Tires for UAZ mud Russian production. What tires are recommended for UAZ

Rubber on UAZ is a very dreary and extensive topic, which I have not touched on yet. Today we will try to understand this complex issue. Regarding rubber, there are a couple of good articles, including on the site http://www.uazbuka.ru. I decided to compose the material from there and present it in a more convenient form. So…

“These guys need to get to more important places than you. Save your tires. Check your tires IMMEDIATELY."

The first article talks about "foreign" tires on UAZ 🙂

"Inomaroshnaya" tires on UAZ

Only tires of the Mud Terrain class are able to inspire boundless confidence to the off-road owner.
These tires are originally designed to overcome the most difficult off-road areas, although they are not forbidden to ride on ordinary roads. Efficiency when driving on a variety of types of soil, sufficient traction to overcome mud and ford, "puncture resistance", durability and movement at any inflation pressure - this is what avid hunters and fishermen, as well as off-road riders love Mud Terrain tires.

BF Goodrich 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 for many jeepers serves as a kind of benchmark for comparison. Mud Terrain T / A is hardy (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 ST. An off-road tire of a well-known and popular brand in America. In terms of individual off-road qualities, it is inferior to the previous one, but more versatile. It loses a little in strength and endurance, but it is cheaper (however, if we again take into account prices in the USA). It is also produced 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).

Tires General Tire Grabber MT.

This tire is produced by the Continental group of companies. It has proven itself well on sandy roads (the ratio of the “checkered” area to the depth of the grooves is optimal), copes well with mud (self-cleaning tread) and is not afraid of rocky roads (new heavy-duty rubber compound). Noisy on asphalt. It is produced so far only in the six most popular "jeeper" sizes.
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R. As soon as it appeared, this novelty was immediately called by experts "a new word in a dirty business." It has gigantic grip in the mud, works great low, and is comfortable on the road. Goodyear has incorporated the very best technological advances into the MT/R (silicone rubber compound, polymer 3-ply sidewall, reinforced puncture protection, a special cord construction that forms an impressive footprint) and has therefore categorized it as nothing less than a State-of-the-Art things (well, it's kind of like "the best is not necessary").

Mickey Thompson Baja CLAW Radial Tires.

Another novelty. Aggressive appearance provokes the same style of overcoming off-road. Powerful oblique mud evacuation ditches in the tread allow you to attack deep mud literally from a raid without the risk of “floating” and loss of inertia, and an elastic rubber compound and a strong cord provide the tire with patency on stone and cobblestones. The tire is not cheap and is only available in 4 sizes so far.

Tires for UAZ Pirelli Scorpion MUD.

Even such a “peaceful”-looking tire as this one contains all the huge 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 goes comfortably and without unnecessary noise, maintaining good directional stability even at a high speed for an SUV (130-140 km / h).

Table of "our" tires on UAZ

* The size of the regular disk for models 3151* and wagon layout models 6.00JxR15 PSD 5×139.7 ET 22 c.o.108
* OEM wheel size for 316 models* 6.00JxR16 PSD 5×139.7

Model	Outdoor diameter, mm	Profile width, mm	Max. speed, km/h	Weight, kg, no more	Disc*(recommended/	Note
15"
I-192(8.40-15)	791	218	775	110	26	6L	Established military, Kam, Raised. etc.
I-409 (215/90R15C)	780	221	1060/1000	120 (140)	24	6L(6J)	Kam, Raise etc.
I-245-1 (215/90-15C)	777	218	775	110	22	6L(6J)	Established citizen, 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 we pass.
I-563 (265/75R15)	776	274	1120	150	25	8J (7J, 7 1/2J, 81/2J, 9J)	B / c, increased. we pass.
Ya-471 (31/10.5R15LT)	772	274	1030	180	23	7J (8J, 71/2J, 8J, 81/2J, 9J), Gets up on the "relatives"	Shir. 274 mm, B/c+Cam, Univ.
I-560 (265/75R15)	772	274	1120	180	23	8J (7J, 7 1/2J, 81/2J, 9J)	B / c, road.
VI-12 (225/85R15C)	768	—	950	150	—	6.5J-15 (6J-15.6L-15)	B / c or Kam, All-season., Rad.
I-502 (225/85R15C)	768	228	950	150	16.6 (without stones)	6.5J; 6J; 6L	Rad., Univ.
I-520 (235/75R15)	742	234	925	180	17.5 (without stones)	6 1/2J (6J, ​​6L,7J, 8J)	Rad., Univ., B/C
I-506 (235/75R15)	742	—	925	180	—	6.5J; 6J; 6L	Poss. set spikes.
Taganka (225/85R15)	—	—	—	—	—	—	Glad., univ.
I-569 (235/75R15)	738	235	925	160	20	6 1/2J (6J, ​​7J,7 1/2J, 8J)
I-555 (235/75R15)	733	235	925	180	21	6 1/2J (6J, ​​7J,7 1/2J, 8J)	B/c, Univ.
Bel-24 (235/75R15)	733	235	925	190	—	7J (7 1/2J, 6J)	B/c, Univ.
K-171 Bystrica-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)	Jeep vehicles.
Ya-357-1A (215/85R16C)	777	—	—	120 (150)	22	—	Cam, Univ.
I-248 (6.50-16C)	760	180	650	94	22	4.50E	Kam, Univ., GAZ-69
I-287 (245/70R16)	756	—	1120	180	—	7J	Poss. set spikes
I-288 (215/80R16C)	755	218	1060	—	16.2 (no stones)	6J	Kam., off-road
I-289 (215/80R16C)	755	218	1060	—	16.7 (without stones)	6J	Kam., Univ.
Ya-435A (225/75R16)	750	223	875	150	20	6J(6 1/2J, 7J)	Kam, Univ.protektor
I-484 (215/75R16)	728	216	975	180	20	6J (5 1/2J, 6 1/2J, 7J)	B/c, Univ., UAZ-2765 "Minivan"
K-153 (225/75R16C)	—	—	900 or 1000	160	18	6.0 (6.5;7.0;7.5)Jx16	All-weather, possible mouth spikes
K-155 (225/75R16С)	—	—	900 or 1000	180	18	6.0 (6.5;7.0;7.5)Jx16	All season
K-139 (195/R16C)	—	—	850 or 900	120	17	5.5(5.0;6.0)Jx16	Raise pass., Gazelle
K-151 (225/R16C)	—	—	1400 or 1450	140	22,5	6.5(6.0;7.0)Jx16	Raise pass., Goby, UAZ-316

Tires for UAZ YAI-357A

YAI-357 is a radial version of the UAZ non-military rubber Y-245. Accordingly, off-road should behave the same, but a little better at highway speeds.

