Many car enthusiasts who are fond of fishing or hunting, as well as those who live in the countryside, often think about how to increase the cross-country ability of their car. Many are interested in whether it is possible to turn an ordinary car into a cross-country vehicle with their own hands.

UAZ cars are a very well-known model of domestic production, which was produced specifically for conditions requiring increased cross-country ability.

Patriot on low pressure tires

This is the UAZ-452, the so-called loaf - one of the first models with increased cross-country ability. The Loaf has been used for over 50 years in heavy traffic conditions, especially in villages. These are the newer models "Hunter" and "Patriot", released after 2000.

As you know, one of the factors that significantly increases the cross-country ability of a car are.

Many skilled car enthusiasts manage to make a UAZ on low-pressure tires with their own hands, turning it into an excellent all-terrain vehicle that is not afraid of either muddy roads or snow blockages.

Hunter on low pressure tires

Advantages of installing low pressure tires on UAZ

Let's consider what advantages we get by installing low-pressure tires on the UAZ:

• the passability of the machine is significantly improved;
• tires of this type increase the traction patch;
• in such cases, special lugs can be installed, which make the car more squat;
• the use of this type of rubber reduces the negative impact on the soil, which is very important in terms of environmental performance;
• an increase in ground clearance is observed, which inevitably occurs when tires with low pressure are installed.

Advantages of installing low pressure tires on UAZ

Disadvantages of installing low pressure tires on UAZ

However, this kind of tuning has its drawbacks. These could be the following factors:

• to install such wheels, you will need to make a number of serious transformations in the design of the car. This is quite labor-intensive and entails significant financial costs;
• a higher location of the vehicle's center of gravity negatively affects its stability;
• when it comes to driving on an asphalt surface, you must take into account that it wears out low pressure tires a lot. Therefore, frequent and long-term movement on asphalt surfaces is not recommended for all-terrain vehicles of this kind;

Disadvantages of low pressure tires for UAZ

• with speed, you also have to be careful. Low-pressure tires are not designed for high-speed movement - here the main task is to drive on off-road surfaces and overcome obstacles;
• the increase in the load on the transmission units should be taken into account. When driving on terrains that require high profile treads, critical load values ​​can occur.

What you need to consider when converting a car

If you decide to convert your UAZ into an all-terrain vehicle by installing wheels with low-pressure tires, you will have to take into account some factors:

• be prepared for the fact that you have to make a number of major changes to the transmission, axles and body elements of your car. This is especially important when it comes to redesigning cars such as the "loaf". UAZ "Patriot" on low-pressure tires will require much less design changes than a "loaf". This is due to the fact that at the time when the old models were produced, modern technologies and materials were not yet used;

The choice of tires for UAZ

• when choosing rubber, it is very important to take into account the temperatures in which they are planned to be used. For summer and winter use of the vehicle, you will need at least two sets of rubber;

• rubber for low pressure does not have a clear division into summer and winter options. For winter, such species are used that do not become hard at negative temperatures. This can negatively affect the passability of the vehicle;
• When choosing a tread pattern, remember that deeper does not always mean better. Increasing the depth of the pattern puts more stress on the drivetrain - consider the ground you plan to navigate and choose the best pattern depth.

All work on the manufacture of an all-terrain vehicle based on a UAZ vehicle can be divided into several conventional stages. Let's analyze them one by one:

1. Choosing a base. If there is no UAZ in the garage suitable for turning into an all-terrain vehicle, we will have to find the right base. Remember that the older the model, the more changes will need to be made.
2. We make the rear axle and suspension. It is better to use an independent construction here. Its production will entail an increase in labor costs, but this will increase the vehicle's cross-country ability. The suspension is connected to the rear axle with a special strut and steering sleeve.
3. We attach the wheels to the suspension. Metal hubs are needed here. We can use cameras from trucks like the Ural.
4. We select an engine, carry out installation and design a cooling system.
5. After installing the engine, we mount the exhaust and brake systems and the clutch. We install the headlights and connect all the commutation.
6. We carry out all the necessary tests of the received all-terrain vehicle, eliminate shortcomings and defects. After making all the corrections and positive test results, we can consider the work completed - our all-terrain vehicle is ready to overcome difficulties.

