Some car enthusiasts are wondering what wheels can be installed on the Niva. The most common question is whether it is possible to install larger wheels. There can be quite a lot of reasons for such a desire. Some people want to get a more “tough” appearance, because a car on larger wheels looks more solid. Other drivers are interested in increasing cross-country ability. Larger wheel diameters allow for increased ground clearance, and such wheels usually have higher tread. As you can see, there are a lot of reasons for selecting disks instead of standard ones. Let's figure out which wheels should be installed on this domestic SUV.
About winter tires on Lada 4×4
When choosing tires for the winter, use the table above. In addition, it is allowed to use winter tires (M+S) of the above dimensions and index Q with a corresponding limitation of the maximum vehicle speed (up to 160 km/h).
Choose winter tires on your Lada 4×4 that are as narrow as possible so that the pressure of the car on the surface is greater, this will improve traction. Also remember that wide tires are more sensitive to the ruts on the road.
Which wheels are better to install on Lada 4×4
The choice of tires for R16 wheels is not large; most often they choose sizes 185/75 R16, 175/80 R16, or 215/65 R16. Due to the paucity of choice, many SUV owners install R15 wheels on their Lada 4×4.
R15 wheels can be borrowed from Chevrolet Niva wheels, which fit without modifications. Thus, the choice of tires will increase significantly and you will be able to choose the appropriate tires for certain operating conditions. In addition, a car with such wheels will look more stylish. In addition to standard tires for R15 wheels, you can install 205/75 R15 tires.
When choosing wheels, you should take into account the full diameter of the wheel; it should not differ much from the standard one. Compatibility table for Lada 4×4 tires and wheels:
Green indicates the minimum deviation of the wheel diameter (up to 3 mm); Orange indicates a diameter deviation from 3 to 6 mm.
Don't forget about the rim width:
When installing tires or wheels that differ in parameters
from those recommended by the factory, you can:
Popular brands of car wheels
Many well-known Russian and global automakers produce wheels at their own factories. The range of such products is formed based on the characteristics, cost and equipment of car models produced at the factories of a particular concern.
At the same time, automakers may recommend rims of certain brands to equip their vehicles. This situation allows us to systematize products manufactured in the disc segment by car brand and create an unofficial rating of products from different brands:
The best way to select wheels by car make is a virtual selection using special programs that take into account the maximum range of parameters, from wheel diameter to the features of a specific car model.
What does the size of tires and wheels affect?
Tire size with load capacity and speed indices*Dimensions of rimsAir pressure in tires (MPa (kgf/cm2) rim width (in inches)rim offset (ET), mm**DIA,** mmPCD,*** mmnumber of mounting holes, front wheelsrear wheelsIncreasing rim diameterIncreasing rim widthIncreasing tire widthCar stylewill improve will improve will improveRoad holdingwill improve will improve will improveSteering precisionwill improve will improve will improveTire gripwill not change will not change will improve, but only on dry roadsResistance to hydroplaningwill not change will not change will get worseComfort on rough roadswill get worse will not change will get betterRoad noisewill not change will not change will intensifyGasoline consumptionwill not change will increase will increaseTire wearwill not change will not change will increaseThe smaller the unsprung masses
(this includes a lot of tires and wheels), the better the car will hold the road and accelerate faster. For example, if you put wheels on a car that are 2 kg lighter each, then acceleration to 100 km/h will be reduced by 0.2 seconds.
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As a reminder, for safety and to increase tire life, you should maintain your tires at the recommended pressure. Other modifications to the Lada 4×4 can be found in the tuning category and by content.
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Casting or stamping
Now car owners are increasingly choosing not standard stamped wheels for Toyota Corolla, but cast ones. They prefer to use such discs primarily because of aesthetics - they look much more impressive. However, stamping has proven itself much better in operation, especially when driving frequently on bad roads with a lot of uneven surfaces.
The Toyota Corolla wheel rims currently offered on the market are very high quality parts. Reliable light alloy materials are used for production, thanks to which the spectacular appearance is preserved for years, as is protection against corrosion.
