Tire size for Lada, speed and load indexes of tires for Lada

January 29, 2015 Lada.Online 440 270 99

The size of tires and wheels not only adds style to the car, but also greatly influences the vehicle's performance on the road. Each manufacturer indicates acceptable standard sizes, and AVTOVAZ is no exception. In this review, we will look at the wheel size of the Lada Largus.

Usually, the manufacturer, depending on the modification of the car, indicates several acceptable wheel sizes, Lada Largus is an exception. The instruction manual indicates the only wheel size for all trim levels: 185/65R15 . Lada Largus wheel parameters: 6Jx15, offset (ET) for R15 = ET50. Wheel hub bolt pattern 4x100. Everyone knows that the Lada Largus is a 2006 Dacia Logan MCV adapted for the Russian market. The technical characteristics of the foreign car indicate exactly the same wheel size.

Based on reviews and surveys of Lada Largus car owners, we can summarize:

1. The most popular tire size with a diameter of 14 inches turned out to be 185/70R14 , by the way, it is indicated in the table with tire pressure. Another less popular option is 165/80R14.
2. The majority use the standard wheel size 185/65R15 . Another popular size of the same radius is 195/65R15 . A few installed 205/60R15 and 195/60R15 tires on their cars.
3. Fans of larger wheels install tires: 205/55 R16 , 195/60 R16 and 195/55 R16.
4. R17 wheels: 205/50R17 , 205/45R17, 225/45R17 or 215/50R17.
5. Exclusive sizes: 215/35R18 and 215/40/18.

R is not a radius, but a designation of the radius of the tire, and the number is the diameter of the rim in inches. The most popular wheel sizes are shown in bold.

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:

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:

Volgov wheels on the field. / Niva tuning / VAZ tuning. tuning VAZ cars with your own hands.

Tell me, what are the pros and cons of installing wheels from the 24th Volga on the Niva? Do I need to change anything for them? I just don’t have studded tires, and Volgov’s 15’s and wheels are much cheaper than Niv’s.

Thank you.

P.S. I drive mainly around the city and suburbs, I don’t go into the wilds

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6.1.4 Checking and adjusting wheel alignment angles

Checking and adjusting the angles of the front wheels is carried out on special stands in accordance with the instructions for the stand. Warning

Checking the wheel alignment angles is mandatory if suspension parts are being replaced or repaired, which may result in a change in the wheel alignment angles.

For a new car (before the first maintenance), the wheel alignment angles have the following values:

Longitudinal angle of inclination of the axis of rotation

Convergence

After the first maintenance (after 1500–2000 km) and during further operation of the vehicle, the wheel alignment angles should be:

* The values ​​of angles without a load are given in parentheses; without brackets - with a load. The difference in the longitudinal angles of inclination of the turning axes of the right and left wheels should not exceed 0° 30'.

Before adjusting wheel alignment, check:

– air pressure in tires; – axial clearance in the front wheel hub bearings; – serviceability of the shock absorber (no rod jamming); – radial and axial runout of tires; – clearance in the upper ball joints of the suspension; – free movement of the steering wheel.

Eliminate any detected faults and make the necessary adjustments.

Monitoring and adjustment of wheel alignment angles can be carried out both on a loaded vehicle and on an unloaded one, however, monitoring the angles on a loaded vehicle gives more accurate results. Therefore, in critical cases, it is recommended to control and set angles on a car under a static load of 3136 N (320 kgf), which corresponds to approximately the weight of four people and a load of 40 kg in the trunk.

The car is loaded either with special weights suspended from the bottom of the body, or with ballast (280 kg) placed on the seat cushions and in the trunk (40 kg). The front seats should be in the middle position of their longitudinal travel. The cargo in the trunk is evenly distributed. The lack of fuel is compensated by the cargo located on the right side of the trunk area. After installing the car on the stand, immediately before checking the angles, “press” the car’s suspension, applying a force of 392–490 N (40–50 kgf) 2–3 times, directed from top to bottom, first to the rear and then to the front bumper. In this case, the wheels of the car must be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the car.

The sequence of checking and adjusting wheel alignment angles is as follows:

– angle of longitudinal inclination of the axis of rotation; – camber angle; – toe-in.

