Yokohama iceGUARD iG51v. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Winter weather traction; Enhanced controllability; High driving comfort levels; . OVERVIEW: The Yokohama iceGUARD iG51v is a touring, winter tire manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs.The tire promotes great winter weather traction. The model utilizes its winter compound and detailed directional tread pattern to boost the ice and snow grip. The compound maintains the rubber flexibility in colder temperatures, keeping the tire pliable in such conditions. The detailed tread's zigzag grooves, dual-action shoulder grooves, interlocking and adaptive 3D sipes and special slush grooves work together to enhance the grip on the ice- and snow-covered road surfaces. The zigzag circumferential grooves' 3D shaped walls pack and expel the snow improving the necessary traction, which improves the snow-on-snow performance. The circumferential grooves and dual-action shoulder grooves also manage to prevent hydroplaning as they channel water and slush away from the footprint. In this manner, the tire increases the winter weather driving safety.The tread design's optimal pattern also increases the controllability. The continuous center rib maintains the tire's surface contact while the tires are in motion, which boosts the steering responsiveness and the driving stability. The steering becomes faster and more precise in its response to the driver's commands, while the structure is stabilized against the driving pressure affecting the tires. The shoulder tread block placement increases the cornering and maneuvering ability. The shoulder blocks boost the number of biting edges gripping the road surface during the model's cornering which ensures a secure driving experience.The iceGUARD iG51v uses its reinforced internal structure to improve the driving comfort levels. The construction features a polyester casing strengthened by steel belts that maintains the tire's ideal shape under the driving pressure. The model, as a result, does not deform under the pressure affecting it during the drive. In this manner, the tire is able to closely follow the road surface, which allows the tire to absorb the shock of driving. This significantly lessens the road vibrations felt by the passengers in the vehicle's cabin during the drive. As road disturbances cannot dampen the passengers' driving enjoyment, the tire is able to guarantee a comfortable performing capability. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.