How to choose wheels and tires for Niva. What wheels to put in the field
Absolutely every nivovod at least once, but the thought came to me that it would be time to put more wheels. For the stock nyvka, of course, is good, but as they say - more wheels - more opportunities. And therefore, let's figure out what the nivovod will have to face in order to put rubber of a larger diameter and, in general, whether it is worth doing. Here we will try to present everything as simply and clearly as possible, because looking for answers on the forums is long and painful for many)) For many people are not at all satisfied with driving))
By and large, here we will collect all your questions and answers to them.
Should you upgrade to 15-inch wheels?
I think you know that most nivovodov are switching from standard 16 ″ drives to 15 ″ drives. What for? The answer is prosaic - the choice of rubber with a fit of 15 ″ is many times more than 16. That's why they switch, because they want to put the rubber band on the wrong side, and the cat cried for 16 ″ options. No, of course, if you drive on - then leave the standard wheels. But, I think, you will soon feel that you should at least put on the Cordiant.
In general, then I will write a separate article about normal tires 16 ″ for Niva. In the meantime, I recommend these cool "slippers" - they will fit on the Niva without modifications, they row well and there is no need to think about buying 15 discs. Although the choice of 15 tires is simply gorgeous, there are Goodrichi, Mudrichi, Hankuki and other well-known mud tires.
What is the maximum tire size for Niva without modifications (lift, cutting arches)?
If the car is fresh, then few people want to cut the arches - this is a fact. And therefore the answer is this - the maximum can be set to 215-75-R15. This one is on my Shevik, by the way, stock. However, there is immediately a counter question - and what kind of disks to take under this rubber, because everything is back to back and if you are smart about the flight, then the rubber will rub over the wheel arches. Answer - disks need to be taken with offset 40, at extreme 35.
So if you're looking away, get ready to get the car ready, cut arches, lift, and so on. Do you need it? An increase of 1.5 cm in ground clearance, and works per million. The point is to put 235 tires only when you are going to seriously off-road. And if you just want to put the largest wheels on Nivko without modifications, then your choice is 215-75-R15.
What is the optimal disc overhang for the Niva chassis parts?
The basic rule is “wider and larger wheels - less offset”, but within reasonable limits. For many people like to set generally zero departure and the car will be very unstable on sharp turns and large tires. Keep the balance))
Everything will depend on the size of the wheels. As you know, the factory recommendation is offset 58. Therefore, the closer the offset of your disk is to this indicator, the better. ET 58 is recommended because the wheels from the factory are very small, K-156 tires seem to be 185-75-16 in size. For such small wheels, the departure is appropriate, maybe more.
And therefore, if you decide to change the stock wheels (and this is what 99 percent of nivovodov decides after the first rides), then you will have to take other wheels, with a smaller overhang. The larger the diameter of the rubber, the smaller the disc overhang. But you need to maintain a balance, strives to be closer to ET58. Why is this needed? The answer is, the closer the reach is to ideal, the better for your suspension and bearings.
Therefore, wheels 205/70 / R15 (most often nivovody put it in this size and do it right) need discs with offset 48. You can put thirty-fifths, but these will be better. The car will be more intact.
Well, if you decide to set the maximum without alterations 215/75 / R15 - then reduce ET to 35 and there will be normal. If you put on discs with a forty-eighth, there is a chance of wiping.
I want to fit 215/65 / R16 tires - which rims will fit?
"Slippers" of this size are considered almost ideal for stock fields - no need to take separate disks, the dynamics are normal, the size is slightly larger than the standard size, nothing needs to be cut / lifted. If you are not going to be particularly "messy", but purely for mushrooms, berries, fishing, hunting, you are not particularly bored, then the choice can be considered ideal.
On disks, the answer is 40-45, better forty-fifth of course. Closer to recommended - better for a typewriter. Put more - it will wipe in an inverted steering wheel.