Selecting the optimal tire pressure
The best option recommended by the manufacturer of the Toyota Corolla is 2.2 atmospheres. However, this value is not constant and is largely determined by driving speed. In addition, the size of the tires installed on the rims of the Toyota Corolla wheels also has an impact.
There is an important feature of models produced between 1997 and 2002 - here the pressure is not equal across all four supports. The pressure in the front should be slightly lower than in the rear - a difference of only 0.1 atmosphere is enough.
If the Toyota Corolla has products of size R16, then for travel at speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour, the optimal value will be a pressure of 2.2 atmospheres. If you are going to travel at high speeds exceeding 160 kilometers per hour, the pressure should be increased to 2.5 atmospheres.
Features of the bolt pattern
In order to correctly select and install wheel rims, you need to know the scheme in accordance with which the fastening is carried out - the bolt pattern. This diagram indicates how the bolts securing the product to the hub should be located. It also indicates how many bolts there should be and what the size of the holes should be.
The basic solution for Toyota Corolla is 5 x 100, while the offset ranges from 35 to 38. The hole size is 5.4 centimeters. If the wheel set is to be replaced, all the values indicated in the bolt pattern of the Toyota Corolla must be taken into account, because another model may use a different bolt pattern. The exact characteristics can be found in the vehicle's registration certificate.
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Maximum tire size for a field without a lift
Actually, I'm interested in the maximum size on stock 16″ disks. Who installed what?
I know that the original wheels are not comme il faut! and I know that I need to set P15, But I need to know the answer to the question
215 75 15 is 215 70 16
isn’t this 29″? because 29″ is a lot without a lift
+1. I know for sure that 29 will be overwritten
I currently have 235/55/r18 and it doesn’t affect anything...
I currently have 235/55/r18 and it doesn’t affect anything...
I had 255 55 r 18 rollers from the X 5, I cut the front arches with a jigsaw
235 75 r15 will fit you, but you won’t have enough torque to turn them
Write some unreal sizes, I have 205 70 15 and Cordiant off road tires, they will rub off on the arches brutally
There is a simple answer to this, there is little that the manufacturer will write on the tire... Even in a store, tires of the same size, but from different manufacturers, differ in size.
The size of the tires and wheels greatly influences the behavior of the car on the road. AvtoVAZ recommends installing tires and wheels of a strictly defined size on the Niva; only in this case the manufacturer guarantees the service life of the components and assemblies of the chassis and suspension. In the review, we will tell you what the size of the wheels affects during the operation of the machine and what recommendations the manufacturer gives.
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The Lada Niva, which entered the market back in 1977, although it was intended for residents of rural areas, was able to win the hearts of many car enthusiasts. It became popular and is still in production today. At the same time, it does not change constructively. Only some components are updated, for example, over the entire period the manufacturer installed power steering, electric windows, a new steering wheel, and bumpers. New marketing names and configurations are also being invented. But car owners themselves can sometimes create something brighter and more unusual. We will talk about one of these projects today. Meet the Lada Niva Urban with a lowered suspension and 20-inch wheels. Let's find out how the tuning was done and what it's like to drive such a Niva.
Let's start with the fact that this 2022 car was purchased with standard 16-inch wheels. The new owner did not like this situation and decided to change the wheels first.
Initially, the choice fell on 22-inch wheels from Vossen, which were installed on the BMW X6. But after installing these wheels, it became clear that they protrude too much from under the arches and look extremely pretentious.
Then it was decided to purchase non-original wheels - a Vossen replica in 20-inch size. These wheels with 245/30R20 tires fit better. That is, the car began to look the way the owner intended. Disc width - 8.5J.
By the way, anyone interested in how the wheels were installed with a non-factory bolt pattern, I will answer this way. Spacers are used that allow you to switch from drilling 5x139.7 to 5x114.3. One part of the spacer is attached to the hub, and the other is fitted with a disc. Extremely simple. The width of the spacers is 30 mm, both front and rear.
