In 2016 experts of the Finnish organisation Test World have tested the Yokohama IG50 + at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 10 similar studless budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. In addition, experts included into the test 10 studded and one “European type” tyre for comparison of results.
18-19th place in Wet braking (7-8th among studless tires). The braking distance was 10.4 meters longer, than the best similar tire.21th place in Wet handling (10th among similar). Yokohama was 2.9 seconds slower, than the best studless tire.8-9th place in Dry braking (6th among studless). Same result with the Michelin XIN3. The braking distance was 2.1 meters longer, than the best similar tire.18th place in Ice handling (8th among studless tires). The braking distance was 8.2 meters longer, than the best similar tire.18-19th place in Ice handling (8-9th place among similar). Yokohama was 5.2 seconds slower, than the best studless tire.18th place in Ice traction (8th among similar). Acceleration time was 1.3 seconds longer, than the best studless tire.17th place in Snow braking (8th among similar). The braking distance was 1 meter longer, than the best studless.19th place in Snow handling (9th among studless). Yokohama was 2.8 seconds slower, than the best similar tire.13-18th place in Snow traction (6-11th among studless). Acceleration time was 0.7 seconds longer, than the leader.10-11th place in Noise level test.2-5th place in Rolling resistance.
Overall Yokohama iceGuard IG50 plus review
According to the test results Yokohama shared 9th place with Chinese Landsail among studless tires.
Main conclusions:
Relatively poor wet performance.
Short dry braking distance.
Poor ice performance: long braking distance, low handling speed and traction.
