Ikon Tyres awarded for import substitution

The summer tire Ikon Autograph Aqua 3 has become a laureate in the special nomination "Import Substitution" within the Grand Prix "Behind the Wheel" - 2026 award. In the editorial nominations, the magazine aims to highlight "events, achievements, and trends that are important for Russian motorists", and the Ikon Autograph Aqua 3 tire is a copy of the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 model from the Finnish concern Nokian Tyres, which has left Russia.

"Another comparative test of summer tires conducted by the "Behind the Wheel" magazine gave surprising results: the novelty of the Russian manufacturer Ikon surpassed the products of many foreign tire manufacturers in terms of consumer properties. Including, for example, Michelin, - said in ZR. - We are talking about the Ikon Autograph Aqua 3 model, positioned as a premium segment tire with enhanced protection against aquaplaning. And this success we would like to note",

ZR tested tires in the size 225/60 R18, and the Ikon Autograph Aqua 3 SUV tire for crossovers and SUVs participated in the tests, which was named "the best choice for everyone and everyone, for any car and any speeds",

According to the testers, Ikon has very balanced characteristics and "in terms of comfort, it practically does not concede to the "middle class", and in terms of safety and behavior - to the sports "premium" of European production". "It seems that the import substitution of production (as in the case of Pirelli and Yokohama) did not lead to a deterioration in quality", - said in ZR after the tests.

Ikon Tyres produces tires at the former Nokian plant in Vsevolozhsk, and in 2026, a significant update of the assortment is planned.