The cornfields are not afraid of dirt. The popular domestic off-road vehicle, better known today as Lada 4 × 4, indeed, in its off-road capability, can yield the palm only to a tank, with certain assumptions, of course. Mud tires on the Niva significantly increase the vehicle's cross-country ability on marshy, clay and even rocky terrain, which cannot be said about the standard VAZ set of all-season tires. Approaching the issue of choosing rubber responsibly, you can turn the Niva into a real mud monster, capable of giving a serious head start to a number of more expensive imported auto analogs.
The choice of rubber: where to start?
Why change tires at all - an experienced driver of a VAZ 2121 does not have such questions. The nivovod begins to think about replacing rubber not from a good life, nor in search of extreme or unusual sensations. The thing is that all-season factory tires 185/70 R16, being the result of compromises, unification and budgetary frameworks, turns out to be a very mediocre assistant both on the city highway, and when driving off-road, and in winter.
Here you already have to choose rubber for yourself, based on a number of basic parameters:
- in what working conditions the future wheels will be used, whether the car has to cut the road asphalt or more, nevertheless, off-road;
- how far is the driver ready to go in the matter of tuning his iron horse, will the owner's heart tremble to send his brand new VAZ 21214 under the knife (some tire sizes require the expansion of the wheel arches or bending their sides outward, lifting the suspension, as well as raising the VAZ 21214 body directly above the frame );
- based on the budget (an elevator kit costs about 3-4 thousand rubles, it is easy to install even in your garage, a completely acceptable set of tires can cost 3.5-4.5 thousand rubles, and the most “juicy” offers reach amounts of 8-12 thousand rubles);
- thoroughly approach the study of the offers of various brands (it is on already proven brands that you should pay attention, since good rubber is not just a beautiful tread pattern, but also the correct chemical composition. only by trusting a manufacturer with a good reputation).
Basic knowledge of tire marking is indispensable. Usually, three main parameters are indicated in the name of a rubber (for example, 185/70 R16). Where 185 is the width of the rubber in mm, 70 is the profile height expressed as a percentage of the width and R16 is the radial diameter of the disc in inches. There is also almost a dozen additional information, incl. as for the type of rubber (M + S - all-season, AT or MT, these abbreviations are described in more detail below), manufacturer, operational and technical characteristics, braking coefficient (A - good, B - acceptable, C - so-so) and much more.
Tires for elevators and without
The cornerstone of rubber selection is the need for additional modifications. There are a number of proposals that fit perfectly on a standard VAZ 21214 car wheel and do not require widening the wheel arches, etc. work. It is important to understand which rubber requires a mandatory lift, and which will become like a native to your Niva without any problems.
If you are one of those nivovods who do not need an extra headache, then an almost standard version of rubber such as 205/70 R15 or 205/75 R15 is exactly your choice. Having a large width and height of the profile, they absolutely painlessly replace standard wheels, seriously adding passability and aesthetic power to your iron horse. If you choose rubber for standard rims, then the option 215/65 R16 is perfect, a further increase in the tire profile, even by reducing the radial diameter, will certainly lead to rubbing of the rubber during deep turns on the protectors of the wheel arches (we are talking about 215/75 R15 and higher , it is better not to install such wheels without modifications).
It slightly expands the assortment of choice, and also significantly increases the permeability of your car, an elevator. The Spartan set, which allows you to raise the suspension height, costs about 4 thousand rubles and can be easily assembled with your own hands right in the garage thanks to detailed instructions. The clearance of the VAZ 2121 increases and it becomes possible to supply really serious off-road tires (235/70 R16, 235/75 R15 or 240/80 R15).
Choosing between MT and AT
A few words should also be said about the correct marking of rubber for the VAZ 21214. Initially, it comes in several types:
- universal, AT (from the English word All Terrain - Any Terrain), well suited for cases when the driver cuts more on an asphalt road and to a lesser extent on off-road;
- mud, MT (from the English word Mud Terrain - Mud Terrain), this is already a heavy Russian off-road, swamps, sandy cover and so on.
