Tires Yokohama Ice Guard IG35: reviews. Yokohama Ice Guard IG35: prices, features, tests

Winter tires from the famous Japanese brand "Yokohama" - the light model "Ice Guard 35" - are released by the winter of 2011. The manufacturer has guaranteed this rubber excellent running characteristics, which promise reliability and stability in the most difficult winter road conditions. How true these promises are, showed four years of active operation of this model in the conditions of Russian roads.

The content of the article

This article will consider the following aspects:

• History and achievements of the firm "Yokohama".
• Consumer reviews: "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35".
• Brand characteristics of this model.
• "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35", "Guardex F700Z" - reviews, specifications, tests.
• Advantages and disadvantages of tires.
• "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35" - a discussion of car owners.

Achievements of the company "Yokohama"

The company "Yokohama" is one of the leading in the world for the production of tires of different directions. In addition to the manufacture of automobile tires, it is famous for the production of high pressure hoses, various components for shipbuilding, conveyor belts, rubber seals, etc. Also at the plants of the enterprise tires for racing cars participating in world competitions are developed. Repeatedly the tires of this company became winners in the race, confirming the high quality of the products of "Yokohama".

Many automakers choose tires from the "Yokohama" for the initial equipment of the produced cars. "Aston Martin", "Mercedes Benz", "Porche" and "Lotus" are regular customers of this company. The high quality of its tire products is known all over the world.

The history of the brand "Yokohama"

The history of the famous company "Yokohama" begins in 1917, when two large industrial enterprises (from Japan and the United States) joined forces to produce automotive products. The conclusion of the deal on reunification took place in the Japanese city of Yokohama - so the famous firm of the same name was born, which is still engaged in the development and production of tires for various purposes.

Manufacture of tire covers the company has adjusted by 1930. During the war, due to low demand for automotive products, the company was forced to establish new directions in the tire industry - so began the production of aircraft for military fighters (the enterprises ensured the execution of several government orders).

In the postwar period, the company continues to actively develop and grow. In the 1980s, new technologies used in the production of tire products were developed and introduced at the Yokohama plants. Also, the largest test site, designed for active testing of new models developed at the enterprises of this company, opens. Oval polygon track is equipped with a profiled rotation of 41 degrees. It is modeled several types of different road surfaces, which are necessary for versatile testing of tires.

Company today

At present, the company has achieved significant achievements in the field of tire manufacturing. She deserves multiple certificates, confirming the high quality of her products. Yokohama has large foreign offices located in countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, Singapore and Russia.

The products of this famous company are popular all over the world: enterprises annually produce for Russia only more than 3 million tires. The factories are equipped with high-tech equipment from Europe and Japan. In addition, in the territory of the Russian Federation there is an enterprise that is a Japanese subsidiary specializing in the production and sale of Japanese tires.

Tire characteristics

The high-tech novelty of 2012 is the Yokohama Ice Guard iG35 tire, designed for use on passenger cars, which has a directional type of tread pattern.

The main advantages of the model:

1. Excellent controllability of the car on icy and snowy roads is provided with special three-dimensional lamellas used in the construction of the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35
2. Winter tires with a multifaceted surface of the slats guarantee a reliable passage of the car on icy and snowy roads, providing an additional edge effect.
3. On the model "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35" the spike has a special shape, which contributes to reliable adhesion to the icy road surface. The special technology of landing studs (with protrusions around each of them) guarantees a reduction in the risk of their premature loss. A special material, from which the spikes are made, ensures their durability and resistance to abrasion. It is also important to note the special 16-row technology of their landing.
4. Semicircular drainage grooves prevent aquaplaning by instantly draining water, slush and snow porridge from the wheel, which leads to rapid dehumidification and self-cleaning of the tire. Longitudinal grooves prevent wheel slippage, ensuring transverse stability of the car.
5. Reviews "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35" perfectly characterize and note the unique qualities of the composition of the rubber mixture, contributing to the durability and wear resistance of the tire. In addition, due to the components of the mixture, the deformation of the tire along the whole perimeter of the tread is minimized. At the same time, its central part retains its stiffness for longer, which improves the coupling characteristics.
6. A directional type of tread pattern is able to provide excellent coupling properties on any road surface during the winter season.
7. The central rib of the tread stiffness is designed to improve the maneuverability and stability of the tire when driving the car along snow-covered roads.
8. The shoulder zone of the tread is designed taking into account a large layer of snow to improve the patency of the car in any road seasonal conditions.
9. Numerous tests conducted before the release of tires confirmed the firm's claimed characteristics. Before the start of production, the model described has successfully passed tests on the most sophisticated test equipment designed to test the quality of winter tires.

Guarantees of the company

In addition, the engineers of the company "Yokohama" guaranteed complete traffic safety in the winter season, confirming their applications using the latest technologies used in the manufacture and development of these tires.

