Tires for Chevrolet Niva - a selection of excellent AT tires R15

Tires for Chevrolet Niva - a selection of excellent AT tires R15

Chevrolet Niva, judging by a survey on the website, is the second most popular SUV among Russians.
However, very few people exploit it harshly (like Niva, for example). And it turns out that for many Shevik is a kind of expedition vehicle, which for the most part is driven on the highway, dirt roads and just a little bit on mud. That is why the most popular tires, of course, are the All Terrain mud tires. They are not as muddy as the Mud terrain class, but you can also drive quite far on them. But driving on the highway is comfortable, and such tires do not wear out as quickly as MT mud tires.

In our selection, we will look at ten excellent AT class tires - for use 80% on the highway and 20% on dirt. These are universal tires, many of which are all-season tires and are used all year round.

Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10

One of the best ATs for the Chevrolet Niva, I have one in size 215/75/R15 (the front ball spacers are 2 cm, because the front springs are sagging, and this size easily fits into a stock car). My mileage is already 60 thousand km and the front wheels are worn down by 40 percent, the rear wheels are only 20% worn. The most killer tires, soft, comfortable, in the mud they once competed with Kordikas and looked very decent. The cords sometimes went further, but driving them on the highway was a complete chore. And Hankuk is beautiful. Highly recommend. I used it all year round, even in severe frost (-32 Celsius) the tire remained soft and did not tan. Really, the best all-season mud tire, and we tried 5-6 of them for sure.

Maxxis AT-771 "Bravo"

The 771 Maxis are also among the top all-season vehicles, which are optimally suited for expeditioners of the Chevy Niva class. Soft, comfortable, they don’t sharpen quickly, they handle dirt just fine for an AT-shki. The tread pattern of all AT tires is very similar to each other. Well, there are white letters here, maybe this is also important for someone)) In general, Bravo can very often be seen on Nivas and for use 80/20 dirt/dirt is ideal.

Bontyre Stalker A/T

New for the 2015 season, it has already collected a lot of positive reviews. Nivovods note the softness of the tire, comfort on the highway, sidewall strength and excellent cross-country ability for a tire of this class. True, there are only sizes 205/75/R15, as well as 215/65/R16. That is, for a cross-car, these sizes are perfect. The price tag isn’t exactly cheap, but it’s definitely 25 percent cheaper than top-end imported tires.

Kumho RoadVenture AT KL78

Another amazing All Terrain tire. The tread pattern is large enough for an AT tire, and as a result, it has good off-road capability (be careful, this is not a Mud Tire). On the highway it’s comfortable, the tire is soft, on the Shevik you can maintain a cruising speed of 100-110 km/h and drive without strain. Off-road - the distance between the tread blocks is quite wide, so it removes slurry from the contact patch quite well. The downside is that there are no side teeth (lugs), so it doesn’t go well out of the ruts, but show me at least one AT tire with lugs)) For your money, this tire is just super, you can drive a lot on asphalt, and then take it go fishing and wrap yourself in mud. If you are driving alone, then having a winch is a must, because good AT tires drag so hard that you begin to believe that you can drive everywhere))

Matador MP 71 Izzarda

Matador is a division of Continental, and the Germans know how to make rubber. True, more of a road one)) But this model turned out to be very good, the tread pattern is aggressive and large, the blocks are large and the distance between them is decent. You can rarely see them on Sheviks, since most people roll more famous tires. But pay attention to the Izzarda, a typical cross-country tire, ideal for dirt roads and light off-roading. Compared to highway cars, gasoline consumption increases by at least a liter per hundred, this is the price to pay for versatility, because now you can easily go fishing.

Cordiant All Terrain

A long-known and proven tire. Not as popular as Cordiant Offroad, nevertheless ideal for a touring car - not bad on the highway, excellent on dirt roads, light off-road - not bad. Positioned as an all-season product, but it is better to use only in the summer. Indestructible, moderately comfortable, a good budget option. The tread pattern, of course, is biased towards “driving on the highway and dirt roads”; if you often leave the highway, it is better to look for something more off-road.

