It's no secret that most car enthusiasts consider studded tires the best choice for winter. Metal “claws” really are supposed to bite into snow or ice better than the most advanced rubber lugs. But on clean asphalt, and there is plenty of it in megacities even in the snowiest winters, the metal does not behave like a “A” grade. It is known that studs in this case increase the braking distance. Therefore, when starting a comparative test of all-season and studded tires, experts from the automobile magazine “Full Drive 4x4” immediately went out of town, into the snow, to evaluate the behavior of rubber in truly winter conditions.
WHY COMPARE THEM?
A few words about how the idea of such a test came about. SUV owners are in a special position. As a rule, 4x4 cars are equipped with large tires, and they are quite expensive - not everyone can afford to have two sets of tires. Many people ask the question: is studding really necessary if there are good all-season tires with developed lugs? Maybe they will be a good alternative to spikes?
Reasoning in this way, the journalists decided to compare the behavior of the car on two types of tires: Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV 5 and Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Plus. With the first, everything is clear - these are 100% winter tires, the second are designed for use on all types of roads all year round, the moderately aggressive tread allows you to leave the well-trodden paths. Many will agree that it is a pity to send such versatile tires into exile in the garage for several months just because winter has arrived.
BY ROLLER
What roads will a driver find in winter? Clean asphalt was discussed above, and this option is not indicative. Here, a non-studded tire is better - the grip is better, the interior is quieter, and there is less wear. Dirty asphalt, that is, covered with snow slush, is certainly of interest, but not fate - white compacted snow was waiting at the test site. But a test was planned for cross-country ability on open virgin snow - at least once during the winter you are faced with the task of making your way through the snow. No testing was carried out on bare ice. The advantage of studs here is obvious, as everyone has already been convinced of more than once by participating in tests organized by tire manufacturers. It was decided that all races would be held on one day. This decision turned out to be very correct, because the next day the weather changed: it froze and snowed. During the test, the air temperature ranged from 0 to -1°C, without precipitation.
To assess directional stability, cones were placed on the site with a pitch of 12 meters. The speed of the distance, of course, decreased compared to what was observed here a couple of months ago on the asphalt. An attempt to pass the “snake” faster than is possible due to the conditions of adhesion of the tires to the supporting surface led to a banal skid of the car, and it simply flew out of the race - a failure.
"UA3OVODAM" NOTE
By the way, the test car was replaced: instead of the LR Defender, a UAZ Patriot was used. Unlike the first, all-wheel drive is not permanent. We immediately had to connect the front axle, because with rear wheel drive the car turned across the course after passing the first cone - the task could not be completed. Here it is appropriate to note one more circumstance that has to do not so much with the test itself, but with the car. “UAZ drivers” will be interested in it. I must admit that this test was conceived a long time ago, so the tires were taken without considering their installation on the Patriot. The 265/70R16 dimension is clearly too big; for it we had to get 8” wide wheels with a reduced offset compared to the standard one. An offset of +10 allowed us to “attach” the wheels to the car; the gaps between the tires and the rear shock absorbers, as well as the steering knuckle arm, turned out to be quite sufficient. With the front wheels turned out, the distance to the fender liners is small, but no contact was noticed when the suspension was compressed.
The only thing is that the larger width of the tires plus the changed offset of the disks led to the wheels slightly extending beyond the dimensions of the fender flares - the body gets dirty more actively when driving on a dirty road. Mickey Thompsons turned out to be more than an inch larger in diameter - their size is 265/75R16 (265/70R16 was not found in the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Plus line). They also fit on the standard UAZ Patriot, but this is really the limit: the distance to the front fender liner is alarming, although I did not find any traces of contact even after driving over rough terrain. Let's return, however, directly to the test.
AMAZING NEARBY
Yes, the studded Nokian performed better on the winter “snake” than the Mickey Thompson, but this advantage is of a somewhat strange nature. On the one hand, subjective, driving on spikes is easier and more comfortable - the car does not drift as much when making turns around cones. When sliding sideways, tires with studs grip the snow better than tires without them. But, on the other hand, objectively, measurements of the speed and time of the exercise gave very similar results for both types of tires. It was expected that the difference would be more noticeable, given the obvious differences in the behavior of the car with winter cylinders and all-season tires.
The braking test was even more surprising. There was still the same compacted snow under the wheels, the speed at which the driver pressed the brake pedal to the floor (a car without ABS) was 40 km/h. Each time the braking took place on a new section of the surface, because as soon as the wheels fell on their previous track, the braking distance increased sharply. This is understandable: rolled compressed snow is closer in its grip properties to ice, and blocked wheels on it slide further. Another fact surprised me: for some reason the spikes were not the winners in this exercise! It would seem that the outcome was a foregone conclusion, but no. Real-world testing has shown that Mickey Thompson lugs cut into the snow just as well as metal studs.
The journalists were pretty discouraged by these results and decided to look on the Internet for at least some explanation for this. Here's what we found: “Replacing regular winter tires with studded ones when driving on packed snow and, especially, on ice leads to improved dynamics, directional stability and braking properties of the car. On compacted snow, the advantages of studs are not so noticeable: in some cases (warm weather, thin layer of snow) there may be no studs at all, but on average, when driving a car on a snowy road, studs improve the dynamic and braking properties by 2-3%.” This is quite consistent with the results obtained. The conditions indicated in parentheses in the above quotation are entirely applicable to the test being performed. And a 2-3% improvement simply cannot be detected due to the error of the measurements. Perhaps in cold weather the picture will change: the tread of a regular tire will harden, its friction properties will change for the worse - however, there are too many assumptions here, all this needs to be checked.
PASSABILITY TEST
Of course, there are many who need an SUV just to get to their dacha. It’s good if you have a mansion in an elite village where the road is regularly cleaned, but what if somewhere in the village? There is a good chance that in winter you will still have to wade through deep snow. Question: which tires will this work best on?
In search of an answer, journalists went to the banks of the canal. Moscow.
A short drive on the asphalt was enough to hear the noise of the tires. The Mickey Thompson is quieter, the Nokian's spikes clack on the asphalt, and a particularly furious, ominous chatter is heard when braking. However, there is something pleasant about it - you almost physically feel how the “claws” cling to the road. Abstracting from personal impressions, objectively, studded tires are noisier, but about this, in fact, there were no illusions.
On the way, the journalists came up with the idea to evaluate the accelerating dynamics of the car by driving onto two strips of snow, which the sparse suburban traffic flow allows between the wheels. It was decided to accelerate from standstill to 80 km/h and time it. The difference shown by Mickey Thompson and Nokian can easily be attributed to measurement inaccuracy - another proof of the correctness of the conclusions.
But what about the virgin snow? It was impossible to get to the test slides in the middle of winter, so we limited ourselves to climbing islands of untouched snow. The tire pressure was left at nominal; flat tires are the privilege of advanced jeepers, but today we tested road tires intended for everyday driving and for drivers who don’t go off-road too often. For the production Patriot, more winter off-roading is not necessary - and it was not always possible to overcome the problem area in one go. On American tires it worked better and faster! Spikes in snow 30-40 cm deep, as experts have seen, clearly lose. The Nokian, unlike the Mickey Thompson, gets stuck, and the spikes in the loose snow help little. But the MT tires, cut with deep slots, cling well to the snow, the tire is self-cleaning - it’s not difficult to feel the difference in the behavior of the car on the two types of tires.
OPINION OF JOURNALISTS WHO CONDUCTED THE TEST
“Realizing all the responsibility that falls on us with the publication of the results of a comparative test of studded and non-studded tires, we nevertheless undertake to assert that, based on our observations and measurements, on compacted snow at temperatures close to zero, studs do not provide a clear advantage. They better resist the tire sliding in the transverse direction, but when braking they do not have a significant effect on the braking distance of the car. In deep snow, studded tires definitely do not behave as confidently as regular tires with a large tread pattern.
