Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    2026 test data · 2 independent tests

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    Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, efficiency. 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 Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricViatti Brina Nordico V 522Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used11
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank7.04.5
    Latest test20172018
    Tire Lab Score83.993.3

    Tire Lab Score

    83.9
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    93.3
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryViatti Brina Nordico V 522Yokohama iceGUARD iG65Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 10.0
    Avg rank 4.0
    Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 6.0
    Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    Avg rank 4.0
    2
    Tie
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 8.0
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 6.0
    Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    💧 Wet: Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 10.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.

    ☀️ Dry: Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.

    ❄️ Snow: Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 4.0 and 4.0.

    🧊 Ice: Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.

    🔋 Efficiency: Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG65

    The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.0 for the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 or Yokohama iceGUARD iG65?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 ranks higher on average than the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 across the tests where both appeared.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 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 →