Bridgestone Dueler A/T D697

A classic of the AT rubber genre, large tread pattern, large blocks and a decent distance between them. Ideal for light off-road use, indestructible, strong sidewall. It will, of course, get washed out in clay; it’s still not pure mud. There are a lot of positive reviews - people ride for 70 thousand km, the tire wears out quite slowly. That's why many people install it - it lasts a long time, it's excellent on the highway, excellent on dirt roads and fields, and excellent off-road. It’s not worth using in winter, even if it reaches zero it gets tanned and becomes plastic. In this regard, Hankuk is much cooler. But in terms of cross-country ability, the Bridge is in no way inferior, dragging through the mud to the last. For AT tires the result is simply amazing.

Cooper Discoverer A/T3

Expensive, but really worthwhile tires. I saw it live once and how it drove through the mud - it was cool, it gave the impression that the Shniva had purely mud tires installed, because the Nivka was like a tank. Premium tires are expensive, but they last for 4-5 seasons and no matter how long you drive on asphalt. There is minimal sharpening on the highway, although the rubber is soft, that’s what quality import means. It can be difficult to find on sale in the right sizes. Of the AT-shke, this is definitely in the top 3 in terms of its characteristics. Super tires.

All these 8 models can be safely taken and installed on a Chevrolet Niva, there are the required sizes - 215/75/R15, 205/75/R15 or 205/70/R15, some models are also available in the 16th diameter. Leave your reviews on tire models in the comments, and recommend something else from your experience.

Recommend all-season

Recommend all-season

Post by Sash » 08 Feb 2012, 20:48

Re: Recommend all-season

Post by rum » 08 Feb 2012, 21:33

Re: Recommend all-season

Post by Warlock » 08 Feb 2012, 22:04

Re: Recommend all-season

Post by Vladimir55 » 08 Feb 2012, 22:26

Re: Recommend all-season

Post by rum » 08 Feb 2012, 22:35

Re: Recommend all-season

Post by Vladimir55 » 08 Feb 2012, 23:02

Re: Recommend all-season

Post by den-rio » Sep 20, 2012, 10:53 am

Re: Recommend all-season

Post by Sunny » Sep 20, 2012, 12:07 pm

Re: Recommend all-season

Post by Sash » Sep 20, 2012, 01:44 pm

The Kama-232 is perfect for summer asphalt, and according to comparative tests (the Zarulevites carried them out, I don’t remember exactly) it performed well on both dry and wet asphalt. Of course, there is no point in sticking it into the big mud. A little off-road is hard to stomach. It’s dangerous to drive it in winter; a couple of times my dad turned around almost out of the blue, even at a low speed (about 50 km/h), it’s good that there were no oncoming traffic.

Of the Russian all-season vehicles, I only tried the Kama Fly: in the summer everything is fine on it, it rolls perfectly, it brakes well on dry asphalt, I didn’t notice any hydroplaning in heavy rain (maybe because the tires are still new and the tread is high?). In winter I drove on almost bald tires (I had old tires from the previous owners, the tread was 80 percent worn, I installed a new set in April) - if you are smart enough, then you can drive quite normally in winter, although you have to be careful in the ruts, it throws. When choosing to replace a worn-out Kama Fly with something foreign, I was sorry for the money, because... All the imported tires in the size I needed were almost twice as expensive as the Kama Fly (or I also had to buy new wheels). Something like that.

It's the end of summer, it's time to pick up winter tires for your iron horse. And for the owners of Niva and Sheviks, today I have a full review from the owner of a Chevy, who has been driving our domestic Kama 515 tires for 3 seasons.

It has a studless modification (because it is used all year round, and studs on asphalt are not comme il faut), but there are also exactly the same studs on sale. The price tag is very humane; with the rise in the dollar exchange rate, all growers will have to “put on shoes” in domestic tires, both summer and winter. At first I thought that he had something imported, it had been driving for many years, it was stable. He came up and looked - yikes, Kama. Well, I say - tell me what and how))

So, now, in fact, information on this model of Nizhnekamskshina. Available in 5 sizes, all suitable for Niva and Chevy. Most Popular:

• 215/65/R16
• 205/75/R15

The price tag is approximately 2600-2800 for these models. As we see, it’s quite humane, especially during a crisis.

The first is more often installed by car owners, the second by Chevy owners. It all depends on what kind of drives you have, as well as where you use them. The tread pattern is very “winter”, thanks to which the tire behaves normally even on loose snow, on melted snow, on crust, and on ice, of course, worse. Of the minuses, I will note first of all the “instability” of the batch, as a result of which one wheel can be balanced by 40 grams, and the second and third by 100 and 150. So when buying, choose a rounder one. And according to people’s reviews, balancing is the weak point of the 515th Kama.

In winter, my impressions are positive, especially in loose, deep snow - I constantly drive in the “park wherever I want” mode, there are always a couple of places with snowdrifts where I can park. And if everything around is busy, I turn on the low switch and eat a snowdrift. The rubber rolls very cool.

You need to drive carefully on ice; perhaps it would be better with spikes. But if you drive headlong, brake with the engine in advance, then it’s quite possible to drive in winter. The tread has winter Velcro sipes, making the tire all-season. As it turned out later, many of the breeders I know own exactly the 515th Kama, which they drive “in tail and mane” all year round.

I use the Kama 515 all year round and even with decent mileage on asphalt it sharpens very slowly. According to my estimates, there are enough thousand for 70-80 years of use for sure. Although after a year the 4 slats have worn down noticeably and in winter it will no longer be comfortable to drive.

Well, the main use in the summer is fishing and hunting trips, on dirt roads, country roads and mud. Everything suits me here, the mud performance is like that of an AT, and driving on the highway is quite comfortable. Of course, you shouldn’t get into serious mud; the tread pattern is far from the pattern of MUD slippers. But with a lowering, center blocking and a clear head you can go very far, believe me. Well, at worst, I have a fiskar, an ax and a jack)) That’s enough for me.

If we compare it with imported all-season tires for Niva, then the price tag there is already one and a half to two times higher. On average, imported tires cost about 5,000 rubles per cylinder. But here it’s only 2800 - there’s a difference. And in my opinion, the Kama 515 is quite suitable for Niva and Chevy for year-round use. If you don't drive headlong in winter. In fact, these are the optimal cheap tires for year-round use - in snow, mud and asphalt. Other domestic models have a clear bias either towards the summer or towards the winter.

Video of Niva Chevrolet on Kama 515 in loose snow

Standard wheel sizes

The factory equipment of the Shnivy provides for the installation of two wheel options: 15- and 16-inch. Based on this, and also taking into account the dimensions of the wheel arches, the tire sizes are also binary: 205/75 R15 and 215/65 R16. When using wheels with such indicators, the manufacturer guarantees their trouble-free mileage in a variety of conditions, including even diagonal hanging. At the same time, some deviations from the factory settings are allowed. For example, 215/75 R15 tires fit well into existing wheel arches without catching wheel arches or other parts of the body even with maximum steering or when driving off-road. However, if you install “mud” tires of the same size in this car, then in some positions the side wheel lugs may abnormally catch the wheel arch liners or bumper. 225/75 R16 tires can behave similarly if the steering wheel is in one extreme position or another.

Tires for urban conditions

It is neither necessary nor possible to turn a Chevrolet Niva into a fast supercar, so even those who drive a car in the city still prefer to endow it with off-road qualities. Of all the classes of tires, the ones marked A/T (All Terrain - for any terrain) look advantageous here. They have greater wear resistance and lower noise levels.

Maxxis AT-771 tires for Chevrolet Niva are suitable in two variations: 225/70 R15 and 225/75 R16. Wheels of a larger radius are installed on a lifted Niva. This model is considered universal, as it is suitable for the off-season. High cross-country ability on ice is not observed, but for loose snow and slush it is an excellent option. At the same time, the wheels are well balanced, the car turns obediently, and the tires are wear-resistant.

The BFGoodrich AT model was called “Worms” for its original tread. We are interested in the sizes 215/75R15 and 235/75 R15. Wide tires - for a raised Niva. The so-called worms drain water perfectly. The car is practically not subject to hydroplaning. An excellent option for the highway can also be used in light frosts. But when winter comes, it’s better to “change your shoes.”