Works on the manufacture of an all-terrain vehicle based on a UAZ vehicle

Conclusion

Alteration of a UAZ car for low-pressure tires- this is a whole range of works to improve the design.

People called this Russian SUV "loaf" for its unattractive appearance. However, even with such an outdated design, the vehicle has a high cross-country ability. The motor works flawlessly, it breaks down very rarely. Today, as before, it is produced by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant.

The main customers of the Loaf are:

• Ambulance,
• Timber industry,
• Agriculture.

Of course, the difficult conditions in which the car will have to work forced manufacturers to produce models with increased characteristics. Of course, this is not required for urban conditions, but for rural areas, you simply cannot do without increased cross-country ability.

Autumn or spring will come, the roads will turn into an impenetrable swamp. Only a "loaf" is capable of working in such extreme conditions.

What wheels are installed on the UAZ

At the factory, the car is fitted with 225/75 R16 wheels. In previous years, the car was equipped with 235 / 74R15 wheels. The rim diameter for any type of wheel size should be within the range of 29-33 inches. If you set just such dimensions, you do not need to change the design of the car. The steel plate mount should measure 5 × 139.7.

Some owners installed R17 tires with low profile tires. Today, you can buy any car tires on the market, so this practice is no longer applied today.

When the vehicle is overloaded, the suspension is at maximum pressure. Sometimes even a normal tire starts to touch the wheel arch. This situation has no negative effect. The rubber remains intact.

Imported rubber

A sufficiently large number of foreign-made wheels can be installed on the UAZ. Approximately 30 types are suitable for standard installation. Their cost ranges from 5 to 13 thousand rubles.

The most suitable in terms of price and quality are Bridgestone 694 wheels with dimensions 235/70 R16. This tire is designed for asphalt roads and is not suitable for off-road driving. It is being sold for 7.5 thousand rubles.

For tires intended for driving on rural roads, you will have to pay 9 thousand rubles. The most suitable for this purpose is the Dunlop MT2 model, measuring 225/75 R16.

You can ride it on wet clay and complete off-road. The wheels are self-cleaning. They can also be used on asphalt roads. The only drawback is the increased noise level. You will have to pay 7.8 thousand rubles for one wheel. Winter tires with the same dimensions (8-14 tons) are slightly more expensive.

UAZ Patriot

The industry produces several types of rubber for this machine:

• Universal - refers to the all-season group.
• Mud - designed for driving on Russian off-road.
• Extreme - designed for driving on terrain where there are no roads at all.
• Winter - for driving on bare ice and icy roads.
• Normal - factory rubber. It can be operated in urban areas.

Many owners strive to make her Patriot look more attractive. They start tuning. In such cases, you can supply wheels from other manufacturers if their dimensions completely coincide with the factory ones:

• 245/75 R16 = 30.5 × 9.5 R16;
• 265/70 R16 = 30.5 × 10.5 R16.

In the case of extreme driving, the tires on the UAZ can be supplied in the following sizes:

• 320/70 R15 = 33 × 12.5 R15,
• 320/80 R15 = 35 × 12.5 R15.

It is very important to maintain proportionality between the height of the arch and the dimensions of the wheel. If you install very large wheels, then the car will take on a very unattractive look. They will begin to take out the wheel arch liners, rub constantly, and will put pressure on the frame. This should not be allowed.

The choice of discs and tires for the UAZ 469 is the most important factor affecting ride comfort and safety. In general, disks for such SUVs do not differ in any design features and are similar to other brands of domestic cars. Consider the main parameters of UAZ 469, 31512, 31514, 31519, 3153, Bars, Hunter rims.

The standard indicators for mounting discs are as follows:

Reaming 5 * 139.7, where 5 is the number of holes on a diameter of 139.7 mm.

DIA must be at least standard (108 mm), otherwise the wheel will not fit on the hub.

When choosing tires and wheels for tuning UAZ 469, it is important to consider the following:

The width of the tire must be matched to the width of the rim, as a rule, the tire manufacturer indicates this information on the tire itself, accompanied by the inscription: "recommend size for disc 15/8".

