High-quality winter tires for Chevrolet Niva at an affordable price

Updated: 04/22/2021 15:09:39

Expert: Boris Evgenievich Kononov

*Review of the best according to the editors of expertology.ru. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective in nature, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before purchasing, consultation with a specialist is required.

The Russian SUV Chevrolet Niva is highly popular among domestic motorists. One of the reasons for stable demand is high traffic. In addition, the machine is unpretentious in maintenance and has an affordable price. In order for a car to realize its full potential, it is important to choose the right tires. It is best to do this taking into account the time of year and the nature of the roads being overcome. With the help of our experts, we will try to determine the range of suitable tires.

Recommendations for choosing tires for the Chevrolet Niva

Manufacturer's recommendations

. Depending on the modification of the Chevrolet Niva, R15 or R16 wheels are installed on the factory assembly line. Therefore, before going to a car store, you should find out the equipment of your iron horse. The most common tire sizes are:

1. 205/70R15;
2. 205/75R15;
3. 215/75R15;
4. 215/65R16.

Seasonality

. For different times of the year, you should select seasonal “shoes” for the Chevrolet Niva.

1. Summer tires behave well in the warm season, allowing the driver to enjoy a fast ride. It is quiet and has good rolling power.
2. Winter tires are indispensable when operating a car on snowy or icy roads. Friction models are recommended for the southern regions of the country, and for northern routes it is better to prefer tires with studs.
3. For those who like to ride through meadows and forests, special mud tires are recommended. It features an aggressive deep tread that is easy to clean off the ground. The only disadvantage of special tires will be noise on asphalt.

Speed ​​and load index

. Many Chevrolet Niv owners use their cars as workhorses. Some reckless drivers are trying to set a speed record on paved highways. Therefore, when choosing tires, you should pay attention to the speed and load index.

1. Speed ​​characteristics are encrypted in letter designation (Latin letters). For example, “T” indicates a top speed of 190 km/h, and “V” allows you to accelerate to 240 km/h.
2. The Chevrolet Niva can be seriously loaded, but only if you have the appropriate tires. The load index has a digital designation. If with the marking “60” the maximum weight per wheel is 250 kg, then with “113” this value will increase to 1150 kg.

We have selected the 14 best tires for the Chevrolet Niva for review. All models are sold in auto stores in our country. When distributing places, the editors of the journal expertology took expert opinions as a basis, taking into account the reviews of Russian crop farmers.

Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000

This set can already be classified as an average price category. The price for 215/65R16 starts from 4,500 rubles, which is already higher than previous options. But they have a significant number of advantages:

1. Famous brand that can guarantee quality
2. Reduced noise level
3. Reinforced stud fastening
4. Improved grip on ice due to special tread geometry.

But at the same time, this product has some disadvantages, among which is the instability of movement on loose snow.

Rating of the best tires for Chevrolet Niva

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7

These tires can be classified as a premium brand. The cost starts from 7 thousand rubles per tire. At the same time, it is difficult to find at least 1 negative review on the forums about these winter tires for the Chevrolet Niva. By installing this product on your car, you can feel confident on almost any surface, since only high-quality materials are used for production, and the smallest details, from the shape of the studs to the tread pattern, are carefully designed to achieve maximum results.

The best summer tires for Chevrolet Niva

From spring to autumn, it is best to drive a Chevrolet Niva on summer tires. Especially when the daily route runs along city streets or country roads. Experts liked the following tire models.

Yokohama BluEarth-Van RY55

Rating: 4.9

Summer tires Yokohama BluEarth-Van RY55 are designed for use on commercial vehicles, crossovers and SUVs. The element of rubber is city streets and country roads. In such conditions, the tires feel confident on both dry and wet asphalt. Experts note fuel efficiency, which should please Chevrolet Niva owners. Japanese designers worked out the tread pattern in detail, this made it possible to increase directional stability and reduce rubber deformation in the transverse direction. Domestic motorists also express their solidarity with the experts, making the model the winner of our review.

The main advantages of tires, according to users, are softness, wear resistance, and good balancing.

Advantages

• directional stability;
• affordable price;
• resistance to transverse deformation;
• fuel efficiency.

Flaws

• not detected.

Continental CrossContact ATR

Rating: 4.8

A successful balance between the main performance qualities allowed the Continental CrossContact ATR summer tires to win silver in our review. German tires are designed for crossovers and SUVs. The tread pattern has an unusual look for the brand. In the center there is a large number of blocks, united in groups of threes. They are responsible for directional stability and excellent traction and grip properties. If the central part is flexible, then the shoulder areas have a rigid connection. This structure increases efficiency during acceleration, maneuvering and braking.