By no means do we urge everyone to give up thorns! We assessed the behavior of different tires in three exercises, driving on public roads and in climate-limited conditions, but real winter operation is much more multifaceted. However, all-season tires similar to the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Plus, based on your driving experience, region of use and intended winter driving routes, can be considered a good alternative to studded tires.”
OPINIONS OF MANUFACTURERS
Andrey Dudko, director of MT Russia: “The tested Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Plus tires have the longest road tread pattern in the MT line. However, they fall under the All Terrain type. ATZ Plus tires have proven to be excellent all-season tires with a light off-road focus. Of course, you can’t go far into the swamps with them, but on the asphalt you feel very comfortable. A huge advantage of these tires is the rubber composition used in their manufacture. Although this tire comparison test was conducted in mild winter weather, Mickey Thompson tires are known to resist tanning even in temperatures of -45°C, thereby maintaining the tire's excellent traction characteristics. The specialists of the ARB-Krasnoyarsk tuning center, who equipped the SUVs they prepare with Mickey Thompson tires, were convinced that this is exactly the case.
Despite all the above, when I learned that the magazine would compare tires with the studded Hakkapeliitta, I was surprised, since this Finnish tire is “sharpened” exclusively for winter. The results could have been exactly the opposite, but this did not happen. Having seen the test results, I was sincerely happy for the American products that we represent in Russia. Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Plus and Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV 5 performed almost all the exercises neck and neck, and when tested on virgin snow, the ATZ Plus showed itself to be very worthy, better than spikes. Here you have All Terrain - the test clearly proved that these tires can be safely used not only on the road.”
Alexander Parkhomchuk, technical specialist at Nokian Tires: “Thank you for the tests, it turned out very interesting and non-standard.
In addition, I would like to note that winter is multifaceted, and is characterized by a very wide temperature range: you have to travel in both thaw and frost. Therefore, for a correct, complete comparison of tires, we would recommend testing not only at temperatures from 0 - 1°C, but also in colder weather. It must be taken into account that during the winter the driver will definitely encounter icy roads, so we think that the performance of tires on ice is also worth taking into account. From our point of view, the driver should be confident in the safety of his tires throughout the winter (from late autumn to spring) and throughout the entire service life of the tires.
It is also worth noting that the test involved tires of various sizes and different purposes (tires for city SUVs and all-terrain tires); this does not allow the collection of pure quantitative data. However, the conclusions and opinions of “All-wheel drive 4x4”, of course, have a right to exist.”
Winter and summer tires - the difference is significant
At first glance, summer and winter tires on a UAZ differ only visually. The tread is for deeper winters, it has a completely different pattern. The surface of the tire has visible studs for traction on the road, especially on ice. But these are not the main differences between winter and summer tires.
Tires intended for use in summer are stiffer and can withstand high temperatures above zero. The temperature of the asphalt increases during the hot season, especially when braking and accelerating the car. When the weather gets significantly colder, a summer tire can no longer hold the road and easily skids. It can be compared to an eraser, which, after lying in the snow, will simply break if you squeeze it with your hand. Summer tires lose their elasticity at temperatures of minus 1 degree. Therefore, during frosts, it is urgent to replace summer tires with winter tires.
The composition from which the winter tire is made allows it not to harden in extreme cold and to maintain strong grip on the road. It is soft, looks larger, and has a higher tread. With its help, tires successfully fight snow and ice in winter. Such tires cannot handle the road at above-zero temperatures, and especially in the rain. The car becomes poorly controlled. If you use a winter tire in the summer, it will quickly wear out and break down.
Winter tires can be operated up to the plus 1 degree mark. At higher temperatures they need to be changed.
How to choose winter tires
Probably all car enthusiasts know: when choosing tires for the cold season, you need to take this very seriously. Regardless of what brand of UAZ you own, the wheels of the vehicle must be proportional to the dimensions of the arches.
The best brands of winter tires
If you choose the wrong size tires, they will rub against the fender liners and support the frame. We must not forget that winter tires on a UAZ must be selected in accordance with the weight of the vehicle. Tires designed for tractors and large trucks are very hard and cannot be installed on an SUV. Expensive tires on a UAZ on stamped wheels look frivolous.
Fuel consumption also depends on the tread width of winter tires. The wider, the more. This rule applies when traveling on any public roads.
The tire tread pattern allows the car to increase cross-country ability. There is optimal grip of winter tires on the road, so you can use different switches and devices. This is possible if the tread pattern matches the type of road surface.
When buying expensive wheels, you need to balance them without tires. Be sure to check their quality characteristics when rotating. When purchasing expensive tires, you need to find out what values of weights for balancing at zero are considered to be exceeding the norm.
The colder it gets outside, the more motorists think about changing summer tires. When buying tires for a UAZ, give preference to tires with studs. But in this situation, the driver needs to clearly understand where and for what purpose the studded tires will be installed.
If the roads are snowy or covered with ice, studded winter tires on the front axle will help. But you need to take into account that it will reduce the controllability of the car and cause skidding on icy roads and when braking. This is why winter tires with studs are so important to fit both rear and front. This ensures the safety of all road users and the operation of the UAZ.
Features of winter tires on UAZ Patriot
According to their purpose they can be:
- all-season;
- mud;
- winter;
- for extreme situations;
- large sizes with low pressure.
It is important that all tires on the Patriot are the same size. Front tires wear out faster, so every 1000 km you need to swap the front and rear wheels. It is better to place new winter tires forward after balancing. It is recommended to re-balance after 500 km.
When driving on clean, snow-free asphalt, the pressure in winter tires should have standard values: 1.8-2.0 on the front wheels and 2.1-2.4 on the rear wheels. These values are determined by the manufacturer and depend on the characteristics of the tire itself. The optimal indications are not determined by the manufacturer.
When measuring pressure, using the device is mandatory. At the same time, you need to check whether air is escaping through the spool.
Winter shoes for Patriot
Even with a slight roll of the car, you can visually notice the shortcomings of the purchased winter tire.
UAZ Patriot is an all-wheel drive vehicle, a heavy SUV. Tire pressure has a big impact on its transmission and fuel consumption. Differential tire pressure on one axle accelerates differential wear. Its blocking and high pressure in the wheels can completely destroy the car's axle.
When producing different tires at UAZ, different compositions of raw materials are used. The price of the product depends on the components of this composition. The higher quality the raw materials, the more expensive winter tires are.
The weight of rubber on the UAZ is small, but the technical characteristics of the car change:
- dynamics improves;
- mileage increases;
- fuel consumption is reduced.
The patterns of winter tires on UAZ can be different: diamonds, checkers, grooves, etc. Studs with a square section will provide good grip on the road. The checkers will help the car cope with deep snow. Wet snow, bare asphalt - non-studded winter tires are suitable for the car.
Winter tires on a UAZ provide good grip on the road surface and do not freeze, making the car easy to drive.
It is advisable to choose tires from the manufacturer of the car itself. This gives you confidence that the wheel and tire sizes will fit together.
Rules for selecting tires for UAZ
A lot depends on good winter shoes
At first glance, it seems that there are no difficulties. When choosing tires for the Patriot, you need to find out their technical characteristics. Tires must create conditions for safe off-road driving. Rubber for the UAZ Patriot must be durable, promote stability and develop high speed.
Tires can be studless, all-season or Velcro. It is suitable for installation on UAZ Patriot, UAZ Hunter, as well as the “loaf”. The marking of this rubber is M + S, but if the tires are marked with an asterisk, it means that they have passed special tests on dense snowy road surfaces.
Winter tires are divided into 2 types:
- European - for mild winter climates;
- Scandinavian - for harsh, snowy winters.