The offset of the disc is selected in such a way that the wheel during the articulation of the suspension, as well as the extreme positions of the steering wheel, does not come into contact with the body elements and the vehicle's transmission.

Let's consider in more detail the sizes of wheels for UAZ Hunter, 469.

1. Standard wheels:

215/90 R15; 225/70 R16

If there are no global alterations planned on the car, but you just want to move away from regular disks to more reliable ones, then the line of ODS disks has the following sizes:

Wheels fit to them:

235/75 R15; 245/70 R16; 30 / 9.5 R15

2. To increase the wheels up to 31-32 inches, it is necessary to install a minimum suspension or body lift, change the offset of the off-road disk for UAZ Hunter towards negative:

31x10.5 R15; 245/75 R16; 255/70 R15; 255/70 R16

The angle of inclination of the UAZ Hunter pivots is designed only for a standard overhang, the use of a negative overhang will lead to rapid wear of the pins. However, uazovody often use the old-style kingpin on the bushings or the kingpin and liners of the Altai company Vaxoil, which allow them to cope with the indicated loads.

3. The next step is to install a body lift of 2 "and above, switch to 33" wheels.

Off-road wheels for UAZ Hunter:

265/75 R16; 33 / 10.5 R15; 285/75 R16; 33 / 12.5 R15

At this stage, many Hunter owners stop, the car copes with the tasks of hunting, fishing and expeditions - where not only a single puzater will not reach, but also the owner of the same pepelats, only not prepared.

4. Further tuning - building 469 for specific off-road tasks. To install 35 rubber, it is necessary to carry out a number of works, in particular: a body lift from 5 cm, a suspension lift, usually 6 cm front suspension, 6-8 cm rear suspension. For such customers, there are many types and sizes of rubber, we will focus only on off road wheels on UAZ.

From the moment of its appearance, the transport, which was produced at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, was in demand. Until now, among motorists there are adherents of these cars, which are distinguished by their simplicity and reliability. All the time, there were specialists who were not satisfied with the basic configuration of UAZ vehicles and they tried to turn it into something unusual. A lot of modernization options were carried out, but I would like to dwell on the most unusual and memorable ones.

Luxury transport

Based on UAZ cars in the 90s, a company called LLD, which had working areas in Sergiev Posad and in Moscow, assembled UAZ-31512 SUVs, which belonged to the luxury segment. The LLD company, founded by the Larin brothers together with friends, worked in a certain style and produced works of such high quality that it was often compared to Materelli, a company in Italy. During the tuning, the craftsmen used exclusively domestic components. The main advantage of the SUV was a hard roof, for the construction of which multilayer sandwich panels were used. Special fasteners were installed in it, making the roof quick-detachable. The interior also underwent changes, in which a new steering wheel, a plastic panel and even new floor mats were installed.

In Crimea, you can see the UAZ 2206, which was converted into a retro food truck by a specialist living in Sevastopol. This car still goes to various events so that no one would be hungry for them. You can buy pastries, hot dogs and drinks in this car.

House on wheels

Today, many people dream of a mobile home that is comfortable to travel with and does not have to worry about an overnight stay. A resident of the capital decided to transform the UAZ Cargo into a small camper. Behind the driver's back were: a shower, a gas stove, a wardrobe with clothes, etc. It's nice that such a house on wheels is able to drive on almost any off-road, and therefore it is not scary to travel on it to any place.

Powerful car

Modernization does not always involve changing the appearance of the vehicle. For example, in the UAZ-452, they decided to carry out internal changes. The standard engine was replaced by a powerful 3.2-liter diesel engine capable of delivering 150 horsepower. There was also an automatic transmission, grouted tires and axles with blocking. By the way, the roof was raised by 12 centimeters. If you look into the salon, you will also notice certain changes.

Changing the military model

Many associate the UAZ-469 exclusively with military vehicles, but not everyone considers this car to be suitable exclusively for military purposes. There were specialists who equipped the car with soft seats, supplemented it with a folding roof mechanism and thus made a good option for a long family trip.