After the wheels were installed, it became clear that the suspension required lowering. It was decided to saw off 1.5 turns from the front springs and 3 turns from the rear ones. The distance from the wheel to the arch has been reduced from 18 cm to 5 cm.
The original shock absorbers have also undergone changes. The rod was shortened. As a result, the travel of the strut was reduced from 12 cm to 5 cm. We also installed bumper bands on the rod to avoid impacts while driving. Now the suspension has become less long-travel and more rigid, so that even under heavy load the body “sags” slightly.
The owner is completely satisfied with this look. Plus, the windows were tinted. The side and rear windows are 5% Llumar, and the windshield is 15%.
In addition, all the chrome on the body is covered with tinting film. Thresholds installed in BMW style.
The downside is that the right wheel touches the arch a little when turning the steering wheel.
Another disadvantage can be considered a decrease in practicality. Bumps and holes with such wheels should be avoided or driven very slowly. Otherwise, the risk of getting a hernia on the wheel is quite high.
The ground clearance is enough to confidently park close to curbs and drive out into nature. We checked, drove up close to the curb and there was still some distance left to the lower edge of the bumper.
For the summer, the owner decided to disable all-wheel drive and dismantled the front driveshaft. In this mode, the car is more dynamic and economical in terms of fuel consumption.
Cost of improvements
Wheels with tires were purchased used for 50,000 rubles. New ones will cost approximately 70,000 rubles.
Modification of the suspension - 3,000 rubles.
Tinting around Llumar - 10,000 rubles.
Antichrome - 3000 rub.
Disadvantages of Niva Urban
I can’t ignore the “sores” of the Niva. As I wrote above, the car is 2018, but despite its youth, the body is already covered with rust.
There is no point in writing about other shortcomings, since there is a lot of information on the Internet. But we can list them. For example, the “ancient” engine 21214, which is only slightly different from the even older 21063. The engine is weak, produces 83 power and 129 Hm of torque. Accelerates from zero to hundreds in 17 seconds. And this is only according to official data. In reality, acceleration takes even longer.
A turbo kit for engines 21214 and 21213 is for sale, but the brakes need to be modified and the gearbox needs to be strengthened. Tuning will cost approximately 100-150,000 rubles, or even more. The power of the engine with a turbine will be 120 horsepower and 205 Hm of torque.
The Niva transfer case is sometimes difficult to control. For example, the differential lock sometimes stubbornly refuses to turn on and turns on every other time. Yes, and it makes quite a noise.
Results
Concluding the story about the tuning project, I would like to say that every owner can do whatever he wants with his car. Today there are plenty of opportunities to tune a car.
This Niva arouses interest and curiosity among the public. Never goes unnoticed. Most likely, this is what her owner wanted.
In general, if we talk about the stock Niva, it is a wonderful SUV, although outdated today. It remains in demand because for this money you can’t buy anything as passable. Let me remind you that prices for the new Niva Legend start at 554,000 rubles, and the Urban Luxe package with air conditioning is estimated at 630,000 rubles.
Recommended size of Niva 4x4 wheels and tires
Tire size with load capacity and speed indexes*
| Disc size | Air pressure in tires (MPa (kgf/cm 2) | ||
| rim width (inches) | rim offset (ET), mm** | front wheels | rear wheels |
Allowed to be installed in operation
About winter tires for Niva
When choosing tires for the winter, use the table above. In addition, it is allowed to use winter tires (M+S) of the above dimensions and index Q with a corresponding limitation of the maximum vehicle speed (up to 160 km/h).
Choose winter tires for your Niva that are as narrow as possible so that the pressure of the car on the surface is greater, this will improve traction. Also remember that wide tires are more sensitive to the ruts on the road.
