So, number 4 is the number of bolt holes. And the second number is the diameter in mm of the circle in which they are located. It is not so difficult to calculate that the distance at which the bolt is located from the bolt, if the bolt pattern is 98, will be 69.3 mm.
This is the same value for all wheels installed on the VAZ 2110. But in foreign cars, most of which have a bolt pattern of 100, one bolt from the other is located at a distance of 70.7 mm.
The difference is 1.4 mm, and this will no longer allow ideal installation of wheels with a bolt pattern of 4x100 on a VAZ 2110.
The difference between the bolt pattern 4*98 and 4*100
About the bolt pattern of VAZ wheel rims (4x98 and 4x100)
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| What is the bolt pattern on the VAZ 2110? 4x98. It often happens that you get wheels with a 4x100 bolt pattern from a foreign car for almost nothing. Do you know if it is possible to install 4x100 wheels on a VAZ? What is the best way to install them, and is it safe? |
First, let's figure out what the bolt pattern of VAZ 4x98 and 4x100 wheels means.
- 4 is the number of bolt holes.
- 98 and 100 are the diameter of the circle in mm on which they are located.
If you do the math, the distance between the bolts with a bolt pattern of 4x98 will be 69.3mm, and with a bolt pattern of 4x100 - 70.7mm. That is, the difference is 1.4mm. There are errors everywhere, including in the bolt pattern, but the difference is 1.4mm. does not allow ideal installation of wheels with a 4×100 bolt pattern on a VAZ. The simplest method is to simply tighten the disk onto regular extended bolts, or even just 3 bolts instead of 4. This method is not safe, so it is better to avoid it. A more popular way to install 4x100 wheels on a VAZ is to use bolts with an eccentric or with an offset center. Sets of such non-standard bolts can be easily found in online stores.
The third option is to use studs, for example from the cylinder head of a VAZ 2108, which are screwed into the hubs, and the disk itself is tightened with nuts, for example, from a Niva (see also Installing studs). It is also possible to use spacers that you can make yourself. Or buy ready-made ones. It is worth considering that the width of the spacer must be at least 20mm, therefore the wheel offset will increase by the same amount. As an option, use discs with a short offset to compensate for the offset of the spacers. If you have a lathe, you can make 4x100 holes in the disc hub. Thus, it becomes possible to install optionally 4x98 or 4x100 disks. If discs are installed incorrectly on a VAZ with a 4×100 bolt pattern, vibrations may appear at speed, and during sharp braking, death may occur, so before installation, think about safety first!
By the way, do you know what tires and wheels are suitable for the VAZ 2110?
| How did you install 4x100 wheels on the VAZ? |
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Theory
So, number 4 is the number of bolt holes. And the second number is the diameter in mm of the circle in which they are located. It is not so difficult to calculate that the distance at which the bolt is located from the bolt, if the bolt pattern is 98, will be 69.3 mm.
This is the same value for all wheels installed on the VAZ 2110. But in foreign cars, most of which have a bolt pattern of 100, one bolt from the other is located at a distance of 70.7 mm.
The difference is 1.4 mm, and this will no longer allow ideal installation of wheels with a bolt pattern of 4x100 on a VAZ 2110.
The difference between the bolt pattern 4*98 and 4*100
Installing 4*100 disks
Let's consider several methods used by car craftsmen to install disks from foreign cars on a VAZ 2110:
- Sometimes holes are drilled into the disc hub on a lathe so that it will be possible to install the discs you currently have. Both 98 and 100 bolt patterns are suitable. And if you need to replace the disk, then this is also not difficult to do. The bolt sizes are standard;
- The simplest, but not the best way is to install the disk using extended bolts of regular diameter for wheels. But don’t be surprised later that this replacement led to the disc dangling, wheel play appearing, and it is impossible to establish the correct camber and toe, as well as the longitudinal inclination angles;
- A popular, relatively safe method is to install standard size bolts with an eccentric on a VAZ 2110 (an option is also possible if the bolt has an offset center). Today, online stores offer many sets of such bolts;
Wheel bolt with eccentric
If you replace the standard wheels of a VAZ 2110 with those with a 4x100 bolt pattern, then when you gain speed you will find that the wheel dangles, and during sharp braking it may even fall off, and how this “adventure” will end is unknown.
Corrosion protection
For reliable operation of the chassis, everything is important: the bolt pattern, the dimensions of all components, the determination of camber/toe, and even the protection of arches from corrosion. It is the arches that are more susceptible to adverse factors than other parts of the body, from ordinary humidity during rain to reagents on winter roads.
To ensure reliable protection of the arches on the VAZ 2110, it is better to install cabinets (wings). Such protection will cost much less than subsequent repairs of rusty arches. It is important to choose the correct size of cabinets and ensure that they fit snugly into the arch area.
We hope that by completing all the repair work yourself, you will provide your VAZ 2110 with many years of trouble-free service on the road.
When choosing wheels for a VAZ, you need to take into account not only their appearance, but also the possibility of using them on a specific model. In addition, it is necessary to take into account some technical characteristics.