European tires have the following properties: low noise level, excellent wear resistance, grip on wet, snow-free asphalt, resistance to “slashing” (the exact opposite of aquaplaning, easy movement on “snow slush”). On an icy surface such a tire will not perform very well. The temperature range suitable for this type of tire is zero.
We can conclude: the better the tires perform on ice, the worse they perform on wet asphalt.
Non-studded tires, which are close in their characteristics to studded ones, are intended for those roads where snow is removed, but salt and other substances that corrode ice and snow are not poured.
If the driver decides to install studded tires, then for the first 200-500 km he must follow the following rules:
- avoid sharp turns;
- brake smoothly;
- “roll” the studs to the tire.
It is better to choose high-quality studded tires from manufacturing plants, with a guarantee of product quality.
Tires on a UAZ are a very dreary and extensive topic that I have not touched upon yet. Today we will try to understand this complex issue. There are a couple of good articles about tires, including on the website http://www.uazbuka.ru. I decided to compile the material from there and present it in a more convenient form. So…
“These guys need to get to more important places than you do. Take care of your tires. Check your tires IMMEDIATELY."
The first article talks about “foreign” tires on a UAZ :)
“Foreign” tires on a UAZ
Only Mud Terrain class tires can instill boundless confidence in the owner of an SUV.
These tires were originally designed to overcome the most difficult off-road areas, although driving them on ordinary roads is not prohibited. Efficiency when driving on a variety of types of soil, sufficient traction to overcome mud and fords, puncture resistance, durability and movement at any inflation pressure - this is why avid hunters and fishermen, as well as off-road driving enthusiasts, love Mud Terrain tires. 
BFGoodrich Radial Mud Terrain T/A tires.
Radial tubeless tire with triple protective polymer cord. It has a developed and balanced set of off-road qualities and serves as a kind of standard for comparison for many jeepers. Mud Terrain T/A is durable (mileage under normal road conditions can reach 40-50 thousand km) and is available in a wide range (nine sizes for 15-inch wheels, 6 sizes for 16, two for 16.5).
Cooper Discoverer STT. An off-road tire from a well-known and popular brand in America. In some off-road qualities it is inferior to the previous one, but is more versatile. It loses a little in strength and endurance, but is cheaper (though, again, if we take into account prices in the USA). It is also available in a very wide range (10 sizes for 15-inch wheels, 13 by 16, 3 by 16.5, there are even sizes for 17 and 14-inch wheels).
General Tire Grabber MT tires.
This tire is produced by the Continental group of companies. It has proven itself well on sandy roads (the ratio of the area of the “checkers” to the depth of the grooves is optimal), copes well with dirt (self-cleaning tread) and is not afraid of rocky roads (new heavy-duty rubber compound). It's noisy on asphalt. So far it is produced only in the six most popular “Jeeper” sizes.
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R. As soon as it appeared, this new product was immediately called by experts “a new word in a dirty business.” It has enormous grip on dirt, works great when lowered, and is comfortable on normal roads. Goodyear has introduced the best technological advances into the MT/R (silicon rubber compound, three-layer polymer sidewall, enhanced puncture protection, a special cord design that forms an impressively sized “paw” of the contact patch) and therefore ranked it, no less, in the category State-of-the-Art things (well, it’s kind of like “you don’t need anything better”).
Mickey Thompson Baja CLAW Radial tires.
Another new product. The aggressive appearance provokes the same style of overcoming off-road conditions. Powerful oblique mud evacuation ditches in the tread allow you to attack deep mud literally from the fly without the risk of “floating up” and loss of inertia of movement, and the elastic rubber compound and durable cord ensure the tire’s patency on stones and cobblestones. The tire is not cheap and is currently available in only 4 sizes.
Tires for UAZ Pirelli Scorpion MUD.
Even such a “peaceful” tire like this one contains all the enormous sports and technological experience that Pirelli has acquired in international rally raids. Scorpion MUD behaves well on soft soils, copes well with slippery roads, and on ordinary concrete or asphalt it moves comfortably and without unnecessary noise, maintaining good directional stability even at high speeds for an SUV (130-140 km/h).
Table of “Nashinsky” tires on UAZ
*OEM wheel size for 3151* and carriage models 6.00JxR15 PSD 5×139.7 ET 22 c.o.108
* Standard wheel size for 316 models* 6.00JxR16 PSD 5×139.7
| Model | External diameter, mm | Profile width, mm | Max. speed, km/h | Weight, kg, no more | Disk*(recomm./ | Note | |
| 15" | |||||||
| Ya-192(8.40-15) | 791 | 218 | 775 | 110 | 26 | 6L | Full-time military, Kam, Advanced. etc. |
| Ya-409 (215/90R15C) | 780 | 221 | 1060/1000 | 120 (140) | 24 | 6L(6J) | Kam, Increased. etc. |
| Ya-245-1 (215/90-15C) | 777 | 218 | 775 | 110 | 22 | 6L(6J) | Regular civilian, Kam, Diag., Univ., 2.6 atm |
| YaI-357A (215/90R15C) | 777 | 221 | 1060/1000 | 120 (140) | 22 | 6L(6J) | Kam, Rad., Univ. |
| K-142 (215/90-15C) | — | — | — | 110 | 22 | 8.40-15 | increase let's pass. |
| Ya-563 (265/75R15) | 776 | 274 | 1120 | 150 | 25 | 8J (7J, 7 1/2J,81/2J, 9J) | B/c, higher let's pass. |
| Ya-471 (31/10.5R15LT) | 772 | 274 | 1030 | 180 | 23 | 7J (8J, 71/2J, 8J, 81/2J, 9J), Stands on "relatives" |
Shir. 274 mm, B/k+Kam, Univ. |
| Ya-560 (265/75R15) | 772 | 274 | 1120 | 180 | 23 | 8J (7J, 7 1/2J,81/2J, 9J) | Used, road |
| VI-12 (225/85R15C) | 768 | — | 950 | 150 | — | 6.5J-15 (6J-15.6L-15) | B/k or Kam, All-Sez., Rad. |
| I-502 (225/85R15C) | 768 | 228 | 950 | 150 | 16.6(without camera) | 6.5J; 6J; 6L | Rad., Univ. |
| I-520 (235/75R15) | 742 | 234 | 925 | 180 | 17.5(without camera) | 6 1/2J (6J, 6L,7J, 8J) | Rad., Univ., B/K |
| I-506 (235/75R15) | 742 | — | 925 | 180 | — | 6.5J; 6J; 6L | Poss. tired thorns |
| Taganka (225/85R15) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rad., univ. |
| Ya-569 (235/75R15) | 738 | 235 | 925 | 160 | 20 | 6 1/2J (6J, 7J,7 1/2J, 8J) | |
| Ya-555 (235/75R15) | 733 | 235 | 925 | 180 | 21 | 6 1/2J (6J, 7J,7 1/2J, 8J) | B/k, Univ. |
| Bel-24 (235/75R15) | 733 | 235 | 925 | 190 | — | 7J (7 1/2J, 6J) | B/k, Univ. |
| K-171 Bystritsa-2(235/75R15) | — | — | — | 180 | 17 | 6 1/2J (6J, 7J,7 1/2J, 8J) | — |
| 16" | |||||||
| O-105 (235R16) | 778 | 238 | 1090 | 160 | 19,5 | 6 1/2 J(6J, 6L) | Cars of the Jeep type. |
| Ya-357-1A (215/85R16C) | 777 | — | — | 120 (150) | 22 | — | Kam, Univ. |
| Ya-248 (6.50-16C) | 760 | 180 | 650 | 94 | 22 | 4.50E | Kam, Univ., GAZ-69 |
| I-287 (245/70R16) | 756 | — | 1120 | 180 | — | 7J | Poss. tired thorns |
| I-288 (215/80R16C) | 755 | 218 | 1060 | — | 16.2 (without camera) | 6J | Kam., all-terrain |
| I-289 (215/80R16C) | 755 | 218 | 1060 | — | 16.7 (without camera) | 6J | Kam., Univ. |
| Ya-435A (225/75R16) | 750 | 223 | 875 | 150 | 20 | 6J(6 1/2J, 7J) | Kam, Universal protector |
| Ya-484 (215/75R16) | 728 | 216 | 975 | 180 | 20 | 6J (5 1/2J, 6 1/2J, 7J) | Used, Univ., UAZ-2765 “Minivan” |
| K-153 (225/75R16С) | — | — | 900 or 1000 | 160 | 18 | 6.0 (6.5;7.0;7.5)Jx16 | All-season, possible mouth thorns |
| K-155 (225/75R16С) | — | — | 900 or 1000 | 180 | 18 | 6.0 (6.5;7.0;7.5)Jx16 | All-season |
| K-139 (195/R16С) | — | — | 850 or 900 | 120 | 17 | 5.5 (5.0;6.0)Jx16 | Increase pass., Gazelle |
| K-151 (225/R16С) | — | — | 1400 or 1450 | 140 | 22,5 | 6.5 (6.0;7.0)Jx16 | Increase passage, Bychok, UAZ-316 |
Tires for UAZ YAI-357A
YAI-357 is a radial version of UAZ non-military tires YA-245. Accordingly, it should behave the same off-road, but a little better at highway speeds.