I bought a UAZ with this rubber, I left for more than a year. I think that this is a good radial model, good in winter and summer. I do not want to switch to another model of rubber, and I will continue to buy only it.

YAI-357 (215-90R15) from Yaroslavl - similar in design to a diagonal one, but much softer. The car confidently goes through the mud, has, in my opinion, good directional stability. For sand and loose soil, the tire, perhaps, is not very suitable. Since we have more mud than sand, I recommend this rubber to those who live in the countryside or often go to the country.

Mud tires for UAZ Ya-358

Tire size 11.2-16; Purpose: front drive axle MTZ-82N; Load index 1050; Speed ​​index A6(30); Outer diameter, mm 895; Profile width, mm 290; Weight, kg 44

Tractor tyres. They are driven by mini tractors 16-7.5, it’s like 31 ″ exists and 16-9.5 i.e. 35 ″, but once again - this is a terrible shortage of the most massive tractors - Chinese, their rubber is g ..., solid soot, they die at once

From the stories, on it, it’s just super in the mud (it doesn’t happen super), 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 Ф-201 (10.0/75-15.3) is designed for the universal small-sized machine MKSM-800, which performs lifting and transport operations in quarries and mines. The low profile and non-directional traction pattern provide high flotation in both forward and reverse in off-road conditions, on snowy roads and on deformable surfaces, high directional stability and grip of the tire with the road. The maximum load on the tire (depending on the ply rating) 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 Y-409 tires and had a good example of the operation of Y-192. Trips through swampy areas have shown that both tires are narrow and heavy. UAZ fails. After driving on clay and snow tracks behind lifted Land Rovers, Land Cruisers and Jeeps, it turned out that a standard UAZ with military axles on standard wheels rides just as well. Therefore, I decided to find tires wide and with a standard outer diameter.
The “Goodrich” option is eliminated for a number of reasons:
-expensive
-relatively weak sidewalls (quite frequent punctures)
-large diameter in relation to tire width (not suitable for my driving style)

The option "tractor Christmas tree" of the Yaroslavl or Belarusian plant is no longer available for the following reasons:
- weighs a lot
- too large diameter (overloading of units, poor dynamics of acceleration and deceleration)

From the operation of my 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 dia. with a large width (from 250 mm.)
- weight should be no more than the standard
- strong boards

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", analogue of Ya-192
The choice fell on the F-201, an analogue of the I-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 much more than the standard (own feelings experienced during tire fitting). The middle part of the tread is similar to the Ya-192, and the side part is like a Christmas tree.
Fears caused landing dia. 15.3 (UAZ for 15).

There were the following ideas for installing such tires:
- put a cut camera, like on trucks.
-when expanding disks (according to the principle of 2 one), install hoops.
-put discs from the appropriate equipment with re-drilling the holes for the bolts and the hub. (8-9 inch wheels are needed)
- put on standard disks (for testing)

I went along the simple path "installation on UAZ disks." Tire fitting had to be done by two, due to the large width of the tire with fairly rigid sides and a narrow disk. During tire fitting, we got the impression that our designers saved on matrices under 15.3, but simply put a stamp on the sidewall. The tire was pumped up to 2 atm. Due to the narrow disc, the tread is located in an arc (when viewed from the “end face”). I put all the wheels on the UAZ with military bridges and fender liner. We look. The rear wheels do not touch anywhere, the front ones too. We make marks. Go. On asphalt, you can drive up to 80 km / h, but for a short time (lack of balancing and narrow wheels). After running on a road 120 km long at an average speed of 60 km/h. the tire is hot enough (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 on the "skid" we look at the marks - everything is in place. Release the pressure to 1.2 atm. The car started to run much smoother. Continue onto the country road. Vibration from the wheels disappeared, you can go fast enough. On clay, the tire goes perfectly, it doesn’t get washed out, it became possible to quickly accelerate and slow down. This allows me to move in a style close to the rally. We're going down a deep rut. The car strikes bridges and razdatkoy, but goes. We are trying to get out of the rut in full drive. Steering wheel to the left, uiiiiii! The car rose slightly, but continued to move in a straight line. Now to the swing. Went in the third time. I'm trying the option of leaving the track without the front axle. The attempt was successful the first time. Further four-wheel drive and in front. Looking for a place to get stuck. Aha!!! Ready. Let's try it out. Super!!! After I-409, there is a feeling that the car "has grown claws." The machine is perfectly amenable to buildup, while the buildup process is clearly controlled. On the sand, everything is “the way”. The process of "digging" is always under control. Unfortunately, it was not possible to ride through the swampy area. We look at the marks - they are again in place. The next step is to convert the disks. I suppose, thereby getting rid of the beating of the wheels and increasing the contact patch.

Rubber I-502

I installed the Nizhnekamsk I-502. Of the FOUR wheels, TWO were balanced (an imbalance of 500 g with kopecks). I put it on alloy wheels with a star shape and offset ET = 0 (wheels from the city of Kamensk-Uralsky "Vicom" five-pointed star). As a result, I received the following. The mass of native rubber with a disk of 33 kg became 25 kg, the wheel felt better 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 the fact that cooling has improved. Dynamics began to appear during acceleration and movement (wheels are lighter). Due to the smaller overhang, the track has increased i.e. cornering stability (not tilting so much), as well as handling (no need to steer). Virtually no fatigue during long trips. There is practically no goat and it has become softer ... I advise, I like it.

They hold the road tightly, they don’t fall into the skid, like “relatives”. In the last snow and ice on the country road behaved normally. I dragged more than 50 km of UAZ with a jammed engine, dragged it, my dear, even on a completely icy hill. On the road, soft and not noisy. I keep the pressure 2.5 - 3.

In my opinion - 502 is what you need. The diameter is sufficient, soft (with such a suspension it is important), the pattern is sufficient for dirt, and at the same time it is good on the track.