Changing the camber angle and longitudinal inclination of the wheel rotation axis when changing the number of washers in the packages

Angle of longitudinal inclination of the axis of rotation

Developers' thoughts on wheel diameter

There was no question for the developers about what wheels to put on the Lada XRAY. They initially designed the car for urban conditions. The hatchback does not have all-wheel drive. Hence the large diameter of the wheels becomes unreasonable. Why reduce maneuverability in favor of cross-country ability if no one will use such a function. The designers decided to fully concentrate on a car model designed for the family.

Main advantages of 15 inch wheels:

• small turning radius;
• road stability;
• improve pickup rates;
• compact dimensions for transportation.

AvtoVAZ also understands the financial situation in the country very well. Reducing the cost of some elements allows us to create that very attractive price for residents of the CIS. Lada XRAY simply needs to remain competitive, otherwise the manufacturer will go bankrupt. It will not be possible to win a client with quality, so you have to resort to such unpopular methods.

The wheel diameter of 15 inches best suits the overall concept of the car and pricing policy. If desired, 16-inch models are available for sale. However, the standard configuration will remain unchanged for now.

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.

Do you dream of a Lada 4×4 with big wheels, but don’t want to cut the arches? The maximum tire size for a Lada 4×4 without modifications is 215/75 R15, and the rims must have an offset of 40, otherwise the tires will touch the fender liners. Finally, install alloy wheels on your Lada 4×4 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 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:

• be refused warranty repair of the chassis;
• be stopped by a traffic police inspector, who has the right to draw up a report on the car’s non-compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations;
• fail to pass technical inspection.

Factory alloy wheels

At the factory, alloy wheels are installed on luxury trim levels. If you have seen a Lada Vesta in the photo with 15 alloy wheels, it means that the driver of the car installed them himself, or it is a luxury one. Typically, the manufacturer installs products from the Russian company K&K. It is a leading manufacturer of die-cast wheels. He has been making rims for over 20 years since '91. Kik has reliable equipment. The company provides a substantial warranty on the wheels. The Lada Vesta in the photo on 16-inch alloy wheels looks beautiful and stylish. It is not equipped with alloy wheels, you can pay extra for them.

Lada Vesta is equipped with high-quality factory wheels. They have practical performance characteristics and most buyers do not change them for many years. But some people see the Lada Vesta in the photo on 17-inch alloy wheels and want to install these for themselves. Be aware that then you will have to install low-profile tires, the ride will become less comfortable. But the solution has advantages, discussed earlier.

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Converting the hub to a double-row bearing

Do you want to modify your Niva, but have a small budget? Then we’ll show you how to remake the front hubs on a Niva with your own hands. Required:

• double-row bearing from Moskvich 2141 (catalog number: 2141-3103020), or an analogue from Craft (article: CR4172370);
• two retaining rings from the same vehicle (part number 366553-15).

We take the drawings and seek the services of a turner. The master must bore the hub to fit new bearings, grind the steering knuckles and make parts according to the diagram. By the way, some Niva 4x4 owners also use an AUDI 74x40x74 wheel bearing, in this case only the steering knuckles are ground.

After the parts are manufactured, all that remains is to press in the double-row bearing and reassemble the already non-adjustable hubs. At the end of the work, tighten the hub nut with a large torque “from the heart”. Their adjustment is no longer required, you can forget about the hum and howl while driving!

Have you ever encountered a similar modification to the Niva hub? Leave recommendations and reviews about your options for upgrading the VAZ 2121, 2131. Let us remind you that the domestic SUV has other shortcomings, which are also eliminated by modifications. You can also find information about the car you are interested in by its content.

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(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.

Dimensions of standard wheels

A peculiarity of domestic car models, including the Chevrolet Niva, is the lack of individual wheels for a specific year of manufacture of the car.

Common wheel sizes for Niva Chevrolet:

• rim width 8 inches;
• rim diameter 15 inches;
• offset ET40 – distance between the plane of fastening and symmetry.

Failure to comply with these parameters may result in:

• rapid wear of mechanical parts and components of the vehicle chassis;
• Excessive load on the wheel arches of a car and their breakdown, for example, the use of wheels with a dimension greater than R16 and a high rubber profile, will negatively affect the condition of the fender liner. Its surface will be erased. On the Internet you can see a large number of photos devoted to this topic.

