UAZ tires: selection, description, characteristics

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

Reliable and practical UAZ vehicles are popular in our country. The model range is quite wide. The cars themselves are very unpretentious and have great opportunities in terms of cross-country ability and movement in off-road areas. Additionally, SUV models are equipped with components that are designed to improve the already high driving performance. One of them is off-road tires for UAZ. However, it is necessary to correctly approach the choice.

To understand this issue, it is necessary to take into account many different points. It is also important to pay attention to the features of certain tires. And, of course, to know what all-season tires are.

Which tires are suitable for UAZ?

For example, for UAZ 33 models and many other similar cars, powerful, hardy tires are suitable. They will be able to cope with the enormous loads that the SUV provides. Today in automotive stores there are manyvarious options. And if you need to pick up something you need, sometimes you can even get confused. Road tires are also suitable for UAZs. It is versatile and quite durable. It can be used both on the track and on bad roads. Off-road, it simply won’t be of much use - mud models will be required here.

Main parameters of mud tires

Any off-road vehicle owner should know that tires designed for mud can significantly affect factors such as handling, speed, and flotation. The same applies to performance. When choosing mud tires for UAZ, it is important to take into account the required tire size, its tread pattern, load capacity, speed index. When choosing such tires, it is important to know right away which roads you will have to drive on.

If the car will be used in sandy and swampy areas, then softer options should be chosen. If the road is strewn with stones, then something tougher will do. An important parameter is the protector. High-quality and reliable, the softened tire has a pattern in the shape of a Christmas tree. The tougher ones, intended for mud, will be marked with an ornament consisting of large blocks. Real mud tires should be labeled MUD.

Classification

First of all, you need to know exactly what tires are in general. You should also consider the criteria by which you can stop at any of the options. In general, all tires differ in tread pattern, road surface type, season.

So, there are tires aimed at UAZ, asymmetric type and non-directional. According to the type of roadway, there are highway, road, universal and high-strength products. By season - winter, summer and all-weather. There are also other parameters by which tires can be classified. One of the most important indicators is coverage. Rubber can be road or highway. These tires have good flotation on asph alt. Also on hard surfaces, the products have excellent grip. These tires are marked as HT.

More rubber differs in noise level and moisture removal. However, these tires are not suitable for winter. The product does not have the necessary characteristics to be able to drive a car on snow or ice. Universal models or those that are suitable for most roads are marked AT. It is important to remember that these tires are not meant to be used all year round. Feature - large tread pattern.

Mud models are designated M/T. They are built to ride in poor or even extreme conditions. Such models were installed on a military UAZ and vehicles intended for hunting or fishing. The features by which they can be distinguished are a sufficiently deep tread, a large distance between the spikes, as well as lugs. The latter facilitate patency in deep mud conditions. These tires make a lot of noise while driving. To this classification, you can also add a sports tire modification.

This rubber is best for those whowho practically does not go out of town. This type of product took a little bit from both road modifications and universal versions. It must be remembered that they are also not intended for winter operation.

Mud tires for "Loaf"

This machine is a great choice for hunters, anglers and all those who just love to go off-road. There is enough space in the back - it is easy to go into the thicket. Regularly, unsuitable tires are installed on the Loaf - this is the all-weather Kama-219. It is impossible to drive anywhere on it normally. The stock tires are 29.3 inches. For such a car, this is very small. But the installation of larger models will require alterations. It is clear that not everyone can do this. To begin with, it is worth looking at what is in the standard size of the UAZ-452 car.

Cordiant OffRoad

This is a versatile tire that has become a revolutionary product in its time. The model managed to conquer the segment of affordable tires, and it has no competitors at all. These products fully justify their price. This off-road tire is a great choice if you need to go fishing off-road at an entry-level level of difficulty. The model is completely muddy, so it is better not to use it for winter. As far as driving in the mud, everything is perfect here.

But on serious off-road with these tires it will be uncomfortable. This is the choice of those who do not want to modify the car.

Contyre Expedition and Cooper Discoverer STT

Contyre Expedition by tread pattern - copy of the modelfrom Cordiant. The tires fit on the "Loaf" as standard. The product performs better than Cordiant. In addition, the rubber is light and soft. The size is slightly smaller than stated by the manufacturer. If there is a choice - Cordiant or Contyre, then the latter option is definitely better.

As for the Cooper Discoverer STT, this is a chic American-made off-road tire. Its price is quite high. Therefore, you should not install it in a standard size. It is recommended to use tire 265/75/R15. For installation, it will be necessary to simply trim the wheel arches. This is the perfect choice for 469 models.