We test winter tires «Yokohama Ice Guard IG35»

The question of changing winter tires is always very acute before any car owner. Many are eager to purchase Japanese brands' tires, trusting the long-term quality of the manufacturers and the worldwide fame of the brands. Nevertheless, before choosing this or that model of Japanese tires, you should carefully consider the reviews of car owners who have experience of using them.

With numerous professional testing of these tires, some shortcomings were revealed, which is confirmed by numerous consumer reviews. "Yokohama Ice Guard 35" showed the average coupling characteristics when driving on icy roads. Despite the fact that this model is studded, its behavior under snow conditions was slightly worse than similar models.

Reviews about the model

Reviews "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35" put in a good light, they say that this is a fairly popular model for many car enthusiasts. In the process of operation, they face some peculiarities of these tires, which is reflected in the numerous characteristics of this product. Professional drivers, leaving feedback on the car winter tires "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35", note the insufficiently effective lateral clutch, as well as their acceleration and braking performance. When testing in deep snow, the tires do not always cope with the slip of the wheels, burrowing into a snowdrift even with a small amount of snow cover. These are the negative sides of the tire "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35".

Comments of consumers also note some positive qualities demonstrated by these tires. When operating in the city mode of the metropolis, they showed themselves to be "excellent". In addition, much depends on the activity of the car. Fans of an aggressive driving style do not need to buy tires, as in the conditions of the season they do not guarantee complete safety on slippery roads.

Reviews about the tire "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35" of neat car owners are reduced to quite positive characteristics. With careful handling and compliance with speed limits, these tires meet all the requirements for winter tires. The consumers also note the durability of the padding: without significant loss of studs, the tires last up to 3 seasons.

According to numerous tests of these tires, they showed average values for almost all items of research.

Purchase price

Prices for Yokohama tires (model "IG 35") depend on the size of the wheel drive car. This product belongs to the budget price category, so its cost is low. You can buy tires of this model in any specialized shops of the country at a price ranging from 2 300 to 3 400 rubles.

Yokohama tires "Guardex F700Z"

In addition to the above, a popular model of this manufacturer are the tires "Guardex F700Z". Winter model with a misfit is designed for all types of cars for use on slippery winter roads.

The claimed specifications of this model

1. A directional symmetrical tread pattern in the form of a Christmas tree promotes stable coupling characteristics on a slippery road in the most difficult weather conditions.
2. Four longitudinal ribs of the protector consist of large massive blocks that promote excellent traction. Central blocks have sharp edges and angles, which help stabilize traffic in difficult road conditions.
3. Numerous blocks provide an additional number of sharp edges of the clutch, which guarantee reliability even when driving in deep snow.
4. The 10-row padding system contributes to reliable traction and grip performance, thanks to the active work of the coupling points.
5. Numerous lamellas in the form of the letter "S" form an additional edge effect. Working in conjunction with spikes, the lamellas provide reliable grip performance with a slippery road.
6. Thanks to a specially designed tread pattern, the tires have a high exchange rate stability.
7. Due to reliable rolling resistance, when using Guardex f700z tires, fuel consumption is significantly saved.
8. Wide and deep drainage channels provide reliable removal of moisture, contributing to the self-cleaning of the tire from the accumulated snow.
9. The two-layered structure of the tread consists in using a rubber compound of varying degrees of rigidity. The outer layer of rubber is softer, it helps to maintain the elasticity of the tire at the required level. The inner layer of rubber - more rigid - helps reduce tire deformation during active operation.

Reviews: «Guardex F700Z»

Reviews and tests of these tires also indicate the average performance and performance. Among their positive qualities is the stability in operation in the "city" mode.

Just like in the previous model, "Guardex F700Z" is not reliable when used in deep snow (similar reviews of "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35" describe the same). If you compare the characteristics of both models, you can safely put them an average score.

Perhaps in the European winter, these tires show excellent performance, but for Russian roads their properties are not enough. However, in combination price / quality the above described models are completely acceptable for use.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we should summarize the qualitative characteristics of the Guardex F700Z model and describe the tires of the Yokohama Ice Guard IG35 again. Comments from consumers are often contradictory, so it is desirable to carefully study the results of testing tire products. When testing, special competitions are held, in which several different manufacturers take part simultaneously representing tires with the same characteristics. Based on the results of the final indicators, the results are summarized, which include the evaluation of parameters such as braking, acceleration, behavior in various road conditions, etc.

According to independent evaluations of specialists who participated in studying the real properties of the tires "Guardex F700Z" and "Yokohama Ice Guard IG35", the comparison tests showed their current technical characteristics, estimated average score.

The Russian market is currently one of the largest for the company "Yokohama." Thanks to the branch that produces tires of this company, it becomes possible to satisfy a sufficient demand for the company's products.