215/75 R15
Usually, such rubber falls into place without any modifications. You just need to choose the right disk. Its diameter should be between 27-28 inches. Be sure to check the disc offset. The 35-58 mm option is suitable. In this configuration, you can freely install wheels without any additional intervention. But sometimes contact between the tires and the body may occur. This happens in the following cases:
- When the vehicle is heavily loaded;
- When traveling over big bumps;
- When suspension parts pass extreme points.
These are the disadvantages of this rubber.
By installing such tires, you will get greater cross-country ability, this is achieved by higher ground clearance, as well as by the large tread characteristic of these tires. Fuel consumption is also reduced. You don't have to lift the car; the ground clearance is already more than impressive. Thus, the advantages of such rubber outweigh all the disadvantages.
Among the all-terrain variants of this tire, the Dunlop Grand trek AT3
and Yokohama Geolandar
.
These tires have proven themselves well in mud, sand and shallow snow. On dry asphalt they are somewhat inferior to analogues created specifically for highways. For city and dirt road trips, you can choose the Cordiant Off Road
or
the Kumho Road Venture
.
When traveling in deep snow (ice conditions), Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV 7
and
Michelin Latitude X-ice North
. This tire is made taking into account all the features of snowy roads; studs are used for better grip. Also, they use a Scandinavian tread pattern, which provides maximum traction in conditions of heavy snow cover. All of the listed variations can be freely installed on Niva without any modifications.
Which wheels are better to install on a Niva?
The choice of tires for R16 wheels is not large; most often they choose sizes 185/75 R16, 175/80 R16, or 215/65 R16. Due to the paucity of choice, many SUV owners install R15 wheels on the Niva.
R15 wheels can be borrowed from Chevrolet Niva wheels, which fit without modifications. Thus, the choice of tires will increase significantly and you will be able to choose the appropriate tires for certain operating conditions. In addition, a car with such wheels will look more stylish. In addition to standard tires for R15 wheels, you can install 205/75 R15 tires.
Do you dream of a Niva with big wheels , but are not going to cut the arches? The maximum tire size for a Niva without modifications is 215/75 R15, and the wheels must have an offset of 40, otherwise the tires will touch the fender liners. Finally, install alloy wheels on the Niva and you will get a stylish SUV!
When choosing wheels, you should take into account the full diameter of the wheel; it should not differ much from the standard one. Compatibility table for Niva 4x4 tires and wheels:
Green indicates the minimum deviation of the wheel diameter (up to 3 mm); Orange indicates a diameter deviation from 3 to 6 mm.
Don't forget about the rim width:
How to change a wheel bearing yourself
(as well as the rear) Chevrolet Niva has exactly the same design as old cars, and their repair and replacement are carried out according to the same scheme. Initially, you should go to any car wash, where you should thoroughly wash the entire front suspension under high pressure. For crossovers, this advice is especially important.
- The front of the car is raised using a jack;
- The corresponding wheels, brake pads and calipers are dismantled;
- The hinge pin is untwisted and pressed out using a special tool;
- The bolts from the hinges and nuts are removed.
- After this, you have the opportunity to examine the part for damage and make appropriate repairs. Regardless of whether you plan to replace the bearings, you should change the seals.
After removal, the inner race along with the rollers must be thoroughly washed with kerosene. After this, you will be able to visually assess the bearing damage. It is worth remembering that these parts are replaced only in pairs.
- There is no possibility of adjusting the backlash using a nut (tightening does not help);
- The rollers and clips are heavily scratched;
- Overheating is detected and a hum is observed.
If you observe one of these signs, you need to get new bearings for your Chevrolet Niva. Otherwise, only the lubricant and oil seal need to be changed. Pressing occurs using special nozzles. Do not throw away the old clip, as you will need it to install the new part. If difficulties arise, you can always find one of the many videos on the Internet that demonstrate this process.
What does the size of tires and wheels affect?