The problem of choice is that normal off-road tires on the VAZ 2121 are good only off-road. It does not really accelerate on an asphalt road, it is consumed extremely quickly and uneconomically on hard asphalt, has an increased braking distance, and does not show itself well when cornering and handling. But all this applies only to city roads and tracks, on the mud and swampy terrain MT tires simply flourish, allowing you to confidently storm even the most unrealistic obstacles for conventional AT wheels.
The main differences between mud tires on the VAZ 2121:
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- increased cross-country ability of the car;
- special tread pattern, more reminiscent of a tractor, special rubber edging;
- a special rubber compound that provides increased softness (mud tires VAZ 21214 can also be operated with reduced pressure, easily transfer collisions on stones, towing over clay, sand, mud, etc.);
- self-cleaning anti-pollution system;
- increased fuel consumption.
In the very class of Mud Terrain rubber for VAZ 21214 (Lada 4 × 4), there are a number of special offers. For example, mud tires for Niva with the letter Lite are the simplest ones, they can easily endure forced driving on asphalt, but they do not have a sufficiently deep and complex tread pattern. Classic - for lovers of a rational choice and a whole bunch of specialized rubber: Extreme - the deepest tread with a large and thin pattern; A special shape of the pattern, as well as Modern - well-proven in handling on an asphalt road.
A couple of worthy candidates
3,500-4,500 rubles. The minimum red price tag, for which it is quite possible to find a number of worthy proposals for the VAZ 21214 The same "Medved" series I-569 (good off-road, but extremely susceptible to wear on summer asphalt and absolutely uncontrollable on ice), Cordiant "off road" - here already the problems with the asphalt road are less pronounced. All these are domestic manufacturers with a good reputation).
8,000-12,000 rubles. For American quality on the domestic Niva, you will have to pay about 8 thousand "wooden" ones, the BF GOODRICH brand, the Mud Terrain series of the KM1 and KM2 types, have proven themselves well. The price, of course, bites, but the permeability really justifies the declared price tag. Well, from the “Olympus” the most expensive offers we are waving extreme tires from Silverstone type MT-117 (but it is only suitable for off-road driving, on the asphalt this “treasure” simply wears out godlessly quickly).
Every driver faces the problem of choosing tires from time to time. There are a huge number of brands on the market that offer a wide range of products. This article will focus on tires for the Niva 21214 and their price. But first, let's go through the main parameters that you need to pay attention to when buying.
Standard size
For each car, there is a certain tire size that best suits this car. Some manufacturers recommend using different tires, depending on the season (in winter - with a narrower profile, and in summer - wide). It is for this reason that the manufacturer indicates several standard sizes. It is not recommended to install other tires, because the developer, conducting tests, selected the most optimal options.
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There are 3 tread patterns: directional, non-directional and asymmetrical.
The directional pattern (1) runs through the middle of the tread and is symmetrical to the plane in which the wheel rotates. This type of pattern allows you to quickly drain water from the contact area of the tire and the road. That is why it is correct to install the wheel, because otherwise, the car will "float" when there is water on the road.
The non-directional pattern (2) is symmetrical to the radial plane. Tires with this pattern are universal and do not require any specific installation.
The peculiarity of the asymmetric pattern (3) is that it consists of 2 parts with different patterns. This allows you to give the tires different qualities.
Seasonality
When the air temperature drops below +7 ° C, the tires begin to “tan”. Because of this, they lose their main quality - traction. It is for this reason that winter, summer and all-season tires are produced. Winter tires are made of a special material that becomes soft in cold weather. Summer - have maximum grip and tolerate high speeds well. All-season - not the best option for our country and are more suitable for countries with mild winters, where the roads are not covered with large levels of snow and ice.
Load and speed index
To find out the load and speed index, you need to look at the side surface of the tire. The numbers that follow immediately after the width, height and diameter denote exactly this data. The load index has a two- or three-digit number that shows the maximum allowable weight of a car, which falls on one wheel. The speed index shows the maximum permissible speed of the car, has a letter designation.
