How to choose the right tire for a 4x4 field: choose the size, tips, photos

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The size of the tires and wheels greatly influences the behavior of the car on the road. AVTOVAZ recommends installing tires and wheels of a strictly defined size on Lada 4×4; only in this case the manufacturer guarantees the service life of chassis and suspension components and assemblies. In the review, we will tell you what the size of the wheels affects during the operation of the machine and what recommendations the manufacturer gives.

Recommended size of wheels and tires Lada 4×4

Allowed to be installed in operation

• * Speed ​​indices: Q – up to 160 km/h, S – up to 180 km/h, T – up to 190 km/h. Load capacity indices: 85 – 515 kg, 88 – 560 kg, 92 – 630 kg, 95 – 690 kg.
• **Rim offset (ET) is the distance from the mating plane of the disc to the middle of the rim.
• In operation, it is allowed to install wheels with a rim width of 5 1/2J and a rim offset of 48-58 mm.
• R is not a radius, but a designation of the radius of the tire, and the number is the diameter of the rim in inches.

About winter tires on Lada 4×4

When choosing tires for the winter, use the table above. In addition, it is allowed to use winter tires (M+S) of the above dimensions and index Q with a corresponding limitation of the maximum vehicle speed (up to 160 km/h).

Choose winter tires on your Lada 4×4 that are as narrow as possible so that the pressure of the car on the surface is greater, this will improve traction. Also remember that wide tires are more sensitive to the ruts on the road.

Which all-season vehicle for Niva 4x4 is better?

It is a well-known fact that you can’t install winter tires in the summer, as they will begin to melt due to high temperatures, and in the winter you can’t install summer tires, because you can’t avoid trouble on the road in icy conditions. All-season optimal tires size r16 for Niva 21213 4x4. The main manufacturers of all-season 4x4 tires are: Kumho (South Korea), Cordiant, and domestic ones: Belshina OJSC and Nizhnekamskshina. The latter brand is widely known throughout Russia.

The Cordiant brand produces all-season tires for Niva in 15 and 16 inches. Thanks to the solid base of all-season wheels of sizes r15 and r16, the model is protected from any minor damage. According to reviews from car owners of 4x4 size r16 all-season vehicles using this type, they talk about the following advantages: cross-country ability, accessibility and softness when driving in any weather.

Another tire model is Toyo Open Country A/T Plus. This tire is suitable for both off-road and asphalt roads. The cost of tires is about 4000 rubles. Due to the wide drainage channels existing in these tires, moisture and dirt are easily removed.

When choosing an all-season tire, it is better to follow the recommendations from the manufacturer and do not forget that such tires will have to be changed more often than summer or winter tires.

Which wheels are better to install on Lada 4×4

The choice of tires for R16 wheels is not large; most often they choose sizes 185/75 R16, 175/80 R16, or 215/65 R16. Due to the paucity of choice, many SUV owners install R15 wheels on their Lada 4×4.

R15 wheels can be borrowed from Chevrolet Niva wheels, which fit without modifications. Thus, the choice of tires will increase significantly and you will be able to choose the appropriate tires for certain operating conditions. In addition, a car with such wheels will look more stylish. In addition to standard tires for R15 wheels, you can install 205/75 R15 tires.

Do you dream of a Lada 4×4 on big wheels , but are not going to cut the arches? The maximum tire size for a Lada 4×4 without modifications is 215/75 R15, and the rims must have an offset of 40, otherwise the tires will touch the fender liners. Finally, install alloy wheels on your Lada 4×4 and you will get a stylish SUV!

When choosing wheels, you should take into account the full diameter of the wheel; it should not differ much from the standard one. Compatibility table for Lada 4×4 tires and wheels:

Green indicates the minimum deviation of the wheel diameter (up to 3 mm); Orange indicates a diameter deviation from 3 to 6 mm.

Don't forget about the rim width:

When installing tires or wheels that differ in parameters

from those recommended by the factory, you can:

• be refused warranty repair of the chassis;
• be stopped by a traffic police inspector, who has the right to draw up a report on the car’s non-compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations;
• fail to pass technical inspection.

All-season mud tires for Niva

For the city

For the cold season, you should choose softer tires. This will give better grip on snow and ice, and they will cling to the asphalt well, which will keep the car’s handling at the proper level. And it is better to give preference to wider wheels due to the larger contact patch between the tire and the road surface. At the same time, a slight increase in fuel consumption is a small price to pay for the stability of the car.

