UAZ factory cars on big wheels. How to choose wheel sizes for UAZ

MO. Chekhov region.
February 2016

This is far from the first all-terrain vehicle from the VECTOR4X4 company, but one of the few in which UAZ roots are easily guessed.

rover" Vector U-469"created on the basis of the UAZ Hunter car

However, they did not just put "big" wheels on him, they "conjured" him a little

To keep the pedal assembly unchanged, I had to front axle move forward, and to save rear doors, move the rear axle back. As a result, the wheelbase increased by 600mm (but now the angle of entry has become generally negative)

New mounts

The frame of the car was lengthened and strengthened.

To install large wheels, a body lift was required, with spacers, 60mm

The choice of tires was determined by the purpose of the snow and swamp vehicle - it will have to drive on the roads of Yakutia. Tundra, swamps are his element.
Accordingly, the all-terrain vehicle must float.
buoyancy and provide huge tires. Plus, in rims. buoyancy blocks are located. This allows you to have less draft on the water and protects the discs from excessive dirt.

Wheels 21" own production, equipped with beadlocks.

To cover such big wheels made new wheel arches

From the inside, they are reinforced with a square profile, so that you can walk on them.

For operation in Yakutia, work was carried out to warm the car. The ceiling, doors and floor are covered with heat-insulating materials. Double glazing was not made, this was the wish of the customer.
Work was carried out to treat the bottom and interior of the car with anti-corrosion compounds.

A RIF power bumper is installed in front. An additional LED light is mounted on the bumper.

At the regular place power bumper accommodates the electric winch Come Up 9500 in hermetically sealed version

Power thresholds manufactured by RIF are installed on the sides

To them, for the convenience of getting into a high cabin, special steps are welded

Since the frame of the all-terrain vehicle has become longer, a cargo platform has turned out at the back. It makes it easier to load a tall vehicle.

The hinged hunter's door remained unchanged.

Inside the standard 5 seats.
Under rear seats a compressor station based on Berkut-24 was located

A compressor station is needed for the wheel inflation system and for controlling pneumatic locks.

The main "highlight" of the all-terrain vehicle are the original wheel gears with a reduction of 2.8.

The reducers are serially manufactured by the Vector4x4 company itself and are intended for installation on UAZ, TOYOTA, NISSAN, JEEP vehicles, with tires over low pressure size up to 1600 mm or extreme mud tires (bogger, simex) up to 44 inches.
Gear housing, duralumin alloy D16T, gears from agricultural machinery, carefully screened, half shafts of the original design.
The reducers have an input for the pneumatic line for pumping wheels.

Wheel inflation control is centralized. Directly from the cab, you can adjust the pressure from 0.1 atm for movement in swampy areas and up to 1.2 atm for movement on public roads.

Pneumatic lines:

Disc brakes are installed front and rear.

The locks are also controlled from the cab. Indicators for enabling locks are displayed on the dashboard

Herself dashboard remained virtually unchanged

Steering of the snow and swamp vehicle with hydraulic booster.
The steering column is reinforced.

The 5-speed standard gearbox, GP and RCP also remained unchanged.
Only cardan shafts, due to the elongated base of the car had to be redone. They were lengthened, diameter increased and re-balanced.

Under the hood of the all-terrain vehicle, everything is standard

Petrol ZMZ engine-409

The engine compartment is covered on the sides with special mudguards. This protects against the ingress of dirt.

The all-terrain vehicle is equipped with a hunting hatch.

In order to feel for yourself what it is to control an all-terrain vehicle, we went to the open spaces of the NATI training ground.
There are ascents, descents, snowdrifts and ravines.

Need to say. that the Vector U-469 is controlled easily, like a regular UAZ.
It is clear that by lowering final drives the speed will be less, but this is partly offset by large wheels.

As befits an all-terrain vehicle on low-pressure tires, the car has a smooth ride. Small bumps are swallowed by soft tires.

Rolled ascents, descents, the all-terrain vehicle passed with a working pressure of 0.6 without straining.
For virgin lands, the wheels were bled off to 0.3.
The only obstacle that the all-terrain vehicle did not submit to was the slope of the shore of an artificial reservoir. A couple of meters to the top of the wheel tore off the snow cover, and under it ice. There was no longer enough grip on the wheels, and the inertia that could have helped had long since dried up. So any off-road vehicle needs a winch!

