Ifree alloy wheels - lightweight R16 casting for off-road driving on Niva

Tires for Niva 4x4 size R16

The choice of tires for R16 wheels is small; most often motorists choose sizes 185/75 R16, 175/80 R16 or 215/65 R16. Due to the paucity of choice, many SUV owners install wheels with a diameter of R15 on their Niva.

Products for Niva 4x4 R16

R15 wheels can be borrowed from Chevrolet Niva wheels, which fit without modifications. Thus, the choice of tires will increase significantly, and the car owner will be able to easily select the appropriate tires for certain operating conditions. A car with such wheels will look more stylish. In addition to standard tires for R15 wheels, you can install 205/75 R15 tires.

Tires, wheels for Lada 4x4 (Lada 4x4)

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The domestic SUV Lada 4x4 is famous for the fact that it can overcome any off-road conditions, especially with correctly selected and installed wheels.
With different tire and wheel sizes, this car looks completely different. With standard wheels of small diameter, it will easily fit into the urban look, and if the driver has the desire or need to pave a road where there is none, there are no limits for this car. The main thing is to know the recommended tire and wheel sizes, determine your expectations from this vehicle, and find out the condition of the roads in the area in which it is operated.

What tire and wheel sizes are recommended in KOLOBOX for Lada 4×4?

The size of rims and tires depends on the year of manufacture of the car and its modification. Niva has been produced since 1984 and is an off-road veteran. The table shows the wheel sizes of this car depending on the listed parameters.

For the Lada Niva 4x4 SUV, the following tire sizes are possible: diameter 15 and 16 inches, width varies from 175 to 215 mm, and profile (width to height) from 65 to 80%. But depending on the area in which this car is operated, drivers set different sizes.

What tires are suitable for a Lada 4×4 car in the winter?

Many Lada 4x4 car owners remove standard 16-inch wheels and install 15-inch ones in order to expand the choice of tires. Wheels from a Chevrolet Niva are suitable for 15-inch wheels. Installation is possible without modifications.

When choosing a winter set of tires, you need to decide on their type: should you install studded or friction tires? Many Niva owners answer this question simply: definitely studded, because the car is off-road. But the decision must be individual and depends on the weather conditions of a particular region.

These and many other models can be installed on the Lada 4x4, depending on personal preferences.

KOLOBOX specialists will answer all your questions and select winter tires for the Niva that will meet all the necessary requirements.

What tires are suitable for a Lada 4×4 car in the summer?

Many Lada 4x4 car owners equip their car with various tire options, with which the car looks the most advantageous and has a high level of cross-country ability.

With a diameter of 15 inches, it is possible to install tires with dimensions 215/75 (width and profile, respectively). No modifications are required. The disc offset should be ET 35-58, and the tires should be 27-28 inches. If the vehicle is overloaded or driven over rough terrain, the tires will rub against the wheel arches, which will wear out the tires.

But there are also a lot of positive aspects: fuel consumption is reduced, the ability to overcome any terrain increases, and there is no need for lifting.

This size is available in many brands. Some of them:

• Cordiant,
• Kumho,
• Michelin,
• Dunlop.

What wheels are recommended for a Lada 4×4?

To correctly select wheel rims for Lada 4x4, you need to know their parameters:

• Type bolt pattern: five mounting holes located on the circumference of a disk with a diameter of 139.7 mm.
• Offset with tire size 205/70 R15 - ET 40, with 195/70 R15 - ET 45, with tire size 175/80 R16 - ET 48-58.

What pressure is recommended for Lada 4×4 tires?

The manufacturer specifies recommendations regarding tire pressure for Lada Niva 4x4, depending on the wheel size:

• If the tires of this car have a formula of 175/80 (width and profile, respectively) with a diameter of 16 inches and 185/75 with the same diameter, the pressure in the front wheels should be 2.1 Atm, and in the rear 1.9 Atm.
• If the tires are marked 195/70 with a diameter of 15 inches and 205/70 with the same diameter, then the pressure in the front and rear wheels is 1.9 Atm.

What effect does tire and wheel size have on vehicle performance?

Consider the impact in the table below:

How to choose the right wheels and their size for a Niva 4x4 car

When selecting wheels for a VAZ 2121, 21214 Niva SUV, you must first decide on the purpose of their installation. Some drivers prefer to drive their car off-road, and some drive strictly in urban environments, and installing new rims for them is another item of sophistication and luxury, but not practicality.

Note!

Having chosen suitable wheels for the Niva 4x4, you should first study the main characteristics. For example, so that the wheels are reliable/practical and hold the road well.

Selecting wheel sizes for a Niva 4x4 car

Standard design size

Before choosing wheels and tires for a Niva 4x4 with a diameter of R16, you need to carefully study the sizes of their standard, factory wheels. From the factory, this car was produced on wheels with the following designation: 5Jx16, H2-ET = 58, DIA = 98, PCD = 5x139, 7.

On a note!

Accordingly, the tire on the car must have the same parameters.

