Among the domestic SUVs, the Chevrolet Niva received a well-deserved leadership in sales. But a relatively small percentage of owners use it for its intended purpose - off-road. This car acts as an everyday vehicle. Most often it can be found in rural areas as a great option for dirt roads and highway driving. Not everyone dares to "knead the dirt" on the Chevrolet Niva.

Wheels and tires on Chevrolet Niva

Tires determine the amount of ground clearance, flotation and, in some cases, noise. The manufacturer at Niva Chevrolet installs several types of tires. The basic L and LC trims are fitted with radial 15-inch products (R15) in sizes 205/75 and 205/70. The LE trim can be equipped with light-alloy wheels with 215/65 R16 tires with off-road characteristics. The top GLS and GLC are also equipped with alloy wheels in size 215/65 R15. Although the manufacturer positions this type of rubber as off-road, owners prefer more high-profile products for off-road. The size of the wheels of the Chevrolet Niva has the following:

• rim width - 6 inches;
• rim diameter - 15 inches;
• disk overhang - ET-40 (distance between the disk mounting surface and the rim plane - 40 mm);
• bolt pattern - 5x39.5;
• diameter of the hole for the hub - 98.5 mm.

When choosing a rubber, be sure to consider the size of the wheel. Someone buys all-season tires and uses only them both in winter and summer, someone prefers to have different kits for different weather conditions, up to mud tires for off-road.

Safety can only be guaranteed by tires designed for this or that road surface. As such, universal rubber does not exist.

Summer tire selection

To select the right rubber for an SUV, you need to follow the manufacturer's recommendations and take into account the operating conditions of the vehicle.

Tread pattern

The tread on the tires is not used for beauty. Performance depends on this parameter. There are three types of patterns:

• Symmetrical, no direction. The classic version of the tread, suitable for city and highway driving. This pattern is often used on inexpensive budget tires. Performance does not depend on driving direction and operating conditions. Standard version from the manufacturer.

• Symmetrical, with direction. Rubber with a similar pattern is characterized by good grip and effective drainage of water from the contact patch. Great for high-speed driving, including rainy and spring weather. They cannot be installed on any hub, since they have a strict direction of movement, indicated by an arrow on the line.
• Asymmetric. The universal pattern is equally suitable for wet and dry weather. It is found not only on SUVs, but also on sedans and family station wagons. This rubber has different patterns on the inside and outside. When installing, you also need to pay attention to the inside / outside designation.

Each of the listed tread patterns has both advantages and disadvantages.

Speed \u200b\u200bindex

An important parameter for choosing tires for Chevrolet Niva. The marking in the form of Latin letters indicates the maximum speed that can be developed on these tires.

For civilian versions of rubber, the maximum speed reaches 300 km / h. It is not worth considering all of them, since for the Chevrolet Niva the speed of 140 km / h is already the maximum - its power unit will not pull it anymore. Rubber with a high index costs an order of magnitude more, and there is no point in overpaying for it.

Load index

The parameter determines the load that the rubber can withstand when driving at maximum speed. This is the weight of a car with passengers and cargo allowed per wheel. The index is from 70 to 120, which corresponds to a load from 335 to 1400 kg. If you plan to carry passengers and heavy loads, then it is better to take tires with a high index. But buying tires with an index that does not correspond to the maximum load allowed by the manufacturer is also not worth it.

Tire carcass

By design, tires can be radial or diagonal. The latter are practically not used today. The letter R in the radius designation indicates that this is a radial tire. There are also reinforced tires with the designation C (Cargo) or LT (Light Truck). They are usually used to transport heavy loads. You can combine all the available information and choose tires for the summer, guided by three main scenarios:

1. Riding in a quiet mode in the city and on the highway. For such conditions, tires with a medium profile, symmetric tread pattern without direction or asymmetric with a speed index of up to 140 km / h are suitable.
2. Driving at maximum speed. It is better to choose a rubber with a lower profile and a high speed index.
3. Off-road driving. To do this, choose a high-profile rubber with a deep tread - mud.

Choosing winter tires

The owners believe that winter tires on the Chevrolet Niva are useless, since the car is an SUV. The reason why motorists do not want to put winter tires on is simple: high financial costs. Even tires made in Russia, and with the smallest possible radius for Niva, are expensive. It is not enough to buy such winter tires, you will have to pay for tire fitting services and make a descent / collapse in order to keep the product longer. The amount is rather big. An SUV needs winter tires, and there are a number of reasons for this:

1. An all-wheel drive car brakes in the same way as a mono drive, the only difference is in the acceleration speed.
2. On slippery roads, a car with four-wheel drive and increased ground clearance is much less stable, since the aerodynamic characteristics leave much to be desired.
3. The SUV shows itself well off-road, and not on ice.
4. Any SUV has a fairly large weight relative to passenger cars, which means that it is more inert. Regardless of which rubber is fitted, the braking distance will still be longer due to the weight.

