Yokohama IceGuard IG52c Tire Review & Rating

The Yokohama IceGuard IG52c is new to Yokohama’s winter tire lineup for 2014. It’s a studless ice and snow model that is designed for use on coupes, sedans, minivans and crossovers that need the added traction for driving in severe winter conditions.

If you’re looking for an environmentally-friendly winter tire, the IG52c fills the bill. It has the BluEarth branding that designates it as being eco-friendly. Yokohama has created a triple action high-density tread compound that features higher amounts of silica, multi-layer carbon and resin-coated shelled micro-bubbles that help the tire perform well in all temperature ranges.

The tread itself looks somewhat similar to the X-ice Xi3 with its wider center rib and larger tread blocks that provide added handling and increased stability on dry, wet or snow covered streets. Triple 3-D sipes are used as well to enhance grip on wet and icy road surfaces.

Inside the tire you’ll find two steel belts with a polyester cord body for added strength and durability. Yokohama offers sizes ranging from 14-18 inches and the tire sports the mountain/snowflake symbol for severe weather performance. Yokohama highly recommends running the IG52c in sets of four only.

Pros 

• Traction and handling on cold dry pavement
• Superior traction on snow and hard-packed snow
• Grip on wet pavement
• Excellent treadwear

Cons

• Needs a bit more ice and slush traction

Overall Thoughts

In a nutshell, Yokohama has a very good winter tire in the IceGuard IG52c. The traction on cold, dry, wet and snow covered roads is excellent. It handles very well on all of these surfaces and provides a lot of confidence. Treadwear is another area where this tire excels. Finally, the price is a bit less than some of the other top name brand winter tires.

Where this tire slips in the rankings a bit is with its ice and slush performance. While it does ok for the most part, it just doesn’t have the extra grip that a couple of other top models have. If you do a lot of driving on hard-packed snow that has been around for what seems like weeks on end and has that icy covering on it, you know what we mean. You often need that extra boost in traction to get over it.

Overall, while we rank the Nokian WR-G2, Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 and Michelin X-ice Xi3 ahead of this model, this winter tire is definitely one of the better performers in its class despite a couple of its flaws.

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What Vehicles Will The Yokohama IG52c Fit?

Fits these vehicles and many others:

Audi A3
Cadillac CTS
Chevy Cobalt, Malibu
Ford Fusion, Fiesta, Focus
Honda Accord, Civic
Hyundai Genesis
Mazda3
Mitsubishi Lancer
Saab 9-5
Subaru Legacy
Suzuki XL-7
Toyota Prius, Camry, Corolla, Highlander
Volkswagen Jetta

Tire Sizes

14″

175/65R14 82T BW
175/70R14 84T BW
185/60R14 82T BW
185/65R14 86T BW
195/60R14 86T BW

15″

175/65R15 84T BW
185/60R15 84T BW
185/65R15 88T BW
195/60R15 88T BW
195/65R15 91T BW
205/60R15 91T BW
205/65R15 94T BW
215/65R15 96T BW
16″

195/60R16 89T BW
205/50R16 87T BW
205/55R16 91T BW
205/60R16 92T BW
205/65R16 95T BW
215/55R16 93T BW
215/60R16 95T BW
225/55R16 95T BW
225/60R16 98T BW
225/65R16 100T BW
235/65R16 103T BW

17″

205/50R17 93T BW
215/45R17 87T BW
215/50R17 95T BW
215/55R17 94T BW
215/65R17 99T BW
225/45R17 91T BW
225/50R17 94T BW
225/55R17 97T BW
235/45R17 94T BW
235/55R17 99T BW
245/40R17 91T BW
245/45R17 95T BW

18″

225/40R18 92T BW
225/45R18 91T BW
245/40R18 97T BW
245/45R18 100T BW

Price Range

Yokohama IceGuard IG52c prices range from approximately $63 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discount prices, coupons and special offers on this tire.

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Warranty

Yokohama provides a limited tread warranty on the IceGuard IG52c. Tire uniformityis guaranteed for the first 2/32 inch of wear.

Materials and workmanship are backed for 5-years. You’ll find free replacement during the first year or first 2/32 inch of wear. A prorated amount is then given down to the final 2/32 inch of tread depth.