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.
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.
There are several types of such tires:
What are their features, pros and cons? We will consider each of them separately.
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:
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.
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.
The 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 high-quality manufacturers it is worth noting:
However, there are AT tires with an emphasis on off-road (60 to 40). Such tires make "Goodyear", "Goodrich", "Maksus" and "Mickey Thompson". Their grip characteristics are slightly better than those of the first.
This is an automobile tire with a powerful tread andpronounced grooves. This rubber is ideal not only for dirt, but also for clay, as well as sand. Among the distinguishing features of the tires are wide and deep grooves on the tread.
However, this rubber is not designed for driving on asphalt. On such a coating, it wears out quickly and becomes worthless. Along with this, it makes a huge noise.
It should be noted that MT tires are not always universal and can be specifically designed for:
On some models there are holes for spikes. This solution is aimed at increasing the grip on the road and the patency of the car in difficult areas in general.
Certainly, such a mud rubber is significantlyincreases the patency characteristics in comparison with AT. But it is worthwhile to understand that the MT wheels are practically a tractor protector. Because of this, the rubber can not boast of rigidity and produces strong vibrations at speeds over 50 kilometers per hour along the asphalt. Also, because of the rigidity of the wheel quickly rub off on an even surface. Still this rubber is afraid of cuts on sharp stones.
Buying mud rubber on UAZ "Patriot" orany other SUV, it is important to choose it correctly in size. The AT and MT wheels have a high profile, so with an illiterate selection, the tire will touch the arch and self-destruct.
Domestic cars of the Lada series 4 x 4 already withplant have a good passableness. There are a lot of examples, when the "Niva" on the standard rubber rides wherever the American fancy off-road cars are dirty. But the owners of the "Niv" is not enough, and many finalize the design of the factory "Lada". So, the first in the list of tuning is rubber. Having installed the right tires on the WHA, you can significantly increase the already good roadability of the car.
If you select first you need to determine the typewheels. So, if off-road trips are not frequent, and more than half a kilometer you wind on the asphalt, it is worth considering the rubber AT. But in case of professional preparation of a jeep for off-road, it is necessary to be guided by MT wheels. With such a profile and grooves, the machine will perfectly handle dirt and other obstacles.
Now about the sizes.The standard drive sizes for Niva are 15 and 16 inches. In the first case, the mud rubber should have a width of 235 millimeters and a 75th profile. If a 16-inch model is chosen, the dimensions here are slightly different. So, the mud rubber on the "Niva Chevrolet" has a size 225/75.
As for manufacturers and models, they can be different:
The first option is the most budgetary.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 modified. Rubber "Bear" can be installed both on the "Chevrolet Niva" and on the classic VAZ-2121. Also note that this rubber is all-season and perfectly shows itself not only in the mud, but also on the snow-covered surface.
"Cordiate off Road" is a good alternative to more expensive tires from the company "Goodrich". This mud rubber rises on 16-inch wheels and increases the clearance by 30 millimeters.
"Hankuk RT03" - this is also a good model of mudtires. However, if the previous models stand up without rework, then there is no need to lift the suspension. Owners say that to install you need to do a minimum 50-millimeter lift for the "Niva". But at the same time such a tire significantly increases the permeability. Also, this mud rubber for an SUV does not wear out much on the asphalt, as its counterparts.
"Federal Kougaria" are the most "passable"among others, as the reviews say. The wheels are distinguished by a large tread pattern and powerful mud lugs. The rubber itself is quite elastic and soft. The size of the wheels is 205/80 R16. When installing, the elevator is not required, but you need to "saw" the arch. Also note that such a tire is of little use for asphalt - its resource is no more than 30 thousand kilometers.
Mud rubber on UAZ should also be selectedcompetently. On what type of tires will be installed, the behavior of the car on the road depends in the future. Similar to the previous case, you first need to determine the type: AT or MT. Next, you need to build on the size. On the "Patriot" discs size 16 or 18 inches are installed. Experts say that it is better to put a mud tire on small disks, because in the end the size of the wheel itself will increase many times (due to the high profile). You can try and install the 18-inch mud mud tires. But in this case it is necessary to produce a suspension lift and cut 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 rubber in the range from 245/65 to 275/60.
If you can not decide on the diameter,experienced drivers are advised to do the following: have two sets. For the summer on UAZ put 18-inch tires, and for winter - 16-inch. In this case, the permeability of the car will always be maximum. But also note that for ice, do not take too wide a tire. The size of it should not exceed 255, or better - 245.
So, we found out what themud rubber and what types it happens. To say which species will be the best is difficult. After all, each variety has its own characteristics and was created for different purposes. If most of the run is carried out on asphalt terrain, it is worth paying attention to the off-road rubber AT. If you thoroughly prepare the car for off-road driving, you should definitely purchase MT. But in this case, moving along the asphalt road will be uncomfortable.