The only thing that the Chevrolet Niva can boast of is its high cross-country ability on loose snow. In all other cases, the driver must be very careful. This means that you cannot neglect winter tires. For an SUV, this type of tire is no less important than for cars of another class. When choosing winter tires, be guided by the following rules:

1. Classic winter tires are the choice of calm and careful drivers.
2. Choose winter tires according to the climate. If the winters are mild and there is hardly any snow, then it is better to consider all-season tires.
3. Cannot be changed to winter tires on only one axle.
4. All tires must be of the same specifications and from the same manufacturer, otherwise control problems may arise.
5. Depending on the driving style, a tread pattern with a corresponding speed index is selected.

If most of the driving in winter is carried out on an icy road surface, then studs cannot be avoided. This option assumes a quiet ride as the traction decreases as the speed increases.

Choice of all season tires

All-season rubber differs from others in its tread. The secret is that the inner side of such a tire is used for driving on loose snow, and the outer side is used to drain water from the contact patch of the tire to ensure better grip. When choosing, special attention should be paid to the composition of the all-season tires installed on the Chevrolet Niva.

The tough rubber is suitable for summer use, reducing wear and tear. Soft shows itself better in winter for travel on snowy and icy tracks. Rubber with medium hardness at an average level will cope with its task at any time of the year. The composition of all-season rubber is selected in such a way that it does not tan in cold weather, and does not blur in summer. With all this, it is not subject to rapid wear when driving on dry roads and is relatively safe when moving on snow or ice.

When choosing all-season tires, it is easy to navigate if you know the main markings applied to the sides of the rubber:

• Allseasons (AS);
• AnyWeather (AW);

The last two designations are used by manufacturers for summer tires.

According to various tests, which are regularly carried out by reputable publications, the same thing is confirmed every year: a quality all-season tire cannot be cheap. All-season rubber has a number of significant disadvantages:

• high noise level;
• increased fuel consumption;
• decrease in dynamic characteristics;
• increased wear.

These tires can be used in the following situations:

• mild winters with positive temperatures;
• limited budget;
• no storage space for two sets of rubber;
• desire to save money on tire fitting;
• off-season, when it's too early to put on the summer one, and it's a pity to expose the winter to wear.

Winter tires are always out of competition on an icy track. All-seasons show the following results: in comparison with winter ones, they cope with their task worse by 30-40%, studded ones show results better by 90%. The same disappointing results on loose snow - worse up to 85%.

Those car owners who have ever tried to choose winter tires for Niva are well aware that the choice is relatively small. The nominal sizes of Niva tires with a diameter of 16 inches leave few options for brands and models of tires.

To expand the number of winter tire options suitable for installation, many Niva owners prefer to change the standard 16 "wheels to 15" wheels, for example, from Chevrolet Niva, which fit without any modifications.

In this article, you will learn:

The editors of the site "First for tires" have selected the top 10 best options for winter tires for Niva.

Standard 16 '' Tire Options

The standard size of tires for Niva is quite peculiar - 185 \\ 75 \\ R16 - narrow and high tires of 16 diameter. Tires of this dimension are produced by not so many manufacturers, and narrow and high winter tires of 16 diameters are even less.

Since the Niva is primarily an SUV, studded tires are most often selected for it.

Among the most popular are Voltyre VLI-5 and VLI -10. Tires of this particular brand are installed at the factory, so this option is the most inexpensive. But not the most optimal, as the ride characteristics of these tires leave much to be desired.

You can also find studded winter tires of such models as:

• Amtel K182A (Seven Hills)
• Cordiant Business
• Gislaved NordFrost Van
• Nokian nordman c
• Nokian Hakkapeliita C Cargo
• Michelin Agilis X-ice North
• Good Year Cargo Ultra Grip

Among the options for the standard size of the Niva, you can find tires of such models as:

• KSHZ K182A (Amtel Seven Hills)
• Kama Euro LCV
• Rosava LTW
• Viatti Vettore Brina
• Belshina Bravado
• Tigar Cargo Speed
• Yokohama W.Drive
• Hankook Winter Ipike
• Continental VanContact
• Nokian WRC3

True, it should be noted that, in addition to domestic Amtel, Cordiant and Kama, as well as Ukrainian Rosava and Belarusian Belshina, all other tires will be quite expensive, so most Niva owners will not consider them as winter tires for their car. Since instead of these expensive tires of the 16th radius, you can install 15th radius tires, which will cost significantly less.

