Every year, motorists several times "change shoes" of their iron horses. In autumn it is winter tires, in spring - summer. And there are those who change their wheels only when they become bald. But be that as it may, it is extremely necessary to monitor the technical condition of the tires, and so that at one point the car does not suffer in a ditch, it is imperative to “re-shoe” and control the tread wear. And today we’ll talk about the features of winter and summer tires on Russian Chevrolet Niva SUVs.
Just note that the “all season” is a very risky option, especially in those regions where winter lasts for 5-6 months. The fact is that such tires have only the average qualities of both seasonal tires. In the snow, at low temperatures, this rubber behaves simply unpredictably. And in order to suddenly not lose control, you have to develop a special knack and drive at a speed of no more than 60-70 kilometers per hour. For beginners, the all-season winter is the same as a summer tire on ice. Therefore, the tires on the "Chevrolet Niva" should always correspond to seasonality. And it doesn’t matter what your driving experience is - the situations on the roads are sometimes so unpredictable that even a driving expert is unable to cope with driving.
Rubber on the Chevrolet Niva - dimensions
Although this SUV is available in several trim levels, the tire diameter is the same for everyone - 16 inches. The length and width of the wheel, as a rule, corresponds to a value of 215/65 millimeters, however, there are some nuances here. Therefore, before buying, first of all, pay attention to the dimension of the wheels. Most often, tires on the Chevrolet Niva have a value of 215 / 65R16.
Properties of summer and winter tires
The summer tire primarily differs from the winter in its characteristic tread pattern. The best grip on the road surface is provided by a tire with an asymmetric tread. Also a distinctive feature of this tire is its composition. Summer tires at Chevrolet Niva are made from softer grades of rubber. In turn, "studding" is made from hard material. Such a composition is determined by different temperature conditions in which this or that tire is operated. Also, winter tires on the Chevrolet Niva are distinguished by their tread and the presence of spikes, and in some cases their absence (this is the so-called Velcro). The latter, with its properties and composition, provides the same maneuverability and stability to the vehicle as a conventional tire. Studded tires on the Chevrolet Niva have, as a rule, a larger tread, due to which it provides maximum grip on rolled snow and ice.
It is worth noting that this tire does not always give a guarantee for the safe driving of the vehicle. On bare asphalt or loose snow (which is not uncommon for large cities), it simply loses all its spikes, and the car becomes uncontrollable. Therefore, in urban areas, it is best to use Velcro.