Very quiet and soft tires that are suitable for covering long distances on the highway - Yokohama Geolandar A/T. Here fans of classics (215/65 R16) and deep tuning (235/70 R15) will find suitable options. The protector has a high degree of self-cleaning. It is absolutely unsuitable for use in winter, but performs well in mud and sandy soils.

As for winter tires, we recommend paying attention to the Nokian Nordman 7 SUV Hankook I* Pike RW11

Acceptable wheel sizes for Chevrolet Niva without modifications

Tire markings are deciphered as follows:

• tire width in millimeters;
• percentage ratio of the tire height to its width;
• inner (landing) diameter of the tire in inches.

Tire sizes are directly related to their performance. Wide tires have a larger grip area and a shorter braking distance. In addition, wide wheels have a lower specific ground pressure, which improves the vehicle's maneuverability in off-road conditions. That is, the advantages of wide tires are obvious. However, there is also a downside to the coin, which worsens the good picture of using wide tires:

1. As tire width increases, rolling friction increases proportionally, which requires additional fuel consumption.
2. A large area of ​​contact with the road provokes aquaplaning, that is, sliding through puddles, which is less likely with narrow tires.
3. Reducing the specific ground pressure, which improves the vehicle's off-road performance, simultaneously worsens the vehicle's handling on country roads.
4. Wide tires weigh more than narrow tires, which puts additional stress on the suspension.

That is, the use of wide tires is justified only when the vehicle is primarily used in off-road conditions.

Based on the ratio of the height of the tire to its width, tires are divided into:

• low profile (from 55% and below);
• high-profile (up to 60–75%);
• full-profile (from 80% and above).

At the factory, high-profile tires are installed on the Chevrolet Niva car. In order to install full-profile tires on it, it is necessary to carry out a suspension lift. If you install low-profile tires on standard wheels, the ground clearance can reach a dangerously low level, which threatens the car’s components with damage.

If the car does not undergo any modifications, then it is allowed to use wheels with the following dimensions:

2056017 with an overall wheel height of 31.4 inches and a 265/70/17 of 31.6 inches.

2358516 is 31.7 inches, 2657516 is 31.6 inches, and 2857016 is 31.7 inches.

215/75 R15 - 31.3 inches.

Maximum wheel size for Chevrolet Niva 4x4 without a lift

Without using lifting, you can install wheels on a Chevrolet Niva 4x4 with the dimensions discussed above. It should be taken into account that although these dimensions fit normally into the standard parameters of the car, when using, for example, “mud” tires, problems may arise with the wheels catching the wheel arch liners or bumper. Most often, Shniva owners install UAZ wheels with a diameter of 31 inches on their cars.

What size winter tires should I use?

Winter wheels must not only cope with difficult conditions of icy or snowy roads, but also be suitable for the standard size of the car. The design of the Chevrolet Niva allows you to install tires with diameters of 15 or 16 inches. At the same time, such standard sizes as 195/70, 205/75, 205/70 or 185/75 are suitable without lifting.

R15

Despite the fact that the manufacturer in its recommendations gives preference to 16-inch wheels, it still allows for the possibility of installing products designed for R15 wheels, which can be found more often on the market. The most suitable sizes with this diameter are 195/70/R15, 205/75/R15 and 205/70/R15. In them, manufacturers offer a fairly large number of models to choose from at not very high prices.

It is worth highlighting the following products with spikes:

• Amtel NordMaster;
• Viatti Vettore Inverno;
• Kumho WinterCraft ice;
• Cordiant SnowCross.
• Nexen Winguard WinSpike;
• Matador MP 30;
• Jislevd NordFrost 100;
• Yokohama F700Z;
• Yokohama IceGuard IG35;

Tires with treads without studs, designed for winter roads, are also presented:

• Toyo Observe Gsi-5;
• Tunga Nordway;
• Viatti Vettore Brina;
• Kumho KW 7400;
• Nexen Winguard ice;
• Yokohama IceGuard IG 30;
• Sava Eskimo Ice;
• Nokian Nordman RS;
• Dunlop Graspic DS3.

In addition to these models from the budget and mid-price segments, manufacturers are able to offer car owners a fairly large list of specialized wheels at a more expensive price.

