Standard pressure in the wheels of the Niva car model. Winter and summer tire pressure parameters Niva Chevrolet tire pressure in summer

Service station experts recommend installing tires on the Chevrolet Niva strictly according to the season, thereby excluding universal, all-season tires. When the machine is operated in high positive, negative temperatures, the rubber composition changes its properties, thereby deteriorating technical characteristics.

Before buying tires on a Chevrolet Niva on your own, get advice from specialists about the compatibility of tires with your car model.

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The choice of tires is a real problem for most Chevrolet Niva owners due to the limited size range. Long-term driving on tires with inappropriate dimensions leads to a decrease in vehicle control, emergency situations.

The abbreviation stands for the following:

rim width;
surface diameter;
departure length;
tire width;
height in percentage;
diameter of the metal rim.

The higher the disc is installed on the car, the greater the risk of skidding, reducing the efficiency of management. At the same time, excessively low discs also negatively affect the ground clearance, lower the ground clearance, and limit the vehicle's cross-country ability.

What non-standard sizes can be supplied

What is the tire pressure of the Chevrolet Niva

Each tire manufacturer determines the pressure for tires individually, based on their technical indicators, characteristics. The exact data is always indicated in the vehicle operating manual.

Review of the best summer and winter tires on the Chevrolet Niva

Indices and tire sizes on the Chevrolet Niva (4x4)

To choose the right tire, you need to be able to read the indices and other symbols on the rubber, namely:

"T" - the maximum permitted speed of movement is not more than 195 km / h. "N" - up to 205 - 210 km / h. It is not recommended to exceed the speed range, since there is a high probability of lumbago, cord deformation, and, as a result, an emergency situation;
"Q" - index of carrying capacity: from 85 to 490 kg;
"ЕТ" is the coefficient of the bead departure of the metal rim;
"KM" - index of partial and full load: no more than three passengers, cargo in the trunk up to 50 kg;
"M + S" - full load - more than three people and over 50 kg in the trunk.

How does the pressure sensor work, how to turn off the Chevrolet Niva

The main task of the controller is to monitor changes in air pressure in the tire, transfer data online to the electronic control unit. The latter compares the indicators with the programmed ones, informs the driver about a possible malfunction. Most often, this is a sound signal combined with a flicker of light.

Principle of operation

A pressure measurement sensor is installed on the inside of the tire. This must be done on a flat tire.
After activation, the controller measures the pressure at intervals of 3 seconds and sends the data to the ECU. Bluetooth technology is used as a means of communication.
The electronic control unit analyzes the obtained indicators for each of the wheels, compares them with the specified parameters.
The end result can be duplicated on a smartphone if a special application is installed on the latter.

How to disable pressure sensors

There is no such thing as deactivating a sensor for the reason that it is impossible, since it is necessary to register the absence of equipment at the system level. In the event of unauthorized deactivation of the controller, the dashboard signals "Error".

Some car owners practice physical dismantling of controllers in a service station. Do not try to do this on your own, as unprofessional intervention does not guarantee the full functionality of the electronic control unit.

Sensor sensitivity

Sudden pressure surges due to falling into a pit, road bump;
Critical low / high pressure;
Installing rubber tires that are more or less than the recommended standards;
Installing a damaged tire;
Uneven distribution of load on the axle, passengers in the vehicle compartment;
Systematic operation of the controller at the moments of lifting, lowering the machine;
The rubber tires are equipped with metal chains.

Choosing the right tire size for a car means ensuring the durability of all components and assemblies, as well as guaranteeing safety when driving on the roads. In this case, many factors must be taken into account: climatic conditions, road conditions, as well as your financial capabilities.

The permeability, the amount of ground clearance, the noiselessness and smoothness of driving on a bumpy road depend on the tires installed on the car. When developing a car at the factory, taking into account these conditions, the following standard sizes of tires were installed for various configurations:

Equipment	Rim diameter, inches	Disc dimensions in inches	Tire size
L, LG, GL	15	6Jx15	205 / 75R15 205 / 70R15
GLC, LE, LE +	16	6,5Jx16	215 / 65R16

As you can see from the table, the disc widths for different machine configurations are 6 and 6.5 inches. Hole diameter for fastening to the hub is 98.5 mm, fastening to the hub using 5 M12x1.5 bolts located at a diameter of 139.7 mm. All discs have a distance between the hub and the rim surface of 40 mm.

The designation of a tire means the following: 205 or 215 tire width in mm, 65 or 70 is a value characterizing the height of the tire rim, otherwise it is called a profile. R15 or R16 inner diameter of the tire in inches.

