rubber” stabilization with damped steering rear axle now to one side, then to the other. On a dry road they stop very well, on a wet braking distances the biggest. Comfort leaves much to be desired - they shake strongly on any irregularities. Noisy even on ice and snow. Fuel consumption is small. The spikes, in our opinion, are too deep, which partly explains the low grip on ice. The growth rate of protrusion of the spines is normal, there are no lost ones. Good braking on dry pavement, moderate fuel consumption. Mediocre braking properties on snow and ice, the weakest acceleration on ice and braking on wet pavement. Low directional stability on snowy roads and asphalt, poor cross-country ability. Verdict: For cleared, partially snowy and lightly icy roads. |
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Final result: 823 points Appeared in 2008, a year later they began to be sold in Russia. Longitudinal grip on an icy road is weak, transverse - medium. On snow, acceleration is satisfactory, braking and lateral grip are weak. It is better to start off in a “whisper”; slight slipping is permissible during acceleration. On a snow-covered straight line they go smoothly, without remarks. On the snow, the behavior of the car is not very clear - demolition outward or skidding and going inside. The transition to sliding is sharp and unexpected. Slides are long. On the ice, the behavior is more stable: only a skid, but very sharp. In deep snow, they fail when starting off and tend to dig in. It is better to get under way vnatyag, to move - with a slight slip. It’s not worth getting carried away with driving on virgin lands: you can drive into places where you won’t be able to get out in reverse. They hold well on the asphalt straight, however, when adjusting the direction, delays in reactions are strained. Braking properties on wet pavement are average, and on dry pavement they are the worst. They hum and howl strongly, shake noticeably on bumps. Fuel consumption is low at any speed. The protrusion of the spikes and its change within the normal range. Low fuel consumption, good directional stability on a snowy road, satisfactory - on asphalt, good ride. Mediocre braking properties on ice and snow, lateral grip on snow. The weakest braking performance on dry pavement. Difficult handling on a winter road, increased noise, poor cross-country ability. Verdict: Suitable for cleared, partially snowy and lightly icy roads. |
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Final result: 776 points Together with "Gislaved" was born in 2006. On ice, grip properties - both transverse and longitudinal - are the weakest. On snow, there is simply no longitudinal grip. And the transverse is very weak. Acceleration is problematic, it is necessary not to break the wheels into slipping, otherwise it is impossible to pick up speed. On a snowy road, you should drive slowly: the car scours strongly on bumps, tends to go to the side of the road, into deeper snow. The steering wheel is empty and uninformative, like in computer racing. In turns, the car rides as it pleases, as if the steering wheel is disconnected from the wheels. It can slide out or break into a skid and end the movement with a U-turn. The situation is aggravated by significant delays, huge steering angles and prolonged slips. Driving through snowdrifts is possible only in tension, without stopping. An attempt to move leads to self-burrowing. Reverse moves unsteadily. They float on asphalt, requiring constant adjustment. They brake very weakly in the wet, moderately in the dry. Forget about comfort. Strong noises, shocks and vibrations even where the road looks smooth. Fuel consumption at a speed of 60 km / h is above average, 90 - increased. The protrusion of the spikes and the rate of its growth are within acceptable limits. There are no missing spikes. Average braking properties on snow and dry pavement. Weakest braking performance on ice, acceleration and lateral grip on ice and snow. Weak braking properties on wet pavement. Problematic handling on slippery surfaces, poor directional stability on a snowy road. Loud noise, very hard tires, increased consumption fuel. Verdict: Only acceptable for well-cleaned roads. |
Winter tires Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 are designed for use in difficult climatic conditions. They are great for changing weather. Rubber perfectly shows itself in the snow, in slush, on icing and with dry frozen asphalt.
The high quality and great demand for tires is confirmed by numerous mostly positive reviews from car owners.
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Tire Description
Japanese scientists worked on the development of Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 tires. They took into account the peculiarities of winter operation on our roads. As a result, the composition of the rubber compound and the shape of the tread are selected in such a way as to provide maximum control over the machine when driving.
Despite all the efforts of the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 developers, it is not able to withstand a layer of snow. This is especially true for seasoned tires, when the number of studs becomes much smaller. Snow pours on the tires and the wheels begin to slip. There is no need to talk about any stability in acceleration or deceleration in this case.
Peculiarities
Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 has a wide center section. It improves handling and improves stability when driving on ice, as well as on dry and wet asphalt.
Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 is designed with special multifaceted 3D slats. They cling to each other during deformation under pressure. This increases the rigidity of the tread. The contact patch of the tire with the road increases and a more stable edge effect is manifested. Multi-faceted 3D lamellas improve the car's behavior on icy or snowy road surfaces.
The Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 uses a 3D design with protective lugs around the spike. This reduces the risk of its early loss. The edge effect also increases, which in positive side affects the performance of the tire.
The Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 plus uses abrasion resistant spikes. They provide reliable grip on icy road surfaces.
Holes of a new shape are used to hold the spikes in the rubber. According to the assurances of the developers, they more reliably perform the functions assigned to them. In the new type of holes, the gap between the spike and the rubber walls is reduced.
Despite all the efforts of the developers of the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35, owner reviews indicate that the spikes fly off too quickly. During the season, you can lose 14-20 spikes. For some owners, rubber generally loses all metal elements. The spikes fly out even with measured operation of the vehicle.
Dimensions
Tire sizes are selected in such a way as to cover the cars for which Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 is suitable. You can get acquainted with the main dimensions in the table below.
Table - The main dimensions of tires Yokohama Ice Guard IG35.
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| R16 | 185/55 R16 | 83T 487 kg, up to 190 km/h |
| R17 | 225/65 R17 | 102T 850 kg, up to 190 km/h |
| 235/55 R17 | 103T 875 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 235/65 R17 | 108T 1000 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| R18 | 215/55 R18 | 95T 690 kg, up to 190 km/h |
| 225/40 R18 | 92T 630 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 235/60 R18 | 107T 975 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 255/55 R18 | 109T 1030 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 255/60 R18 | 112T 1120 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 285/60 R18 | 116T 1250 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| R19 | 235/55 R19 | 101T 825 kg, up to 190 km/h |
| 245/40 R19 | 98T 750 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 265/50 R19 | 110T 1060 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 275/40 R19 | 105T 925 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| R20 | 235/55 R20 | 102T 850 kg, up to 190 km/h |
| 245/45 R20 | 99T 775 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 245/45 R20 | 100T 800 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 255/45 R20 | 105T 925 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 265/50 R20 | 111T 1090 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 275/45 R20 | 110T 1060 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 275/60 R20 | 115T 1215 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| 285/50 R20 | 112T 1120 kg, up to 190 km/h | |
| R21 | 265/45 R21 | 104T 900 kg, up to 190 km/h |
| R22 | 285/45 R22 | 114T 1180 kg, up to 190 km/h |
Tests
Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 shows mediocre results in tests. Rubber is better than domestic tires, but does not reach the level of world leaders.
By order of Yokohama, the characteristics of the products manufactured by the company were controlled. Various winter tires participated, including Ice Guard IG35. The test results can be found in the table below.
Tested by Yokohama and other independent experts. Tires proved to be mediocre. The test results can be found in the tables below.
Pros and cons
Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 are very good tires. They have a lot of advantages over competitors, but they are not without drawbacks. The table below lists the pros and cons of the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35. They are based on the opinions of experts and reviews of car owners.
Table - Pros and cons of Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 tires.
| Advantages | Flaws |
|---|---|
| Good lateral grip on ice | On ice, longitudinal grip is extremely weak |
| Good acceleration on snow | Poor braking on snow due to constant slippage |
| Clear cornering behavior | The car prowls on a snowy road and tries to change the trajectory, risking getting stuck in deep snow |
| Good stopping distance on dry pavement | High noise level |
| No significant increase in fuel consumption | Difficulty driving at high speed on the highway |
| Good security | On wet pavement, slowing down the car is very difficult. |
| Wheels do not burrow into snowdrifts due to shoulder tread blocks | Excessive deepening of spikes |
| Rare deformations of rubber during operation | Poor permeability |
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Yokohama ice guard ig35 test. Tests, tests and expert evaluation of the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 tire
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Winter Studded Tires Yokohama Ice Guard IG35: tests.
Tests, trials and expert opinion on the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 tire. The rezulteo tire buyer's guide combines test results from various European sources. Rezulteo offers detailed information to enable you to carry out best choice tires. More about tire test methodology
Methodology for assessing technical indicators
Sources
Sources correspond to companies that independently compare tires based on a consistent methodology that includes as many tire quality criteria as possible, and provide unbiased test scores for a group of similar tires based on usage.
This database includes only those sources that meet these criteria. These criteria also apply for each source test.
Sources used to determine the technical performance of tires:
- Test results published in specialized publications.
- Data obtained in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1222/2009 on the labeling of tires in relation to fuel efficiency and other relevant parameters. Or Grades used in car tire labels (MOBS*) in the absence of official data.