Another important parameter is the bolt pattern or drilling of the disk. It is designated by the Latin letters PCD. For Niva Chevrolet it is installed by the manufacturer with dimensions 5x139.7. The number 5 means that the disk is fixed to the hub with five bolts, which are located on a circle, and the distance between adjacent fastening bolts corresponds to 139.7 mm.

The center hole (DIA) of the rim is 98.5mm

Therefore, when choosing a wheel, you need to pay special attention to this parameter, since a discrepancy from the standard even by 1 mm will certainly affect the quality of the disk fastening to the hub. After some time, due to a loose fit, the hub will simply wear off

And the last no less important parameter is the ET offset, which should not exceed a value of 40. Otherwise, this will lead to failure of the internal bearing. The most acceptable offset for the Niva Chevrolet is ET35.

Therefore, a larger thread pitch will not work. Factory original nuts are made using a special technique. When screwed onto the studs, they come out on the other side, and the internal cavity has the shape of a cone. It was the use of cone nuts that made it possible to achieve a certain result:

• the hole is centered;
• The wheel rim fits tightly to the hub.

Nuts on a Niva car are:

• Open – with a through hole.
• Closed – eliminate the possibility of the studs passing through the internal cavity of the nut.

For Niva Chevrolet, closed type fasteners are used. They are tightened with a regular 19 mm wheel wrench. Standard products are chrome plated and made of steel with carbon components.

Some car owners strive to install beautiful wheels of a larger size on their car than those supplied by the manufacturer. The Nyva Chevrolet body allows this to be done thanks to the design of the car's wheel arches. Wheel sizes that do not require modifications to the body are considered 215/75 with a minimum offset of 35.

If the driver has installed a tire with a profile over 215mm, then the arches will have to be trimmed a little, and the ET offset should exceed 58mm. The most optimal reach size is 40-45. Therefore, when planning the installation of new wheels and tires, you need to carefully study this issue. To do this, special websites are offered to help the car enthusiast, where on videos and photos you can see in detail the entire procedure from choosing a wheel to replacing it.

Wheels from other Ladas will not fit

Cars with standard size 185/55 radius 15 (remember that these are products from Grant and Priora) are not the same size as Vesta, although offhand they look the same. The fact is that the landing hub diameter of the above car models is 1.6 mm smaller (it is 58.5 mm).

If you try to correct this hole to the required size using a turning groove, in any case, the PCD indicator for such disks will not be 4x100, but 4x98, as a result you will get three fastening bolts that do not coincide with the fastening holes at all. As a result, the alignment of the disk and the hub will be disrupted, and the movement of the vehicle will be accompanied by beating.

Standard wheels for the field

If you don’t do a lift, then the Niva will have standard arches, so only standard wheels with standard tires will fit here. Initially, the factory installs wheels with VLI-5 R16 175/80 tires. Basic tires are not a particularly good option; they have the following disadvantages:

• if the car drives on a hard road at a speed of more than 60 km/h, then the noise from the tires will be normally audible;
• in winter, rubber becomes less elastic;
• the base tires are tube tires, which can also be considered a disadvantage;
• Handling on a flat road leaves much to be desired.

But this tire also has its advantages: it rides well on wet off-road conditions, especially on clay. And the most important advantage is the low price of these tires for Niva. But for those who have the money and the desire to install more serious tires on the Niva, there are many interesting alternative options.

Tuning wheels that are not suitable for Lada Vesta

The most common reasons for installing non-standard wheels can be both tuning measures and restoration procedures after an accident in compliance with the rules of pairing, both in terms of tread patterns and the same degree of wear.

It should be borne in mind that 185/55/R15 wheels, both Priori and Grant, as well as Kalin, cannot be installed on Vesta SV due to the fact that:

• the DIA parameters for the hubs of these disks are 58.5 mm, in contrast to the 60.1 mm size of the hub holes for standard disks for West SV;
• the PCD bolt pattern for non-standard disks is 4x98 or not 4x100;
• The mounting holes of the disks will always mismatch.