I was pleased with the presence of interwheel locks. Without them, the all-terrain vehicle could fall into a trap even with a slight diagonal hanging. And so: turned on the two levers and went as if nothing had happened.

But changing the pressure in the wheels takes time. It takes 10-15 minutes to inflate or deflate all four wheels.
But there is time to eat. As if a table was made specifically for this at the back :)

Snow and swamp vehicle " Vector U-469"It is positioned as a more budgetary analogue of TREKOL.

Since its inception, transport, which was produced at Ulyanovsk car factory, was in demand. Until now, among motorists there are adherents of these cars, which are distinguished by their simplicity and reliability. At all times there were specialists who were not satisfied with the basic equipment of UAZ cars and they tried to turn it into something unusual. Many modernization options were carried out, but I want 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 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 work of such high quality that it was often compared with the Matorelli company in Italy. During tuning, the masters used exclusively domestic components. The main advantage of the SUV was a hard roof, for which multilayer sandwich panels were used. Special mounts were installed in it, making the roof quick-release. The interior was also changed, in which a new steering wheel, a plastic panel were installed and even new rugs were laid.

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 travels to various events so that no one is left hungry. In this car you can buy pastries, hot dogs and drinks.

House on wheels

Today, many people dream of a motor home with which it is convenient to travel and not have to worry about an overnight stay. In a small camper, a resident of the capital decided to remake the UAZ Cargo. Behind the driver's back are: a shower, a gas stove, a wardrobe, etc. It's nice that such a motorhome is able to drive on almost any off-road, and therefore it's not scary to travel to any place on it.

powerful car

Modernization does not always involve change appearance vehicle. For example, in the UAZ-452, they decided to make internal changes. The standard engine was replaced with a powerful 3.2-liter engine that runs on diesel fuel and is capable of delivering 150 Horse power. Has also been installed automatic transmission gears, lugs and axles with locks. 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 people associate the UAZ-469 exclusively with military vehicles, but not everyone considers this car 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 it a good option for a long-distance family trip.

Variation on the theme of Helik

UAZ cars are extremely difficult to turn into an exact copy of Gelendvagen from a world famous company mercedes benz. There are craftsmen who are trying to translate this idea into reality. So far, the result of the work is impressive, but 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 car, which was made specifically for moving through snows and swamps, was the same UAZ-425. To make the all-terrain vehicle larger, enthusiasts crossed its body with an elongated Shigini frame. She, in turn, added one bridge.

Yamal T-6 L

Pickup UAZ Patriot became the basis for the creation of the Yamal T-6 L car. This vehicle weighs 2.8 tons. Its features include the ability to remotely control tire pressure, six-wheel drive, a transfer case 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 -39095, which was seriously altered. The specialists replaced the carburetor, installed a centralized tire and hydraulic booster inflation system, and strengthened the suspension. The spacious body of the craft is used to transport ATVs.

Tracked UAZ

On the basis of the UAZ-452, the TransMash company built an all-terrain vehicle, called the 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 in such a car you will no longer pass.

Another all-terrain vehicle

It is created at the Plant of All-Terrain Vehicles and it is called "Uhtysh". Based on the UAZ Hunter. There are several trim levels with petrol and diesel engine. This modernized model performs well on land, besides, it is also capable of moving on water, although the speed is low - 4-5 km / h.

Army SUV

The design studio "Cardi", working in Moscow, in 2006 presented an interesting version based on the UAZ-2970 prototype - a mock-up of an army off-road vehicle. A ZMZ engine was installed in the car, which rotated a generator that provided electricity to two electric motors. Things did not go beyond the layout.

Car for collectors

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

Many car enthusiasts who are fond of fishing or hunting, as well as those who live in rural areas, 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 an all-terrain vehicle with your own hands.

UAZ cars are very famous model 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 cross-country ability. "Loaf" has been used for more than 50 years in conditions with heavy traffic, especially in villages. This and 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 is.

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 muddy roads or snow blockages.

Hunter on low pressure tires

Advantages of installing low-pressure tires on UAZ

Let's look at the benefits we get by installing low-pressure tires on the UAZ:

• significantly improves the patency of the car;
• tires of such a plan increase the grip patch with the ground;
• in such cases, special lugs can be installed that 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;
• there has been an increase ground clearance, which inevitably happens when tires with low pressure are installed.

Advantages of installing low-pressure tires on UAZ

Disadvantages of installing low-pressure tires on UAZ

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

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

Disadvantages of low pressure tires on UAZ

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

What you need to consider when altering 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 will have to make a number of major changes to the transmission, axles and body parts of your car. This is especially important when it comes to reworking cars like the "loaf". UAZ "Patriot" on low-pressure tires will require much less design changes than a "loaf". This is explained by the fact that in those days when 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 consider the temperatures in which they are planned to operate. For summer and winter use of the vehicle, you will need at least two sets of tires;

• rubber for low pressure does not have a clear division into summer and winter options. For winter, species are used that do not become hard at low temperatures. This can adversely affect the patency 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 transmission - take into account the ground on which you plan to move, and choose the best option for the depth of the pattern.

All work on the manufacture of an all-terrain vehicle based on a UAZ car can be divided into several conditional stages. Let's take them in turn:

1. We choose the basis. 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 have to be made.
2. We make the rear axle and suspension. Here it is better to use an independent design. Its manufacture will entail an increase in labor costs, but this will increase the throughput of the machine. Suspension connects with rear axle special rack and steering sleeve.
3. Fasten to the wheel suspension. Metal hubs are needed here. We can use cameras from trucks like Ural.
4. We select the engine, carry out installation and design the cooling system.
5. After installing the engine, we mount the exhaust and brake system and grip. We install the headlights and connect all the wiring.
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 car

Conclusion

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

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

The standard indicators for mounting disks 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 be able to fit on the hub.

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

The tire width must be matched to the width of the disc, 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 disk is selected in such a way that the wheel does not come into contact with the body elements and the transmission of the car during the articulation of the suspension, as well as the extreme positions of the steering wheel.

Let us consider in more detail the wheel sizes for the UAZ Hunter, 469.

1. Regular wheels:

215/90R15; 225/70R16

If global alterations are not planned on the car, but you just want to get away from regular disks to more reliable ones, then in the line of ODS discs there are the following sizes:

Wheels fit:

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

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

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

The pivot angle of the UAZ Hunter is designed only for a standard reach, the use of a negative reach will lead to rapid wear of the pivots. However, uazovods often use old-style kingpins on bushings or kingpins and liners from the Altai company Waxoil, which allow them to cope with the indicated loads.

3. The next stage is the installation of a body lift 2 inches and above, the transition to 33-inch wheels.

Off-road wheels for UAZ Hunter:

265/75R16; 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 not a single puzater will 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, sizes of rubber, we will focus only on off road wheels on UAZ.

Absolutely no one will argue that UAZ is on big wheels looks much more impressive than its counterpart in the factory version. In addition, the glory of not very reliable cars has long been assigned to Ulyanovsk off-road vehicles, but this is more than offset by the significant cheapness of spare parts and components. But the integration of larger-diameter discs is always combined with multifaceted tuning that can transform the already essential functionality of this car.

It is especially popular among fans of off-road conquest. To implement this on our own, first of all, it is required to integrate spacers between the body and the frame, which can be implemented, for example, with hockey pucks, which are installed on all 12 fastening bolts, 2 pieces per bolt.

It will also be necessary to replace the spring earrings with longer counterparts from the Gazelle. The installation process itself is quite simple and does not take too much time, and it will also allow you to introduce the 35th wheels without any problems. These installations will increase the jeep's clearance by 10 cm, and this will lead to an improvement in the vehicle's cross-country ability and the security of its many structural components.

Of course, the idea of ​​integrating washers is absolutely not new, and it can be applied to any car. However, in addition to these elements, there are branded imported body lift kits on the market, which are estimated at around $200. Many may say that throwing such money down the drain does not make sense, but this is not entirely true. Factory kits are made of special plastic, undergo mandatory certification and testing, they are resistant to heat, shock and vibration, but nothing specific can be said about the washers. In any case, the choice remains with the car owner himself.

In general, the UAZ suspension lift has positive and negative aspects. The main advantage of this refinement is the possibility of improving the geometric cross-country ability of the SUV and installation rims larger diameter. However, in this case, an increase in the angles of the cardan crosses occurs, which begin to work for a break, so one suspension lift cannot be limited.

For the implementation of the UAZ SUV on large wheels, there are several options for lifting the suspension. The simplest of them are the above method with the integration of longer spring earrings, various spacers, as well as the possibility of springing the springs. In the first option, it is necessary not to overdo it with the length of the earrings, as this can lead to a deterioration in handling and a change in the operation of the suspension for the worse.