The developments discussed in this article are encrypted with the following formula:

• J - indicates that the structure can accommodate 5-inch tires. Depending on the manufacturer, the permissible size may differ by 1 inch up or down. The letter “J” indicates that the development has only one side.
• 16 - shows the diameter of the wheel rim assembly.
• H2 - indicates that the wheel rim design has 2 hants (special protruding rings located on the edge of the rim). They are needed to ensure that tubeless tires are securely fixed, in particular when the force of the road surface moves on the working plane of the tire. They secure the tires during maneuverable turns and are mandatory on off-road rims.
• ET - disc overhang size in mm. Of course, they are allowed to disdain, but only to a lesser extent and no more than 1 cm.
• DIA is the diameter of the hub in millimeters.
• PCD - indicates the number of holes for mounting the wheel and the diameter at which they are located.

As mentioned earlier, it is possible to install slightly larger or smaller structures on the Niva 2121, 21214. For example, the best choice would be tires from the American Chevrolet Niva prototype. They fit perfectly in the fastenings and also have acceptable dimensions.

Product size

Product characteristics:

• 0J x 15 ET = 48 - for stamped options;
• 5J x 15 ET = 40 - for the option with cast samples.

It is best to select the appropriate rim diameter after the car owner has decided on the choice of off-road tire for the Niva 4x4.

Ifree alloy wheels - lightweight R16 casting for off-road driving on Niva

They asked me here about the wheels that are preferable to buy if you plan to ride in the mud. It’s clear that you need to ride in mud on tires with a larger diameter than the standard ones. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the weight of the wheel as much as possible, otherwise the Niva will not accelerate at all on the highway, the engine is dead. And heavy wheels eat up your gas and your money. Spread it over 3 years and you will see that it is really profitable to buy forging)) So we can conclude - you need to buy forging! It is the lightest, but not cheap either.

Are there any lightweight alloy wheels? I rummaged through the Internet, talked to friends - it turns out that there is)) In today's review we will look at popular models from the company Ifri - our Russian company, in the model range of which there are wheels that are ideally suited in terms of parameters for the Niva, and also optimally suitable for off-road. The most important thing is that their casting is quite light, so you can use 235 tires on it, fortunately there are modifications with the correct offset. Well, of course – Niv’s size R16. All photos in the article are clickable to enlarge.

Ifree Off-Line

One of the most popular offroad casting models. Even on the disk itself there are 4x4 letters, it becomes clear why these disks are “sharpened” for. Studio photo - Nyvka looks great on these skating rinks:

The color range is extensive - black, matte white, polished white. They look great, but are also suitable for offroad. Weight is only 6.7 kg, which is a good indicator for casting. The material is quite soft and squashes when struck in holes (like stamping). The reviews are very positive. There is a purely Nivov size. The price tag is about 3000 rubles.

Rider

The second model, which is suitable for riding on mud. In general, by the appearance of the disk you can already estimate what it is intended for. The design should be simple and accessible, so that after “driving” the car can be easily washed. And all the disk parts should be easily accessible; not everyone has the opportunity to go to the car wash. It will be easier to wash the Rider than the Off-line - that's a fact)) The disc weighs 6.9 kg - just super. Price tag - 3200 rubles.

Halfpipe

The third in the list of off-road iFree drives is the Halfpipe model. You can also see them quite often on Nivas with toothy mud tires. People are reducing the weight of the wheel and doing the right thing. This model weighs 7 kg, has 4 color modifications - the wheel is purely Niva size R16 (the offset, hub and bore are also Niva). The price tag is about 2800-3000 rubles. An excellent option for our favorite light SUV. Well, here are some photos of Nivka on these wheels and a general view:

(Pictured - High Wei color)

Poplar

Well, let’s finish our review with the “Topol” model; in my opinion, its characteristics are optimal for the Niva, there are no unnecessary openwork or patterns here (like offline) - everything is clear and to the point. There are a lot of modifications - as many as 29 pieces, so it’s quite possible to install them on the UAZ. Of course, there is an optimal size for the Niva. A very strong disc, the shape is optimal, without “showing off”. Weighs about 7 kg. It costs around 3000 rubles. I’ve also seen a lot of Nivas on such discs. There are both glamorous colors (for urban Shevinivs) and for mud messers - matte, black. Great overall.

Close-up of the disk itself:

Oh what a beauty:

This is how the reviewer of light alloy casting for the Niva turned out - you can safely take any of the models. Russian production, high quality, reasonable price and light weight - all this makes these discs in demand among nivovods.

What tires are recommended for Niva 4x4

The question of what tires to put on a Niva 4x4 is a pressing issue among many motorists. For such purposes, special samples are selected. Their main condition is the width, which will be slightly more than half the width of the product. For example, for a structure with a width of 10 centimeters, a tire measuring 12.5 inches is suitable.

You may be interested in Tire weight and volume table

Choosing tires for a Niva 4x4

Such criteria are selected taking into account the fact that when driving off-road, the air from the product will gradually be released, while increasing the width of the rubber on the sides. This impact is of great importance, as it increases the contact surface of the Niva 4x4 wheel and provides the vehicle with better traction.

Of course, nothing prevents you from installing off-road tires on narrower rims. But at the same time, the width of the rubber will decrease and the contact plane will also decrease. Although such a change also has its advantages. For example, when driving on a hard dirt surface, narrower tires on a Niva 4x4 will hold the road better due to the larger protrusion of the treads. But when driving through a swamp or other similar soil, it will go worse than a rim with wide tires.

Note!

To install rims with flattened tires, you must install additional fasteners in advance - beadlocks. They will hold the products during any maneuvers, braking and slipping. A cheaper fixing option is to put the tires on a sealant. But this method is very unreliable.