Installation of parts on a Lada Vesta: a hub cap for the front wheels is one of the modernization methods, because they are not installed at the factory. The hub cap is available for cast wheels and for iron stampings. They differ. Drivers of Lada Vesta cars install hub caps to protect the threads from dirt, corrosion, or to improve the aesthetic appearance of the car. The plug itself is not an expensive part, but it performs useful functions. Read the article and your bearings will last longer!
While operating a car, drivers think about whether wheel hub caps are needed? The rear wheel hub of the Lada Vesta is equipped with caps; they are installed at the factory during assembly. The diameter of the front and rear hubcaps is different. The diameter of the hole for installing the hub cap is 5 cm.
This is what anthers for iron wheels from Renault look like
If the owner wishes to add hub caps to the car, it is enough to purchase them. Installing them is easy with your own hands. To install, you will need to lift the wheel and loosen the bolts. Now you can put on the caps. It is necessary to place the edges under the bolts. Afterwards you can fix them and secure the wheel bolts. Mechanics recommend lubricating the caps before putting them on with copper grease, which prevents damage to parts during movement and friction.
Why is a hub cap needed on the Lada Vesta
The plug on the front wheels serves as a protection. When installed, the appearance of the machine becomes complete.
The caps perform the following functions:
- protection from dirt, dust;
- protects against corrosion;
- does not allow oxidation;
- to some extent increases aerodynamic characteristics;
- prolongs the operation of the car;
- protect the brake system from foreign objects and dust;
- A decorative plug for the front wheel hubs adds solidity to the wheels.
plug for Vesta Cross
Installation
After purchasing the Lada Vesta wheel hub caps, all that remains is to install them. However, this will take much longer than it initially seems. The fact is that the installation is hampered by the wheel bolts, due to which the edges of the caps do not fit. For this reason, you have to jack up the wheel, unscrew the bolts a little (but not completely) and put the caps under them, and then tighten the bolts again.
There are different opinions regarding the need for lubrication. Some believe that this is useless, while others are sure that without lubrication, the heat will cause the caps to stick to the discs. As for the lubricant itself, ideally you should use copper, as it provides the optimal effect. But another composition will do.
Seat lubrication
Manufacturers of caps (plugs)
- Romanian company asan;
- French company Renault;
- npa;
- French company gracepar.
When choosing, decide whether you will buy plastic or metal protective products. Consider the diameter - 5 cm. Plastic caps can be plastic and rigid. Plastic ones will last longer and can easily withstand temperature changes. The shape of the caps is open or closed. Closed ones provide protection from contamination, open ones better cool the brake system. Which option to choose is up to everyone to decide for themselves. The price of a metal cap is practically no different from a plastic one. The cost of the product is 100-180 rubles.
Alternative options
In addition to standard products, if you buy them or you can’t wait a long time for their delivery, you can purchase hub caps from “Ten”, Granta, Priora or Kalina. However, the diameter of the clamps of such products is too small. Therefore, you will need to arm yourself with a soldering iron and carefully move the clamps apart.
Analogs
If official dealers do not have hub plugs for the front wheels, you don’t have to look for the original one, but install an analogue one. Parts made by other manufacturers of the appropriate size are suitable for the Lada Vesta. The diameter matches many French Renault cars. You can purchase parts from other AvtoVAZ models - Kalina, Grant, Priora. The clamps on the products for these models are too narrow. You will need to apply your soldering iron skills and expand them to the required 50 mm. Well, this is not for everyone!
In addition to the listed manufacturing companies, there are many products made in China and Japan. The price is lower than for original, French, Turkish or Romanian manufacturers. Chinese products are not inferior in quality, service life, and quality of raw materials.
Where can I buy?
To make a purchase, you can go to either the LADA dealership or any auto store. However, these elements are not always available. Therefore, the easiest way would be to order them online.
The table shows resources where you can place an order.
| Online store | vendor code | Price, rub.) |
| lada-vesta-shop.ru | LS-KSKLL-A | 115 |
| avtoazbuka.net | 8450008616 | 159 |
| dop-shop.com | 7700302762 | 115 |
| ladacenterperm.ru | 134 |
It is worth noting that the diameter of the hub hole of the Lada Vesta is 50 mm, which is similar to that of the Lada X-Ray, Largus, as well as some Renault models. All this allows you to find products with the lowest price when choosing.
Plastic cap
Also, when choosing between plastic and stainless steel Vesta wheel hub caps, it is recommended to give preference to plastic products, since they “sit” more tightly on the wheel.
Stainless steel cap
Rear wheels
The rear wheel hub caps of the Lada Vesta already come from the factory and are held much tighter than the front ones, so their loss is an exceptional case. In addition, some Vesta owners even lubricate them with a special graphite lubricant - this avoids problems with removal.
Ways to modify the fastening of the caps
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Modify the fastening of the wheel caps by installing a retaining ring (by the way, such protective caps are installed on the Lada XRAY).
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You can also use the cap of a 19 liter water bottle. And in order for it to stand up normally, without interfering with the hooks, you need to remove the excess with a knife in some places.
3.
Use the shock absorber of the Volga rear support (article 241001130). Cut them in half and insert them into the plugs, the diameter of which is like a glove. One caveat: the rear wheels need thinner rubber bands; there is a shorter distance to the hub than on the front wheels (author of the photo).
Photo: logbook olxowatsky14kos
Keywords: lada xray wheels | Lada Vesta wheels | Lada Largus wheels | Lada Granta wheels | Lada Priora wheels | Lada Kalina wheels
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In order to replace the cap, you need to know what diameter your bearing on the front pair of wheels has.
Basically, bearings have the following dimensions - W 100 mm, H 10 mm, D 100 mm.
Using a car not only within the city, but also on country roads naturally requires the installation of caps on the front wheel hubs. Thanks to such an insignificant and budget-friendly part, you will be able to avoid serious problems with your car. This is probably why almost all Lada Vesta owners put caps on the front wheels.
I recently changed the wheels to summer ones. Here I wrote about painting wheels. Suddenly it turned out that there were no hub caps on the front wheels. While the caps were on, I somehow didn’t pay attention to it. Now it has become noticeable.
I started looking at what was on sale. I found 2 options: plastic and stainless steel (although in fact it is the same chrome-plated plastic).
Before purchasing, I read the reviews, but I still didn’t really understand what was suitable and what was not. In the end I bought both sets.
First, I put the stainless steel in front, there is a herringbone type fastening - it is hammered in quite tightly, I don’t think it will fall out. In the end it became like this:
You can't see it in the photo, but you can clearly see the difference between the wheels.
The rear plug is more aluminum, the front one is like a mirror. I tried to replace the original plug on the rear wheel, but it turned out that it was slightly larger in diameter and the new one stupidly fell out of it. It turns out that you need to buy a larger diameter back, that is, 52-56mm instead of 48-52mm. Finally, I put black plastic plugs on top.