What tires can be installed instead of the factory ones

The reasons for installing tires with different sizes may be different, for example, the driver wants to increase the speed of the car, or to increase its cross-country ability and weight load. It all depends on the conditions in which you will operate the car. An option for replacing the factory tires in the summer can be tires 215 / 75R15, and for a wheel with a diameter of R16 in winter 215 / 65R16.

Usually on the tire after indicating the size they put the designation of the load index and the speed index. The speed index is indicated by Latin letters, the load index is indicated by a number. For a Chevrolet Niva, you need to install a tire with an index Q, which means the maximum safe speed on such a rubber is not more than 160 kg. It makes no sense to put on a tire with a high speed index, since the car engine simply will not pull it.

The load index characterizes how much weight will fall on the tire when driving at maximum speed. Under normal conditions, you can put a tire with an index of 95-97, which means 690-730 kg. If the machine is used to transport cargo, then it can be delivered with an index of 100, this is a load of 800 kg. on rubber.

When choosing a tire, you must strictly adhere to the size of the bore diameter. You cannot put an R16 tire on an R15 disc, or vice versa an R15 tire on an R16 disc. In the first case, the rubber will simply dangle on the disc, and in the second case, it may burst during installation or while driving.

What pressure should be set in tires

Setting the tire pressure to normal will reduce maintenance costs by reducing fuel consumption and tire wear. In addition, the safety of the ride and the passability of the car depend on the pressure in the tires.

Tire pressure for cars with R 15 disc should be 1.9 kg / cm², and for R16 disc, slightly above 2.0 kg / cm². On Chevrolet Niva cars with 4x4 axles in off-road conditions, as well as in winter when driving on loose snow, the pressure can be reduced to 1.2-1.5 kg / cm². On a flat highway, many increase the tire pressure by 0.1-0.2 kg / ², although this leads to the stiffness of the car's suspension and reduces ride comfort.

Using the machine with other than normal tire pressures may result in the following consequences:

Increased wear on the vehicle suspension and chassis parts.
Running on a flat tire will increase gas mileage as the tire has more contact with the road surface and the engine needs to develop more power. Due to this, tire wear will also increase.
With high tire pressure, contact with the road decreases and driving becomes unsafe, especially in winter.

The best summer tires on the Chevrolet Niva

The choice of summer tires is not an easy task, it is difficult for a non-specialist to navigate in all the variety of different brands of manufacturers. Below is a quick overview of the best summer tires based on user reviews:

Toyo Open Country All-Terrain. The rubber is soft, smooths out small pits well. Resistant to rain and mud handling. Price for standard size 215/75 R15 from 4 100.00 rubles.
MAXXIS Bravo AT-771. The tire is very comfortable, at speed the asphalt joints are not felt. It is easy to operate in puddles, does not splash the body. Price for the tire 215/75 R15 from 3 800.00 rubles.
Matador MP 16 Stella 2. The tire is very wear resistant. Good ride and not very noisy tires. Price for 215 / 65R16 from 4 800.00 rub.
Cordiant off Road. The most demanded tires for an SUV, easily overcomes all road obstacles, sand, mud and clay. Management stability. Price for 215 / 65R16 from 5t170.00 rub.
Kumho Road Venture M / T71. A very large tread pattern makes it easy to ride on any off-road. Price for 215 / 75R15 from 4 800 rubles.

The best winter tires on the Chevrolet Niva

Driving in winter requires increased attention from the driver because of snow drifts on the roads, ice in muddy roads and slush on the roads. All of these weather conditions have a negative effect on stability and handling on slippery roads, so special attention should be paid to tires.

According to the recommendation of specialists for winter conditions, it is better to choose tires in sizes 215 / 65R15 98H and 215 / 65R16 98N. We provide you with a quick overview of the most popular winter tires, based on the experience of experienced drivers:

Michelin Latitude Alpin. One of the most popular tire brands for the Chevrolet Niva 4x4 all-wheel drive SUV. Works well in conditions of sharp weather changes from thaw to frost. Price for R15 from 5200.00 rubles, for R16 from 7000.00 rubles.
General Tire Altimax Arctic. Studded tires, well suited for roads with snow, and in the city are stable on icy streets. Recommended for low temperature applications. Price for R15 from 3700.00 rubles, for R16 from 4200.00 rubles.
Nokian Hakkapelita R. The tire was specially designed for winter conditions. Velcro rubber, good handling on snowy roads and ice, stability when driving on ice. Price for R15 from RUB 4800.00, for R16 from RUB 7000.00.
Amtel Nord Master ST-310. Studded tires. With a low cost, it has quite decent characteristics when starting off and stopping on bare ice.