Increasing disc diameter
| Increasing rim width | Increasing tire width | ||
| Car style | will improve | will improve | will improve |
| Road holding | will improve | will improve | will improve |
| Steering precision | will improve | will improve | will improve |
| Tire grip | Will not change | Will not change | will improve, but only on dry roads |
| Resistance to hydroplaning | Will not change | Will not change | will get worse |
| Comfort on rough roads | will get worse | Will not change | will improve |
| Road noise | Will not change | Will not change | will intensify |
| Gasoline consumption | Will not change | will increase | will increase |
| Tire wear | Will not change | Will not change | will increase |
The smaller the unsprung masses
(this includes a lot of tires and wheels), the better the car will hold the road and accelerate faster. For example, if you put wheels on a car that are 2 kg lighter each, then acceleration to 100 km/h will be reduced by 0.2 seconds.
As a reminder, for safety and to increase tire life, you should maintain your tires at the recommended pressure. Other improvements to the Niva 4x4 can be found in the tuning category and by content.
The process of remaking a car with your own hands
To make an all-terrain vehicle from the Niva, they often take components from other vehicles. Thus, the chassis elements are borrowed from the UAZ (distinctive features: good quality and low prices). Sheet metal and disks are used for cladding.
To create an all-terrain vehicle based on the Niva, it will be necessary to reduce the weight of the vehicle. To do this you need to cut off some elements. It is important to consider that the main strength indicators should not decrease.
Supporting Drawings
Before starting work, it is necessary to draw up drawings and sketches and calculate dimensions. The easiest way is to take the drawings of a working model of a swamp vehicle as a base.
External changes
External changes can be dramatic. There are often cases when you need to make an all-terrain vehicle out of a Niva that can easily pass through deep snow or wetlands. Then the wheelbase is equipped with wide tracks.
The process of installing tracks is labor-intensive and quite difficult. This increases the coefficient of adhesion to the surface. The speed of such a vehicle will be a priori low, and driving on a normal highway will be extremely difficult.
The swamp vehicle has the following parameters:
- Length - 4881 mm.
- Width - 2622 mm.
- Height - 2352 mm.
Replacement and addition of mechanics
To convert the Niva into an all-terrain vehicle, a three-door version of the car is used. There are several reasons:
- The car weighs less.
- The body has good characteristics (for example, a high coefficient of bending and fracture).
- It is not necessary to change the power plant.
The engine of this model has good traction at low speeds. Such a unit must be equipped with a five-speed gearbox (an acceptable option from the VAZ-2110). The transfer case will fit from an UAZ. In a swamp vehicle, the wheel sizes correspond to the parameters of the axle and frame. You can take elements from a military UAZ (with final drives) or a KrAZ. Excess tread is often removed to further reduce weight.
The frame is the basic unit for the unit. They mount it with their own hands:
- body;
- suspension bridges;
- various equipment;
- power plant.
The ground clearance of such a vehicle is about 500 mm, the body becomes longer by 0.3 meters, and the doorway widens by a similar amount. A hydraulic booster is also installed, without it it will be difficult to drive the car.
As for the cooling system, an additional radiator and fan are installed.
This helps reduce the temperature of the power plant, which mainly operates at low speeds, which leads to excessive heating.
The BA3-21213 engine is fixed at 4 points on the supports. A BA3-21083 gearbox is installed, the main gear is 3.9. The torque is quadrupled, it is transmitted using an “eighth” wheel drive, which is transmitted to the transfer unit from the Niva.
- Fixation is carried out at 3 points.
- Additionally, a power bandage is attached (made using a steel angle).
You can also make additional reinforcement using angles, gear ratios 23.984 (top row) and 42.432 (bottom row). In this case, the CP rows are not taken into account.
All this will be provided by the main pairs of the “eighth” gearbox and VAZ axles, together with the Niva’s range multiplier. The machine is able to move smoothly and confidently at low speeds without slipping. Any off-road is not a problem for her.
Interior remodel
The following changes take place in the cabin:
- The gearshift lever becomes shorter.
- The rear seat from the VAZ-2107 extends out of the wheel arches. It can comfortably accommodate 3 people.
- The luggage compartment is extended by 10 cm.