Variation on a theme of Gelik

It is extremely difficult to turn UAZ cars into an exact copy of Gelendvagen from the world famous Mercedes Benz company. There are craftsmen who are trying to translate this idea into reality. So far, the result of the work is impressive, but the UAZ Hunter has not yet gone through all the stages of transformation, and therefore it is different to talk about the final result.

Ideal for swamps and snow

The basis of the VTS P6WD-1150U vehicle, which was made specifically for movement in snow and swamps, was the same UAZ-425. To make the all-terrain vehicle larger, enthusiasts crossed its body with an extended Shigini frame. She, in turn, added one bridge.

Yamal T-6 L

The UAZ Patriot pickup truck became the basis for the creation of the Yamal T-6 L. This vehicle weighs 2.8 tons. Its features include the ability to remotely regulate tire pressure, drive on six wheels, transfer from a GAZ-66 car, etc. The speed of the car is not high, but even 65 km / h for such a car is a good indicator.

Floating car

This transport was given the name "Superhead". It was based on -39,095, which was seriously altered. The specialists replaced the carburetor, installed a centralized tire inflation system and hydraulic booster, and strengthened the suspension. The spacious body of the watercraft is used to transport ATVs.

Tracked UAZ

On the basis of the UAZ-452, the "TransMash" company built an all-terrain vehicle called "Vetluga". The specialists decided to put the car on tracks so that it could move on any surface. She can even swim at a speed of 5 km / h. You can use the car to transport goods and people in wetlands and off-road. But on the road on such a car you can no longer pass.

Another all-terrain vehicle

It is created at the All-Terrain Vehicle Plant and is called Ukhtysh. The UAZ Hunter is taken as a basis. There are several configurations with a gasoline and diesel engine. This modernized model shows itself well on land, moreover, it is also capable of moving on water, although the speed is low - 4-5 km / h.

Army off-road vehicle

The design studio "Cardi", operating in Moscow, in 2006 presented an interesting version based on the prototype of the UAZ-2970 - a mock-up of an army off-road vehicle. A ZMZ engine was installed in the car, which rotated a generator, giving electricity to two electric motors. It didn't go further than the layout.

Car for collectors

In the late 90s, the chassis was used by the Kirov Plant to create an armored cash-in-transit vehicle called the AS-1913 Lagoda. The factory did a good job on the armor, which could withstand a 7.62 Kalashnikov burst. The design also turned out to be interesting, only such cars were released in a limited series.

Tuning all-terrain vehicle UAZ 469

Almost all UAZ cars are SUVs and all-terrain vehicles, and every owner of such a car dreams of wheels of the corresponding type. Standard factory wheels on UAZ do not allow cars to demonstrate all their off-road capabilities. The maximum they can do is travel along city roads and suburban bumps.

Although, for example, the UAZ 469 car is intended for more serious tests, such as a real taiga with swamps, swamps and hills.

Are big wheels always good for UAZ?

Undoubtedly, by changing standard tires to large ones, the driver hopes to improve the driving performance of his car. Men dream that their UAZ 469 will look more brutal, and beautiful wheels will complement the picture of a powerful exterior. Sometimes the car owner himself does not understand why he needs it. You just need to make big wheels, and that's it.

A change in the wheel diameter by more than 5 cm is considered significant, since a smaller size does not give any noticeable rearrangements. In addition, a slight increase in the wheel does not require an obligatory change in the design of the car and does not in any way affect the chassis and handling. But if you increase the size of the tires by 10% or more, then the behavior of the car becomes completely different. The increase in wheels on the UAZ 469 primarily leads to costs related not only to the purchase of wheels and tires. We have to interfere with other elements of the car.

What are the advantages of large wheels for the UAZ 469?

1. Increased vehicle clearance. Due to this, the cross-country ability is improved and the angle of entry to a high elevation increases.
2. Better traction with a wider tire. This improves off-road, snowy and sandy terrain.
3. Large tires have an impressive thickness, so it is very difficult to damage them mechanically.
4. Due to the peculiarity of the structure of such wheels, the likelihood of damage to the disc is reduced.
5. Increased wear resistance, due to which the tire will last almost 2 times longer than the standard one.

