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Yokohama ICE GUARD IG50 PLUS review

The Yokohama iceGUARD iG50 Plus receives highly polarized feedback, with users reporting significant discrepancies in performance expectations. While some owners praise the tire's exceptional tread longevity and durability, others report serious concerns regarding handling stability and traction in both dry and winter conditions.

Relative score
48/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
46/100
3 reviews
Yokohama ICE GUARD IG50 PLUS
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

46%
Would buy again 40%
Dry
Overall dry
40%
Wet
Overall wet
43%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
47%
Comfort
Overall comfort
53%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
60%
Handling
Overall handling
43%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Yokohama iceGUARD iG50 Plus receives highly polarized feedback, with users reporting significant discrepancies in performance expectations. While some owners praise the tire's exceptional tread longevity and durability, others report serious concerns regarding handling stability and traction in both dry and winter conditions.

Pros

  • Impressive tread life and durability over high mileage
  • Consistent performance across multiple seasons

Cons

  • Unpredictable handling and skidding on dry surfaces
  • Poor traction performance in snow
  • Noticeable increase in fuel consumption

Worth knowing

  • Users noted a significant fuel economy penalty, with reports of consumption increasing by approximately 1L/100km.