The poorest selection of tires is for size 205/75/R15, which, at the same time, is indicated by the manufacturer as a standard option. In fact, the domestic brand Cordiant is a monopolist in this segment. Its wheels are inexpensive, but still many Niva owners prefer to replace them with something else.

R16

Exactly 16 inches is the standard radius or, more precisely, diameter for Chevrolet Niva tires. The manufacturer installs the standard size 185/75/R16 on the car. The problem with such tires is that they are both narrow and high, so companies do not often undertake the production of such models, especially in the winter version.

Most wheels for the cold season with these sizes are made with studs. They are also the most popular among SUV owners in general. The stock option for the Chevrolet Niva is Voltyre VLI-5 and VLI-10 - they are inexpensive and easily accessible. But they do not have the best driving characteristics. Because of the latter, most car owners strive to replace them with something else at the first opportunity.

Among the popular studded substitutes, there are the following models that fully comply with the instructions of the Niva manufacturer:

• Amtel K182A Seven Hills;
• Nordman Nordman 4;
• Cordiant Business;
• Good Year Cargo Ultra Grip;
• Jisleivd NordFrost Van;
• Michelin Agilis X-ice North;
• Nokian Hakkapeliita.

Since studded tires are not always needed, models without studs on the tread are also available on the market:

• Rosava LTW;
• Amtel Seven Hills;
• Viatti Vettore Brina;
• Nokian WRC3;
• BelShina Bravado;
• Kama Euro 519;
• Hankook Winter Ipike;
• Tigar Cargo Speed;
• Yokohama W.Drive;
• Continental VanContact.

Wheel sizes for Chevrolet Niva 4x4 with lifting

Often, car enthusiasts believe that lifting increases the ground clearance of the car. However, this is not an entirely accurate judgment. In reality, ground clearance is increased due to the use of wheels of larger diameter, which can reach 33 inches. But lifting helps to install such wheels. As a result, the vehicle's cross-country ability increases; it is able to easily overcome bumps, potholes and thick mud. Transformations using an elevator, which most car enthusiasts can do, manifest themselves, in addition to increased cross-country ability, also in:

• more aggressive surroundings of the car;
• possibility of installing mud tires on it;
• protection of components and assemblies from road irregularities due to higher ground clearance.

Most often, the lifted Chevrolet Niva 4x4 is equipped with wheels reaching a size of 240/80 R15.

Reviews

I installed Simex Extreme Trekker extreme wheels. Of course, they are expensive and I had to redo the car a little, but they are worth it. I do extreme off-roading and the tires cope with it completely.

Vadim, 29 years old:

I spent a long time choosing between Cordiant and “Bear”. In the end, I chose the second option and have never regretted it - truly legendary tires! The price is the same.

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

Source

Tires for a Chevy Niva - what parameters should you use to choose it?

In addition to different standard sizes, tires also have a specific purpose that corresponds to their operating conditions.

Winter, summer, all-season

Summer tires are made of hard rubber that does not soften on hot road surfaces. In addition, they are more resistant to wear in high summer temperatures, which provides them with a long service life. The tread pattern of summer tires allows you to successfully remove water from the contact patch and prevent the risk of aquaplaning in puddles. However, summer tires immediately lose all their advantages at low temperatures. Its elasticity disappears, the coefficient of adhesion of tires to the road surface sharply decreases, and the braking distance, on the contrary, increases.

Winter do not have these disadvantages ; they retain their elasticity at low temperatures and thus provide reliable grip on the road surface. In addition, the presence of lamellas on them, which cling to the road surface with their edges, allows the car to be securely held even on ice or snow. However, at high temperatures, winter tires soften greatly and become unsuitable for successful use.

Off-season tires represent a compromise between summer and winter tires. But, having some advantages of both types of tires, all-season tires also have their disadvantages. For example, on a hot road surface it wears out faster than its summer counterpart, and when used on ice, snow or cold asphalt it demonstrates worse road grip than winter tires.

AT and MT

In addition to temperature and weather conditions, the types of tires also take into account the types of road surfaces with which they will have to come into contact. Rubber marked AT is intended for all types of surfaces in an average version. That is, it can be successfully used on the highway, but with noticeably worse performance than conventional road tires. The same thing happens in off-road conditions, where AT tires can also be used, but with less success than specialized tires.

