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" selected the top 10 the best options winter tires on the Niva.

Standard 16 '' Tire Options

The standard size of tires on the Niva is quite peculiar - 185 \\ 75 \\ R16 - narrow and high tires of the 16th 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 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 driving characteristics of these tires leave much to be desired.

On standard size you can also find winter studded 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, apart from domestic Amtel, Cordiant and Kama, as well as Ukrainian Rosava and Belarusian Belshina, all other tires will cost quite a lot, so most Niva owners will not consider them as winter tires for their car. Since instead of these expensive tires With a 16th radius, tires of a 15th radius can be installed, 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 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 many more 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. In addition to 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 feedback, as well as those that have an attractive value. 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)

Among SUVs domestic production Niva Chevrolet 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 great option for dirt road 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. IN basic trim levels L and LC fit radial 15-inch products (R15) in sizes 205/75 and 205/70. LE is available with light-alloy alloy wheels with rubber parameters 215/65 R16 with off-road performance... 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 rim. 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. This parameter depends on performance characteristics... 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 tires. budget class... Performance is independent of 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 - more than it power unit will not pull. 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 on 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 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 car enthusiasts don't want to put winter tires on is simple: big financial costs. Even tires made in Russia, and with the smallest radius possible 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 road car with four-wheel drive and increased ground clearance much less stable, as the aerodynamic characteristics leave much to be desired.
3. The SUV shows itself well off-road, and not on ice.
4. Any SUV is large enough relatively passenger cars weight, which means 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 another class of vehicles. When choosing winter tires, be guided by the following rules:

1. Classic winter tires are the choice of calm and careful drivers.
2. To choose winter tires needed 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 implies quiet rideas the traction decreases with increasing speed.

Choice of all season tires

All-season rubber differs from others in its tread. The whole secret is that inner side such a tire is used for driving on loose snow, and the outer tire is used to drain water from the contact patch of the tire to provide better traction. When choosing, special attention should be paid to the composition of 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 an average hardness on 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 a dry road 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: high-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%.

Tires for Chevrolet niva

High quality car tires - this is the key to the reliable operation of the vehicle. For this, LLC "SHINSERVICE" offers big choice tires for "Chevrolet Niva". The catalogs contain a wide range of tires for various operating conditions.

We offer both summer and winter tires for the popular model of a domestic SUV. In addition, all-season tires are available for use throughout the year. They differ in their composition rubber compound, tread pattern and texture depth.

The tires for Chevrolet Niva that we offer are characterized by:

• high quality;
• reliability;
• wear resistance;
• protection from mechanical damage.

The catalog contains products for any years of production and modifications of the SUV.

The advantages of buying tires from us

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