I bought a UAZ with these tires and drove it for more than a year. I think this is a good radial model, good in winter and summer. I don’t want to switch to another tire model, and will continue to buy only this one.
YaI-357 (215-90R15) from Yaroslavl - similar in design to the diagonal one, but much softer. The car moves confidently through the mud and, in my opinion, has good directional stability. The tire is probably not very suitable for sand and loose soil. Since we have more dirt than sand, I recommend these tires to those who live in the countryside or often travel to the country.
Mud tires for UAZ Y-358
Tire size 11.2-16; Purpose: front drive axle MTZ-82N; Load index 1050; Speed index A6(30); Diagonal design; Outer diameter, mm 895; Profile width, mm 290; Weight, kg 44
Tractor tires. They drive mini tractors 16-7.5, which is like 31″, and 16-9.5 i.e. 35″, but once again - this is a terrible shortage; the most popular tractors are Chinese, their tires are g..., solid soot, they die in no time
From the stories on it, it’s just super in the mud (there’s no super thing), but it cuts through the swamp and begins to dig in at breakneck speed.
Produced by the Volzhsky Tire Plant (VlShZ), OJSC "Voltyre", Volgograd region, Volzhsky.
Low-profile, diagonal tire F-201 (10.0/75-15.3) is designed for the universal small-sized machine MKSM-800, which performs lifting and transport work in quarries and mines. The low profile and non-directional all-terrain pattern provide high cross-country ability both when moving forward and backward in off-road conditions, on snowy roads and on deformable surfaces, high directional stability and tire grip. The maximum load on the tire (depending on the ply) is from 1120 to 1695 kgf, weight - 30 kg, maximum speed - 30 km/h.
About the F-201 tire, a brief history:
For a long time I drove on YA-409 tires and had a clear example of the use of YA-192. Trips through swampy areas showed that both tires are narrow and heavy. The UAZ fails. After driving along clay and snowy tracks behind lifted Land Rovers, Land Cruisers and Jeeps, it turned out that a standard UAZ with military axles on standard wheels drives just as well. Therefore, I decided to find wide tires with a standard outer diameter.
The “goodrich” option is eliminated for a number of reasons:
-expensive
-relatively weak sidewalls (fairly frequent punctures)
-large diameter in relation to the width of the tire (not suitable for my driving style)
The “tractor tree” option of the Yaroslavl or Belarusian plant is no longer available for the following reasons:
- weighs a lot
-diameter is too large (overloading of units, poor dynamics of acceleration and braking)
From my use of the UAZ in difficult conditions, the following requirements were determined that the tire must meet:
-reasonable price
- have developed lugs (type I-192)
- have a standard diameter. with large widths (from 250mm.)
-weight should be no more than standard
-strong sides
The search led to the following models TVL-3, VL-30, F-201. The following dimensions: 10/75/15.3 and 11.5/80/15.3 Tread: “Christmas tree”, similar to Y-192
The choice fell on the F-201, an analogue of the Y-192, size. 10/75/15.3.
I liked the tire because it has an outer diameter. 780 mm. with a width of 10 inches (almost 250 mm.). The weight is not significantly more than the standard (our own sensations experienced during tire fitting). The middle part of the tread is similar to the Ya-192, and the side part is similar to a “Christmas tree”.
The landing diameter caused concern. 15.3 (UAZ on 15).
The following ideas for installing such tires appeared:
- place a cut inner tube, like on trucks.
- when expanding the disks (according to the principle of 2, one) install hoops.
- install wheels from the appropriate equipment with re-drilling the holes for the bolts and hub (you need 8-9 inch wheels)
-put it on standard disks (for testing)
I followed the simple path of “installation on UAZ wheels.” It took two people to install the tires, due to the large width of the tire with fairly rigid sides and the narrow rim. When fitting tires, I got the impression that our designers skimped on matrices for 15.3 and simply put a stamp on the sidewall. I inflated the tire to 2 atm. Due to the narrow disk, the tread is located in an arc (when viewed from the “end”). I put all the wheels on a UAZ with military axles and fender liners. Let's see. The rear wheels do not touch anywhere, nor do the front wheels. We make marks. Go. On asphalt you can drive up to 80 km/h, but only for a short time (lack of balancing and narrow rims). After running along a 120 km road at an average speed of 60 km/h. the tire has become quite hot (causes concern) The tires are quite hard and all the flaws of the asphalt road make themselves felt on the steering wheel. After intense acceleration and braking in the “skid” mode, we look at the marks - everything is in place. Relieve the pressure to 1.2 atm. The car began to drive much smoother. Continue onto the country road. The vibration from the wheels has disappeared and you can drive quite fast. The tire runs well on clay and doesn’t get washed out, so it’s possible to quickly accelerate and brake. This allows me to move in a style close to rally. We climb along a deep rut. The car hits the bridges and the transfer case, but it drives. We try to get out of the rut in all-wheel drive. Steer to the left, iiiiii! The car rose slightly, but continued to move in a straight line. Now into the swing. I stopped by for the third time. I'm trying the option of leaving the rut without a front axle. The attempt was successful the first time. Then all-wheel drive and in front. We are looking for a place to get stuck. Yeah!!! Ready. Let's try the swing. Super!!! After Ya-409, it feels like the car “grew claws.” The machine lends itself well to rocking, and the swinging process is clearly controlled. Everything is “the way” along the sand. The digging process is always under control. Unfortunately, we were not able to ride through the swampy area. We look at the marks - they are in place again. The next stage is reworking the disks. I suppose this will help get rid of wheel runout and increase the contact patch.
Rubber I-502
I installed the Nizhnekamsk I-502. Of the FOUR wheels, TWO were balanced (the imbalance was 500 g and kopecks). I put this on alloy wheels with a star shape and offset ET=0 (wheels from Kamensk-Uralsky “Vicom” five-pointed star). As a result, I got the following. The weight of the original tires with the disc was 33 kg, now 25 kg, the wheel is lighter by 8 kg. Total 8 kg x 4 = 32 kg. The creaking of the front pads is a thing of the past, apparently due to improved cooling. Dynamics began to appear during acceleration and movement (the wheels are lighter). Due to the smaller reach, the track has increased, i.e. stability in corners (doesn’t tilt as much), as well as handling (no need to steer). You hardly get tired on long trips. There is practically no scratching and it has become softer... I recommend it, I like it.
