In 2018 experts of the Norwegian magazine Autofil have tested the Yokohama iceGUARD iG60 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with nine similar budget, mid-range and premium studless winter tyres.
7th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 1.4 meters longer, than the leader.6-7th place in Subj. dry handling.4-7th place in Dry directional stability.5th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 3.4 meters longer, than the leader.9th place in Wet handling. Yokohama was 2.8 seconds slower, than the leader.7-10th place in Subj. wet handling.6th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 1.3 meters longer, than the leader.9th place in Snow handling. Yokohama was 1.5 seconds slower, than the leader.5-10th place in Subj. snow handling.4th place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.1 seconds slower, than the leader.Last place and the worst result in Ice braking. The braking distance was 4.6 meters longer, than the leader.5th place in Ice handling. Yokohama was 4.8 seconds slower, than the leader.1-5th place in Subj. ice handling.5-6th place in Ice traction. Avveleration time was 0.3 seconds slower, than the leader.3rd place in Rolling resistance.2-9th place in Noise level test.
Overall Yokohama iceGUARD iG60 review
According to the test results Yokohama shared 6th place with Bridgestone.
Main conclusions:
Average dry performance.
Relatively good wet braking distance and handling time.
Average snow braking distance and relatively low handling.
The longest ice braking distance, average handling and traction.