How to diagnose a broken hub

Surely every driver has at least once encountered a situation when, while driving, a so-called crackling noise is heard. The sound can appear at speeds of 40 km/h and above. Using a car with such a sign is fraught not only with danger to the life of the driver and passengers, but also with serious consequences for the car itself. Most likely, you will notice a hum in a loaded car when turning.

Finding out which wheel bearing is worn out is quite simple: if there is noise from the wheel when turning to the right, the left bearing should be replaced

Similarly, if a hum occurs when turning left, pay attention to the right bearing

There are several stages of wheel bearing wear:

• hum when turning;
• hum during normal driving with a loaded car;
• hum when driving an empty car;
• constant hum that increases during turns;
• a strong hum, accompanied by crunching, grinding and unregulated movements of the car from side to side.

What could have caused the Niva Chevrolet bearing to fail:

• in 70% of cases, breakdown occurs due to unsuitable lubricant: its quality, excess or shortage may well damage the part;
• it happens that various contaminants and moisture penetrate deep into the bearing;
• this is the cause of failure in 18% of cases;
• There is also a possibility of incorrect assembly of parts, which entails excessive load and overheating.

What are the risks of driving a car with a damaged wheel bearing? There is a considerable possibility of the wheel jamming, which can end in disaster when driving at high speed. It is quite possible to lose control of the car due to the wheel “moving to the side”. Spreading brake pads is also a possible consequence.

R15 tires with dimension 215/75

These tires fit into the Niva without any modifications at all, but only if the right disc is selected. The tires need to be 27-28 inches, and the offset should be 35-58 mm. But sometimes it is possible that the wheels will touch the fender liners, especially if:

• the car is heavily loaded;
• The car drives over strong bumps that the suspension reaches the extreme points of its travel.

But what advantages do you get when you put R15 215/75 tires on the Niva:

• cross-country ability becomes better;
• fuel consumption decreases;
• there is no need to do lifting.

With this dimension, you can choose tires from this list:

• Michelin Latitude X-ice North;
• Dunlop Grandtrek AT3;
• Cordiant Off Road;
• Yokohama Geolandar;
• Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV 7;
• Kumho Road Venture.

Dunlop Grandtrek AT3 and Yokohama Geolandar are all-season tires that fit perfectly into the wheel arches of the Niva, and they also go well with the Niva suspension. Kumho and Cordiant are off-road brands that are great for dirt and more serious off-road riding.

Tires for even greater cross-country ability: 235/75 r15 and 240/80 r15

For those for whom standard cross-country ability is not enough and want to go into the real wilds, then you just need to take R15 tires with this dimension (235/75) and put it in the Niva. These dimensions will make the car a real jeep, which will essentially go everywhere it can go. So whoever has such goals should put such wheels on the Niva.

But it’s not so simple, in order for such tires to become normal, you will have to do a lifting, this is a kind of tuning of the Niva. You'll have to raise the suspension and widen the wheel arches. But this is not a problem at all, because even at the plant in Togliatti there are special lifting kits, thanks to which the wheel axle can be made lower by 4 cm, which will be enough to install such off-road tires R15 235/75.

The lifting kit includes:

• cross rod,
• upgraded spring cups;
• spring spacers;
• reinforced longitudinal rods;
• spacers for the ball joint.

If you install this kit correctly, the shock absorbers and springs will fit as they should. But that’s not all, for a full ride you still need to make some changes: change the pairs of front and rear gearboxes. If they come from the factory 3.9, then you need to put 4.44. The result will be increased acceleration dynamics, and there will be less load on the engine and clutch.

You also need to remember that there is also an offset of the wheel rims, this parameter needs to be increased slightly, for this you need to make special spacers from aluminum alloy and install them in the hub. Masters usually know how to do this.

After such improvements, the hub assembly will operate under increased loads, so it is recommended to install hubs with 2-row bearings on the steering knuckle. This kind of Niva tuning will require a little time and money.

Disc parameters for Niva 21214

A special place in the line of famous Russian SUVs is occupied by the Lada 21214, which is more adapted than others for working in off-road conditions and is often used by law enforcement agencies, as well as tourists, hunters and fishermen. This car has a transfer gearbox, which at critical moments allows you to block the center differential clutch and force all 4 wheels to rotate at the same time, so this car can get out of almost any mud.

