The Yokohama ice GUARD iG65 is a Premium Touring studded winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars and Crossovers.
Key performance
Yokohama ice GUARD iG65 Tests
2019 Test World
In 2019 experts of the Finnish organization Test World have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 11 similar budget, mid-range and premium studded tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 5 | 31.3m | +2.1m | 93.29% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 1-7 | 8 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 6 | 40.6m | +7.8m | 80.78% | |
| Wet handling | 6 | 39.9sec | +0.4sec | 98.99% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 7 | 39.6m | +3.1m | 92.17% | |
| Ice handling | 5 | 63.5sec | +2.5sec | 96.06% | |
| Ice traction | 5-6 | 3.6sec | +0.3sec | 91.67% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 11 | 55.1m | +4.3m | 92.2% | |
| Snow handling | 5 | 57sec | +1sec | 98.24% | |
| Snow traction | 8-11 | 6.1sec | +0.2sec | 96.72% | |
| Noise | 4-9 | 6 points | -1 point | 85.71% | |
| Rolling resistance | 10-11 | – | +1.9% | 98.1% |
2019 Za Rulem
Test by the magazine Za Rulem in 2019. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 11 similar Touring and Premium Touring studded tires from different price categories.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 1 | 33.5m | -0.1m | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 60km/h | 4 | 20.1m | +0.8m | 96.02% | |
| Ice braking at 30km/h | 6 | 20.6m | +3.5m | 83.01% | |
| Ice handling | 6 | 20.8sec | +1.7sec | 91.83% | |
| Ice traction | 2 | 7.5sec | +0.6sec | 92% | |
| Snow braking at 40km/h | 7-8 | 15.4m | +1m | 93.51% | |
| Snow traction | 7 | 5.8sec | +0.4sec | 93.1% | |
| Rolling resistance | 4-6 | 4.4 l/100km | +0.1 l/100km | 97.73% |
2018 Autofil
Test by the Norwegian magazine Autofil in 2018. The experts have tested the Yokohama IG65 at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 11 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 7-8 | 33.4m | +2.1m | 93.71% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 4-10 | 7 points | -1 point | 87.5% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 4 | 37.4m | +2.9m | 92.24% | |
| Wet handling | 8-9 | 42.1sec | +1.3sec | 96.91% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 6 | 40.8m | +2.4m | 94.12% | |
| Ice handling | 8 | 59.1sec | +4.3sec | 92.72% | |
| Ice traction | 2-5 | 3.1sec | +0.1sec | 96.77% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 9-10 | 53.2m | +2.4m | 95.49% | |
| Snow handling | 9-10 | 52.9sec | +2.4sec | 95.46% | |
| Snow traction | 5-10 | 5.9sec | +0.2sec | 96.61% | |
| Rolling resistance | 3 | – | +0.4% | 99.6% | |
| Noise | 4-9 | 6 points | -1 point | 85.71% |
2018 Vi Bilägare
In 2018 experts of the Swedish publication Vi Bilagare have tested the Yokohama iG65 at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 6 similar studded winter tyres. Also they included into the test the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 as a non-studded Ice & Snow winter tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 6 | 52.8m | +1.17m | 97.78% | |
| Wet braking | 4 | 56.47m | +1.38m | 97.57% | |
| Ice braking | 6 | 12.23m | +1.64m | 86.59% | |
| Ice handling | 6 | 81.5sec | +8sec | 90.18% | |
| Ice traction | 4 | 4.3sec | +0.33sec | 92.32% | |
| Snow braking | 3 | 18.4m | +0.02m | 99.89% | |
| Snow handling | 3 | 94.5km/h | -3km/h | 96.92% | |
| Snow traction | 3 | 6.03sec | +0.24sec | 96.02% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2-3 | 4.19kg/t | +0.07kg/t | 98.33% |
Overall Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 Review
| # | Test | 2019 Test World | 2019 Za Rulem | 2018 Autofil | 2018 Vi Bilagare | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 93.29% | 100% | 93.71% | 97.78% | 96.2% | |
| Dry handling | 100% | – | 87.5% | – | 93.75% | |
| Wet braking | 80.78% | 96.02% | 92.24% | 97.57% | 91.65% | |
| Wet handling | 98.99% | – | 96.91% | – | 97.95% | |
| Ice braking | 92.17% | 83.01% | 94.12% | 86.59% | 88.97% | |
| Ice handling | 96.06% | 91.83% | 92.72% | 90.18% | 92.7% | |
| Ice traction | 91.67% | 92% | 96.77% | 92.32% | 93.19% | |
| Snow braking | 92.2% | 93.51% | 95.49% | 99.89% | 95.27% | |
| Snow handling | 98.24% | – | 95.46% | 96.92% | 96.87% | |
| Snow traction | 96.72% | 93.1% | 96.61% | 96.02% | 95.61% | |
| Rolling resistance | 98.1% | 97.73% | 99.6% | 98.33% | 98.44% | |
| Noise | 85.71% | – | 85.71% | – | 85.71% |
According to the test results Yokohama took 6th place.
Main conclusions:
- Relatively long dry braking distance.
- Good wet braking distance.
- Good snow braking, handling and traction.
- Relatively low ice performance.
- Good rolling resistance.
Similar tyres from the test:
- Bridgestone Noranza 001
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
- Gislaved Nord Frost 200
- Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
- Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
- Continental IceContact 2