It is not forbidden to use a car with “original” tires off-road; on compacted snow, the car obediently follows the turn of the steering wheel. Shallow mud and muddy dirt roads will not cause any inconvenience in driving. But ice and swampy terrain will help replace the standard with Kama Flame 515.

This model is available in studded and studless versions, 15 and 16 inches. Deep, loose snow is her element, ice and mud rides are more confident than on the Kirovskaya 185/75/R16. The price of Flame is very reasonable. And the resource is considerable - 70-80 thousand km.

The selection of tires for the Niva Urban is completely similar to other models. The wheels used here are identical to those on older versions of the car. The only difference is the discs. Here the cast rims are placed on a five-spoke spider.

If the vehicle is intended to be used in off-road conditions, users recommend installing narrow, high tires. They are ideal for mud, snow and sticky clay. When driving on sandy areas, loose soil or crushed stone deposits, on the contrary, wider tires are chosen. This helps to avoid sinking into loose soils.

What does the size of tires and wheels affect?

The smaller the unsprung masses

(this includes a lot of tires and wheels), the better the car will hold the road and accelerate faster. For example, if you put wheels on a car that are 2 kg lighter each, then acceleration to 100 km/h will be reduced by 0.2 seconds.

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As a reminder, for safety and to increase tire life, you should maintain your tires at the recommended pressure. Other modifications to the Lada 4×4 can be found in the tuning category and by content.

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What models are recommended for installation on a Chevrolet Niva for winter use?

The installation of low-pressure cylinders on the Niva is accompanied by significant modifications to the suspension and body panels of the car. The transmission and chassis are also affected.

Basically the sequence of actions looks like this.

1. Production of drawings. Serious remodeling begins with design. Any mistake can cause unnecessary costs.
2. Body modification. Arches are cut out, bridge fastenings are strengthened.
3. Complete transmission replacement. Installing huge, heavy wheels overloads the gearbox and gearboxes.
4. Installation of a new suspension adjusted to wide rims.
5. Installation of wheels and decorative elements.
6. Running in the car.

A similar sequence is standard when converting any domestic car to low pressure cylinders.

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Sizes of tires and wheels of VAZ 2131 Niva by year of manufacture

To obtain detailed characteristics of wheel sizes, select the model corresponding to the year of the car.

VAZ 2131 Niva 2131x (1993-2009)

What are the wheel sizes of the VAZ 2131 Niva?

Owners of “2131 Niva” change wheels if they are damaged, as they wear out, and also replace factory stamped wheels with cast ones of their choice. Most of them, judging by the reviews, prefer alternative wheels for tuning, colored or even forged. However, it is not uncommon for original alloy wheels to be installed as replacements.

To do this, you always need to know the exact data on the wheel bolt pattern of the model and other parameters of its chassis.

Drivers of the VAZ 2131 Niva need to accurately calculate the ratio of the mounting bolts to the rim diameter. This can be measured independently using a special device. But it is much easier to use ready-made tables for the model in our service.

Different representatives of the model range, depending on the year of manufacture and generation, have their own specifics in wheel sizes and tire pressure.

Rubber changes as the seasons change or as tires wear out. Depending on the region where the vehicle is used, weather and natural conditions, it is worth choosing the type of tires to be used - all-season, summer, winter. Winter studded tires are perfect for highways, ice and snow slush on the roads; for city conditions, friction Velcro tires will be more convenient.

© 2019-2021 Avto Sprav. Directory of factory parameters of disks and tire sizes.

Attention! Our catalog is an information resource and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed dimensions with your car. Make sure that your car has wheels of the appropriate radius.

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Which tires are best for the winter for the Chevrolet Niva

Since Niva cars come from the factory by default only with all-season tires K 156-1 from the Kirov Tire Plant, the question of alternatives arises. Many Niva drivers prefer to choose the best rollers for the conditions in which their SUV will be used. Therefore, if you want to replace the standard with more suitable tires, advice will not be superfluous due to the abundance of choice and prices of such products.

When looking for all-season tires, you should pay attention to the following criteria:

• weather conditions of product operation;
• temperature regime;
• presence of precipitation;
• road conditions;
• using the machine for heavy loads.

We will not take into account driving speeds; an SUV is not a sports car.