Of course, the wheels for this car have slightly different geometric characteristics in order to fully meet the technical capabilities of the power unit, namely:

• The most popular wheel size, as well as for the regular Niva 2121, is the R16 size, when wheels without any modifications to the body, wheel arches or suspensions are installed under tires 185/75/R16, 175/80/R16 or 215/ 65/R16, however, the latter option will no longer look like an SUV, since the length of the side part of the rubber is quite small.
• Alloy wheels 15 for Niva 21214. In order to emphasize the status of an SUV, many owners try to install huge tires with a maximum level of air injection and, accordingly, wheels of a smaller radius, and the most popular size in this case is R15. By a lucky coincidence, the joint development of American and Russian engineers, also produced on AvtoVAZ conveyors under the name Chevrolet Niva, has in its basic configuration exactly these wheels, the dimensions of which are 205/75/R15, which is quite convenient for off-road use , and in urban conditions.
• Some drivers want to have really huge “rollers” and purchase wheels with an offset of up to 245 mm, which is why the wheels protrude very far beyond the car body. In principle, such tuning does not pose a danger to the “iron horse” when operating it in conditions where there are no roads at low speeds, but it is necessary to take into account the installation of powerful mud guards on the sides of the body, since otherwise dirt sticks to the body in a matter of seconds.

Important! When choosing wheels for the Niva 21214, which is used not only in soft ground or snow, but also on a highway with good coverage, you should remember that the large overhang of the disks puts a significant load on both the suspension and the frame of the unit, which can cause them to fail. fails already in the first years of operation

Pressure

Many beginners do not take into account the pressure in the wheels at all, but, meanwhile, it is extremely important - and this applies not only to low-profile tires, but to any tires in general. The value of this indicator must be written by the manufacturer in the manual for working with the machine, as well as on the body in an accessible place

In particular, for Lada Vesta there is such a mark at the central pillar on the driver's side.

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But still, low-profile tires require more control, because insufficient pressure increases the effect of imperfections in the road surface on the wheel as a whole. In practice, in low-profile tires this figure is usually increased by 15% when compared with the value recommended by the manufacturer.

What does the size of tires and wheels affect?

The smaller the unsprung mass (this includes the mass 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.

You can buy rims for Lada 4×4 at the lowest prices from us.

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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Lada Vesta wheels in luxury trim levels

Another wheel configuration option for Vesta is 16-inch wheels, which are installed in trim levels above Classic. The wheels are produced by the same K&K company and have the following markings: K&K Ptalomey 16 6X16 4X100 DIA 60 ET 50. Of course, the resistance of larger diameter wheels to bumps and holes is an order of magnitude higher - this is due to the fact that at the moment of passing over unevenness the radius of the wheel is simply prevents you from falling into the same bump that a smaller diameter wheel would fall into. In addition, thanks to the large radius, the vehicle's stability on the road increases. And, of course, do not forget about such an advantage as appearance - large wheels noticeably elevate your car in every sense.

Which seats are suitable?

Replacing standard seats with a seat from a foreign car would be a completely logical decision, since for little money you can purchase good products that will still have a large residual life, thereby improving such parameters as:

• Lateral support
• Pressure adjustment
• Folding
• Electric heating
• Upholstery quality
• Height adjustment

As a rule, installing a non-original seat requires minor modifications, since if you install seats on foreign cars, they will differ significantly. But you can find ones that are more similar. It is best to choose a seat from a coupe, since they fit best in a three-door Niva as they allow passengers to get into the cabin without any problems.

The most suitable seats are from such foreign cars as:

But it is worth knowing that the demand for them is very high and it is not so easy to find them. Therefore, if you have a three-child Niva, then you can pick up a foreign car with four doors, but you will have to modify them yourself.

Vesta SV wheels from the factory

The standard dimensions of the slopes of the basic West SV assemblies coming off the AvtoVAZ assembly line have parameters such as 185/65/R1588Н. Some batches of these vehicles may be equipped with T-series tires. In this case:

• 185 – means the width of the slope in mm;
• 65 is the percentage of the tire profile compared to its width. If in millimeters, then it will be 65/100*185=120.25;
• R15 is not the radius, but the diameter of the rim intended for this tire in inches;
• 88 – this digital index indicates the tire’s permissible load capacity of 560 kg;
• H – means permissible speed up to 210 km/h. While T is 190 km/h.

