Yokohama Ice Guard IG50 tires

New tires Yokohama Ice Guard ** IG50 ** have two kinds of tread pattern: first-for tyres with a section width up to 235 mm, and the second section width more than 235 mm-with extra track central units that optimizes performance. New product is distinguished by excellent grip on ice and high fuel economy that helps preserve the ecology of our planet by reducing energy losses.

Such outstanding characteristics are achieved through special technology the whole tread rubber compound. As you know, the main reason for declining coupling properties of tires with winter path-layer water arising between the tread and the ice. This layer calls the effect "mikroakvaplanirovaniâ" on the icy surface. Traditional compound slide over the emerging water microfilm because at a temperature of -6° c to 0° c surface tyres with such structure cannot effectively cope with a thick layer of water. Technology, developed by ** Yokohama ** that are applied in the new "Super vodoabsorbiruûŝem" consisting of compound ** IG50 ** Ice Guard help tread tires reach the icy surface layer due to absorption of water. Absorbing micronized effectively remove water from the surface of the ice due to its hollow form. And hard shell-sink creates a mikrokromočnyj effect, which increases the coefficient of friction and increases the resistance of tread blocks to deformation. Used in the composition of the compound to the innovative "pervious White gel (Gel) removes water film with the icy surface by increasing the elasticity of the rubber tread.

Also due to the peculiarities of the tire section became possible to reduce energy losses (fuel consumption) and achieve better roadholding tires through process control deformation. Has undergone changes and tread pattern-both inside and outside. Inside, responsible for the behavior of tires on ice, compared to an external party is more surface contact area and high density Sipes locations to increase the friction coefficient and the edging effect on ice. The outer side of the tread of the Yokohama Ice Guard ** IG50 ** is responsible for traction on ice and has lots of grooves and a more rigid blocks that allows to improve traction, maneuverability and edge effect on a snowy road. For optimum efficiency and balance characteristics of different tread zones applies a combination of 2 types of original 3D lamellas. Supporting each other, 3-D Sipes allow you to avoid excessive deformation of the tread blocks that can significantly increase the area of the contact patch and get superior performance on icy and snowy surfaces.

Central track broad resistance to deformation of surrounding blocks, improve braking performance tires and handling stability on wet, dry and icy road. A diagonal mikrolameli ensure optimal grip in the beginning.

Available Yokohama Ice Guard IG50 tire sizes

12" (12 inch) tires

13" (13 inch) tires

14" (14 inch) tires

15" (15 inch) tires

16" (16 inch) tires

17" (17 inch) tires

18" (18 inch) tires

19" (19 inch) tires