- Data published by independent testing laboratories.
A detailed list of sources (with the exception of EU Regulation 1222/2009) used to assess the rating of each product is attached to the publication.
Grading Scheme
The final score consists of 9 benchmarks, which are supplemented by 4 other winter tire benchmarks.
The basic indicators are divided into 5 groups: 3 - for summer tires, 2 - for winter tires.
Each core indicator is given a different weight in its group based on its degree of importance in the category.
Below are the groups of indicators and their base indicators:
Calculation Method
Each base indicator is evaluated according to the following principle:
- A score out of 10 points is given to the tire with the best result in a particular test.
- The score of other tires is reduced in proportion to the obtained standard deviation of the discriminant.
- All results greater than 9 times this standard deviation receive a score of 1.
If the source uses its own rating system (which is not based on a 10-point system), then linear recoding is performed.
The final baseline score will be based on the arithmetic mean of the scores obtained from the results of each test.
Note: Tests carried out by automotive magazines or specialized bodies are usually based on the most common sizes on the market. While tire performance may vary slightly by size, we have preferred to assign a score to the entire size panel of a particular tire model.
Star rating system
Stars represent a graphical summary of the score for a group of metrics. They are assigned according to the following system:
*MOBS: Tire marking data obtained from publicly available sources of information on Internet sites. Learn more
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User Reviews
These tires are purchased mainly for two reasons - for the beautiful tread design and affordable price. However, they do not have obvious advantages. Motorists note good balance, acceptable grip on ice and slush, as well as good acoustic comfort.
The resource is also not bad - the spikes may well last three seasons even with active use, and the tread is even longer. Among the reasons for concern are poor traction in the snow and hardening of the rubber below -20 degrees.
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Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 Reviews
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Japanese studded tire Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 for harsh winter: reviews, test, description.
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Description Yokohama Ice Guard IG35
Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 is a new generation studded winter tire with a directional tread pattern.
According to tire manufacturer Yokohama Ice Guard IG35, they provide safety in the most dangerous conditions on snowy and icy roads. 3D lamellas securely hold the car on a given trajectory.
For high-quality removal of water and snow porridge from the contact patch, the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 tire uses semi-radial directional grooves.
Improved tread compound securely holds the stud in place.
Independent tests of the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 tire
Test of winter studded tires R14, "Behind the wheel - Sergey Mishin", 2012.
Test results:
9th place - Yokohama Ice Guard IG35
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Winter studded tire test 2013, Car Program
Test results:
5th place - Yokohama Ice Guard IG35
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big test studded tires 205/55 R16, "Behind the wheel", 2015
Test results:
12th place - Yokohama Ice Guard IG35
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Yokohama Ice Guard IG35: very popular winter tires
Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 - these tires are considered relatively affordable, moreover, they attract with their big name. However, how good are their performance properties really?
From this article you will learn:
Model overview
These tires belong to the type of winter studded tires. Issued since 2010. On the market are presented in dimensions from R13 to R22. The possible tire width ranges from 145 to 325 millimeters, and the profile height is from 30 to 75.
Thus, Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 are suitable for the most different cars- from a budget small car to a sports roadster or a large SUV. Positioned in the middle price category.
These tires have a nice design. The central part of the tread is in the form of a herringbone, which looks very impressive and suggests that the Ice Guard IG35 will perform well on wet paved roads and in slush.
The shoulder areas of the tire are notable for their pronounced blocks - they provide good grip on ice and snow, and also demonstrate stability in corners.
Strengths
The Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 performs well on icy roads, showing sufficient traction and predictable steering responses. Course stability is good. Braking performance is also good, as is traction.
Additionally worth noting low level noise, both on a snowy road and on asphalt. At the same time, on a wet asphalt surface, good resistance to hydroplaning is observed.
Weak sides
Despite the big name, the behavior of the tire on a snowy road is rather mediocre. Traction even on packed snow is not outstanding, and braking efficiency comparatively low.
In turns, early and sharp drifts can occur, while the steering wheel becomes uninformative. In regular modes, the steering wheel reacts to turns with some delay. It is better not to drive in deep snow on the Ice Guard IG35 - Japanese tires can dig even with a slight layer of snow and skid heavily.
As for the asphalt pavement, you should not expect anything special here either. When driving slowly, the behavior of the tires is predictable, but when actively driven, low steering sensitivity, strong yaw at high speed and drifts in corners can be noted. At the same time, braking may seem unimportant, as well as a smooth ride, even on small bumps.