Storage
Tires can be stored with or without discs. But for each case you need to apply your own method.
Wheel mounted tires
Factory complete set of VAZ 21214 and replacement options
From the factory, the car is equipped with tires: 175/80 R16. As a replacement, you can use: 185/75 R16, 195/80 R15 or 195/70 R15. For tuning lovers: 205/75 R15 or 205/70 R15. Niva tires 21214 can be bought in the online store or market. The minimum price for which you can buy them is 3 thousand rubles.
Some car enthusiasts are wondering which wheels can be put on the Niva. Most often they are interested in whether it is possible to put large wheels. There can be many reasons for such a desire. Some want to get a more "hard" appearance, because a car on larger wheels looks more solid. Other drivers are interested in increasing cross-country ability. The larger diameter of the wheels allows for increased ground clearance, and these wheels usually have a higher tread. As you can see, there are a lot of reasons for choosing disks instead of standard ones. Let's figure out which wheels should still be installed on this domestic SUV.
Standard sizes
What wheels can I put on the Niva? Let's start with those wheels that are installed as the base version. The factories use VlI-5 rubber, its size 175/80 R16. Its main advantage is good flotation, especially on wet clay. Everything, these positive features also end. The disadvantages of regular tires are as follows:
- Low handling on asphalt;
- High noise level when driving over 60 km / h;
- The presence of the camera;
- In the cold it becomes a "stake".
Replacement
As a standard version, tires with a diameter of R16 are offered. But, when choosing analogs, problems arise. This size is very rarely produced. Therefore, drivers often use R15 tires. Actually, this is not a violation. The manufacturer allows the use of such tires on Niva. Here it is quite possible to choose the option most suitable for you.
When choosing, pay attention to additional indicators. Using wheels that are too large may require redesign of the vehicle. Below we will consider the main variations possible for use on the Niva. Please note that the options listed are suitable for the entire model range.
215/75 R15
Usually, such rubber fits into place without any modifications. You just need to choose the right disc. Its diameter should be within 27-28 inches. Be sure to check the offset of the disc. The 35-58 mm option will do. In this configuration, you can freely put the wheels without any additional intervention. But, sometimes there may be contact of tires with the body. This happens in the following cases:- When the vehicle is heavily loaded;
- When traveling over big bumps;
- When the suspension parts pass the extreme points.
By installing such rubber, you will get more cross-country ability, this is achieved by a higher ground clearance, as well as a large tread characteristic of these tires. Fuel consumption is also reduced. You don't have to lift the car, the ground clearance is more than impressive. Thus, the advantages of such rubber outweigh all the disadvantages.
Among the all-terrain options for this rubber stand out Dunlop Grand trek AT3 and Yokohama geolandar... These tires perform well in mud, sand and shallow snow. On dry asphalt, they are somewhat inferior to analogs created specifically for tracks. For city and dirt road trips, you can choose Cordiant Off Road or Kumho road venture... When traveling in deep snow (ice), suitable Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV 7 and Michelin Latitude X-ice North... This rubber is made taking into account all the features of snowy roads, for better grip, studs are used. Also, they use a Scandinavian tread pattern, which provides maximum traction with the road in conditions of large snow cover. All of these variations are freely installed on the Niva without any modifications.
Sizes 235/75 and 240/80 R15
If the car is used for trips to nature (fishing, hunting), then it makes sense to get confused with the installation of more solid rubber. This will allow you to operate the car on any off-road. But, for installation, you will have to make some modifications, otherwise the new wheels simply will not fit into the wheel arches.