Tires marked MT, judging by the translation from English, are intended specifically “for dirt.” That is, they are specifically aimed at operation in severe off-road conditions, for which they are equipped with a grooved tread with a high tooth profile. Because of them, the car exhibits handling problems on the track. In addition, such tires wear out quickly when used in highway conditions.

Reviews of the best brands: popular options for summer and winter tires

Tires for a car are the most important structural unit necessary for the full functioning of the vehicle - you should not skimp on the quality of these components.

Read more: How to choose tires for rims

When choosing new tires, you should follow the pricing policy of dealer products - a high-quality tire will cost around +/- 15% of this cost, which is explained by the markup for the brand and the cost of transporting the product to the point of sale. The obviously low price of analogues of original components is a discrepancy between the rubber and the declared technical characteristics or an improper storage method, which leads to a deterioration in the quality of the products.

In order for the tires to last longer and ensure uniform adhesion to the road surface, it is recommended to calibrate the slopes when changing a set of tires or every six months. Balancing the ramps consists of diagnosing the trajectory of the wheel and identifying deviated vectors relative to the radius of movement, as well as leveling the ramp by installing weights under the cord of the product.

Comparison table of the most popular tires for Chevrolet Cruze:

How to choose wheels for a Chevrolet Niva

In order to correctly select the most suitable rims for wheels on the Shniva, you need to know what types of rims are available and how they are made:

1. For example, stamped ones , being the cheapest and easiest to produce, are made by stamping from rolled steel. They are easily restored after deformation, but are heavy in weight, which affects the condition of the suspension and worsens the car’s handling. In addition, stamped discs are susceptible to corrosion and bend easily.
2. Cast wheels, made from aluminum and other light alloy metals, are not as heavy as steel, have an attractive appearance and do not corrode. But at the same time they are noticeably more expensive and suffer from excessive fragility.
3. Forged wheels , being the most expensive, become lighter and stronger than cast wheels through additional mechanical and heat treatment.

The most popular wheels among Chevrolet Niva owners are from the following cars:

• "Suzuki Grand Vitara";
• "Suzuki Jimmy";
• "Kia Sportage";
• "Volga".

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.

Chevrolet Niva: wheel size

The wheel size for this SUV is in accordance with the parameters of the installed wheel rim. The disk on the Chevrolet Niva has the following parameters: disk offset (ET) - 40 mm, bolt pattern - 5x39.5 mm, hub hole diameter - 98.5 mm. The mounting diameters of the wheels, depending on the modification of the SUV, come in sizes 15 and 16 inches.

"Niva Chevrolet"

As standard, the SUV is equipped with aluminum and steel stamped wheel rims. Owners can change them to purchased cast or forged ones.

Tire size for Chevy Niva

The tire size determines the mounting diameter of the wheel rim. In the case of the Chevrolet Niva, the manufacturer completes various modifications with tires of excellent size. On the L or LC trim levels, which are considered basic, tires for 15-inch wheels are installed. The LE package comes with 16-inch wheels made of light alloys. The tire width for the basic version is 205 mm, for the luxury version - 215 mm. The height of the rubber profile is either 60% or 70-75%. The low profile is used in the city, and the second option is used on highways and off-road. Some owners prefer to use two sets per year, while others make do with all-season tires.

Which diameter is better: R15 or R16

R15 tires are most often installed on them. This size is perfect for urban asphalt. If you use the car off-road, you can install tires with a diameter of R16. But this will require a number of changes to the chassis, namely the use of spacers to increase ground clearance.

In other words, the choice of the best diameter should be made based on what roads, soils and under what conditions the vehicle will have to drive.

ABOUT COMPATIBILITY OF TIRES AND WHEELS

If you decide to replace the standard wheels and tires on a Chevrolet (LADA) Niva, then rely on the full diameter of the wheel. How to do this, using the example of 205/70 R15:

• A disk with a diameter of 15″ is equal to 15 * 25.4 (1 inch = 2.54 cm) = 381 mm.
• The height of the tire profile is calculated as follows: 205*70/100=143.5 mm.
• Add up the rim diameter and two tire profile heights: 381 + 143.5 * 2 = 668 mm.

