Yokohama IceGuard iG53 is a modern winter tire positioned in the premium segment (top-class tires). Rubber is intended for middle and upper-class passenger cars, as well as various kinds of SUVs, it can be found in many cars and minivans, designed specifically as a non-studded winter car tire for difficult winter road conditions. They are characterized by reliable grip on ice and snow, low rolling resistance, high wear resistance, as well as smooth running, and acoustic comfort, the ability to remove ice from the tread, which increases the service life, as well as handling on ice and snow.
The Yokohama Ice Guard IJ 53 has entered the market as yet another member of the acclaimed IceGuard range aimed at the European tire market.
Features of the Yokohama tread pattern
The history of Yokohama iceGUARD iG53 tires began in 2019, with an entry into the US and Canadian markets. The manufacturer claims that their directional tread design with 3D sipes, combined with a micro-bubble rubber compound, guarantees a confident ride on any winter roads.
The presented model is made for winter conditions, therefore it is ideal for moving on snow, ice, and slush. The Yokohama IceGuard iG53 tire contains all the best that was in the IceGuard series, but at the same time, it has additional innovations and improvements. The rubber is made from a modern compound containing silica and orange oil. This provides flexibility and excellent grip over a wide temperature range (even in very cold weather).
The tire has been designed to provide excellent snow and water evacuation (efficient starting, maneuvering, and braking thanks to the directional tread pattern), providing excellent performance on dry surfaces. Redesigned tires and a modern compound also affect the weight. The rubber is 10% lighter, resulting in less rolling resistance and lower fuel consumption for the vehicle.
An innovative rubber compound was used to create the Yokohama IceGuard iG53 winter tire, which guarantees flexibility even at very low temperatures. As a result, sufficient grip is maintained and driving becomes safer and more comfortable. The designers have reduced the weight of the rubber, thereby minimizing its rolling resistance. As a consequence, this has led to less combustion and less carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.
The tire is extremely resistant to mechanical damage thanks to the reinforced sidewalls and nylon carcass. As a result of a collision with a curb, the tire is not deformed or damaged. The model distributes pressure in an optimal way, as a result of which the tread wears out slowly and more evenly. This allows you to enjoy maximum performance throughout the tire's life.
Rubber Blend Yokohama Ice Guard AJ 53
Yokohama IceGuard iG53 is a winter tire designed for medium and high-class cars, therefore, the rubber compound was selected as flexible as possible. This mixture works well in winter conditions typical of Northern climates. This provides 7% more efficient traction, comfortable maneuvering and cornering in snow, slush, water, and even icy surfaces.
The IG-silica compound based on silica and orange oil has been used for most of the components of the presented tire, but the amount of silicates increases towards the lateral region of the rubber. This allows adhesion to be maintained over a wide temperature range. An additional advantage of the tire is its perfect shape, which reduces rolling resistance, allowing the car to reduce fuel consumption. This model is perfectly used on large and dynamic vehicles.
Absorbent tread compound
These are not lunar craters, but microbubbles.
By removing a layer of water from the surface of the Yokohama iceGUARD iG53, the rubber compound with air bubbles effectively prevents micro-hydroplaning, says a Shina Guide technician, thereby maintaining the vehicle's connection to the roadway.
Diagonal micro-grooves
The diagonal micro-grooves ensure optimal iceGUARD iG53 performance on ice even without a break-in period.
3D slats
The surfaces of the three-dimensional grooves limit the deformation of the faces of the tread blocks that support each other. The 3D sipes provide the Yokohama iG53's excellent performance on ice and snow at the maximum actual contact area. And to some extent, they contribute to an increase in the life of the tire.
BluEarth technology complex
Yokohama iceGUARD iG53 tires carry the BluEarth mark, which is used for the manufacturer's most environmentally friendly products, designed with advanced technologies to save fuel and reduce environmental impact.
Yokohama is a Japanese premium tire manufacturer founded in 1917. The brand's tires are strongly associated with motorsport. The experience gained from different types of racing is then transferred to the main product, made for everyday driving on public roads. Yokohama rubber is characterized by optimum safety and durability.