The first thing to do is lift the suspension. This will increase ground clearance and save you the trouble of widening the arches. To do this, you can use a lifting kit from AvtoVAZ. It includes everything you need. The quality of the parts is quite high, you can also see offers from companies that produce parts for tuning. It is not enough to lift the car. It is necessary to modify the gearbox, the existing ones will not cope with the increased load. Instead of the standard gear ratio of 3.9, 4.44 is set. The last thing to do is increase the offset of the disc. To do this, use light alloy spacers. For greater reliability, it is advisable to install a hub with double-row bearings in the steering knuckle, they are more resistant to loads.
There are plenty of off-road tires of these standard sizes on the market. Choose the option most suitable for the cost, their quality is about the same.
Conclusion... Niva's standard tires do not fully meet modern requirements for off-road and universal tires. Therefore, many are interested in what wheels can be put on the Niva. In fact, the choice is quite large, but if you want to make a truly off-road car, you will have to tinker with the suspension refinement.
The well-known car VAZ-2121 "Niva" has managed to establish itself as one of the most popular SUVs, distinguished by an excellent combination of price / quality and high off-road performance.
And the owners of the Niva often face difficulties in terms of the selection of the appropriate rubber, because the car is bought mainly for the movement of difficult-to-pass places, and the all-season tires installed by the manufacturer are not at all suitable for such harsh conditions.
Niva and dirt - romance
It is very important to approach the choice of rubber with caution, because not every model can be installed on a car without appropriate modifications and a lift, so you cannot do without knowledge of tire marking and what dimensions can be installed, both for an elevator and without. Start with the fact that standard tire size 175/80 R16 and 185/75 R16, and most owners of the VAZ-2121 switch from 16 discs to 15 discs, because there is a lot of choice, especially models with an aggressive tread for off-road driving.
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Selection of rubber for the standard wheel size
If you are one of those who do not need an extra headache in terms of expensive car alterations, then the use of rubbers for standard sizes is what you need. The maximum dimension of tires that will fit the car without problems is 215/65 R16. But with a further increase in the profile, the rubber will wear off on the wheel arches during sharp turns. In this case, even a decrease in the radial diameter will not help.
Summer tires
Model Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV, has high traction and coupling characteristics of movement on a dry surface. Deep drainage rings effectively flush the tire from water, which increases protection from aquaplaning and improves grip on wet surfaces, while the presence of longitudinal and diagonal sipes improves drainage properties and provides additional stability and controllability.
Thanks to the L-groove, the braking distance on wet roads is shortened. Due to the content of silicates and polymers in the rubber, high wear resistance and environmental friendliness are achieved. The cost of the tire starts at 3.8 thousand rubles. This model is also available for size 215/65 R16.
For 7-7.5 thousand rubles, you can buy high-quality tires from a German manufacturer Continental ContiVanContact-100... The tires perform well in the city, as well as in the absence of roads, thanks to their tread with wide and deep drainage channels of various shapes, which provide quick self-cleaning of the tire from water and dirt.
Reinforced carcass and sidewalls of the tire, increase its stability and protection from damage. And the innovative composition of the rubber compound allows to significantly extend the service life and reduce the noise level, ensuring high driving comfort. ...
Winter tires
The first representative of winter tires for standard Niva wheels will be Yokohama Geolandar IT-S G073... This model has central blocks made of hard rubber, thanks to which reliable directional stability is maintained. The central rib provides tire control on dry, snowy and icy surfaces, and due to the wide drainage channels that cleanse from moisture - on a wet surface.
A large number of small grooved sipes, improves traction and braking performance on snowy and icy surfaces. The reinforced carcass provides resistance to deformation and gives additional stability while driving, and a special rubber compound allows achieving high wear resistance, low noise level and maintaining elasticity at low temperatures. The price is 4-4.5 thousand rubles.
Next model Gislaved Soft Frost 200 SUV also boasts high cross-country ability in winter conditions. The outer tread rib, consisting of small blocks with sipes, provides the tire with reliable stability and handling on dry, snowy and icy roads. The inner tread with grooved sipes has blocks of different directions, which improve grip performance.