It works fine everywhere, except for wet clay - it licks at the moment, the self-cleaning of the tread is 0.

Rubber I-502, although it did not give reason to doubt the patency of the UAZ, but directional stability on clay - well, no.

502 behaves just fine on a winter road, although it doesn’t like virgin snow very much. [Cuirassier]

For official needs, I looked for 2 sets, conclusions:
1. Weak sidewalls - cut to tear at max.
2. It is washed out both on clay and on simply damp arable land (fertile lands, but not black soil).
3. Diameter for ed. small bridges.
4. Ground clearance drops even in comparison with the standard.
5. There are no special advantages in winter. [Moose zip]

I-502 (225-85R15) - developed by NIISHP, produced at Nizhnekamskshina - a little wider than YaI-357, and the car runs even softer on it. In the mud, this tire does not work well - it immediately clogs and does not self-clean, like the YaI-357. Course stability is also worse with it, but if you get into a skid, it pulls the car much more readily when gas is applied. And on a hard, wet surface, the 502nd behaves better than the 357th. I think that the I-502 is suitable for those who drive all year round, but it’s probably not worth arranging the Camel Trophy on it.

I set it to 3160 almost immediately after buying it. The difference between the standard and the 520th is striking. The car practically stopped scouring, became softer, more dynamic (although the latter is most likely due to the more fluid alloy wheels). True, balancing is a problem. The imbalance of some wheels reached 300 gr. The tires have already passed about 24 thousand km. On asphalt, incl. and on the wet, on the sand behaves with dignity. There are no cameras. The pressure keeps perfectly - for all the time I corrected once no more than 0.2. In short, the impressions are good. [Siberian]

520 (Pilgrim) has a size of 235-75 R15, actually - 29 inches. The car on it goes "like clockwork", more precisely - "like on rails" - excellent handling and no yaw. And on completely regular rusty disks. The car runs very smoothly. Weights - 2-3 pcs. on the wheel. Pressure (tubeless): has not dropped at all in 9 months! About off-road qualities: I and Andrey (The Beast) were in Tver on the "Off-Road Expedition" in the second (medium in complexity) group. But I still had to go on the most difficult route. Andrey has portal bridges, and I have collective farm bridges and without blockages. But I got stuck only when I sat down on both of these same collective-farm bridges. So I will change this gum only for a trophy 33 inch. [Radomyrich]

To self-cleaning in the mud, no actions on the part of the I-520 tire itself seemed to be noticed :). But at the same time it rides! Three times in the mud knocked out the low gear to neutral, and in the most ambush places. But I turned it on - and went! - Where Vitaliy went on I-192, I went there on I-520). I repeat once again - I got stuck on the I-520 only after thoroughly sitting on both bridges. But never because of the slippage of tires clogged with mud. Once again - the tire diameter is 29 inches, for the Ya-471 - 30.4. That is, the ground clearance will be more than one and a half centimeters. A lot or a little is up to you to decide.
By the way, chains on the I-520 are much easier to find. On I-471, they may have to be finalized.
About city driving. No noise (they actually exist, of course, but the transmission and other pieces of iron block them), no vibrations. Manageability is excellent. The last 200 km from Tver to St. Petersburg were driven with Misha and Shurik at least 110 km/h. I really wanted to go home :). The tires behaved at the same time aatlichno.

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 also put it on good 8-inch wheels with no more than zero overhang. Then it will be possible to feel all its charm and will not touch the suspension. [Radomirych]

Soft, quiet, very stable rubber. The diameter is actually an inch smaller than that of the 502 and regular ones. But this is such nonsense compared to the comfort and sense of confidence on the road that these tires give.
About off-road. Of course it's not for him. But on a couple of rides (one of them 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 nivovodov).
• compared to other road tires for UAZ vehicles of this class and size, incl. and regular 245 and 357, I-520 is the best off-road in terms of cross-country ability.
• compared to 502, he landed only where he landed on collective-farm bridges. And THE BEAST with Andrey and Ira was on military bridges and on 502. I didn’t sit on the bridges much, therefore I didn’t really get stuck either.

Rims are way too wide. For the I-520, 7″ wheels are better. But the car, on the other hand, will drive 8″ more stable on the highway and rollover. [Radomyrych]

Well, yes, small diameter and weak sidewalls. He sat down with bridges in a rut, along which an UAZ had previously passed on standard tires. The sidewall was torn by running tangentially onto the curb. On the pavement - great, on a standard one it would throw in a random direction when braking, after replacing it with a pilgrim, everything returned to normal. It goes well in the snow, compared to the regular one, the same snowdrift pushes through less. In general, I liked it in the mud, the tread is even better than 471, it is less washed out. True, I compared when 471 was standing on a trooper, maybe it wasn’t about rubber there 🙂

Tires for UAZ I-506

In the longitudinal direction it clings super, slows down and rows perfectly on any snow. It cleans well - I tried it in the mud during a thaw. The cons are:
- in the transverse direction it holds rather weakly - I somehow could not get out of the side of the road. The slope was 20 degrees and there was quite a lot of snow;
- harsh. Not fatal;
- it is 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 is cleaned very well, only on dry soil small drainage grooves are clogged, but this is not scary. In the mud with a depth of 30 cm, which the UAZs on YaI-357 went around, he drove without any problems and still dragged a chisel behind him.
It also holds well on dry, loose soil - it’s nice to climb ravines. There are problems on deep dry sand - it was felt that the car was slipping - apparently, it was too narrow and toothy for sand, so it’s better to take Ya-471 for sand, I guess.

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 runs very smoothly on it, the 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 combat look the UAZ acquires! Frankly, for a long time I doubted whether to install these tires. It seems to be clear from the textbooks that a wide tire should be inferior to a narrow one in terms of cross-country ability. But, having traveled on the I-471, I can confidently say that it surpasses the previous two. True, it needs wheels wider than regular ones for tubeless tires.

Frequently Asked Questions for I-471:
1. Whether to be put on native disks? - YES!
2. Whether to be put on the camera? - YES!
3. Is the option possible with both? (on regular disks with a camera)
— On regular disks only with a camera. On domestic forged for UAZ it is possible without a camera. [OlegM]
4. Do I need to lift the car? - On a spring suspension, you can not lift
On an unloaded car, with civilian bridges, I have 3 centimeters to the fender liner.

