Service station experts recommend installing tires on a Chevrolet Niva strictly according to the season, thereby eliminating universal, all-season tires. When operating a machine in high positive or negative temperatures, the rubber composition changes its properties, thereby deteriorating the technical characteristics.
Before purchasing tires for a Chevrolet Niva yourself, get advice from specialists regarding the compatibility of tires with your car model.
What tire sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?
The choice of tires is a real problem for most Chevrolet Niva owners due to the fact that the “range of sizes” is limited. Driving for a long time on tires with inappropriate sizes leads to decreased vehicle control and emergency situations.
| Wheel disks | Tires |
| L, LG, GL 15 6Jx15 ET45 | 205/75R15 |
| GLC, LE, LE+ 16 6.5Jx16 ET44 | 205/70R15, 215/65R16 |
The abbreviation stands for as follows:
- wheel rim width;
- surface diameter;
- reach length;
- tire width;
- height in percent;
- diameter of the metal rim.
The higher the disc is installed on the car, the greater the risk of skidding and reduced control efficiency. At the same time, excessively low wheels also negatively affect ground clearance, lower ground clearance, and limit the vehicle’s maneuverability.
Wheel caps
Car owners often decorate steel wheels with decorative plastic caps. You can install linings with a radius of 15 or 16 inches on standard Chevrolet Niva wheels.
However, you need to take into account that the hubcaps often fall off when driving on rough roads. You can try to save them in a simple way - fasten them to the disk with a plastic tie.
However, this method does not help on serious off-road conditions. Plastic does not withstand heavy loads when driving in deep mud, sand or snow.
What is the tire pressure on a Chevrolet Niva?
Each tire manufacturer determines the pressure for tires individually, based on their technical indicators and characteristics. Exact data is always indicated in the vehicle's operating manual.
| Name | Atmospheres (Bar) |
| Front (summer) | 2.1 |
| Rear (summer) | 1.9 |
| Front when fully loaded | 2.4 |
| Rear at full load | 2.8 |
| Winter (front/rear) | 2.2 / 2.1 |
Exploitation
To ensure that the service life of the wheels is as long as possible, the following rules should be observed:
- Tires must be properly attached to the hubs
- It is advisable to drive on a bad road at low speed
- Check discs for cracks and chips
- Balance every 10,000 kilometers
To summarize, we can conclude that the best option is to install alloy wheels with a 17 radius on the Niva. With them, excellent cross-country ability of an SUV will be achieved.
It is very important to follow traffic rules on the road. For safe driving on a Chevrolet Niva, it is important that the car has wheels that correspond to the parameters of this car and are provided by the manufacturer, otherwise you will have to constantly change the wheel bearings. Discs should be forged or cast, not too heavy. Wash your car more often, preferably at a car wash. It is important to install tires on your car according to the time of year. Maintain your vehicle and operate it correctly.
Review of the best summer and winter tires for the Chevrolet Niva
The most popular winter tires:
- Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S - the tread consists of Velcro, which provides maximum traction on wet asphalt and loose snow. The maximum temperature of use is 25°C. The critical point is -35°. The average cost in online catalogs is from 8,500 rubles.
- Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 - balanced price-quality ratio. The tire provides good traction on loose snow and ice at sub-zero temperatures. Average price from 7,000 rubles.
- Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is a soft compound rubber that is not susceptible to hardening when the temperature drops. The price of one tire is from 5,500 rubles.
- Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is a popular model among car enthusiasts in the CIS, including the Russian Federation. Good quality, technical specifications at an affordable price. The service life before replacement exceeds 60 - 70 thousand km. mileage The average price by region is from 5,000 rubles.
- Nokian WR D4 is an economical option for most car owners. High-quality grip, long service life, affordable price from 2900 rubles.
Summer tires for Chevrolet Niva:
- Goodyear Ecient is a high-quality tire at a premium price from a European manufacturer. The tire warms up within a few seconds, providing the widest possible contact patch with the road surface. Rubber guarantees grip, control, cornering, and a minimum percentage of skidding at medium and high speeds. Average price from 5000 rubles.
- Grip Performance is a budget option from a European brand. Better than standard tires in terms of technical characteristics, acceptable for use in urban conditions. Price from 5500 rubles.
- Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is also a budget model with a price starting from 6,000 rubles. Above average quality at an affordable price.
- Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is a tire with unidirectional tread, which ensures high handling and minimal vehicle roll when cornering, regardless of weather conditions and temperature conditions. Average cost from 5200 rubles.
- Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT (size R16) - tires are similar to the previous ones, except that the tread pattern is asymmetrical. Price from 5100 rubles.
- Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue - long service life is the main highlight of the rubber. The average service life exceeds 65,000 km before replacement. Average price from 5500 rubles.
Service station specialists strongly recommend changing tires strictly according to the seasons, and to a lesser extent using universal, all-season tires. The operating temperature range is several degrees lower than seasonal tires, resulting in reduced vehicle controllability.
Indices and tire sizes for Chevrolet Niva (4x4)
To choose the right tire you need to be able to read the indices and other symbols on the tires, namely:
- “T” - the maximum permitted speed of movement is not more than 195 km / h. “H” - up to 205 - 210 km/h. It is not recommended to exceed the speed range, as there is a high probability of shooting, cord deformation, and, as a result, an emergency;
- “Q” - load capacity index: from 85 to 490 kg;
- “ET” is the metal rim bead extension coefficient;
- “KM” - partial and full load index: no more than three passengers, cargo in the trunk up to 50 kg;
- “M+S” - full load - more than three people and over 50 kg in the trunk.
Owner reviews
I discovered the STT Discoverer for the first time this year. Now I’m driving happy, because the tires paddle perfectly even in serious mud. Yes, at high temperatures and long driving on the highway they float a little, but the Niva is not created for this. Besides, I rarely travel like this. Some will say that the price is high. But if you count two sets (summer + winter), then the claim becomes unclear.
I’ve been driving the Amtelach Nord-Master for three years now. In winter, of course. Very good tires, especially considering their cost. Because for 12 thousand you can put shoes on a car for five years. And even driving on ice is very confident. When fishing, I feel simply irreplaceable - where others give up, my Niva drives very confidently. Yes, there are problems with noise, but in the Chevrolet line this is not the most comfortable model, and it was created for something else. So I'm willing to put up with these disadvantages in favor of the advantages.
The Chevrolet Niva car has found its niche in the SUV segment. However, it is positioned more as a vehicle for active recreation than as a means of off-road transportation. For this reason, tires for the Chevrolet Niva must be selected from several positions.
How the pressure sensor works, how to turn it off on a Chevrolet Niva
The main task of the controller is to monitor changes in air pressure in the tire and transmit data online to the electronic control unit. The latter compares the indicators with the programmed ones and informs the driver about a possible malfunction. Most often, this is a sound signal combined with light flickering.
Principle of operation
- A pressure measuring sensor is installed on the inside of the tire. This must be done with the wheel lowered.
- After activation, the controller measures the pressure every 3 seconds and sends the data to the ECU. Bluetooth technology is used as a means of communication.
- The electronic control unit analyzes the obtained indicators for each of the wheels and compares them with the specified parameters.
- The end result can be duplicated on a smartphone if a special application is installed on the latter.
How to disable pressure sensors
There is no such thing as deactivating a sensor for the reason that it is impossible, since the absence of equipment must be registered at the system level. In case of unauthorized deactivation of the controller, “Error” is displayed on the dashboard.
Some car owners practice physically dismantling controllers in a service station. Do not try to do this on your own, as unprofessional intervention does not guarantee full functionality of the electronic control unit.
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