It's harder to keep balance on wheels like this

What are the disadvantages of such large wheels?

1. Without preliminary preparation of the car for external changes, changing the standard standard wheels can lead to imbalance. The load on the transmission increases and the resource of its parts decreases.
2. The engine's ability to accelerate the car is reduced. This is due to the reduction in the gear ratio due to the increase in the wheel diameter. This is especially noticeable if the motor already has little power.
3. Getting into a rut, a car with large wheels resists it worse.
4. The braking system is less efficient.
5. Fuel consumption increases and the speedometer often lies.
6. Not every tire changer specializes in the repair of such wheels.
7. The prices for large wheels are significantly higher than for standard ones.

Characteristics of standard tires for UAZ 469

Standard tires for any UAZ car have their own characteristics, since they are considered light trucks. The machine itself has increased cross-country ability and the wheels, respectively, must be the same. It is important that the ride on a regular road is also comfortable, so any wheel on an UAZ should be universal. In addition, tires must also meet quality requirements. Every driver hopes that the tires will last at least 2-3 seasons.

When choosing wheels, a motorist first of all pays attention to the classification of rubber. It is divided into types according to purpose:

• for asphalt and flat road;
• off-road (use outside the city);
• winter special tires for off-road vehicles with a 4x4 formula.

Standard tire size for UAZ

Since the UAZ 469 is intended not only for urban asphalt road, but also for off-road, the main part of which is dirt, special attention is paid to the presence of MUD markings on the tire. This designation indicates the ability of the tire to overcome dirt, clay, swamps and swamps without problems.

Before changing the standard factory tires of a UAZ car for larger and more powerful ones, you need to consult with specialists and prepare the car for changes.

Rubber options for UAZ vehicles

Foreign manufacturers.

1. Mud Terrain. Wheels specially designed for difficult off-road areas. They are distinguished by their special strength and endurance. Available in the 15-16.5-inch range.
2. Tires of the Continental company. Excellent on sandy and muddy roads. The cost is cheaper than previous tires, but also inferior to them in strength and endurance. Sizes range from 17 to 25 inches.
3. Mickey Thompson Baja CLAW Radials have an aggressive look. Designed to overcome difficult off-road mud sections.
4. Pirelli Scorpion MUD are tires specially designed for UAZ vehicles. They have high sports potential. It is this kind of rubber that is chosen for participation in international rallies. It copes well with slippery roads and ordinary asphalt. It has a good, quiet tread and maintains perfect stability even at high speeds.

Domestic analogues.

Tire tread Bel 24

1. Ф 201. Product of the Volzhsky tire plant. Low-profile diagonal tire. The specific pattern provides high cross-country ability in both directions (forward and backward) in off-road and snow conditions. Provides high stability and tremendous traction. It does not withstand high speeds, therefore it is intended only for travelers.
2. And 502 Nizhnekamsk manufacturers. Excellent cross-country ability on all roads, good stability, high resistance to mechanical damage, low noise level. All-season tires cope with ice and wet snow.
3. And 520. They are especially soft and dynamic. These wheels are ideal for UAZ 469 vehicles. Good behavior both on clean asphalt and on wet sand. They do not slip in the mud.
4. And 506. Has self-cleaning properties. Copes well with any snow. Resistant to mechanical damage. Anti-slip spikes can be used in winter. Of the shortcomings, owners of UAZ 469 cars note increased rigidity in I506 rubber.
5. Bel 24. Tires are practically silent. Confidently hold the road. Sand, snow, clay, ice are passing by, overcoming a large track.

All types of tires have their own advantages and disadvantages. Each car owner chooses tires based on their personal requirements and capabilities. Someone succeeds in choosing the first time, while others find the perfect tires through trial and error. In addition, someone needs an UAZ as a city guide, and someone needs it as a country all-terrain vehicle.

But buying UAZ wheels is not even half the battle. They need to be installed correctly, and on top of that, and be able to take care of them. If tires are purchased second-hand, they will require special attention.