Yokohama Iceguard IG53 - Ice and snow winter - 215/45R17 87H XL
Tire Brand & Model: Yokohama IceGUARD iG53
Part Number: 110115334
Tire Season: Ice and Snow Winter (Severe Winter Certified)
Tire Size: 215/45R17
Load Index: 87
Speed Rating: H (210 km/h)
Load Range: SL (Standard Load)
UTQG Rating: N/A (Winter Tires Exempt)
Treadwear Warranty: Manufacturer N/A
Tread Depth: 11/32 inch
Tread Design: Directional
Sidewall Styling: BSW (Black Sidewall)
Performance & Handling: A premium, studless winter tire engineered to conquer the most challenging Canadian winter climates, from freezing slush to hard-packed snow and glare ice. Bearing the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, it is constructed using Yokohama’s specialized water-absorbing compound that wicks away the micro-layer of water on frozen surfaces to establish direct rubber-to-ice contact. The rigid directional tread design layout features a highly stable center block sequence to provide excellent straight-line highway tracking and confident, predictable steering control in sub-zero temperatures.
Ice, Snow & Slush Traction: Designed with an advanced, high-density matrix of 3D triple sipes that lock together under load to reduce block squirm while maintaining sharp, structural mechanical biting edges. The aggressive directional pattern utilizes wide, sweeping slanted grooves that act as high-efficiency slush and water pumps, rapidly clearing the footprint to dramatically reduce hydroplaning and slush-planing risks. This high-drainage configuration ensures exceptional traction, stable lateral handling, and remarkably short stopping distances on treacherous freezing rain, packed snow, and slick winter roads.
Vehicle Fitment Context: As a highly versatile low-profile tire size, 215/45R17 is the original equipment (OE) and standard replacement size for a wide variety of popular compact cars, sport sedans, and commuter vehicles. This tire size provides an exact fitment match for models including the Toyota Corolla ( trims like SE and XSE), Honda Civic (including the Civic Si and Touring), Acura ILX, Hyundai Elantra (including GT and Sport trims), Kia Forte, and the Lexus CT 200h. It is also the staple factory tire size for rear-wheel-drive sports coupes like the Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86, and Scion FR-S, as well as the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Please verify your vehicle's specific year, trim level, and load rating requirements to ensure a perfect match.
Professional Mobile Installation Included: This tire includes convenient on-site installation at your home, driveway, or office workplace handled by Sparky X Mobile Tire Shop's TIA-certified technicians. Installation crews utilize specialized, non-marking rubber lifting pucks to safely shield sensitive underbody frames and battery channels from damage during service.
Mobile Shop Service Area: Exclusively available for professional on-site mobile installation within Ontario, Canada, covering Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, and Bowmanville.