In order not to perform such calculations, we post a compatibility table for tires and wheels for the Chevrolet Niva (left for 205/70R15, right for 215/60R17):

Green

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

We can determine the width of the rim using the table:

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.

Attention!

Installing larger wheels may lead to problems with ABS and ESP calibration (the systems may not work correctly).

All-season tires 205 75 15

All-season tires are installed on the Chevrolet Niva at the discretion of the owner. They differ from other types in their tread. The inner side of an all-season tire is used for driving on loose snow, and the outer side removes water from the tire contact patch. The standard size of all-season tires suitable for this domestic SUV is 205/75 R15.

These tires are perfect for the following situations:

• The region has fairly mild winters with stable above-zero temperatures.
• The car owner's budget is limited for the purchase of both winter and summer tires.
• It is not possible to store two sets of winter and summer tires.

All-season tires also have their disadvantages:

• high noise;
• increased fuel consumption;
• dynamic characteristics are reduced;
• increased wear.

Of the all-season tire models of this size, the following are suitable for the Chevrolet Niva:

• The Maxxis AT-771 features an aggressive tread design that provides excellent traction. The tires have a zigzag sidewall that improves handling on dry and wet surfaces.
• The Goodyear Wrangler HP is a high-performance 4x4 hard-road tire. They show excellent handling on the road.
• "Kama-Euro 228" have good directional stability when driving on highways and dirt roads, as well as high wear rates and low rolling resistance.
• Forward Safari 540 from the Altai Tire Plant is a radial tire, tubeless, with a metal cord in the belt. The tires have an all-terrain tread pattern and are designed for a maximum speed of 160 km/h. They have increased maneuverability on soft soils.

All-Season Tires
All-season tires are used by many RVers year-round, and most car owners keep all-season tires as a spare at all times. In regions with mild winters without snow or frost, drivers make do with an all-season vehicle all year round.

Profile width

Parameters such as controllability and safety depend on the width of the profile.

Increasing the profile width improves vehicle handling, especially at high speed, reduces braking distance, and enhances directional stability. At the same time, high-profile tires are more expensive and increase the risk of aquaplaning and fuel consumption.

Reducing the profile width improves traction on snowy roads or in ruts and reduces fuel consumption. The disadvantages of a narrow tire include worse handling, decreased stability, and increased braking distance. It is highly not recommended to install tires already recommended by the manufacturer.

What off-road tires should I put on a Chevrolet Niva?

For off-road conditions, the Chevrolet Niva is equipped with M/T tires. It is not suitable for asphalt due to high noise, poor handling and rapid wear, but it is perfect for dirt, country roads, fields, and swamps. This tire is made from special rubber and is very soft. Off-road tires maintain low pressure perfectly, and at the same time they are not damaged when colliding with rocks. M/T tires for Chevrolet Niva are most often represented by such models as I-569 Medved, Cordiant off Road, Hankook Dynapro MT RT03.

Off-road tires

Why you shouldn't ride on asphalt with off-road tires

The coefficient of adhesion to asphalt of all off-road tires, regardless of price and manufacturer, is inferior to road tires. As a result, the braking distance increases, the risk of skidding increases and controllability deteriorates. These factors must be taken into account when driving into the city on mud tires.

Another reason why you should not use mud tires on the track is purely economic. Off-road tires are much more expensive than traditional tires and wear out quickly on asphalt. Therefore, before trips to the city and, especially, long trips along the highway, it is advisable to “change” the car to road tires that correspond to the season.

Standard tires "Niva Chevrolet"

The standard tire sizes and the manufacturer's recommended tire length and width parameters for the Chevrolet Niva are 215/65. This size is provided for the LE trim level. For the basic L and LC versions, the tire size is 205/75 R15 or 205/70 R15.

All standard tires on the Niva Chevrolet are radial. The manufacturing plant equips cars with domestically produced tires from Kama, Altai Tire Plant and others. Car owners rarely leave standard factory tires on the wheels of purchased cars, changing them to suit their needs and preferences.

