Vehicle model
ARO Gamme ARO - utilitaires ou VUS
The utility and off-road range is ARO's historic core. It brings together the brand's rugged 4x4s, from the IMS-57 (1957) derived from the GAZ-69 to the M59 and M461, and then especially the Series 24 launched in 1972 and the Series 10 (1980). These vehicles, offered as 3-door, 5-door, pickup and soft-top versions, were aimed at utility, agricultural, military and expedition uses, in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. Rugged and capable off-road, they were widely exported to around a hundred countries. As for tires and wheels, these are off-road or mixed fitments with tall sidewalls on small-diameter steel wheels; in Quebec, quality winter tires are essential on these older 4x4s, which lack electronic aids. A brand defunct since 2006, these models now belong to the realm of collectors and off-road enthusiasts.
History
History of the ARO Gamme ARO - utilitaires ou VUS
The utility and off-road range is ARO's historic core. It brings together the brand's rugged 4x4s, from the IMS-57 (1957) derived from the GAZ-69 to the M59 and M461, and then especially the Series 24 launched in 1972 and the Series 10 (1980). These vehicles, offered as 3-door, 5-door, pickup and soft-top versions, were aimed at utility, agricultural, military and expedition uses, in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. Rugged and capable off-road, they were widely exported to around a hundred countries. As for tires and wheels, these are off-road or mixed fitments with tall sidewalls on small-diameter steel wheels; in Quebec, quality winter tires are essential on these older 4x4s, which lack electronic aids. A brand defunct since 2006, these models now belong to the realm of collectors and off-road enthusiasts.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Traditional 4x4 architecture: ladder frame, rigid axles and selectable all-wheel drive with a transfer case and low range. Manual gearboxes with 4 or 5 speeds. Various gasoline and diesel powertrains (ARO, Andoria, Peugeot, Toyota, VM Motori, Ford engines), favouring torque. No electrification or modern driver assistance.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les ARO sont des 4x4 utilitaires à ponts rigides : ils chaussent typiquement des pneus tout-terrain ou mixtes à flancs hauts, montés sur des jantes en acier de petit diamètre, comme il est d'usage sur les 4x4 robustes de cette époque. Privilégiez des pneus toutes-saisons ou hiver à carcasse résistante adaptés à un véhicule lourd et hors route. Au Québec, le pneu d'hiver est obligatoire du 1er décembre au 15 mars; pour un 4x4 ancien sans aides électroniques, des pneus d'hiver de qualité sont essentiels à la traction et au freinage. Vérifiez toujours dimension exacte, indices de charge et de vitesse, entraxe (bolt pattern) et déport propres au modèle avant tout achat, car ces données varient selon la version.
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