Yokohama Tire Corp. has added a new tyre to its winter line – the iceGuard iG52c.
The tyre’s tread compound is designed to provide grip on icy roads as well as dry pavement, the tyremaker said.
“The thin film of water that forms on the ice surface is the cause of traction problems, but the iceGUARD iG52c’s triple-action compound counteracts them with enhanced absorption of the water film, followed by drainage of the excess moisture resulting in a more assured grip,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama director, marketing and product planning.
The tyre features an extra-wide center rib and large control blocks to maximize the tyre’s contact for greater stability, Yokohama said. While 3-D sipes enhance block rigidity contributing to greater traction and providing additional biting edges for traction in snowy and icy conditions, the tyremaker said.
The iceGuard iG52c is available now in 39 different sizes.