15 inch tire options

The tire sizes 195 \\ 70 \\ R15 and 205 \\ 70 \\ R15 are provided as permissible for operation by the Niva manufacturer. In this dimension, you can already find a lot of relatively inexpensive and at the same time good winter tires.

So, for example, among the studded options, models are quite popular:

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

Among the non-studded tires in this dimension, the following models are suitable for the Niva:

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

And there are still quite a few different tire models, the cost of which will be more expensive than the models listed above.

By the way, it should be noted that as standard tires for Chevrolet Niva, the manufacturer recommends the dimension 205 \\ 75 \\ R15. However, the choice of such tires is also rather scarce. Therefore, as winter tires on SheviNiva, many owners install the same models that are described above.

Top 10 models of winter tires for Niva

It is difficult to find good winter tires for the standard size 185 \\ 75 \\ R16, and it is quite expensive. Except for Amtel, Cordiant and Kama, as well as Ukrainian Rosava and Belarusian Belshina, by and large, there is nothing more to choose from. Therefore, our top 10 will consist of R15 models.

Among tires of dimensions 195 \\ 70 \\ R15 and 205 \\ 70 \\ R15, offered on YandexMarket, we select those that have a high rating, a large number of positive reviews, as well as those that have an attractive cost. These tires will be:

1. Gislaved Nord Frost 100 (thorns)
2. Nokian Nordman RS (Velcro)
3. Hankook Ipike (Velcro)
4. Sava Eskimo Ice (Velcro)
5. Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 02 (thorns)
6. Toyo Observe G3-ice (thorns)
7. Cordiant SnowCross (thorns)
8. Yokohama IceGuard IG 30 (Velcro)
9. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R (Velcro)
10. Yokohama F700Z (spikes)

Every time winter comes, many drivers begin to think about buying new tires for their car. For the Chevrolet Niva SUV, popular in our country, there are a large number of different tire options that provide good behavior on the road.

Some people prefer it. But this is a rather risky option for those places where the temperature is kept below 0 degrees most of the time. All-season in such conditions loses its properties, so you need to drive as carefully as possible. Basically, preference is given to studded or Velcro. Winter tires on Chevrolet Niva should be selected most carefully, since this car has the highest requirements, therefore, in addition to the price, you should pay attention to many other factors.

First you need to decide on the size of the tires. To do this, it is best to look at which ones are currently being used on the car. The most common winter tires Niva Chevrolet have parameters 215 / 65R16. This type of rubber is installed on wheels with a diameter of 16 inches. Therefore, if there are no plans to buy new disks along with tires, then it is necessary to select tires with the same parameters so that you can sort them out. Next, we will consider the highest quality models from popular manufacturers.

These tires can be attributed to the most budgetary option. Their cost ranges from 3000-3500 rubles. They provide good grip on ice. It will also not be difficult to move through the snow porridge. The only drawback may be the loss of performance at temperatures above -5 degrees. This is due to the fact that they were designed for winter use only. Therefore, this type is not very suitable for those who are used to changing shoes without waiting for the onset of frost. This can lead to poor wet handling and an increase in braking distances. This type of rubber is not equipped with spikes, i.e. belong to the class "velcro".

Kumho I'Zen KW22

Another representative of the budget series. Compared to top brands, for example Nokian, their price is about 2 times lower and at the moment it also hovers around 3,500 rubles. At the same time, the manufacturer also offers winter tires for Chevrolet Niva in the size of 15 inches, which allows significant savings, since their cost already starts from 2800 rubles. These wheels will already be equipped with studs, which will provide them with good stability on most surfaces. But they will also be noisier than the first option.

It should also be taken into account that this brand has a high percentage of thorns. During the season, you can lose up to 20%. While other brands consider no more than 5% acceptable.

Amtel NordMaster ST-310

Such winter tires on the Chevy Niva will also not hit your pocket hard. The cost of the tire is 3200-3400 rubles. But at the same time, this instance has a very strong noise emitted when driving. This is especially noticeable when compared with other brands. But this manifests itself mainly when driving at a speed of more than 60 km / h, so those who are more important for the cross-country ability of a car to move outside the city may not worry too much about this.

Pros - quality materials and the presence of thorns. This allows for secure grip on the ice crust. The successful design of the studs can also be noted. Thanks to the strong base, they are almost never lost.

Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000

This kit can already be attributed to the middle price category. The price for 215 / 65R16 starts at 4500 rubles, which is already higher than the previous options. But they have a significant number of advantages:

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

But at the same time, this product has some drawbacks, among which the instability of movement on loose snow can be distinguished.

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 Chevrolet Niva. Having installed these products on a 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 developed to achieve maximum results.

Winter is on the way, and the time has come for motorists to think about changing their car into winter “shoes”. Today we will look at the most popular tire models for the domestic SUV Chevrolet Niva. But what can I say, I myself recently bought this car, which simply amazed me with its cross-country ability on mud and other off-road terrain, although my tires are all-season -.

Medium price segment - up to 5,000 rubles per cylinder

Bridgestone Ice Cruiser 7000

In the photo (look, what a beauty).

The cost of a tire size 215 / 65R16 is an average of 4500 rubles. That is, a little more expensive than the budget options described above. However, Bridgestone is already a proven brand, quality so to speak. And reviews of these tires are mostly positive in 90 percent of cases. The rubber is studded, but not as noisy as the cheaper options, so if the rumble from the spikes bothers you, then this option is for you, especially since the price is also acceptable. This is not Hakkapellita for 7000 rubles))

On ice and icing it goes and holds the road for four, but on loose snow it is a little lower, by about 3.5. Judging by the reviews on the Market, many people call this rubber the best in terms of price and quality. Spikes hold on confidently, with a minimum of losses during the season. So these tires are really noteworthy. There is also a detailed one on our website - you can familiarize yourself with it in more detail if you wish.

Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Arctic

Tires of the middle segment, the cost of a tire 215/6516 is about 4,800 rubles, slightly more expensive than Bridgestone. Studded tires with a decent speed index. The main difference from the tires of other brands is that the spikes are square, which allows them to hold more tenaciously on the icy track. Also on the plus side - it rakes on loose snow no worse than mud rubber on mud)) That is, just fine.

At speeds above 60-70 km / h, it starts to make noise, in principle, most studded tires make noise, so there is nothing like that. Spikes are not lost, even if driven on bare asphalt. And therefore, if you put winter tires in advance, then Goodyear Ultragrip is the very thing. Good-quality tires, which are just a little short of elite tires costing one and a half to two times more.

So if you have 20,000 rubles for winter tires, put your Chevrolet Niva in these high-quality shoes and you will not know any problems in winter, either on ice or on loose, softened snow. For those who like to get acquainted with tires in more detail - an overview

- video tests, where Arctic Ice broke all competitors, I recommend.

Nokian nordman 4

You can read more about this rubber - photos, prices, owner reviews.
How not to mention tires designed to compete with Hakkapellita itself. In terms of popularity, Nordman 4 is even higher than all the previously mentioned tires. Excellent quality, low price - all this makes Nokian Nordman tires one of the best in the middle price segment.

The cost of a tire for a shevik (215 / 65R16 - 4200 rubles. Agree, quite an attractive price for a tire of a well-known company. The rubber is quite soft and does not become dull, it makes much less noise compared to other analogues. It can even be called low-noise. Some say that it is better to pay the difference and buy a Hakka 5-7-8, here, as they say, for an amateur and a wallet. And for rubber worth 4200 rubles per piece, the rating is 4.5 not less.

Well, there is already from our reader - with detailed photos and personal experience.

Elite expensive tires.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta

Recognizable, popular brand. High quality and expensive product. For all characteristics, the performance is at the limit, it is included in the top ratings of winter tires. There are a lot of reviews and they are all positive. What can I say, every average-income car enthusiast dreams of shoeing his car in such tires. The rich, I think, don't even bother and immediately take Hakku. For it is verified. For the price - the tire 215 / 65R16 costs about 6,500 rubles. Studded tires that confidently hold the car on any surface.

Niva Chevrolet, judging by the poll on the site, is the second most popular SUV among Russians. However, very few people exploit it rigidly (like Niva, for example). And it turns out that Shevik is a kind of expeditionary for many, on which for the most part they drive along the highway, dirt roads and quite a bit on mud.

That is why the most popular tires are, of course, the All Terrain mud class. They are not as muddy as the Mud terrain class, but they can also be driven quite far. But on the road it is comfortable to drive, and such tires do not wear out as quickly as MT mud tires.

In our selection we take a look at ten great AT tires - for 80% on the highway and 20% on mud. A kind of universal tires, many of which are all-season and are used all year round.

Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10

One of the best AT-shek on a Chevrolet Niva, I have one in the size 215/75 / R15 (there are spacers on the front ball 2 cm, because the front springs are sagging, and this size easily fits into a stock car). My mileage has already been 60 thousand km and the front wheels have worn off by 40 percent, the rear ones have wear only 20%. Deadly tires, soft, comfortable, in the mud they competed somehow with Kordiki and looked very decent. Cords sometimes went further, but driving on them on the highway was sheer tough. And on Hankuk - beauty. Highly recommend. My operation all year round, even in severe frost (-32 Celsius), the tire remained soft and not tanned. Really, the best all-season mud, and we tried 5-6 pieces for sure.

Maxxis AT-771 "Bravo"

771s Maxis are also in the top of the best all-seasons, which are optimal for expeditioners of the Chevy Niva class. Soft, comfortable, do not sharpen quickly, rowing dirt for AT-shki is just wonderful. The tread pattern of all ATs in general is very similar to each other. Well, there are white letters here, maybe this is also important for someone)) In general, Bravo can be very often seen on Niva and is ideal for using 80/20 dirt / mud.

Bontyre Stalker A / T

The novelty of the 2015 season has already collected a lot of positive reviews. Nivovody note the softness of the tire, comfort on the track, strength of the sidewall and excellent cross-country ability for a tire of this class. True, there is only the size 205/75 / R15, as well as 215/65 / R16. That is, for a cross-car, such dimensions are great. The price tag is not to say cheap, but cheaper than top-end imported tires by 25 percent for sure.

Kumho RoadVenture AT KL78

Another amazing All Terrain tire. The tread pattern is large enough for an AT-shki, as a result - good off-road ability (you should know, it's not a Mud-Tire). On the highway - comfortable, the tire is soft, on Shevik you can keep a cruising speed of 100-110 km / h and go without tension. Off-road - the distance between the tread blocks is wide enough, therefore, the slurry takes away from the contact patch well. The downside is that there are no lateral "teeth (lugs), so it gets out of the track badly, but show me at least one AT-shka with grousers)) For your money, this tire is just super, you can drive a lot on asphalt, and then take and go fishing and wrap up in mud. If you are traveling in one, then the presence of a winch is necessary, since good AT-tires are pulled so that you begin to believe that you will go everywhere))

Matador MP 71 Izzarda

The Matador is a division of the Continental, and the Germans know how to make rubber. True, more road)) But this model turned out to be very good, the tread pattern is aggressive and large, the checkers are large and the distance between them is decent. You can rarely see on Sheviks, since most of them ride more famous tires. But look out for the Izzard, a typical cross-country tire ideal for dirt and light off-road applications. The fuel consumption in comparison with highways increases by at least a liter per hundred, this is a payment for versatility, because now you can go fishing with ease.

Cordiant All Terrain

A well-known and well-proven tire. Not as popular as Cordiant Offroad, nevertheless it is ideal for a touring car - not bad on the highway, excellent on dirt roads, light off-road - not bad. It is positioned as an all-season, but it is better to use it only in summer. Unkillable, reasonably comfortable, not bad budget option. The tread pattern, of course, with a bias towards "driving on the highway and dirt roads", if you often leave the track, it is better to look for something more off-road.

Bridgestone Dueler A / T D697

A classic of the AT rubber genre, a large tread pattern, large checkers and a decent distance between them. Ideal for light off-roading, indestructible, strongest sidewall. In the clay, of course, it gets washed out, it's still not pure mud. There are a lot of positive reviews - people drive 70 thousand km, the tire wears out rather slowly. That is why many put it - it is enough for a long time, it is excellent on the highway, on primers and fields - excellent, light off-road is great. In winter, you should not use it, it even dubs to zero and becomes plastic. In this regard, Hankuk is an order of magnitude steeper. But in terms of cross-country ability, the Bridge is in no way inferior, drags through the mud to the last. For AT rubber, the result is simply gorgeous.

Cooper Discoverer A / T3

Not cheap, but really worthwhile rubber. I saw her live once and how she was driving through the mud - it was cool, the impression was that there was pure mud tires installed on Shniva, for Nyvka was like a tank. Premium rubber is expensive, but its seasons are enough for 4-5 and no matter how much you drive on the asphalt. Sharpening on the highway is minimal, although the rubber is soft, that's what high-quality imports mean. Finding on sale can be difficult in the right sizes. From AT-shke it is definitely in the top 3 in terms of its characteristics. Super rubber.

All these 8 models can be safely taken and put 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 feedback on tire models in the comments, recommend something else from your experience.