Impressions of I 471 at speed:
Yesterday, returning from the hacienda, I rode a bit with a 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 - that 130, that 80 - the behavior is the same - it goes and goes. Moreover, since I haven't changed anything except for rubber - this is clearly her merit. [Chief]

In the summer on asphalt, I think 471 is ideal for UAZ, but in winter there is simply no.

A few nuances about I-471:
1. Hard to balance. I have forged wheels, so the weights take up about a sixth of the length of the wheel rim
2. Despite the fact that many people put on wheels of standard width, that is, 6 inches, and they seem to drive without problems, this is not correct, since the rim of the disk should be 70-75 percent of the width of the rubber. That is, for I-471 MINIMUM 7 inches. I have eight inches. Departure is nil.
3. My car is almost new. At first, the rubber did not cling to the outer part of the arches, but, apparently, the springs sagged and began to hurt a little. It is necessary either to bend the arches inward a little, more precisely, their internal flanging, or to lift a little. If there are wheel arch liners - then only. You can still just cut the wings a little bit, but this is not for everybody. Or a professional 🙂
4. I-471 behaves amazingly on asphalt, sand, not very blurry primer. It's hard to dig into it. [Jedi]

Of course, it doesn’t obey the grazi, but I don’t remember much enthusiasm for the I-357 either ... In principle, I even drove it uphill on wet clay ruts (of course, with a front end) and even started off on the rise. Although, probably in critical conditions on a tractor track after an avalanche, it can fail. 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 will not hurt. In short, this rubber is not for the trial, but for the normal life of the layman.

I ride the I-471 all year round. The wheels are standard. It’s great in the summer, I didn’t look for any special dirt, but in the fall I got it once. When it's not very deep it rides fine. BUT I didn’t storm big mud.
Winter sucks, especially on ice. Snow slightly compacted normally. I rode a lot on the crossroads, if it’s firmly under the wheels, then it rides great. There is an observation that you have to steer a little more intensively, this is on standard disks. Or maybe it's a glitch. In my opinion, the wheels should not be pumped more than 2 points. In general, I'm happy with the tires. I'm thinking of converting stock rims to 8" rims. [Running Turtle]

I-471 lowered to 0.5 rushing through the snow as you like, and in which case it allows you to turn back. Proven in practice many times. Runs rough with more pressure

Tires for UAZ Ya-569

CJSC "TSARM" (St. Petersburg) tested new tires Ya-569, which have proven themselves positively and have a pattern for off-road vehicles. UAZ on such tires won 1st place ("Turboded") in the rally-raid "Polygon-2000".[TsARM]

The rubber is good, the tread is evil, it cleans up normally, one big minus is that it is only about 30 inches, it is low. She has a width of 235, dear. On the road with it, the car is better than with the standard one. So for an amateur, in general. And on the I-471 highway, it’s definitely better, 569 is noisy and the gasoline engine eats well.

"Taganka"

It stood like this. Nothing particularly good: 1. small diameter; 2. the tread is only for asphalt - it even slips on the grass; (((In my opinion, you shouldn’t mess with this one - take the I-502 - this is a kind of “optimum for the people”;))) Lekha47rus

Enough for less than a year, the screw went all. Unfortunately, MSHZ has not yet learned how to make reusable rubber. And so all is well. [Ivanushka]

Rubber for UAZ Ya-192

In the mud - like a tank. On the highway - worse than a tank, in the sense that until you get to the mud, it will shake all the insides.

I tried to compare I-502 and I-192 in deep snow. It was done like this: on the I-502 I go to a certain place and ride there until I completely burrow. At the same time, I try not to bring all this to the state of a tank training ground. Then, I go and quickly change the wheels. I’m going there again and again trying to ride on specially left strips of untouched snow, parallel to the previous ruts. Conclusion: I-192 is better, but not by much.

In the snow, where I drove on a worn-out 357, the 192nd falls through, digs and sits. A meter forward, a meter back more or less. You roll - you go. Blowing is useless. Vopschem tired of sex and I put on chains: 0)) Itit, much better, but damn narrow tires outrageously. One hell fails. On the highway, a grinder and a hand massager, despite the power steering. On the road at 90 km / h, you will sweat the car. Throws from side to side. I ran into a cigarette butt for 5 minutes, it shakes and you catch the road: 0)) It’s better not to go out on the ice at all, it’s useless to slow down, it’s useless to steer. Almost demolished the chisel: 0) In the morning it was -10 The wheels warmed up 15 km: 0) And the good thing about this rubber is just the diameter of the wheel and driving on slush.

Tires for UAZ Ya-409

I drive the I-409 year and through the swamp and through the city ... and through the snow. It's just great in the snow, not bad on the ice. I don’t drive slowly on asphalt, at 140 (if you don’t talk much with the wheel ...) Radial rubber. But 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 I-409 for 2 years now. It justified itself only as a winter one, at summer rallies and trophies are not cleared through the mud at all. At the summer competitions in the autocross, everyone made me who was on the I-192.

In the mud, what she was offered, she succeeded easily. Howling on the highway is not weak, but tolerable, well-controlled. [timosha]

On ice, of course, g ... oh! It’s great on packed snow - normal directional stability, maneuverability like on a dry road, in deep snow (up to 40-50 cm) it confidently rushes due to the high profile, but it sways like on a boat. It is cleared normally, even in wet clay. I don't regret one bit. Although it is harsh compared to other tires. I keep the pressure 1.8 - 1.9.

Now I don’t even want to put 502 back, although there are 4 wheels. I intended to put 409 only for dirt, but now I don’t take it off. But it really digs in one fell swoop, I had it in sand and gravel. You famously accelerate the rear axle and sit, but as a rule, turning on the front end fixes everything. Another tip for balancing. When they balance, ask them not to rush to hang a bunch of loads at once, let them spin the tire on the disk. This allowed me to halve the weight of the cargo.

Test report I-409:
Not tested only in the swamp and in deep snow.
Before that, I went to 245, and then to 502.