Wide drainage channels clean the tire of moisture and wet snow, improving grip while driving on wet surfaces, including slush. The rubber contains silicon and adaptive polymers, which maintain the elasticity of the tread with decreasing temperature and extend the service life. The price is 5 thousand rubles.
Bridgestone ICE Cruiser 7000- high quality tire with excellent traction and adhesion performance. Due to the tread with an innovative block shape, it provides good grip and handling when driving on dry roads, on snow and on ice. A system of directional drainage channels almost instantly removes moisture from the tire, preventing the formation of a water wedge.
The tread blocks have studs that significantly increase traction and braking performance on icy surfaces. The model can be purchased for 5.5-6 thousand rubles.
Wonderful tires Michelin X ice North 3 will allow you to experience all the charm of driving the Niva in harsh winter conditions. The center rib improves handling and shortens braking distances. The special shape of the tread blocks provides reliable grip on dry and snowy surfaces, and thanks to the studs - on icy surfaces. Deep grooved zigzag sipes "cut" more into the surface, improving traction and braking performance, both on snowy and icy surfaces.
Due to the system of deep drainage channels and a high tread, the tire quickly cleans itself from water and snow, resulting in improved grip on wet surfaces and passability on very deep snow. Also, with the use of a high tread, the performance characteristics of the tire are maintained longer. The innovative adaptive polymer that is part of the rubber allows you to maintain elasticity even at the lowest temperatures. The price is 6-6.5 thousand rubles.
All season tires
A good option would be to install tires on our Niva Pirelli Scorpion ATR, which have excellent driving performance, both in urban and off-road conditions. The asymmetric tread features deep channels and multidirectional sipes that effectively remove water and dirt from the tire, providing protection from aquaplaning and improving wet grip.
Wide shoulder zones increase the contact surface with the surface, improve the tire grip, and the side lugs prevent slipping when driving off-road. Thanks to the reinforced frame and sidewalls made of a thick rubber layer, protection against deformations and various kinds of damage is increased. The cost is 4-4.5 thousand rubles.
The next representative of tires for Niva - Toyo Open Country A / T plus... The tread has rigid blocks, which "cling" well to a dry surface, and due to the presence of lamellas, the formation of a water wedge is excluded. The central rib provides high tire control and shortens braking distances, both in urban and off-road conditions.
Wide drainage channels quickly remove moisture and dirt for improved aquaplaning protection and wet traction. Due to the silicon content in the rubber, the tire is quiet and has a long service life. The model will cost 4-4.5 thousand rubles.
For off-road driving, rubber is ideal for Niva Matador MP72 Izzarda A / T with an aggressive, mud tread that provides high flotation. The sipes and large channels between the tread blocks quickly clear the tire of water, snow and dirt, while the side lugs provide additional traction and eliminate the possibility of slipping. The tire carcass has been reinforced to provide increased tire protection and added stability while driving. The price is 5-5.5 thousand rubles.
Another formidable representative of mud tires on the Niva, costing 9.5-10 thousand rubles is BFGoodrich All Terrain T / A KO2... The tire has an aggressive tread with large blocks, which allows it to firmly "bite" into any surface. Very wide drainage channels, promote effective self-cleaning of the tire, which significantly increases the permeability and stability of the tire.
Large side lugs prevent the tire from getting bogged down and slipping, and the reinforced frame and sidewalls protect it from deformation and damage. The rubber contains silicon, which reduces noise and increases wear resistance, and the adaptive polymer allows the rubber to adjust its properties to the ambient temperature.
Selection of rubber for non-standard wheel size
As mentioned earlier, for the VAZ-2121 non-standard tires are tires on 15 disks, namely 205/70 R15 or 205/75 R15. As a result of the transition to such dimensions, the choice becomes richer, as well as the increased width and high profile, the cross-country ability and grip of your car increases.
