In the [ABrnIm] (A = C, Si, Ge, Sn; n + m = 4) compounds, with the heavier halido ligands bonded to the central IV group elements, the 13C, 29Si, 73Ge and 119Sn NMR chemical shifts were found to be linearly related to the bonded halides ionic radii overall sum, ∑(rh). The 207Pb NMR chemical shift of the unstable [PbH4] hydride could be calculated.