Positive assessments prevail in reviews of Russian consumers. Car enthusiasts like tires for their versatility, noiselessness, and tenacity. The downside is the high price.

Advantages

• good handling;
• noiselessness;
• effective braking;
• resistance to aquaplaning.

Flaws

• high price.

Cordiant Polar SL

These tires can be considered the most budget option. Their cost fluctuates around 3000-3500 rubles. They provide good grip on ice. It will also not be difficult to move through slushy snow. The only drawback may be the loss of characteristics at temperatures above -5 degrees. This is due to the fact that they were developed for use exclusively in winter. Therefore, this type is not very suitable for those who are used to changing their shoes without waiting for the onset of frost. This can lead to poor handling on wet roads, as well as an increase in braking distance. This type of rubber is not equipped with spikes, i.e. belong to the class of "Velcro".

Features Nokian and Michelin

There are features that are useful to know about when choosing.

Michelin Alpin A4

IMPORTANT! Michelin is a French company that produces many tire models for the European winter.

For example, MICHELIN Alpin meets the highest European standards. But once in the frost of central Russia, winter tires stop holding traction and adjusting tire pressure does not help. Upon careful reading of the accompanying labels, we discover that it is designed for mild winters. Especially for harsh winters, the company has a product called MICHELIN X-Ice North. Its tires continue to please drivers at -40°C.

HEALTHY! Nokian is a large Finnish tire manufacturer, engaged in production and numerous research activities. One of their outstanding developments is their technology for reducing rolling resistance. Tests have shown a reduction in vehicle fuel consumption by up to 0.5 liters per 100 km.

Studded or friction (Velcro)

There is a decent choice among both types. In general, the Niva is an SUV, and the owner expects increased cross-country ability from it. It is larger at the thorns. If you drive steadily on snowy dirt roads or poorly cleaned asphalt roads, studs will definitely be more convenient.

On cleaned roads sprinkled with a reagent, as well as on icy surfaces, Velcro grips the road better. In case of rare trips in deep snow, you can put chains in the trunk. On Avito you can buy a set of good chains for 5,000 rubles.

How to choose the right winter tires for Chevrolet Niva

With so many tires to choose from, it's becoming increasingly difficult to choose the right tires. Winter tires for a car are a rather expensive purchase, and their choice must be taken seriously.

Before purchasing winter tires, you need to pay attention to:

DOT marking

• Size. In order to choose the most suitable tire size, the best option would be to look at the tires that are currently in use. The most popular winter tires on the Chevrolet Niva have parameters of 215/65 R16, installed on wheels with a diameter of 16 inches, and sometimes 15 inches.
• Speed ​​index. The lower it is, the higher the tire's permeability on very snowy roads.
• Wear indicator. This parameter indicates how long the bus will be operational. The larger it is, the longer the rubber will last.
• DOT marking. Its existence indicates that such tires do not contradict safety standards.
• Pressure index. If the tire pressure is incorrectly set, the tires will not function properly and will not be able to cope with their task.
• Balancing. The imbalance causes the car to sway.

Important! Winter tires for Niva Chevrolet must be selected extremely carefully, because this SUV has the highest requirements.

Who compensates whom?

The damage, of course, must be compensated by the causer of the harm, so it is important to identify the causer and prove that it was his fault that the accident occurred. If you manage to bring road workers to justice, they will pay for the repair of your car

Damage will be calculated according to the general rule, that is, according to average market prices for spare parts and services, and not according to the MTPL methodology, since road services, of course, do not and should not have auto insurance

If you can hold the road workers accountable, they will pay for the repairs of your car. Damage will be calculated according to the general rule, that is, according to average market prices for spare parts and services, and not according to the MTPL method, since the road services, of course, do not and should not have a motor vehicle license.

But the driver can also compensate the road services for damages if an accident occurs due to his fault and the road, signs, bumper guard or traffic lights are damaged.

Reviews

My first winter season with Chevy and I decided to take the Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000 as it fit my budget perfectly. I was pleased - it drives perfectly on the roads of my village. I recommend it to all residents of small towns.

I am a farmer and I need the Niva to get around my property. In winter, I need tires that handle off-road well. Of all the people, I chose Viatti and I was right!

Specialization : Graduated from the State Automobile University, worked for 20 years at GAZ-56, now I drive a Zhiguli.