They hold the road firmly and don’t fall into skids like their “relatives.” During the last snow and ice on the country road they behaved normally. I dragged a UAZ with a jammed engine for more than 50 km, dragged it, my dear, even onto a completely frozen hill. On the road it is soft and not noisy. I keep the pressure at 2.5 - 3.
In my opinion, 502 is what you need. The diameter is sufficient, soft (this is important with such a suspension), the pattern is sufficient for dirt, and at the same time good on the highway.
It works fine everywhere, except for wet clay - it licks at the moment, self-cleaning of the tread is 0.
Although the I-502 tires did not give any reason to doubt the UAZ’s cross-country ability, directional stability on clay is, well, no. [Grasping]
The 502 behaves just fine on winter roads, although it doesn’t really like virgin snow. [Cuirassier]
For official needs, I looked for 2 sets, conclusions:
1. Weak sidewalls - prone to tearing.
2. It is washed both on clay and on simply damp arable land (fertile lands, but not black soil).
3. Diameter for ed. There are few bridges.
4. Ground clearance drops even compared to the standard.
5. There are no special advantages in winter. [Moose post]
I-502 (225-85R15) - developed by NIISHP, produced at Nizhnekamskshina - a little wider than the YAI-357, and the car rides even smoother on it. This tire does not work well in mud - it clogs immediately and does not self-clean like the YaI-357. Directional stability is also worse with it, but if you get into a skid, it pulls the car when applying gas much more willingly. And on hard, damp surfaces, the 502 behaves better than the 357. I think that the I-502 is suitable for those who drive all year round, but it’s probably not worth organizing a Camel Trophy on it.
I installed it on 3160 almost immediately after purchasing it. The difference between the standard one and the 520 is striking. The car practically stopped yawping, became softer, more dynamic (although the latter is most likely due to faster alloy wheels). True, there are problems with balancing. The imbalance of some wheels reached 300 g. The tires have already covered about 24 thousand km. On asphalt, incl. and in the wet, on the sand it behaves with dignity. There are no cameras. It holds the pressure perfectly - during the entire time I adjusted it once by no more than 0.2. In short, the impressions are good. [Sibiryak]
520 (Pilgrim) has a size of 235-75 R15, actually 29 inches. The car runs “like clockwork” on it, or rather, “like on rails” - excellent handling and no yaw. And on completely standard rusty wheels. The car runs very smoothly. Weights - 2-3 pcs. on the wheel. Pressure (tubeless): hasn’t dropped at all in 9 months! About off-road qualities: Andrey (The Beast) and I were in Tver on the “Off-road Expedition” in the second (medium in difficulty) group. But we still had to go along the most difficult route. Andrey’s bridges are portal bridges, while mine are collective farm bridges and without blocking. But I only got stuck when I sat on both of these collective farm bridges. So I will only change this rubber band to a trophy 33-inch one. [Radomirych]
There seemed to be no noticeable action on the part of the I-520 tire itself regarding self-cleaning in the mud :). But at the same time it goes! Three times in the mud it knocked the lower gear into neutral, and in the most ambush places. But I turned it on and off I went! — Where Vitaly went on I-192, I went there on I-520). I’ll repeat once again - I only got stuck on I-520 if I sat down thoroughly on both bridges. But never due to slippage of tires clogged with mud. Once again - the tire diameter is 29 inches, for the Ya-471 it is 30.4. That is, the ground clearance will be one and a half centimeters higher. Whether it’s a lot or a little is up to you to decide.
By the way, chains on I-520 are much easier to find. On Ya-471 they may have to be modified.
About driving around the city. No noise (they actually exist, of course, but the transmission and other hardware blocks them), no vibrations. Handling is excellent. The last 200 km from Tver to St. Petersburg we drove with Misha and Shurik at least 110 km/h. I really wanted to go home :). The tires behaved perfectly.
Dry residue. Still, the I-520 is a city tire on which you can safely get out into nature. I-471 is a universal tire (but not for raids, of course). Very normal. But it seems to me that it makes sense to install it also on good 8-inch wheels with no more than zero offset. Then you will be able to feel all its charm and will not touch the pendant. [Radomirych]
Soft, quiet, very stable rubber. The diameter is actually an inch smaller than the 502 and standard ones. But this is such nonsense compared to the comfort and feeling of confidence on the road that these tires give
About off-road. Of course she's not for him. But on a couple of rides (one of them was Lesnoye-2000), the tires showed the following:
- on soft ground, where the I-192 falls through in one and a half passes, the I-520 can be driven back and forth 20 times (pulling stuck field guides).
- compared to other road tires for UAZ vehicles of this class and size, incl. and standard 245 and 357, I-520 is the best off-road in terms of cross-country ability.
- Compared to 502, he sat down only where he sat down on collective farm bridges. And THE BEAST with Andrei and Ira was on military bridges and on 502. I didn’t sit on bridges much, so I also didn’t get particularly stuck.
The rims are definitely too wide. For I-520, 7″ wheels are better. But the car will be 8″ more stable on the highway and in case of rollover. [Radomirych]
Well, yes, small diameter and weak sidewalls. I sat down with bridges in a rut along which a UAZ had previously driven on standard tires. The sidewall was torn by running tangentially onto a curb. On the asphalt it was great, on the stock one it threw in a random direction when braking, after replacing it with the Pilgrim everything returned to normal. It goes well in the snow, compared to the standard one, it pushes through the same snowdrift less. Overall I liked it in the mud, the tread is even better than 471, it gets less washed out. True, I compared it when the 471 was on the trooper, maybe it wasn’t the tires that mattered :)
Tires for UAZ I-506
In the longitudinal direction, the grip is superb, it brakes and rows perfectly on any snow. It cleans well - I tried it in the mud during a thaw. The disadvantages are:
— it holds rather weakly in the transverse direction — I once couldn’t get out of the side of the road. The slope was 20 degrees and there was quite a lot of snow;
- a bit harsh. Not fatal;
— she’s a bit small, only about 29 inches.
By the way, I have already tested it in the mud. The feeling is very good - the pattern is large, with a good distance between the blocks. It cleans quite well, only on dry soil the small drainage grooves become clogged, but this is not a big deal. In mud 30 cm deep, which the UAZs on the YaI-357 avoided, I drove without any problems and also pulled a chisel behind me.
It also holds up well on dry, loose soil—it’s a pleasure to climb through ravines. There are problems on deep dry sand - it felt like the car was slipping - apparently it was too narrow and toothy for sand, so for sand it’s probably better to take the Ya-471.
I-471 (31x10.5 inches) appeared recently. This tubeless tire from Yaroslavl, perhaps, has absorbed the advantages of the two previous models (YAI-357 and I-502): the car rides on it very smoothly, asphalt joints are simply swallowed. The directional stability is better than on other tires, and thanks to the “evil” pattern, the cross-country ability will satisfy many. And what a fighting look the UAZ takes on! Frankly speaking, I doubted for a long time whether to install these tires. It seems clear from the textbooks that a wide tire should be inferior in cross-country ability to a narrow one. But, having ridden the Ya-471, I can confidently say that it is superior to the previous two. True, it requires wheels wider than standard ones for tubeless tires.
Frequently asked questions about Ya-471:
1. Should it be installed on original disks? - YES!
2. Should I put it on camera? - YES!
3. Is it possible to do both? (on standard camera discs)
— On standard discs only with a camera. On domestic forged ones for UAZ it is possible without a camera. [OlegM]
4. Do I need to lift the car? — On spring suspension you don’t have to lift
On an unloaded car, with civilian axles, I have 3 centimeters to the wheel arch liners.
Impressions of Ya 471 at speed:
Yesterday, returning from the hacienda, I drove along the drag strip for a while with my slipper on the floor and was pleasantly surprised by the behavior of the car. On the “native” YaI 357, at speeds above 110-120, the car began to “fidget”. And now - whether 130 or 80 - the behavior is the same - it goes and goes. Moreover, because I didn’t change anything except the tires - this is clearly her merit. [Chief]
In the summer on asphalt, I think 471 is ideal for the UAZ, but in winter it’s simply not good.