Viscous mud after rain does not self-clean at all (although we still need to figure out what is invested in this concept), the rollers are obtained, like in 245, only wider, but the car goes, although it scours to the sides, but it confidently climbs into the rise, where there were 245 problems (there was a case to compare, we drove two cars).
GOOD dirt, after a good rain — allows you to ride on one rear-wheel drive, it was not possible to land even once. Even if you rest against the bridges and roll back for a long time in front, or you make your way forward or on your own back, it doesn’t burrow like 192. I’m very pleased with the ability to get out of the rut and not fall back from the curb, it keeps side sliding well on slopes.
Clay - the tread clogs, but extrudes 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. He turned on the front end and climbed into the tightness on the second low one. At 502, I would not have twitched there.
Golimy rolled ice - I was driving on a rear-wheel drive without showing off, the car behaves quite predictably, it starts and slows down normally.
Snow porridge with loose ice - no questions asked, it goes like on asphalt.
Just asphalt (dry, wet, it doesn't matter) - harder than 502 (although I keep 3 atmospheres), a little noisier - but not so much to feel discomfort. Accelerated to not up to .... I don’t know how much, the speedometer was over 120 on the tachometer 4000 rpm on gr / bridges normally, the car does not scour.
Well balanced only two wheels (up to 100 grams per side), and two (up to 250 grams per side). In short, I am satisfied, if I change when, then for some new one or for 33 ". These are my personal conclusions, as you know, which I made for myself in half a year of operation. Dashed over 10,000 km, noticeable wear only on the front wheels from the outside. As I understand it, this is a disease of most UAZs, plus fast cornering.

Noise level - with the windows closed, rubber is generally inaudible, regardless of speed and coverage.
Holds the road well. I repeatedly tried to let go of the steering wheel at a speed of 80-90 km / h - the car rushes like a tank (it just doesn’t wag directly).
Fuel consumption (mine is 126 carbs)
In summer - 12.5 liters on the highway (avg. speed 80 km / h), 14.5 - in the city, naturally when driving with one bridge included.
In winter, on two bridges, the consumption does not exceed 18 l / 100 km.
Patency:
Sand - very confident, at any load;
Snow — I rolled across the field with a snow depth of up to 40 cm — I felt quite comfortable.
Clay (loam) - rides until you sit on the bridges, then - well ... :-).
Ice: it is better to get under way on two bridges, to slow down - it is possible with one switched on.
Of the negative points - one: the problem is to get out of the rut, the side lugs are very weak.

Conclusion: for everyday use in urban environments and not very serious off-road, I recommend paying attention to it. Well, it’s better to climb into d..mo naturally on more eminent brethren. [Mamaiashvili Sergey Valerievich]

"Cars UAZ-3151, UAZ-31512, UAZ-41514 and their modifications" (operating manual RE 05808600-060.96)

The pressure is indicated in MPa (kgf/m2). The pressure test is carried out on cold rubber.

For fans of improvements, a video on how to make cuts in rubber on a UAZ:

Some motorists are accustomed to riding not only in 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 size), but, having in addition a car like a UAZ, huge opportunities open up for the car owner. Such a car as can rightfully be called a beast machine. A properly pumped car that is not stock and has normal cross-country tires can handle any off-road conditions.

Goodrich rubber, which is chosen by many UAZ car owners, naturally has excellent characteristics, however, such tires are quite expensive. In turn, in the car market you can buy various Russian tires that are no worse than foreign ones, especially since the UAZ's rigid suspension structure is able to withstand different loads. However, like any other product, rubber for UAZ has its advantages and significant disadvantages, the material below discusses the principle of choosing the right rubber for a domestic UAZ car.

UAZ "Patriot"

Features to consider when choosing tires for UAZ

Naturally, the main criterion according to which the choice of tires for the UAZ car will be made is the conditions in which the car is operated. It's no secret that tires, which 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 ordinary regular tires. In the first case, special cross-country tires may be needed, while in the second case it is enough.

As practice shows, a UAZ car, which has retained its primary appearance (factory car) and has not subsequently been altered, is fitted with tires 29–31.5 inches high. Most often, in the car markets and in the corresponding stores you can find tires that have the following dimensions:

• 215/90R15;
• 235/85R16;
• 240/80R15.

It should be remembered that "dressing" the UAZ wheel is wise. In the event of even minor overloads and while driving at high speed, the suspension of the car touches the arches. In connection with this feature of the domestic car, when operating the UAZ in medium off-road conditions, it is advisable to worry about raising the suspension by 6–8 cm. Thanks to such a simple maneuver, the car owner will be able to “shod” his car in rubber 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 can overtake a UAZ 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 remake their car, global modifications, in the first place, will be subject to: the body, suspension and transmission. If the owner of this large-sized ubiquitous car makes all the changes correctly, he will be able to equip his vehicle with 35-39-inch tires.

Rubber that is 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 medium off-road);
• extreme (as the name implies, they can be used on any off-road where there are no paths or tracks).

Rules for choosing tires for UAZ cars

Any rubber, both mud and all-purpose, must meet several interrelated factors. First of all, it is necessary to take into account the model of the SUV. In practice, for different car models, completely different tires will be optimal, the size of which will directly depend on the angle of rotation of the wheels, suspension travel, gift space, strength and power of the gearbox. In practice, many UAZ car owners are trying to do everything possible to remove the restrictions provided by the manufacturer, however, this may require impressive capital. For example, it is easiest to modify the UAZ Patriot, since it is easy and simple to install larger tires on it. Together with the size of the rubber, the clearance of the car simultaneously increases, in view of this circumstance, it is advisable to “shoe” your vehicle in tires of the maximum size.

Especially mud, it is very important to pay attention to the level of preparation of the car for off-road. The car owner should take a prudent approach to the design and tread pattern of the tire, since the “strength and depth” of the off-road 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 appropriate choice). For example, for driving in swampy terrain and mud, it is best to buy the softest mud tire. This type of tire facilitates movement, as it does not tear the turf and easily overcomes bumps, taking advantage of the additional traction. A good choice would be tires that are equipped with diagonal grooves, which are able to remove dirt by “pushing” it outward as the wheel rotates.

Far from the last factor that you should pay attention to when choosing tires for 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 buying 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, as they are sold exclusively by pre-order.

Purchase of tires for UAZ "Loaf"

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 fell in love with many car owners. Even now, the car is rightfully deservedly popular. Most likely, attention to such a vehicle was drawn not only by private drivers, but also by large organizations, due to the good cross-country ability of the “loaf” and its reliability. You can meet such a machine with forestry employees, the “loaf” is used in agricultural work, it helps the Ministry of Emergency Situations and ambulances. These machines do an excellent job with off-road country paths, where it is especially important to choose the “right” rubber, which depends on the time of year.

The choice of winter tires for the UAZ "Loaf"

If the priority of the car owner is the acquisition, he must proceed from the technical characteristics of the car. Such tires should be universal, on which the owner of the vehicle should easily pass off-road, impassable dirt, and even sections of the road covered with asphalt.

Most often, car owners of the UAZ "loaf" opt for domestic tires, for example, such as the Ya-192. This rubber refers to military-type tires that have 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.

The K-151 tires, which are all-weather tires, are of good quality. They have an aggressive tread, at the same time, such rubber is relatively soft, so that the “loaf” can travel on it even in cold weather.

When choosing winter tires for a “loaf”, it is necessary to build on two criteria: firstly, the car must be easy to drive, and secondly, it must not slip on an icy road surface. Greater stability in winter is provided by a small patch of adhesion to the road. When buying studded tires, you should choose those models on which the spikes are arranged in a chaotic manner. The possibility of self-studding tires is not excluded, however, not all rubber is suitable for this manipulation.

The choice of mud tires for the UAZ "Loaf"

UAZ "loaf" is considered an ideal car for hunting or fishing trips. This assistant will also be indispensable for those who often travel to the forest for mushrooms and berries. In addition to the fact that about 5-7 passengers can fit in the car itself, the car can easily deliver everything collected by these people to their homes. All-weather tires Kama-219, which is equipped with a car at the factory, is not suitable for driving on complete off-road, it is impossible to drive with full confidence on it and on the highway in severe frost.

If the car owner’s plans include off-road trips or snowy forest trails, 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 all-round tires from the lower price segment. The Contyre Expedition rubber is a little more expensive, which has the same tread pattern as the previous version. The advantage of Contyre lies in 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

The choice of summer tires for UAZ "Loaf"

When choosing, a car owner who is looking for rubber for a “loaf” must take into account the features of such tires. Summer tires are a bit stiffer than winter tires. This type of tire is able to withstand high temperatures, providing the driver with good handling on hot tracks. It is preferable to opt for models with an asymmetric tread pattern, which will ensure good traction. The depth of the purchased rubber will only affect the level of wet grip. 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, many factors must be taken into account. First of all, you need to make sure that the specific tire model fits the car. The correctness of the choice made will also depend on the selection of the optimal width and tire size. Before buying, you need to read the information that is provided by the car manufacturer in the documents, and, in accordance with the recommendations, purchase the necessary pair of tires.

Reliable and practical UAZ cars 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, you need to choose wisely.

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-weather tires are.

What 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. There are many different options available in automotive stores today. 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.

The main parameters of mud tires

Any off-road vehicle owner should be aware 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 a UAZ, it is important to take into account the required tire size, its tread pattern, and load capacity. When choosing such rubber, it is important to immediately know which roads you will have to drive on.

If the car will be used in sands 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 the pattern of the treadmill, the type of road surface, and the 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 asphalt. Also on hard surfaces, the products have excellent grip. These tires are marked as HT.

Rubber also 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. You can also add sports tire modification to this classification.

This tire is most suitable for those who practically do not drive 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.

Cordiant OffRoad

This is a universal tire, which at one time became a revolutionary product. 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 on an entry-level off-road. The model is completely muddy, so it is better not to use it for winter. As for the movement in the mud, everything is perfect here.

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

Contyre Expedition and Cooper Discoverer STT

Contyre Expedition on the tread pattern is a copy of the model from 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 it, this is a chic American-made off-road rubber. 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 the 469 model.

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. A budget option.

Tire UAZ "Bear": for moderate off-road

This rubber YaShZ-569 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 both the UAZ "Patriot", and the "Niva", and the UAZ 33. However, for the UAZ-469 car, as well as for the "Hunter" and "Patriot", they are not recommended to be used. In this case, the tire is smaller than necessary. One should not expect special efficiency from them. But if you purchase a suitable disk, 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 are not 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 - 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 on a tubeless tire and has serious advantages. The car with it moves very smoothly. If there are joints on the asphalt, 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, in this case, 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 summer, this is a reliable option, but in 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 on the mud this option is poorly controlled.

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. People think about buying winter clothes 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. Often, the owners of "Loafs" prefer the products of a domestic manufacturer.

Many people buy 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 these models not only on it, but also on other cars.

Nokian SUV and Hankook i Pike RW11

Nokian 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 version.

This 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 rolled surface or on asphalt. This tire is optimal for cities, but it will not let you down on the road.

Conclusion

Here is such a choice of tires for UAZ cars today. 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 on time.

Mud tires on UAZ- this is one of the main aspects for those who cannot imagine their life without a vacation outside the city, fishing, hunting, traveling and active pastime in general. Every owner of an SUV dreams that his iron horse would have maximum cross, ranging from simply poor-quality coverage to sandy and snowy areas.

Why UAZ?

For such purposes, one of the more suitable vehicles is considered undemanding. This car has not only high cross-country ability, but also low cost as well as excellent off-road capability. Moreover, there are sections of roads that are beyond the power of modern SUVs, nor UAZ.

In this case, you have to resort to tuning, namely the use mud rubber. Most car owners know that with the help of mud tires, you can significantly increase the technical features and ensure stable handling of the car. In order for UAZ not to let you down in off-road conditions, it is important to choose the right and correct mud tires. Also, UAZ lovers often have a number of other questions related to the selection of tires, which we will consider in this article.

Main parameters.

Given the fact that mud tires affect such indicators as handling, speed, throughput, as well as other performance characteristics of the car, The choice of tires depends on many parameters.. So, the main ones are:

Required size;

Tread pattern;

load capacity;

Speed ​​index.

Mud tires should be chosen based on them off-road type. So, for driving on sandy and swampy areas, softened tires are more suitable, but for rocky and earthen areas, it is better to opt for hard rubber.

An important parameter is tread pattern. A reliable softened rubber is defined by a herringbone tread pattern, while a hard rubber should have a large block pattern.

So, genuine mud rubber should be marked with the letters MUD which means dirt. It is no secret that it is rather difficult to choose high-quality and suitable rubber solely by parameters. That is why it is worth paying attention to the comments of those who already had experience in installing and handling mud rubber. It is also important to select tires taking into account the specific model of your UAZ.

The main differences between mud tires and road tires.

In order to fully understand the main differences between mud and road tires, it is important understand the classification of tires in general, as well as to know the criteria that determine the right choice. Conventionally, all tires can be divided based on the following criteria:

Treadmill drawing. They, in turn, are divided into directional, asymmetric and non-directional;

Pavement type. So, there are highway, that is, road, universal and off-road tires;

Seasonality of use, respectively, summer, winter and all-weather.

As for tires for SUVs, it is worth pointing out their classification, as well as highlighting the main differences. One of the most important division criteria is pavement type. Thus, they distinguish:

Highway or road tires(N/T; N/R). Their main parameters are good cross-country ability and excellent grip on asphalt, as well as on paved roads. They also feature low noise levels and effective moisture removal. It is not worth using such tires on snow, ice and, in principle, in winter. These tires do not have the necessary off-road properties and not suitable for driving on poor roads;

All-terrain tires or those suitable for all terrain (A/T). This does not mean that they can be used in all seasons, it means that this type of tire suitable for driving on high-quality surfaces and off-road. Their main difference is the tread pattern, which is much larger than that of road tires;

Mud tires (M/T). This type is designed for driving in extreme conditions, in particular this applies to mud, rocky, earth and other areas roads. The main differences are not only the tread depth and the distance between the checkers, but also the presence of lugs. The latter, increase the traction force while driving through the mud. Also, this type of tire has a high noise level.

There is another type of tire and it is called S / T, which means sports modification. These tires are best suited for drivers who spend most of their time in the city and occasionally go out into the countryside. These tires are somewhere between road and universal. Also, do not forget that at different times of the year it is worth using summer or winter tires respectively. High-quality all-season tires, unfortunately, are a rarity.

What to choose?

The modern car tire market offers a fairly large assortment, so the choice of high-quality rubber for many car owners is a real problem. First of all, the difficulty of choice lies in the choice of the manufacturer. So what tires to choose domestic or imported?

When choosing imported rubber, the first thing you should pay attention to is the marking. It consists of two words that every UAZ owner should know, namely Mud Terrain. Among this segment there are manufacturers who have established themselves as reliable and high-quality suppliers. The main ones among them are considered to be:

BF Goodrich Radial. These are tubeless tires that have a protective polymer triple cord. They are a kind of role model, because even under normal driving conditions, their resource exceeds 50,000 kilometers;

Cooper Discoverer STT. These tires are more versatile and affordable than the previous ones, but they are more popular in the US;

General Tire Grabber MT. The main disadvantage of this rubber is a small selection of sizes. At the same time, the tires have proven themselves as a reliable assistant during extreme driving, from sandy and muddy to rocky surfaces;

Goodyear Wrangler. Tires of this manufacturer are the most popular, since all modern and new technical achievements of specialists were taken into account in their development. They also have high properties of patency and comfort.

Things are quite different with tires of domestic production. Their main disadvantage is the lack of a complex combination of the necessary requirements and characteristics. The main parameters of domestic rubber are affordable price and the so-called obsolete tank patency. Other important aspects, unfortunately, have not yet been taken into account. When choosing a domestic manufacturer, you also need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to face all sorts of improvements and investing a significant amount of money. The choice, of course, depends on the personal preferences and needs of the consumer, but one cannot count on the reliability and versatility of domestic rubber.

Cost in Ukraine.

Of course, the cost of mud tires in Ukraine primarily depends on its technical characteristics, seasonality and manufacturer. If we talk about imported tires, their cost ranges from UAH 2,000. up to UAH 5,000, in some cases even higher. But if we talk about the domestic manufacturer, the prices are much lower. So, for example, the cost of a new tire starts from UAH 1,000, but a used one can be purchased for only UAH 200 - 250. Of course, the choice depends not only on quality, but also on financial capabilities and needs of the UAZ owner. If you go fishing once a year, domestic rubber will do. But if the car is regularly operated in extreme conditions, the primary criteria should be quality and reliability.

Are modifications necessary before installation?

It is worth starting with the fact that installing mud tires on an UAZ is more of a necessity than a whim. Moreover, many believe that to establish best wide tires. One way or another, before installing mud tires, UAZ lends itself to tuning.

The first step is to change the wheels. This process is the most expensive. Manufacturers produce most UAZs on 225/75 or 235/70 tires. But the optimal mud tires are 315/75 or about 35 inches in diameter. The disks themselves also require replacement, 15" diameter is considered optimal.

During the installation of mud tires, it is also important to raise the car body above the frame. It is also necessary to install spacers and trim the wing arches if necessary. It will also be important shock absorber replacement and installation of additional sheets in the springs.

These alterations are not mandatory, but for a competent and safe ride on an UAZ with mud tires, it is important to make sure of its effective performance. This will not only ensure safe driving, but also reduce the number of calls for service. It is also worth noting that the presence of a winch will most likely become a necessity.

Thus, by choosing high-quality and suitable tires and ensuring reliable tuning of the UAZ, your iron horse will become an integral part of extreme, active and vibrant recreation, as well as a worthy participant in various trophy raids.

The situation is as follows - I bought a brand new UAZ Patriot, rode a little through the mud and realized that the regular Kama is absolutely not suitable and there is a strong desire to put normal mud tires on Patrick, however, since it is new, there is no desire to cut the arches or make an elevator . From here the question immediately follows - what is the maximum possible rubber that can be put on the Patriot without alterations (elevator, cutting arches and other manipulations). Let's figure it out once and for all.

Regularly, tires 225/75 / R16 are installed on Patra - for most models of different years, there are of course variations in the direction of increasing the width and profile. There is a disk for such R16 rubber with a width of 7J and an offset of 35. But there is a margin for installing larger tires, and every 3-4 Patriot owner changes the standard Kama for normal mud tires. Someone puts a highway for light bezdor, but someone seriously passable off-road tires.

In this collection, we will look at pure muds - Mud Terrain tires. To begin with, a little theory - there are maximum allowable dimensions that are spelled out in the car's operating instructions. This size is 245/70R16. If converted to inches, it will be only 29.5″.

Compared to the standard 225/65/R16 (27.5″), we have an increase of as much as 2 inches, which is very good, and if the tire is toothy, then this size is more or less enough.

However, the Uazovodov community has adopted the following opinion that it would be advisable to put “slippers” of at least 31″ on Patras, as on a really large car. Yes, you can pass inspection with such wheels without any problems. But 32 ″ - a hemorrhage may already happen during the passage of MOT. Therefore, in order not to particularly shine and not to remake the car, we will put wheels up to 31 ″ in size, or rather 30.5 ″, on Patr, it is these wheels that can be installed without any modifications at all, in an understandable classification these are 245/75/R16 and 265/70/ R16. If the minimum lift (a couple of inches) - you can already stick 265/75 / R16, and this is already 31.6 ″ (cool, of course, but MOT and gays on the roads can take out the brain).

Both tires will have a size of 30.5 inches, but the width of the first will be smaller, but the profile will be larger. For off-road, the first option is preferable, with a high profile. Here we will consider what to choose in stores in this size - 245/75 / R16.

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2

The classics of the genre are the second MT Goodrichs. Great for light to medium off-road. More designed for mountainous terrain, the tread pattern was developed specifically for this. Clay is also fine, but many MT-shki rod through the mud is much better. Nevertheless, KM2 is also very popular, because it is not just rubber, it is also very beautiful “show-off”, Patrick looks just gorgeous on such tires. A good option, although not the cheapest, or rather expensive. But on the track they sharpen slowly and last for a long time.

Kumho Road Venture M/T KL71

But this model is already much more serious in terms of dealing with dirt, excellent cross-country ability, large tread pattern, at the same time the rubber is soft and comfortable. On the track, it sharpens faster than the goodrichs, but on the backyard you can meddle in serious jungle. Although with such a size, what kind of seriousness is there)) If you want to be serious - make an elevator, put at least 32 ″ tires, a winch, extreme tires and go on to conquer unexplored places. But even on 30.5″ tires you can go far enough and that's a fact! And Kumho is one of the best MUD tires in this size.

Cooper Discoverer STT

One of the most expensive, great for off-road and durable models is this Cooper. The herringbone tread is recognized as optimal for mud, self-cleaning is excellent, it climbs out of the rut normally. And of course, this particular model is the most durable on the highway, it runs 80-90 thousand km. Therefore, I bought such rubber, set it and forgot it, you drive everywhere and even in winter (it is positioned as an all-weather), it is soft and does not harden in cold weather. On a par with Kumkha, one of the most serious in this size.

Hankook Dynapro MT RT03

MT-shnaya Dina from Khankuk is consistently among the top five most popular tires in the MUD Terrain class, strong sidewall, toothy tread with lugs, the tire is very soft and passable, plus you can drive in winter (checked - just gorgeous). In general, it can even be studded, because there are holes for spikes. In terms of patency, it will not yield to any of the above. Bombshell appearance, comfort, softness and decent cross-country ability and a good price make this tire so popular.

Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac

DuraTruck is not the most popular tire, because it is often found in stores. But she is a real fire, the tread pattern is very large, angry and passable. You can’t see the Oise often, and this is also a plus for you, since you will definitely be provided with attention on the roads. Well, of course, you can go far too. Excellent mud tires for Patrick (there are even steep sizes 265/75/R16, if you want to make a minimal lift and put huge wheels on fire). Recommendations for sure! In the photo we see lamellas - you can drive in the winter without problems, all-weather cutting is soft and comfortable.

Maxxis MT-762 Bighorn

The herringbone tread rides well, the rubber is soft, it climbs out of the rut like all others with such a tread. The price tag is noticeably lower than Goodrich or Cooper, therefore, as an option for those who have little money to buy. It sharpens noticeably on the highway (the Cooper is noticeably smaller), but it lasts for 40-50 thousand km. It is noticeably stiffer than other mud tires, so comfort on the track is lower, but with such stiffness, if you get into a mud rut, you can stupidly cut through it like a saw. In general, tires are worth their money, and the money here is noticeably less compared to Goodrich or Cooper.

Federal Couragia M/T

There is also the famous Dried Apricots in this size, which is really cool. Gorgeous tires, in the top 5 of many Uazovods from MT class rubber. According to some, it is quite worthy of competing with extreme tires. Pros — super-soft, chic rides through the mud, fields, arable land, out of the rut. On the track — sharpened, and noticeably, and therefore pay attention to this figure. In general, there will be enough on the highway for 40-50 thousand km, which is quite acceptable for many. But how you will go through the mud - fabulous))

Nankang N-889

The deadliest "Chinese", already run in by many and only drooling with delight. Really cool mud tires, drags simply and without a hitch. You can go very far. And of course, the price tag is very adequate in our turbulent times. So if you are looking for an inexpensive good mud-bag, pay attention to Nankang! A very sparse tread, the tires are almost already extreme (they compared it with the King Cobra, so it rides no worse, although the Cobra is already pure “extreme”).

Toyo Open Country M/T

Japanese soft mud, in terms of money it is 20 percent cheaper than Goodrich, so as an option. The tread is purely mud, self-cleaning is not bad, the track is very worthy (there are lugs). In general - like all other MT class tires, it rides decently. If you want to go further, get poisoned)) The tire is soft, so the wear on the asphalt is decent, enough for 40-50 thousand km in the summer, which is generally the standard for a soft mud MT tire. A very good option.

Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar

Well, for a snack, perhaps the most toothy and super-passable of our entire rating is a model with Kevlar from Goodyear. Hellishly large tread pattern, excellent mud clearance, the rubber is soft and you can easily walk along the track at a comfortable speed, but the consumption will be more than if you are on the highway. But when you pull off the road and head for adventure and mud, Kevlar will show you how far you can go. Powerful lugs, a wide distance between them 9 about 2 cm exactly), deep tread - if you can find the size you need on sale and the price tag suits you - be sure to take it, you won't regret it. The power is incredible!

This is how we got the top ten mud MT tires on the UAZ Patriot, each model is worthy of attention, so choose, look according to your wallet and your preferences. Leave your thoughts on rubber for Patrick in the comments, maybe you have something else. Specify the size, whether or not there are lifts, bodysuits, modifications, etc., your tire size and model.