Summer tires
Dunlop Grandtrek PT3- summer tires for off-road vehicles, such as Niva, with a reasonable price (4-4.5 thousand rubles) and high performance. The central rib provides the tire with good handling, and the symmetrical tread provides reliable grip and stability on dry surfaces. Wide drainage channels and sipes quickly remove moisture from the tire, resulting in improved aquaplaning protection and wet grip. The rubber contains silicon, which reduces noise and prolongs the service life.
The next model of summer tires for Niva is Bridgestone Ecopia 850, suitable exclusively for use in urban environments. The tire tread has a large number of small blocks with grooves and sipes of different depths and directions. This drainage system effectively removes moisture from the tire, providing reliable protection against aquaplaning and better grip on wet surfaces.
The central rib of the tread contributes not only to high directional stability and controllability, but also to a shorter braking distance, both on dry and wet surfaces. Due to the special rubber composition, the extractable noise level is reduced, the wear resistance is increased, as well as environmental friendliness. The price is 5 thousand rubles.
Next in line Continental ContiCrossContact LX2 with an aggressive central tread, which provides high traction and grip performance not only in urban conditions, but also in light off-road conditions. The central rib contributes to reliable handling and shortened braking distances on dry surfaces, while the system of zig-zag sipes and wide drainage channels ensures that the tire quickly cleans itself from moisture and dirt, which improves aquaplaning protection and grip on wet surfaces.
Reinforced sidewalls increase resistance to deformation and various types of damage. The tire is quiet and has a long service life. Prices for the model start at 6 thousand rubles.
Winter tires
From winter tires for Niva, you can distinguish Viatti Bosco S / T V-526... For 4 thousand rubles, you get a tire with high traction and adhesion characteristics of the movement, thanks to a specially designed asymmetric tread, which is quickly self-cleaning due to wide and deep channels between the blocks. The grooved sipes give confidence when driving on snow-covered and icy surfaces, and the polymers included in the rubber compound ensure elasticity at low temperatures and a long service life.
Another great option is Michelin Latitude Alpin... This model will surprise you with its capabilities, allowing you to feel confident and comfortable when driving, both on snow and on ice. In the tire, the tread has blocks of a special shape that can "bite" into snow and ice, providing reliable grip and handling, and the drainage system with directional deep grooves and wide rings contributes to effective self-cleaning. The composition of rubber contains silicon and polymer, which improves wear resistance and maintains the elasticity of the rubber. Price - from 4.5 thousand rubles.
Spiked tires next in line Gislaved NordFrost 200 SUV... The asymmetric tread has a central part with a directional block of a special shape, due to which high traction and handling characteristics of the car are achieved on dry, snowy and icy surfaces. Wide shoulder zones increase surface contact, and protruding teeth improve flotation, especially in deep snow, to prevent tire sticking. Thanks to the studs, located according to a special technology, it provides effective traction and braking on ice. Wide drainage channels quickly clean the tire of water, snow and ice chips, improving grip performance. The tire is low-noise and wear-resistant. The cost of the model is 5 thousand rubles.
Completes the list of winter tires for Niva Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2... The center tread in the form of multidirectional triangles provides excellent traction and handling on dry, snowy and icy surfaces. The shoulder zones increase the contact area with the surface, which not only improves traction performance, but also provides additional directional stability, and the lateral teeth increase cross-country ability in deep snow.
The wide channels between the tread blocks effectively clean the tire and protect against aquaplaning. The rubber composition is made according to a special technology with the inclusion of adaptive polymers and a large amount of silicon, as a result of which the tire has an increased service life and is able to maintain its elasticity even at the lowest temperatures. The price is 5.5-6 thousand rubles.
All season tires
Model Toyo Open Country H / T possesses good traction and coupling characteristics at any time of the year and allows driving not only in urban conditions, but also in light off-road conditions. Central tread blocks are used to provide traction on dry and snowy surfaces, and the shoulder tread with special grooves increases the tire's permeability when driving in deep snow and in the absence of roads.
Sipes improve traction on snowy and icy surfaces, and two large rings, together with channels between the tread blocks, form a very effective drainage system. Thanks to the optimized rubber composition, the tires are quiet, last longer and retain their performance properties when the ambient temperature fluctuates. Price - from 4 thousand rubles.
A more serious option for an all-season tire for Niva is Yokohama Geolandar A / T G015, which has a reinforced frame, sidewalls and tread, allowing you to move even in off-road conditions. The blocks have grooved grooves that improve traction performance on any surface, and wide drainage channels provide quick self-cleaning from water, snow and dirt, which increases the cross-country ability.
Wide shoulder zones increase the contact patch, and side lugs prevent slippage. The tire is low-noise and wear-resistant, its cost varies about 4.5 thousand rubles.
Excellent driving performance will provide Bridgestone Dueler A / T 001 which is also renowned for its long service life and environmental friendliness. Shoulder zones with side lugs provide reliable directional stability, control and additional traction on any surface.
The special shape of the central tread allows you to achieve high results when driving on dry, snowy and icy surfaces. Thanks to special sipes and wide drainage channels, the tire is quickly cleared of moisture, dirt and snow, which also improves grip performance and protection from aquaplaning. Price - from 5 thousand rubles.
Off-road or mud tires
For driving Niva in off-road conditions, suitable Goodyear Wrangler A / T Adventure, with large tread blocks and deep drainage channels, providing quick and effective self-cleaning of the tire. The reinforced carcass and sidewalls of the tire significantly increase deformation resistance and provide additional stability and handling.
A special rubber compound made of silicon and polymers reduces noise and vibration while driving, extends the service life and allows the tire to maintain its performance properties with temperature changes. The price is about 7 thousand rubles.
It will show itself very well in off-road conditions and Cordiant Off Road... Aggressive tread blocks provide uncompromising flotation in virtually any terrain and at any time of the year. Side lugs and special protrusions on the sidewalls provide good cross-country ability on deep tracks and prevent slipping.
Large and deep drainage channels between the tread blocks effectively clean the tire, improving flotation performance. Reinforced frame and sidewalls provide reliable protection against deformation and various types of damage. Price - from 4.5 thousand rubles.
Selection of rubber for Niva for a lift
Lift of any car means alteration of its suspension, namely the installation of springs with a large number of coils, shock absorbers with long rods, the installation of spacers under the springs and under the ball joints, as well as trimming the wheel arches. This is a rather expensive procedure, which, as a result, makes it possible to install tires with a larger width and a high profile.
Similar work with their car is done by those owners who like to arrange their car "strength test" in off-road conditions, and therefore it makes no sense to put any rubber, except for mud with an aggressive tread. Of these, four ideal options can be distinguished.
First - YaShZ Ya-569... The special tread pattern with sharp edges "bites" excellently into the mud, providing excellent flotation performance, and the large channels between the blocks quickly clean the tire. Reinforced frame and sidewalls provide deformation resistance and added stability. The price is 7 thousand rubles.
Federal Couragia M / T will also make you feel confident in the Niva off-road, because the aggressive tread with large blocks allows you to achieve excellent traction and coupling performance. Side lugs allow for deep rutting and prevent sticking. The price is 7 thousand rubles.
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T / A KM2 is an improved model, with a new, more aggressive and well-developed tread and large side lugs. The increased plane of contact with the surface and the reinforced frame, significantly increase the traction characteristics and resistance to damage, in the absence of roads. The price is 8-9 thousand rubles.
And now, the off-road bestseller - SilverStone MT-117 Sport with a very thoughtful tread. The central blocks serve to provide reliable handling and directional stability of the tire on any surface, the large blocks of the shoulder zones increase the contact surface with the surface and also improve grip performance. Very large distances between blocks allow the tire to quickly and effectively self-clean from moisture and dirt.
Almost the entire lateral surface has lugs that provide uncompromising cross-country performance while driving on a deep or washed-out track, and a heavy-duty frame makes the tire virtually invulnerable to deformations and damage. The cost of the tire is about 7 thousand rubles.