A few nuances about Ya-471:
1. Balance with difficulty. I have forged wheels, so the weights take up about a sixth of the length of the rim
2. Despite the fact that many people use wheels with the standard width, that is, 6 inches, and seem to drive without problems, this is not correct, since the wheel width should be 70-75 percent of the tire width. That is, for I-471 MINIMUM 7 inches. I have eight inches. Departure - zero.
3. My car is almost new. At first, the rubber did not catch on the outer part of the arches, but, apparently, the springs sagged and began to touch a little. It is necessary to either bend the arches a little inward, or rather, their inner flange, or lift them a little. If there are fender liners, then only. You can also just trim the wings a little, but that’s not for everyone. Or a professional :)
4. I-471 behaves amazingly on asphalt, sand, and not very washed out primer. It's hard to bury yourself in it. [Jedi]
On the road, of course, it doesn’t obey, but I don’t remember much enthusiasm for the Y-357 either... In principle, on a wet clay track, I even drove it uphill (with the front end, of course) and even started off on the rise. Although it may fail in critical conditions on a tractor track after an avalanche. It’s just that in my practice, critical conditions are more common on the highway (for example, rain or bitumen) and on slopes, where an extra centimeter of track won’t hurt. In short, these are tires not for trials, but for the normal life of the average person.
I ride the Ya-471 all year round. The wheels are standard. It was great in the summer, I didn’t look for much dirt, but in the fall I got caught once. When it's not very rough it drives fine. BUT I didn’t storm big mud.
Winter sucks, especially on ice. The snow was slightly compacted normally. I rode a lot on rough roads, and if the wheels are firm, it rides great. There is an observation that you have to steer a little harder, this is on standard wheels. Or maybe it's a glitch. In my opinion, the wheels should not be pumped more than 2 points. In principle, I'm happy with the tires. I'm thinking of converting the stock wheels to 8 inches. [Running Turtle]
I-471, lowered to 0.5, rushes through the snow as you like, and if something happens, it allows you to reverse it. Tested in practice many times. At higher pressure it drives lousy
Tires for UAZ I-569
ZAO TsARM (St. Petersburg) tested new YA-569 tires, which have proven themselves positively and have a pattern for off-road vehicles. UAZ on such tires won 1st place (“Turboded”) in the Polygon-2000 rally-raid.[TSARM]
The tires are good, the tread is good, they clean normally, one big minus is that they are only about 30 inches and are a bit low. The width is 235 for her, my dear. On the road with it the car stands better than with the standard one. So, not for everyone, in general. And on the I-471 highway it’s definitely better, 569 is noisy and the petrol burns well.
"Taganka"
She stood there like this. Nothing particularly good: 1. small diameter; 2. the tread is only for asphalt - it even slips on grass; (((In my opinion, you shouldn’t mess with this - take the I-502 - it’s a kind of “optimum for the people”;))) Lekha47rus
It lasted less than a year, everything was screwed up. Unfortunately, MSZ has not yet learned how to make reusable rubber. And so all is well. [Ivanushka]
Tires for UAZ Y-192
Through the mud - like a tank. On the highway - worse than a tank, in the sense that by the time you get to the dirt, it will shake all your insides.
I tried to compare the I-502 and I-192 in deep snow. It was done like this: on I-502 I go to a certain place and ride there until I’m completely buried. At the same time, I try not to bring it all to the state of a tank training ground. Then I go and quickly change the tires. I go there again and again try to ride on specially left strips of untouched snow, parallel to the previous tracks. Conclusion: Ya-192 is better, but not much.
In the snow, where I drove a worn 357, the 192 sinks, digs and sits. A meter forward - a meter back more or less. You roll and you go. It's no use blowing it off. Anyway, I got tired of sex and I put on chains:0)) It’s a lot better, but damn the narrow tires are outrageously narrow. One devil fails. On the highway, a gear crusher and a hand massager, regardless of the power steering. On the road at 90 km/h you will get tired of holding the car. Throws from side to side. If you hit a cigarette butt, it shakes for 5 minutes and you can’t find your way:0)) It’s better not to go on ice at all, it’s useless to brake, it’s useless to steer. I almost blew the chisel off: 0) In the morning it was -10 The wheels warmed up for 15 km: 0) And the only good thing about this tire is the diameter of the wheel and driving on slushy snow.
Tires for UAZ I-409
I drive the Ya-409 through the swamp and through the city... and through the snow. It's just cool in the snow, not bad on ice. I don’t drive slowly on asphalt, at 140 (if you don’t chatter the steering wheel too much...) The tires are radial. It’s just that in the Zvenigorodsky quarry I got stuck in a puddle of clay, but I think there was nothing to do there and on the Ya-192. [Kolka]
I have had the Ya-409 for 2 years now. It justified itself only as a winter one; during summer rallies and trophies in the mud it is not cleaned at all. At the summer competitions in autocross, everyone who was on the Ya-192 beat me.
In the mud, what was offered to her was easy. It howls quite a bit on the highway, but it’s tolerable and handles well. [Timosha]
On ice, of course, g...o! It’s wonderful on packed snow - normal directional stability, maneuverability as on a dry road, in deep snow (up to 40-50 cm) it confidently rushes along due to the high profile, but it rocks like on a boat. Cleans normally, even in wet clay. I don't regret it one bit. Although it is a bit harsh compared to other tires. I keep my blood pressure at 1.8 - 1.9.
Now I don’t even want to put the 502 back, although there are 4 wheels. I was supposed to install 409 only for dirt, but now I don’t even remove it. But it really buries itself in one fell swoop, I had this happen in both sand and gravel. You quickly accelerate the rear axle and sit, but as a rule, turning on the front end corrects everything. And one more tip on balancing. When they are balancing, ask them not to rush to hang up a bunch of weights at once, let them spin the tire on the rim. This allowed me to halve the weight of the cargo.
Ya-409 test report:
I didn’t test it only in a swamp and in deep snow.
Before that I drove 245, and then 502.
Sticky mud after rain does not clean itself at all (although we still need to figure out what is meant by this concept), the rollers turn out like those of the 245 only wider, but the car moves, although it scours to the sides, but it confidently climbs up the rise, where on the 245 there were problems (there was a chance to compare, we drove two cars).
GOOD mud, after a good rain - allows you to drive with only rear wheel drive, I was never able to land it. Even if you rest against the bridges and roll back for a long time in front, or make your way forward or move backwards on your own, it doesn’t dig in like 192. I’m very pleased with the ability to get out of ruts and not fall back off the edge, it holds lateral sliding well on slopes.
Clay - the tread gets clogged, but it squeezes out clay perfectly. This weekend (6 people, 2 dogs, a full trunk) I got up on a clay slope of 30 degrees and only then realized that I was driving on the rear axle. I turned on the front end and climbed into the tension at the second lowered position. At 502 I wouldn’t even bother going there.
Bare rolled ice - I was driving in rear wheel drive without showing off, the car behaves quite predictably, it starts and brakes normally.
Snow porridge with loose ice - without question, it walks like on asphalt.
It’s just asphalt (dry, wet, it doesn’t matter) - it’s harder than 502 (although I keep it at 3 atmospheres), a little noisier - but not so much as to cause discomfort. Accelerated at not up to... I don’t know how much, the speedometer was at 120, the tachometer was 4000 rpm on the axles, it was normal, the car didn’t yaw.
Only two wheels were well balanced (up to 100 degrees per side), and two (up to 250 degrees per side). In short, I’m happy, if I ever change it, it will be with some new one or 33 “. These are my personal conclusions, as you understand, which I made for myself after half a year of operation. I have driven more than 10,000 km, noticeable wear is only on the outer front wheels. As I understand it, this is a disease of most UAZs, plus fast cornering.