Price for R15 from RUB 2700.00, for R16 from RUB 3200.00.

Kumho I'Zen KW22. Studded rubber. It behaves well on ice and snow, good handling. Many are attracted by its cost, and lower than that of its promoted counterparts. Price for R15 from 2800.00 rubles, for R16 from 3500.00 rubles.

Which one to choose studded or Velcro rubber depends on the climatic conditions of the area, as well as on the driver's habits. If the weather is constantly changing in winter, the snow will fall and melt, then priority should be given to Velcro tires so as not to drive with spikes on bare asphalt. And in northern regions with stable frosty weather, it is better to take studded tires. In addition, the cost of the tire is not unimportant, here, of course, it all depends on your financial capabilities.

Every car owner knows that the air in the tires of the wheels must be at a certain pressure.

The pressure rate is determined by the manufacturing plant. Deviation from which significantly affects the quality and safety of movement in the car.

Why is it necessary to control?

Reduced or increased air content changes the contact surface of the tires with the road surface. This leads to various consequences.

Overpressure:

Under reduced pressure:

increased contact area with asphalt
fuel consumption increases
the tread wears out faster and more unevenly, more from the edges
vehicle handling deteriorates
reduced stability when cornering and changing lanes at high speed
the chance of damage to the tire and disc increases when the wheel falls into the pit

The greatest danger is the differential pressure on all wheels. While driving, the vehicle “pulls” the wheels with the lowest value to the side.

Measuring instruments

A pressure gauge is used to measure the pressure in the wheels.

There are three types of pressure gauges:

mechanical;
turnout;
electronic.

The most commonly used dial gauge is the most reliable and cheapest. It works on the basis of a special spring. The same spring is the "Achilles' heel" of the pressure gauge - it can break if the device is hit or dropped.

A mechanical pressure gauge is more reliable. It is based on a coil spring. However, this manometer shows the largest measurement errors.

The electronic pressure gauge has the highest accuracy. True, very cheap devices are deprived of this quality. Like any electronics, it is less reliable than mechanical counterparts.

Important... The check is carried out on cold wheels. This means that the machine must be at rest for at least 3 hours.

Inspection frequency

Often the driver remembers about the tire pressure only 2 times a year - when changing tires at the tire service before the next summer or winter season.

However, the wheel is not a completely sealed device and over time, depending on the degree of wear of the rubber, air can escape. Ideally, you should check the amount of air before every ride. But the most optimal control mode will be a check every 2-3 weeks and before long trips.

In spring and autumn, when sudden temperature changes are possible, it is better to carry out checks more often. When the temperature changes by 10 ° C, the air pressure changes by at least 0.1 bar.

Table of norms for different tires

Bus type	Front, atm	Rear, atm
205/70 R15	2.1	2.1
205/75 R15	2.1	2.1
215/65 R16	2.2	2.2

Attention! The pressure in the rear tires should be approx. 0.3 - 0.5 bar higher if a heavy load is to be transported.

In winter, you can slightly reduce the amount of air to increase the traction of the tires on the road.

So, dear motorists, do not forget to regularly check the tire pressure, because the safety of you and your loved ones depends on it.

An interesting video about the effect of tire pressure on permeability:

Reducing fuel consumption, reducing tire wear, which will lead to unnecessary spending on new ones, is possible by setting the correct tire pressure. Therefore, constant monitoring of tire pressure will save you from these negative consequences, but also ensure safe driving on the roads. Below is a table where it is indicated what pressure should be:

Best of all, in this matter, you will be helped by the manual that comes with the purchase. We recommend that before long trips, as well as once every two weeks, check the tire pressure in the Chevrolet Niva, as well as in the tire itself, if the level is low, then the wheel should be pumped up, this can be done both by yourself and in a specialized tire service.

For the accuracy of the readings, it is necessary to do this as follows:

Tires need to be warmed up
Before measuring, the car must be at rest, or at least drive no more than one and a half kilometers
Measurement should be carried out on all wheels including the spare

The consequences of improper paging

If the tire is flat or the norm is lower than the prescribed rate, more fuel will be consumed, and this also leads to wear of the tire itself, which can lead to undesirable consequences, for example, the stability of the machine may deteriorate, or there will be rapid tread wear in the center of the tire, the chance of that the tire will simply burst, that the movement in time can provoke an accident.

You should also pay attention to the pressure during the transport of heavy loads, it must be increased to compensate for the load on them. You can find out what it should be, guided by a special manual, or from the table above, as well as on most Niva cars, this information is on the driver's door.

Your safety on the roads while driving a car directly depends on how correct it will be. Therefore, such elementary rules as regular monitoring should not be neglected.