For the eldest of the Niv 2121 family, lighter tires are preferable due to lower power. Niva 21213 is equipped with a more powerful engine and a 5-speed gearbox. Larger sneakers are suitable for it - 205/70/R15, or Kama 232. The differences between 2121 and 2131 are that the latter has an injector and 21213 from 21214 too. This will not significantly affect the choice of shoes.

The best choice would be studded tires. The Niva is an SUV with a short wheelbase and therefore skids easily. In this case, the spikes will provide the necessary grip on the road. In addition, spikes will be the best choice for moving on snowy surfaces.

The disc bolt pattern is as follows: 5×139.7, offset - ET 40, width - 6.5 J, centering hole - CO 98.6

If necessary, on a classic Lada 4x4 you can use wheels from a Chevrolet Niva. They have the same wheel bolt pattern, so there will be no problems installing such rims. But such a modernization will allow the use of wheels with different offset and width parameters.

Voltyre VLI5 or VLI10. The most affordable types of tires. They are only suitable if you need to skate for one season, but you don’t want to spend too much money.

Kama 511. According to test results, it shows good grip on snow. The rubber is Russian-made, but despite this it is not entirely suitable for mud, as it tends to dig in.

Kama Flame. Designed specifically for SUVs with a short wheelbase. The low cost makes it attractive to motorists, but numerous reviews mostly describe the stud fastening negatively. At the same time, this model has a good resource that allows you to skate several seasons on them.

Kumho Road Venture. These tires show good results in all types of tests, but at the same time their cost is quite high, and the purchase can hit your pocket quite hard.

Nokian Hakkapelitte SUV. The SUV tire line is designed specifically for SUVs. The main differences are a low speed index, but at the same time a high load capacity. The experience of the Finnish company has made it possible to create tires with good grip, which contributes to excellent handling.

Cooper Discoverer M S. Tires in the mid-price segment. They are good for their versatility - they show good qualities both on ice and on snow cover and mud.

Hankook Winter i-Pike W409. This tire is not entirely suitable for the Niva, since the standard tire width is 205 millimeters. However, installation of this type of tire is possible.

Bridgestone WD-10 Winter Dueler. Quite a popular option due to its price/quality characteristics. Drivers using Bridgestone note good grip on the road: both on asphalt and on ice.

It is important to remember that no good winter tires for Niva can guarantee one hundred percent safety on the road. It is necessary to adjust the specifics of driving and be prepared for emergency situations.

When choosing tires, you need to pay attention to technical parameters: speed and maximum load index, as well as diameter and width.

When choosing the best model of winter tires, you should pay attention to the following most popular offers from domestic and foreign manufacturers:

• Cordiant Polar SL;
• Kumho Izen KW22;
• Bridgstone Ice Cruiser 7000;
• Nordman Nordman 4;
• Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7.

The first model belongs to the budget studless category. It is popular due to its low cost, not exceeding 4.5 thousand rubles, and decent driving performance. According to the owners' reviews, it is able to cope with both the snow porridge that forms on domestic roads in winter and the icy surface of the highway.

Rubber exhibits its best performance at temperatures below -5. Therefore, it is not suitable for transitional seasons and regions where such low temperatures are too rare.

Tires from the well-known budget brand Kumho are already studded, which makes them a particularly good solution for icy roads in winter. At a price two times lower than well-known foreign brands, they are not much inferior to them in terms of driving performance.

The cost of tires differs depending on the size and ranges from 3500-4500 rubles. There are both 15 and 16 inch products. Despite good stability on ice, owners note such disadvantages of rubber as noise and a high frequency of studs falling out of the tread.

The second disadvantage is reduced by minimizing movement on an asphalt-covered surface. But still, the total loss of studs per season will be up to 20 percent versus 5 for more expensive brands.

The cost of Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 wheels already ranges from 4 to 7 thousand rubles, so they are classified in the middle price segment. The brand produces studded winter tires, which for the most part receive only praise.

A distinctive feature of this option is its lower noise level compared to the competitor described above. It performs best on an icy road, while on a snowy track it is inferior to some other models. In terms of the overall combination of ride quality on different surfaces and price, it is one of the most popular options among Niva Chevy owners. A higher price also means increased reliability of the studs. During the season, no more than 10% of their total number flies out.

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Nordman Nordman 4 is a real legend among the mid-priced ones. This tire has earned special appreciation from car owners, because at a reasonable price it was able to compete with the best winter tire options on the market.

