GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial IcePro 3 and Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 appear in 2 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the GT-Radial IcePro 3 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
How the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial IcePro 3 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 if
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial IcePro 3 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.2 | 93.3 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial IcePro 3
Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial IcePro 3 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.0 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 11 | Avg rank 4.0 2 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 | No data | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
💧 Wet: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the GT-Radial IcePro 3.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.0 for the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.
❄️ Snow: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.0 for the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.
🧊 Ice: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial IcePro 3 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 6.0 for the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial IcePro 3 or Yokohama iceGUARD iG65?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial IcePro 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the GT-Radial IcePro 3 ranks better than the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial IcePro 3 appears in 1 independent tests, Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →