What tyre size does a Lada Niva/Taiga use?

The most common size is 175/80R16. Depending on generation and engine, the Lada Niva/Taiga uses 9 different sizes including 175/80R16, 185/75R16, 185/80R15, 195/80R15, 205/70R15.

Where do I find my exact Lada Niva/Taiga tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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Lada Niva/Taiga tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 9 sizes across 2 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Lada Niva/Taiga is 175/80R16 (overall diameter ≈ 686 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Niva/Taiga (2121/Facelift) 2010 - Offroad (2010–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
4X4 Urban 1.7 - 83 PS - Petrol - 1690 Hubraum	175/80R16 185/75R16 185/80R15 195/80R15 205/70R15 205/75R15 215/70R15 215/75R15

Niva/Taiga (2121) 1978 - 2010 - Offroad (1978–2010)

Engine	Tyre sizes
4X4 Urban 1.7 - 83 PS - Benzin - 1690 Hubraum	175/80R16 185/75R16 185/80R15 195/80R15 205/70R15 205/75R15 215/70R15 215/75R15
Niva - 76 PS - Benzin - 1557 Hubraum	175/80R16
Niva Diesel - 75 PS - Diesel - 1905 Hubraum	175/80R16
Niva Injection - 80 PS - Benzin - 1690 Hubraum	175/80R16
Niva Injection - 82 PS - Benzin - 1690 Hubraum	175/80R16 185/75R16 215/70R15 225/70R15
Niva, -L, -Kosak - 73 PS - Benzin - 1557 Hubraum	175/80R16
Niva, -L, -Kosak - 73 PS - Benzin - 1569 Hubraum	175/80R16

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