For the Chevrolet Niva, the standard size 215/65R16 is suitable, the cost of which is about five thousand. One of the main advantages is that the material is quite soft and not prone to hardening. Another plus is the low noise level. Although the wheels are inferior in this indicator to representatives of the premium segment, they undoubtedly occupy a place among the best in their price category.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 is one of the most popular tires in the expensive segment for the cold season in our country. It is specially designed for the cold northern climate with its snowfall and ice. The Finnish brand can boast of winning many tests from reputable automotive publications. As for the price, for the required standard sizes it is about seven thousand rubles.

For the city

The main choice that Niva owners face in urban conditions in winter is whether to install studs or Velcro. The first option is suitable for populated areas where snow removal is not carried out often enough and ice forms instead of the typical mess. Among inexpensive models, many car owners choose the Kama Euro 519. Another good option is the Amtel Nordmaster ST

As for large cities with frequent use of reagents or regular snow removal, Velcro would be the best choice. They behave better on slushy snow and have increased grip. Mud or all-purpose tires can also be a replacement, but they “don’t like” asphalt.

Chevy owners often leave their mud tires on for the winter. This approach makes sense if the car is used mostly outside the city and does not drive on highways. Mud tires can easily overcome snow drifts. The best models for this are the well-known Viati Bosco A/T or BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain models. Extreme tires will be needed if very heavy precipitation in the form of snow is typical in the region.

VAZ 2131 Niva 2131x 2009 1.7i

Generation: 2131x Engine: I4, Gasoline Power: 83 hp (61 kW)

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The VAZ 2131 Niva 2131x 2009 1.7i is equipped with 5Jx16 ET58 rims assembled with 175/80 R16 88Q tires as standard. Where:

• 5J - rim width in inches;
• 16″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET58 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 175/80 R16 is deciphered as follows:

• 175 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 80 - profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 16 is the tire diameter in inches.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 88Q:

• 88 - maximum permissible tire load 560 kg;
• Q — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 160 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 5 × 139.7. Thus, all the disks are fastened with five bolts and the distance between them is exactly one hundred and thirty-nine point and 70 hundredths millimeters. The car's hub diameter is 98.5 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2.1 / 1.9 MPa.

VAZ 2131 Niva 2131x 2009 1.8i

Generation: 2131x Engine: I4, Gasoline Power: 86 hp (63 kW)

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The VAZ 2131 Niva 2131x 2009 1.8i is equipped with 5Jx16 ET58 rims assembled with 175/80 R16 88Q tires as standard. Where:

• 5J - rim width in inches;
• 16″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET58 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 175/80 R16 is deciphered as follows:

• 175 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 80 - profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 16 is the tire diameter in inches.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 88Q:

• 88 - maximum permissible tire load 560 kg;
• Q — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 160 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 5 × 139.7. Thus, all the disks are fastened with five bolts and the distance between them is exactly one hundred and thirty-nine point and 70 hundredths millimeters. The car's hub diameter is 98.5 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2.1 / 1.9 MPa.

General background information

Ranges of possible values ​​for tires and wheels of VAZ 2131 Niva 2009.

Tires

Wheel disks

Expert advice

When choosing tires for a car, you must first follow the manufacturer's instructions. Ask yourself a few questions.

• On what roads will the car be primarily used?
• Do you need increased cross-country ability?
• How much of the route will be city roads and how much will be highways?
• Will the vehicle carry heavy loads?

The answers to these and similar questions will help determine which tire parameters you need to pay special attention to.

How to choose the right wheels for VAZ 2131 Niva 2009?

• Stamped (economical price category) - made from a sheet of iron by stamping on a press.
• Light alloy - manufactured by casting (more reliable than stamped ones).
• Forged (the highest quality and more expensive than the previous ones) - made from light alloys by stamping at high temperatures.

The choice depends on financial capabilities. However, it should be borne in mind that the quality of the road surface on which you have to drive every day must also be taken into account.

So, if it gets into a hole, a stamped disk will bend and will not cause harm to the tire, but a forged or cast one can cut it. There is a possibility that the cast disc may burst or crack.

It should also be noted that repairing “stamping” wheels is cheaper than repairing cast or forged wheels. But wheels with high-quality cast and forged disks kill the suspension less, because lighter and have more perfect geometry (better balanced).

The same wheels may or may not rub with tires on the same car - wheel alignment adjustment will help here.