Ya-245 from Omskshina and Forward Safari 500

The first model is a classic. Although the tread pattern does not tell at all. But UAZ owners know that an all-terrain vehicle can be made from these tires. To do this, it is enough to cut the tire. The size is standard, but they are purchased specifically for cutting. At the same time, Forward Safari 500 is a real extreme version from a domestic manufacturer.

The price is very affordable. The size is the only and standard for the UAZ-452 car. Among the advantages - excellent flotation in the mud. Among the minuses is a solid and very heavy tire. Budget option.

UAZ "Bear" tire: for moderate off-road conditions

This YaShZ-569 rubber is very popular. The product is suitable for use in moderate off-road conditions. Of course, if off-road driving is not the main task. The "Bear" is suitable for the UAZ "Patriot", and for the "Niva", and for the UAZ 33. However, for the UAZ-469 car, andalso for "Hunter" and "Patriot" they are not recommended to use. In this case, the tire is smaller than necessary. One should not expect special efficiency from them. But if you purchase a suitable disc, then it is quite possible to install it on the Loaf.

These tires can provide a fairly high level of comfort on the pavement, but will not be suitable for daily use. Rubber has an off-road tread pattern. On such tires the first places in rally raids were won. You can also often see a military UAZ shod in this rubber. The owners say it's a good choice. So, the tread is quite serious, the tire is normally cleared of dirt. But the minus is that it is low, about 30 inches. Tire width - 235. A car on the road with "Bear" is more stable than with standard tires.

Tires I-471

This model, like the "Bear", is produced at the Yaroslavl tire plant. The tire is tubeless and has serious advantages. The car with it moves very smoothly. If there are joints on the asph alt, these UAZ tires simply swallow them. Also, the model has excellent directional stability. The tread pattern allows you to overcome even difficult sections. Many people like that with these tires the car takes on a unique, combative look. It would seem that wider tires should be inferior to narrow ones. However, this is not the case at all.

The tire is installed on regular wheels, can be mounted on the camera. If the first option is used, then the rubber should be installed only with the camera. On forged can be used without it. In the summer this is a reliable option, butin winter, all its effectiveness is reduced to zero. Also, those who managed to use the model claim that the tires are difficult to balance. Despite the fact that most people install these tires on UAZ with standard wheels and then drive without any problems, this is not entirely correct. Such a nuance is very important. The width of the disc must be greater than the width of the rubber. So, for this tire, it is at least 7 inches. In a word, the model is reliable in many ways. But if there is a tractor track ahead, and before that there was a downpour, then it is better not to risk it. It is claimed that this variant does not handle well on mud.

Winter tires for UAZ

UAZs are driven a lot and often. Most change to them from the Niva. And after all, there is something to love these models for - high ground clearance, excellent cross-country ability and many other advantages. The Russian people think about buying winter tires when it's cold outside. There is no specific time to choose. Therefore, people go to stores and buy what is on the counter. This approach is fundamentally wrong. In stores very often they offer only what urgently needs to be sold. Loaf owners often prefer domestic products.

Many people get I-192. It has a serious appearance, and the tread pattern is quite aggressive. As for winter operation, such a tire slips and is very dangerous. Not suitable for the cold season. But winter tires on the Patriot are available in a wide range. And since the regular wheel size of the "Loaf" is 225/75 / R16, it is quite possible to apply thesemodels not only on it, but also on other cars.

Nokian Nordman 5 SUV and Hankook i Pike RW11

Nokian Nordman 5 SUV is an improved version of the previous model, which received a lot of good reviews.

Last year, the tire managed to show that it was not made in vain. But at the same time, you need to remember that this is a budget solution. Suitable for winter in both studded and non-studded versions.

The same cannot be said about Hankook i Pike RW11. There are no spikes here. This is the so-called Velcro. Rubber is produced by a Korean manufacturer. The product is of good quality and offered at affordable prices. The tire can be purchased at a price of 3 to 10 thousand rubles per unit. She has many positive reviews. The model performs well in winter - even in deep snow, on a packed surface or on asph alt. This tire is optimal for cities, but it will not let you down on the roads.

Conclusion

This is today's choice of tires for UAZ cars. In general, there is something to think about. There are budget solutions for the city, there are also options for extreme sportsmen. There is even a good selection of winter tires. Thus, your SUV will be in full combat readiness all year round. You just have to choose the right tires and change your shoes in time.