Noise level - with the windows closed, the tires are completely inaudible, regardless of speed and surface.
Handles the road well. I have repeatedly tried to let go of the steering wheel at a speed of 80-90 km/h - the car rushes like a tank (only it doesn’t steer straight).
Fuel consumption (I have 126 carbs)
In summer - 12.5 liters on the highway (average speed 80 km/h), 14.5 - in the city, of course, when driving with one axle on.
In winter, on two bridges the consumption does not exceed 18 l/100 km.
Patency:
Sand - very confident, under any load;
Snow - I rolled across the field with a snow depth of up to 40 cm - I felt quite comfortable.
Clay (loam) - it goes until you sit on the bridges, then - well... :-).
Ice: it’s better to start on two axles, but you can brake with one axle on.
There is one negative point: it is a problem to get out of the rut; the side lugs are very weak.
Conclusion: for everyday use in urban conditions and not very serious off-road conditions, I recommend paying attention to it. Well, it’s better to climb into the d..mo naturally on more eminent brothers. [Mamaiashvili Sergey Valerievich]
“Cars UAZ-3151, UAZ-31512, UAZ-41514 and their modifications” (operating manual RE 05808600-060.96)
Pressure is indicated in MPa (kgf/m2). Checking the pressure is carried out on cold tires.
For fans of modifications, a video on how to make slots in tires on an UAZ:
Some car enthusiasts are accustomed to driving not only small, maneuverable cars, which are ideal for driving in a large metropolis. A small-sized car is easier to park, since it does not require too much space and is cheaper to maintain (small engine capacity), but, having in addition a car like a UAZ, enormous opportunities open up for the car owner. A car like this can rightfully be called a beast car. A non-stock, properly pumped car that has normal all-terrain tires can cope with any off-road conditions.
Goodrich tires, which are chosen by many UAZ car owners, naturally have excellent characteristics, however, such tires are quite expensive. In turn, on the car market you can buy various Russian tires, which are no worse than foreign ones, especially since the rigid design of the UAZ suspension can withstand different loads. However, like any other product, UAZ tires have their advantages and significant disadvantages; the material below discusses the principle of correctly choosing the optimal tires for a domestic UAZ car.
UAZ “Patriot”
Features that should be considered when choosing tires for UAZ
Naturally, the main criterion according to which the choice of tires for a UAZ car will be made is the conditions in which the car is operated. It is no secret that tires that will be an ideal option in severe off-road conditions, helping the car owner to overcome any obstacles during a hunting or fishing trip, will be different from simple standard tires. In the first case, special all-terrain tires may be needed, while in the second case, it is enough.
As practice shows, on a UAZ car that has retained its original appearance (factory car) and has not subsequently undergone alterations, tires with a height of 29–31.5 inches are installed. Most often, in car markets and in relevant stores you can find tires that have the following dimensions:
- 215/90R15;
- 235/85R16;
- 240/80R15.
It should be remembered that it is worth “dressing” the UAZ wheel wisely. When even minor overloads occur and while driving at high speed, the car’s suspension touches the arches. In connection with this feature of the domestic car, when operating a UAZ in moderate off-road conditions, it is advisable to worry about raising the suspension by 6–8 cm. Thanks to this simple maneuver, the car owner will be able to “shod” his car in tires with greater cross-country ability, for example:
- 265/80R15;
- 265/85R15;
- 265/90R15;
- 285/750R16;
- 290/80R15;
- 290/80R16;
- 320/70R15.
Among other changes that may occur to a UAZ that is regularly operated in severe off-road conditions, trimming of the arches may be necessary. It is worth noting that those car owners who will subsequently drive their UAZ through the wilds of impassable mud will have to first remodel their car; first of all, the body, suspension and transmission will be subject to global modifications. If the owner of this large, ubiquitous car makes all the changes correctly, he will be able to equip his vehicle with tires measuring 35-39 inches.
The tires that are suitable for a UAZ car, like other cars, can be summer and, accordingly, winter. In turn, these types are divided into the following types:
- universal (can be used in almost any conditions);
- mud (ideal for average off-road);
- extreme (as the name suggests, can be used on any off-road terrain where there are no paths or tracks).
Rules for choosing tires for UAZ cars
Any tire, both mud and all-purpose, must meet several interrelated factors. The first thing you need to consider is the SUV model. In practice, completely different tires will be optimal for different car models, the size of which will directly depend on the steering angle of the wheels, suspension travel, clearance, strength and power of the gearbox. In practice, many UAZ car owners try to do everything possible to remove the restrictions provided by the manufacturer, however, this may require significant capital. For example, it is easiest to modify the UAZ Patriot, since it is on it that you can easily and simply install larger tires. Along with the size of the tires, the vehicle's ground clearance simultaneously increases; in view of this circumstance, it is advisable to “shoe” your vehicle in tires of the maximum size.
Especially mud ones, it is very important to pay attention to the level of preparation of the car for off-road conditions. The car owner must be careful about the design and tread pattern of the tire, since the “strength and depth” of the off-road conditions on which the car will be able to drive in the future depends on these factors. It is advisable to choose a larger tread pattern (most experienced drivers purchase a herringbone pattern, considering it the most suitable choice). For example, for driving in marshy areas and mud, it is best to buy the softest mud tire. This type of tire makes driving easier, as it does not tear the turf and easily overcomes uneven surfaces, taking advantage of the additional grip available. A good choice would be those tires that are equipped with diagonal grooves that can remove dirt by “pushing” it outward as the wheel rotates.
Not the last factor that you should pay attention to when choosing tires for a UAZ is the cost of the product, which, in turn, will depend on the manufacturer (brand promotion), tire size, design and tread pattern.
It is worth noting that it is better to take care of purchasing the optimal pair of tires in advance; as practice shows, quite often only the most popular models are on sale; many tires may simply not be available, since they are sold exclusively by pre-order.
Purchase of tires for UAZ “Bukhanka”
UAZ “Loaf”
Many years ago, the UAZ “loaf” car produced by the domestic auto industry belongs to the class of Russian SUVs. During its existence, the car was loved by many car owners. Even now the car enjoys rightfully deserved popularity. Most likely, attention to such a vehicle was paid not only by private drivers, but also by large organizations, due to the good maneuverability of the “loaf” and its reliability. You can find such a machine at forestry employees; the “loaf” is used in agricultural work, it helps the Ministry of Emergency Situations and ambulance services. These cars cope well with off-road country paths, where it is especially important to choose the “right” tires, which depend on the time of year.
Choosing winter tires for the UAZ “Bukhanka”
If the car owner’s priority is purchasing, he should proceed from the technical characteristics of the car. Such tires should be universal; the vehicle owner should be able to easily use them both off-road, impassable dirt, and even sections of the road covered with asphalt.
Most often, UAZ “loaf” car owners opt for domestic tires, for example, such as Y-192. This rubber is a military type tire that has an aggressive tread. True, in severe frost such tires begin to slip, depriving the car owner of safe movement. However, the Ya-192 perfectly demonstrates its characteristics on sections of the road with deep mud in the spring and autumn periods.
K-151 tires, which are all-season tires, are of good quality. They have an aggressive tread, but at the same time, such rubber is relatively soft, thanks to which the “loaf” can ride on it even in the cold.
When choosing winter tires for a “loaf”, you need to take into account two criteria: firstly, the car should be easy to control, and secondly, it should not slip on an icy road surface. Greater stability in winter is ensured by a small traction spot. When buying studded tires, you should choose those models on which the studs are arranged in a chaotic manner. The possibility of self-studding tires cannot be ruled out, however, not all rubber is suitable for this manipulation.
