Despite the abundance of crossovers, the realSUVs have always been, are and will be relevant in Russia. Some acquire them for everyday use. But the majority buys to have an "evil" jeep with increased terrain, for which they equip a winch and power bumpers. And, of course, the inalienable attribute of each "jiper" is mud rubber. What is it? What does mud rubber look like? Photos, varieties and features - later in this article.
Characteristic
Mud cover is a special type of automobiletires. The main task of this rubber is to increase the patency. The car with such wheels is ideally overcome by fords and country roads. However, it is worth noting that mud on the flat asphalt significantly changes its characteristics.
With it, the car becomes noisy and unstable onspeed. Therefore, such wheels are not installed on conventional civil SUVs. As for the season of application, rubber can be designed for a certain type of coating or be universal. Types of such tires for SUVs we will consider below.
Varieties
There are several types of such tires:
- HT.
- AT.
- MT.
What are their features, pros and cons? We will consider each of them separately.
NT
This is a universal type of automobile tires.It can be used both on the ground and on flat asphalt. This rubber is a tire with a standard pattern and is suitable not only for SUVs, but also for crossovers. On such wheels you can travel at speeds up to 180 kilometers per hour.
Among the features worth noting:
- High speed index.
- Good grip on the road.
- Resistance to the effect of aquaplaning.
But as experience shows, thisrubber does not give such characteristics of patency as its analogs. Therefore, for off-road enthusiasts, such a tire is not suitable. It can be used if you need to overcome a long distance on the track.
AT
This is rubber with a rough protector and moresuitable for off-road. The speed index of such a tire is less. You can move at speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour. On the road it is noisier than the previous one, but it copes well with sand and other loose surfaces.
Wheels of the AT series correspond to the type of tires 50 x 50, that is, they are universal and suitable for both asphalt and dirt. Among the quality manufacturers worth noting:
- Hankuk.
- Bridgestone.
- "Dunlop".
- Yokohama
However, there are AT tires with an emphasis on off-road (60 to 40). Such tires make “Goodyear”, “Goodrich”, “Maxus” and “Mickey Thompson”. Their grip performance is slightly better than the first.
Mt
Это автомобильная покрышка с мощным протектором и pronounced lugs. This rubber is ideal not only for dirt, but also for clay, as well as sand. Among the distinctive features of the tires - wide and deep grooves on the tread.
However, this rubber is not designed to ride on asphalt. On such a coating, it quickly wears out and becomes unusable. Along with this makes a huge noise.
Species by appointment
It is worth noting that MT tires are not always universal and can be specifically designed for:
- clay surface;
- different ground;
- driving on a stone surface.
On some models there are holes for spikes. This solution is aimed at increasing grip on the road and cross-country vehicle in difficult areas in general.
Disadvantages of MT tires
Безусловно, такая грязевая резина значительно increases the permeability characteristics compared to AT. But it should be understood that the wheels MT almost tractor tread. Because of this, the rubber cannot boast of rigidity and emits strong vibrations at speeds above 50 kilometers per hour on asphalt. Also, due to the rigidity of the wheels quickly wear out on a flat surface. Even this rubber is afraid of cuts on sharp stones.
The subtleties of choice
Buying mud tires on UAZ "Patriot" orany other SUV, it is important to choose the right size. The wheels AT and MT have a high profile, so with an illiterate selection the tire will hit the arch and self-destruct.
Choosing mud tires on the "Niva"
Domestic cars series "Lada" 4 x 4 already withplant have a good cross. There are a lot of examples when the Niva on a standard rubber car rides where American heaped SUVs are muddy. But this is not enough for the owners of the Niv, and many are refining the design of the factory Lada. So, the first in the list of tuning is rubber. By installing the correct tires on a VAZ, you can significantly increase the already good vehicle throughput.
When choosing, you first need to decide on the typewheels So, if off-road trips are not frequent, and you wind more than half of the mileage on asphalt, it is worth considering AT tires. But in the case of professional training off-road jeep, you should focus on the wheels MT. With such a profile and grouser the car will perfectly cope with dirt and other obstacles.
Now about the size.The standard sizes of disks for "Niva" are 15 and 16 inches. In the first case, the mud tires should have a width of 235 millimeters and a 75th profile. If a 16-inch model is chosen, here the dimensions are slightly different. So, mud tires on the Chevrolet Niva have a size of 225/75.
Off-road rubber manufacturers for Niva
As for manufacturers and models, they can be different:
- I-569 "Bear."
- Kordinant Offroad.
- “Hankuk Danpro RT03”.
- Federal Kougaria.
The first option is the most budget.This rubber has a size of 235/75 and is mounted on 15-inch wheels without a suspension lift. However, the front arches need to be finalized. Rubber "Bear" can be installed on the "Chevrolet Niva", and on the classic VAZ-2121. Also note that this rubber is all-season and shows itself well not only in the mud, but also on the snow-covered surface.
Cordiant Off Road is a good alternative to more expensive tires from Goodrich. Such mud tires get up on 16-inch wheels and increase ground clearance by 30 millimeters.
“Hankuk PT03” is also a good mud model.tires. However, if the previous models get up without alterations, here the suspension cannot do without. The owners say that the installation must be done at least a 50-mm elevator for the "Niva". But at the same time such a tire significantly increases throughput. Also, this mud tires for the SUV does not wear much on the pavement, as its counterparts.
«Федерал Коугария» являются самыми «проходимыми» among others, as the reviews say. The wheels feature a large tread pattern and powerful dirt chains. The rubber itself is quite elastic and soft. The size of the wheels - 205/80 R16. When installing to produce an elevator is not required, but you need to "cut" arches. Also note that this tire is unsuitable for asphalt - its resource is not more than 30 thousand kilometers.
Tires for UAZ
Mud tires on the UAZ should also be selectedcompetently. From what type of tire will be installed depends on the behavior of the car on the road in the future. Similar to the previous case, you first need to decide on the type: AT or MT. Next you need to build on the size. On the "Patriot" installed discs of 16 or 18 inches. Experts say that the mud tire is better to put on small wheels, because in the end the size of the wheel itself will increase significantly (due to the high profile). You can try to install and on 18-inch wheels mud tires. But in this case, it is necessary to produce a suspension lift and cut the arches.
As for the size, it can be different inrange from 235/75 to 265/70. This is the size of 16-inch tires. If you decide to use 18-inch wheels, you need to look for tires in the range from 245/65 to 275/60.
If you can't decide on the diameter,Experienced drivers advise to do the following: have two sets. For summer, put 18-inch tires on the UAZ, and 16-inch tires for the winter. In this case, the patency of the car will always be the maximum. But also note that for ice you don’t need to take an overly wide tire. Its size should not exceed 255, and better - 245.
Conclusion
So, we found out what constitutesmud tires and what types it is. To say exactly which kind will be the best is difficult. After all, each species has its own characteristics and is created for different purposes. If most of the mileage is carried out on asphalt terrain, you should pay attention to the off-road tires AT. If you are thoroughly preparing the car for going off-road, you should certainly purchase MT. But in this case, moving along the asphalt road will be uncomfortable.