Wheel alignment angles "Niva Chevrolet"

The wheel alignment angles on the Chevrolet Niva SUV are as follows:

• The longitudinal inclination angle of the turning axis is 3° 40'+/-30'. This is the angle between the vertical and the projection of the line that passes through the centers of the ball joints onto a plane that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the machine. It stabilizes the steering of the wheels in the direction of straight-line movement.
• Wheel camber angle - 0° 30'+/-30'. This is the angle between the plane of rotation of the wheel in a straight position and the vertical. It is responsible for the correct position of the rolling wheel during suspension operation.
• The wheel toe value is 0+/-1 mm. This is the angle between the plane of rotation of the wheel and the longitudinal axis of the car.

Wheel alignment angles on Niva Chevrolet

Summer tires for Chevrolet Niva

To choose the right summer tires for an SUV, you must strictly follow the manufacturer's recommendations. The tire size must correspond to the size recommended by the manufacturer.

An important parameter when choosing summer tires for a Chevrolet Niva is the speed index. Since the Chevrolet Niva has a maximum speed of 140 km/h, tires marked M and N are suitable.

Yokohama A349A tires are perfect. They have an improved drainage system, which is achieved thanks to longitudinal drainage grooves and transverse grooves located in the shoulder area. This tire model is characterized by excellent stability, including when driving on rough terrain or mud. Tread blocks assembled in even stripes provide acoustic comfort. The price per unit starts from 5,000 rubles*.

Often, the Chevrolet Niva is equipped with the domestic model of two-ply Kama Euro 129 tires. They have an asymmetric tread pattern. This rubber is quite wear-resistant, excellent road grip and good resistance to aquaplaning are also noted. The price per unit is 1500-2000 rubles*.

Summer tires for Niva Chevrolet

The choice of wheels and tires for the Chevrolet Niva should be taken with full responsibility - after all, the correct choice will determine how the car will behave on the road in the future and what driving performance it shows. The correct choice of tires, taking into account all the nuances, will give the car owner real pleasure from driving the car.

*Prices are current as of February 2022.

Why is it important to install

Responsible owners of iron horses have a separate set of wheels for each season: summer and winter. Many even purchase special tires to overcome mud. This approach seems to be the most correct. Although there are still those who believe that since the Chevrolet Niva is positioned as an SUV, there is no need to change summer tires with the onset of cold weather. The reason in this case is usually the same - the desire to save money. Of course, purchasing a new seasonal kit comes with costs. In addition, when changing wheels, you will have to spend money not only on their installation, but also on balancing.

However, savings in this case are unacceptable.

• The aerodynamics of an SUV are not its strongest side, so a car with all-wheel drive and high ground clearance does not have high stability on slippery surfaces.
• Off-road qualities are manifested not at all on an icy road, but off-road.
• The weight of 4x4 vehicles is significantly higher compared to their passenger counterparts, which is why they are characterized by greater inertia and, accordingly, longer braking distances.

So you can’t ignore the rules that apply to owners of regular hatchbacks or sedans. As you know, for different seasons, tires are made from certain rubber compounds that differ in ductility in different temperature ranges. Summer tires lose their elasticity, which largely determines the car’s behavior on the road, already at +5 degrees; all-season tires can be used down to -5.

When choosing tires, you should focus on the climatic conditions of the region. Many people are concerned about the question of whether it is possible to install all-season wheels on a Niva. If there is no frost or snow in winter, then you can opt for these tire models. Frequent trips to icy surfaces require the installation of studded tires.

And, of course, do not forget that the tires change on both axles and all tires must be the same (from the same manufacturer and the same parameters).

Important! Tire pressure must comply with the parameters set by the manufacturer. Otherwise, the car's behavior on the road may be unpredictable.

Only by observing these requirements can you ensure comfort and safety for yourself and others.

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:

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.

What types are there?

• One of the most popular manufacturers is Cordiant; in terms of price-quality ratio, they are the best, the cost starts from four thousand rubles.

• The Bear has gained great popularity in the market due to its excellent road grip.

• The Kumho Road Venture is popular due to its affordability and unusual tread pattern. The price for this type of tire is budget and starts from twenty thousand rubles