Tyre reviews Ikon Autograph Aqua 3 103

I decided to change my tires before vacation. I was mainly interested in tires that would actively resist aquaplaning. These tires caught my attention, allegedly invented specifically for wet roads (well, the spoiler is in the tire name). At the tire mounting shop, they heavily criticized it, saying it had a very thin sidewall. They even called it "foil". They advised me to be careful, saying that if I hit deep potholes, it would be the end. I even doubted my choice, because my old Michelin tires had thicker sidewalls. Two wheels were balanced with minimal weights (around 5-10 grams), and two were a bit more (around 30-40 grams). Overall, this didn't bother me. So, what can I say after driving 7,000 km on these tires: I like them and they fully satisfy me (except for the price, I wish it were cheaper). I drove on them from Moscow to my vacation in Dagestan. I moved along the highway at high speeds, overtaking and maneuvering perfectly, the car drove like it was on rails. There was no hint of skidding. Even in 39-degree heat, it didn't float, but confidently held the road. In the mountains, I drove on rocky terrain, sharp stones, and there were no cuts. On such roads, it also confidently climbed uphill, and the car climbed into difficult places where not everyone could pass. On the way, at high speed, I still fell into potholes, I think this can't be avoided. The tire survived all these tests with flying colors. No bulges were found. After the vacation, I drove from Moscow to St. Petersburg and back. I encountered heavy rain on the road, with water standing and not having time to drain. The car drove perfectly, with no hint of aquaplaning. At the same time, I also drove in the rain at high speeds, confidently gripping the asphalt and draining water. I believe the tire passed all the tests and provided comfort. The drawbacks are: it's a bit noisy, but I don't care about that. And the price, I would like it to be lower, of course, but that's the reality.

I bought these tires because I previously used Hakkapeliitta Blue2 tires. The Hakkapeliitta Blue3 tires are essentially the same, but with our branding.
Regarding the tire:
2 out of 4 wheels were balanced to zero without adding weights. The other two required minimal weights.
The tread is just as excellent as the Blue2. I chose them partly because of the tread, as I have a manual transmission and I experience real fuel savings on long downhill stretches.
The noise level is low... no howling or resonance.
The resistance to aquaplaning is good, no worse than the Blue2, which handled rain well at high speeds.
The performance in temperatures of 3-5 degrees Celsius and on cold tires is not bad. I didn't notice any skidding when braking, and no wheelspin when starting. The braking distance is predictable.
As for the drawbacks:
My Hakkapeliitta Blue2 tires, which were manufactured in 2016, worked fine for 5 years, but then started to develop cracks and by 2024 were completely covered in cracks. At the same time, the tire wear sensor was at 6 out of 8. I hope the 3rd generation of these tires will be more resistant to aging. For those who replace their tires every 5 years, this issue won't be a problem...
Overall impression of the tire: the stated characteristics are present. It's definitely better than most products on the market. I give it a solid 5- . The only drawback is the cracking issue.

I'm not buying this tire for the first time, it's a bit noisy, but it handles the road perfectly, in the rain it's a super grip, at high speed it feels confident. In general, for this money, it's a very good tire. The previous set lasted 4 seasons confidently, about 60k km. There was a reserve for the 5th season, but I decided to change it.

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Резина очень цепкая, тихая, торможение отличное в поворотах тоже держит на ура, не боится луж, я очень доволен, по ощущениям едет также как Нокиа, да у меня это же четвёртый комплект такой резины до этого была хакка блю.