Gazelle tires: size 185/75 r16c. Winter tires on "Gazelle"

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

How many cars are on the roads. But there are even more tires for them. This applies to passenger cars, but the owners of "Gazelle" are faced with the problem of choosing good and high-quality shoes for their "horse". "Gazelle" is a working vehicle designed to transport goods or passengers. To choose the right tires, you need to build on how far the car will drive and what to carry.

Gazelle tire sizes

When you go to the tire center to buy tires for the Gazelle, you can see many options for their sizes. The standard tires for the Gazelle are 185/75 R16 and 175/80 R16. But it’s not a fact that you have standard wheels, they can be wider, then it’s worth considering the size options 195 and 205. The size of the rubber on the Gazelle-Next is 185/75 R-16. You can also put 175/80, also sixteen inches. The size of tires on a Gazelle business class does not differ, maybe 185/75, 175/80.

What does the "C" stand for in tire size?

For an ignorant person, the numbers and letters on the tirenothing is said, and he will be guided by the advice of the seller. But in order for the tires to be correctly selected for the Gazelle, size is not the only parameter that must be observed. To begin with, it is worth understanding what the assigned letter "C" means. If this letter is in the rubber marking, this will mean that the tire has a reinforced cord. Such a cord is necessary so that during the transportation of goods a "hernia" does not appear on the wheel - swelling on the tire, a consequence of a cord rupture. Thus, the ideal tires for the Gazelle are 185/75 R16C. Reinforced tires will cost a little more than regular tires, but it's better to overpay once and drive safely.

Tire marking decoding

The letter "C" is sorted out, but there is still a lot of incomprehensible. What does the rubber on the Gazelle hide in itself? Let's analyze the size 185/75 R16C: 185 is the width of the tire, measured in millimeters; 75 is the profile height, as a percentage of the tread width, that is, the height is seventy-five percent of one hundred and eighty-five millimeters; the letter R denotes the radial design of the tire cord (nowadays another design is rare, the radial is recognized as the strongest and most durable); 16 is the diameter (not the radius, as many people think) of the rim in inches.

When choosing tires for the Gazelle, pay attention to the speed index. For this vehicle, it will be designated by the letter N (up to one hundred and forty kilometers per hour), P (maximum speed 150km / h) and Q - speed up to one hundred and sixty kilometers. The speed index tells you at what maximum speed a given rubber compound will begin to heat up and, accordingly, wear out. The load index for the Gazelle is from 98 to 104 for dual wheels of the rear axle and 96-102 for tires on the front axle. The image of a snowflake indicates that this is winter tires on the Gazelle, a drop is a summer tire. These drawings are shown after the numbers 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. These numbers indicate wear - the rest of the useful tread. It is recommended to change the rubber when the number 3 disappears. After this figure has been erased, it is not recommended to use a tire, as its grip is lost. The operation of such rubber is dangerous.

Winter tires for "Gazelle"

The wheels of trucks are fitted with chains in winter, there are a lot of studded tires for cars, and what kind of tires to put on light trucks such as the Gazelle? There is also a studded tire option. Consider budget models, since price is the main factor when choosing tires for a working machine.

The most popular winter tire option for Gazelle is Kama Euro 520, a tire made in Russia. This tire showed itself well when passing through snow cover, behaved well on ice. Of the minuses - noisy, but this is normal for winter studded tires. It costs about three thousand rubles. If the budget allows, then you can buy tires more expensive, but many times better anddurable. This is Nokian Cargo C, a Finnish brand made in Russia. All indicators - driving on ice and snow, on wet snow, controllability in drifts, precise cornering, braking in extreme conditions and starting on slippery surfaces - by five plus. Surprisingly quiet compared to other studded options. Such a pleasure costs about five thousand.

Summer tires for "Gazelle"

Many gaseists prefer "Kama Flame" out of all summer tires - this is the most bought Russian rubber on "Gazelle". Size - 185/75 R16C - recommended for installation on the Gazelle by Russian manufacturers. Most drivers use Flame as an all season option in summer and winter. Although it is labeled M + S (mud and snow), it is worth using this rubber in summer, autumn and spring. The Kama costs about three thousand rubles. Tigar Cargo Speed is also a proven summer tire. It is designed specifically for light trucks. Reinforced with a metal double cord, has a protector that is easily self-cleaning from dirt, cuts through the water well. Ideal for use in rural areas where the road surface is poor. Voltyre - Russian rubber, inferior in quality and patency to "Kame" and Tigar. The maximum speed for it is only one hundred and forty kilometers, and the carrying capacity is not more than eight hundred kilograms. Costs, approximately, as "Kama".

All-weather tires for "Gazelle"

Again, in the ranking of the most popular rubber, the first place goes to "Kame". The all-weather version of this company is Kama 218. It is produced in chamber and tubeless versions. The tread pattern is asymmetric, consists of separate large blocks, which allows you to evenly distribute the load and pressure throughout the tire, increasing its wear life. The noise level is minimal, it will ensure a comfortable ride. This rubber can be used in summer and mild winter (not Velcro). The price for the 218th Kama will please the owners of large fleets of Gazelles - three and a half thousand. With it, there is no need to spend large sums on seasonal re-shoes for a large number of cars.

What tires to put on the "Gazelle"?

Gazelle owners are interested in the question of whether it is worth having two sets of tires - winter and summer. Of course it's worth it. Many people think that a loaded car will hold the road well anyway. But there are all sorts of situations - ice, snow drifts. All-weather tires are not suitable for harsh winters; they are popular only in southern cities, where dampness and mud prevail in winter. Winter tires should have studs to grip ice and snow. Summer tires should have good water repellency. These are additional lamellas and wide drainage systems. All-weather tires deteriorate at high temperatures in summer, and these are additional costs and danger on the road."Gazelle" is the same transport, it is worth taking care not only about replacing fluids in it, but also about changing wheels in a timely manner. This is, first of all, your safety, the safety of other road users, the safety of cargo and saving money.