Choosing mud tires for UAZ “Bukhanka”
The UAZ “loaf” is considered an ideal car for a hunting or fishing trip. This assistant will also be indispensable for those who often go to the forest to pick mushrooms and berries. In addition to the fact that the car itself can accommodate about 5–7 passengers, the car can easily deliver home everything collected by these people. All-season tires Kama-219, which the car is equipped with at the factory, are not suitable for driving on complete off-road conditions; it is impossible to drive it with complete confidence on the highway in severe frost.
If the car owner’s plans include off-road trips or snowy forest paths, then he should know how to choose the right mud tires for his “loaf”.
A good option for mud tires are Cordiant Off Road tires, which are universal tires from the lower price segment. The Contyre Expedition tires, which have the same tread pattern as the previous version, are a little more expensive. The advantage of Contyre is their lightness and softness. You can opt for the Cooper Discoverer STT model, which belongs to an American manufacturer. However, the cost of such tires is an order of magnitude higher than other options.
Mud tires
Choosing summer tires for the UAZ “Bukhanka”
When choosing, a car owner who is looking for tires for a “loaf” must take into account the features of such tires. Summer tires are slightly stiffer than winter tires. This type of tire is able to withstand high temperatures, providing the driver with good handling on hot roads. It is preferable to opt for models with an asymmetric tread pattern, which will ensure good grip on the road. The depth of the purchased tires will solely affect the level of grip on wet road surfaces. You should carefully study the tire markings to find out about the quality of the rubber and the properties of the tire.
Conclusion
When choosing tires for a UAZ car, you need to take into account many factors. First of all, you need to make sure that the specific tire model is suitable for the car. The correctness of the choice made will also depend on the selection of the optimal width and tire size. Before purchasing, you need to read the information provided by the car manufacturer in the documents and, in accordance with the recommendations, purchase the required pair of tires.
A lot of people drive Patricks, two of my friends switched to this SUV after the Niva and are very happy, especially in winter - the high ground clearance allows you to drive in deep snow and not have to worry about parking in uncleared yards. It's almost autumn and very soon it will be time to change into winter tires.
And since our people are Russian)), the purchase of winter tires very often begins already in the frost. There is no time to choose and people simply go to the store and take what the sellers advise them. Such an approach is not justified, since very often stores offer non-ice tires that they need to sell. That’s why I decided to devote one article to the topic of choosing winter tires for a Patriot, or rather, I’ll make a selection in a suitable size; you can safely take any of those presented.
Tire sizes for a stock Patriot
From the factory, Patras are equipped with the all-season Kama 221 in size 235/70/R16, but there is still a decent amount of stock, so you can easily get larger sizes - 245/70/R16 and even with a 75 profile. Well, the size 225/75/R16 is also suitable, but these tires are slightly narrower than 235, but the profile is higher and this is better - the car rides softer and swallows potholes and bumps. On the other hand, if you buy tires with a high profile, but they have a soft sidewall, then when changing lanes the car will float.
For winter, it is better to take narrower tires so that they bite into snow and ice more easily. It turns out that for the winter it would be optimal to install tires of size 225/75/R16 on a stock Patriot. In this dimension, we will look at what good winter tires are in stores and how much it will cost.
Well, one more note - the Patriot is a big, heavy car, and therefore the tires will most often be with the SUV prefix. When choosing rubber, look at the load capacity so that under the weight of the Patra the rubber does not flatten more than necessary due to the weak sidewall.
Five decent winter tires in Patriot size
Nokian Nordman 5 SUV
(Photo shows UAZ Patriot on the fifth Nordman in size 245/70/R16)
The fifth Nordman from Nokian is an improved version of the fourth model, which has received many positive reviews. Yes, and the 5th model just last year showed that it was not released in vain - a lot of people praise it. However, do not forget that the tires are budget and if compared with some Hakka, the choice can be made in favor of the Finns, but the price tag there is 2 times higher. And if you consider that in this size even budget tires cost under 5k per cylinder, then buying Hakku of large sizes is really expensive. Nokian Nordman 5 SUV in size 225/75/R16 for the fall of 2015 costs 6,200 rubles per cylinder (can be viewed with a reinforced sidewall with the XL index). An excellent choice for winter, the tires are studded, so if you drive your car in a city where there is asphalt all year round, it’s better to choose non-studded tires. Which one? See below.
Hankook I Pike RW11
(In the photo - again Patr on this Korean Velcro)
Rubber without spikes - Velcro. The Korean company continues to win the hearts of car enthusiasts from Russia by producing very high-quality products at a fairly low price. Velcro Pike - according to Yandex Market, has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 and under 50 reviews, most of them are positive. I myself can tell from Hankuk that they know how to make tires (I’ve been riding Dinapro all-season for three years now and am very pleased).
I Pike RW11 performs well in winter where there is deep snow, crust, compacted snow road and, of course, bare asphalt. Ideally suited for megacities that are cleaned and require driving mostly on asphalt. Patriot is mainly used for mixing, and therefore this Velcro is suitable - it digs deep snow wonderfully, you can conquer swept fields. The price tag for a cylinder in our size is on average 6,500 rubles.
Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6
Another Velcro that is loved by the owners of city crossovers such as Tiguan and Tuareg; in our city, literally every third owner of these cars drives these tires in winter. There are no complaints about the quality, I myself saw how the Tiguan behaves on this Velcro - no words, just gorgeous and even excellent on ice. Of course, it is quite suitable for the Patriot and the price tag is normal for our size - about 6,400 rubles. There are also a lot of positive reviews, a fairly large tread on which you can knead snow and drive comfortably around the city. An excellent friction clutch for large jeeps)) A lot of Patriotovods chose this particular Velcro for themselves; the advantage was also a large selection of sizes, both in terms of tire width and in the direction of increasing the profile.
I found a video on YouTube - Patriot Rushing through a snowy field on an SJ6:
Continental Conti4x4IceContact
Another gorgeous studded tire from the German concern. It costs a little more - on average 7,100 rubles, but it fully returns every ruble invested in the purchase. High test results confirm this. When properly run-in, the studs hold up phenomenally, unlike cheaper rubber, where the loss of studs during the winter season can reach about 5-10 percent. Everything here is at the highest level - it digs snow very powerfully, the sidewall is strong, and the tire itself is soft, so driving in winter is very comfortable. If you have money for a Continental, be sure to take it. The epithets given by drivers are chic, magical, comfortable, definitely worth the money.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2
Well, what is the rating of winter tires without Hakkapelita. Finnish developers know first-hand about winter tires and their knowledge is many times greater than that of the Koreans, Germans and Japanese. Therefore, if you have money of about 8-9k for a cylinder for a Patriot, there’s nothing to even think about. Hakka has always been top 3 in all winter tire tests for about 10 years now and you should trust them.
(In the photo - the newest LT2 on the Patriot in size 245/75/R16)
Video - Hakka LT2 in deep snowdrifts:
This LT2 model is a new product, there are still few reviews on it, but they are enthusiastic. But what is worth paying attention to is its predecessor, the LT model - there are simply no words, just drooling - it digs super, the grip is excellent, braking is 6 out of five)) In general, the most reliable and the resistance of the studs to falling out is simply phenomenal (of course subject to proper running-in). So the second model will be no worse. I note that this tire is included in our rating because it has a size of 225/75/R16. If you take it a little wider or have a smaller profile, you can already look towards the very worthy model Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV. One way or another, the price tag for the Hakku LT2 is 8700, for the 7 Suv - 9800 per cylinder. As you can see, the price tag is very steep, however, as the lucky ones who bought Finnish tires say, you can drive them for at least 5 seasons without any problems. The spikes are in place, wear is slow, so the high price is paid off by long-term use.
We hope that the presented rating of winter tires for the Patriot will help you in your choice. In addition to these five, there are about 20 more worthy models from other companies - the same Bridgestone Blizzak or a hundred Gislaved NordFrost. Look, choose, leave your reviews about your winter “sneakers” here.