Nuances of choosing wheels for Niva - sizes, offset, brands

What kind of discs are given to the Niva “by nature”? Well, more precisely, the dimensions that are given to this car from the manufacturer. If you look at its “native” disk parameters, they look like this: 5J x 16 H2 ET=58, DIA=98, PCD=5 x 139, 7. In short, there is a complete confusion with the sizes of the “rollers”. Therefore, we will describe what each of what is written means:

5J - this means that a 5-inch wide wheel can be “stretched” on this disk. And “J” indicates the presence of one shoulder on the disk. The parameter is not “critical” and may vary (depending on the tire model).

16 is the diameter of the wheel rim, which is indicated in inches.

H2 - means that the disk design is equipped with two hunts. A hunt is a ring-shaped protrusion that is located along the edge of the disk. Serves for reliable fixation of tubeless type tires during the displacement of the impact force on the plane of the working surface of the tire relative to its center. Or simply put, to hold the rubber on the skating rink during maneuvering. Since many models of off-road tires have a tubeless design, the presence of two handles for an extreme disc is mandatory.

ET – this is the designation for disc offset and its size in millimeters. It is allowed to change the value from the standard downward, which does not exceed 10 mm. The smaller the offset value, the greater the distance between the wheels of your Niva.

DIA is the millimeter diameter of the hub hole.

PCD - indicates the number of holes for fasteners, and then the diameter of the circle in which they are located.

Also, do not forget that you can “shod” your Niva with rollers from Shevik. They will fit on the car without any additional lifting or cutting of the arches. For off-road fifteen-inch rollers on Niva, the acceptable parameters are:

6. 0J x 15 ET=48 – for stamped models of off-road wheels.

6. 5J x 15 ET=40 – for cast disk models.

It is better to select the disk diameter after choosing off-road tires. So, if you are planning to “shoe” your Niva in a cool way (in the Bogger Super Swamper), then this tire is available in 15 and 16 inch versions. While Forward Safari 500 is only 15.

Basics of selecting wheels for Niva off-road

For off-road use, special wheel models are selected with a width of about 60% of the tire width. So, for a 12.5-inch tire you need to take a 10-inch wide rim.

Such a selection is necessary in the case when air is bleed from the wheels during off-road driving. In this case, the width of the rubber changes on the sides (“in the cheeks”). Here it matters more than the size of the tread contact area width.

If you “pull” off-road tires onto narrower rims, the side bulge will be significantly reduced. And this will lead to increased “toothiness” of the tread on the side. But to overcome swamps, it is better to use discs that have larger widths.

— With a departure from 0 and towards increasing. The optimal overhang values ​​are from 20 to 35 mm. If it is more, then it is possible that the rubber will rub against the wheel arch.

If you decide to “flatten” the tires and ride with virtually no pressure, then you need to acquire additional beadlocks. They will keep tires that are trying to slide off the rims at any pressure and at any turn. A cheaper fixing option is to glue the rubber with sealant along the edge to the disc.

Photos of proven models of wheels for mud tires

What is the advantage of 16-17 inch wheels?

After the announcement, Lada XRAY lost its client. Considering only the presence of a bench model, many, without testing the car on the road, immediately rejected it. The disproportionate exterior was to blame. Although now the opinion is gradually changing, the first impression has already been formed.

Large arches are the main complaint against the developers. Having off-road potential, it would be foolish to bypass this driving option. The size of the wheels should at least provide the opportunity to sometimes leave the track to feel the full control of the hatchback. With 15 inches, such a chance is lost forever.

The situation is smoothed out a little by 16-inch wheels. They reduce the negative impression of the exterior. Also, given the roads in Russia, increased cross-country ability is by no means a whim. The situation is especially aggravated with the onset of winter, when there are huge snowdrifts everywhere and the roads are constantly accumulating pieces of ice. Even while in the city, every motorist has to experience the full extent of off-road conditions.

Hence, the wheel parameters of 16 and 17 inches look much more appropriate. You will definitely have to overpay for their purchase, but repairing the underbody of a car from damage is also not a cheap task.