What is the wheel bolt pattern on a Chevrolet Niva: factory parameters

An excellent option would be alloy wheels.

Wheels, like any part in a car, may become unusable over time. But disks have another weak side. They might just get boring. When the question arises about finding a replacement for standard wheels on a Chevrolet Niva, one design solution will not be enough, you need to know several more important parameters, and the bolt pattern of the wheels on a Chevrolet Niva, even 15th or 16th radius, must be strictly observed.

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The Chevrolet Niva, which is affectionately shortened to “Shnivy” by the people, has been produced from 2002 to the present. The presence of the famous American brand “Niva” in the name is due to the cooperation of GM and AvtoVAZ. True, in 2019, the Russian automaker bought a share in the joint venture from the Americans. Therefore, the Niva will soon be updated and will be produced as a LADA with a new factory index.

But let’s figure out what size wheels you have on your Chevrolet Niva and what options there are for replacement.

Designation R

Chevrolet Niva 15 wheels have a radius from the factory, where R- denotes a radial tire, and 15 is the diameter in inches

The tire size for Niva 2121 is an important characteristic, but you also need to know what the bolt pattern on the Niva is on the disc. You will have to take a larger tire size for the field

The diameter of the holes with which they are attached to the hubs is 5 pieces. The wheel also has a certain width and the larger it is, the greater the offset it will have. On the one hand, the longer the reach, the better, since the Niva 21213 will perform better off-road, but on the other hand, the bearings will wear out quickly.

Below is a table with the main parameters:

What kind of wheels does a Chevrolet Niva have from the factory?

Owners of Nivs received different wheels and tires in different configurations. So what kind of wheels does the Chevrolet Niva have from the factory?

Owners of fifteen-inch wheels received original tire sizes of 205/75 R15 and 205/70 R15. Owners of sixteen-inch wheels got size 215/65 R16.

Wheel bolt pattern Niva Chevrolet

The bolt pattern of Chevrolet Niva wheels is a parameter that is marked as PCD in the wheel markings. The bolt pattern of the Niva Chevrolet wheels is 5×139.7. These numbers marked PCD mean that the wheels on the Niva are mounted on 5 wheel bolts, and the distance between the centers of the holes for them is 139.7 mm. There is also information that in 2002, modifications of the Chevrolet Niva 1.7 and 1.8 i were fitted with wheels with a bolt pattern of 5×139 and an offset of ET 48. Please note that you cannot use wheels with a bolt pattern of 5/139 if you are prescribed to use 5 /139.7 !

Bolt pattern 5x139.7 on a cast wheel

Bolt pattern 5x139.7 on a stamped disc

The fact is that the difference in diameter of less than a millimeter is unnoticeable during installation - the disc will still sit on the hub studs. But when tightening the nuts, the wrong disc will not be properly secured. That is, the wheel can simply unscrew while driving! Therefore, carefully observe all parameters of the Niva Chevrolet wheel size.

Niva Chevrolet wheel size

What about other important disk parameters? If the diameter of the rims of your Niva Chevrolet wheel is 15 inches, then in addition to the PCD 5×139.7 bolt pattern, they have a width from 6J to 6.5J (in inches), an offset of 40 and a hub hole diameter of 98.5 mm. If you have 16-inch wheels, then they have a width from 6J to 7J, but other parameters are the same.

What is the original on the wheels of Niva owners? Judging by information from open sources, AvtoVAZ makes wheels independently. But the tires on the conveyor are most often supplied by the Altai Tire Plant. And in the tire rating they are not even in the top twenty...

Nuances of choice

In order to successfully carry out a Niva-Chevrolet bolt pattern, as well as the subsequent replacement of disks, you need to know several abbreviations that you will definitely encounter. For explanation, the markings of the factory parts of the machine will be taken. They have the following indicators: 5J x 16 H2 ET=58, DIA=98, PCD=5 x 139, 7.

• 5J - this means that a tire no more than 5 inches wide will fit on this rim;
• 16 is the diameter of the wheel rim, shown in inches;
• H2 is an indicator of the number of Khanty, in this case there are 2 of them;
• ET is an indicator of disc offset, which is indicated in millimeters;
• DIA is a value that indicates the diameter of the hub in millimeters;
• PCD - indicates the number of mounting holes, and the next number indicates the diameter of the circle where these holes are located.

This is all the necessary knowledge that will be useful in order to successfully carry out a Niva-Chevrolet bolt pattern.

Niva-Chevrolet bolt pattern: what is it and why?

The appearance of a car is, in a way, the face of its driver. If a car is constantly dirty and untidy, then most likely its owner is not very tidy either. If the car glows and its appearance is striking, then the owner obviously loves his things and values ​​them. One of the good ways to refresh and improve the appearance of your own car is to change the wheels. But in order to perform this operation successfully, you need to know what a Niva-Chevrolet bolt pattern with a radius of 15 is, for example, etc.

Alternative wheels for Chevrolet Niva

Niva has always been popular among those car owners who love hunting, fishing and off-road driving. Often it is precisely these car enthusiasts who think about what wheels to put on a Chevrolet Niva in order to increase its capabilities, especially off-road. To do this, there are several methods that can be combined - install larger diameter wheels, install larger diameter tires, install tires with a more aggressive tread pattern.

So what wheels can be installed on a Chevrolet Niva? And which of them will fit into the car without making changes to the design, and which ones will you have to lift your Niva using spacers and possibly cut the wheel arches?

Taking into account the correspondence between the bolt pattern parameters and the diameter of the hub hole, the Niva Chevrolet P15 wheels can be replaced with rims of 16 or even 17 diameter. Which wheels to choose - steel, cast or forged - you decide for yourself. There are no restrictions or recommendations here. The main thing is that they match the size.

As for tires, in the operating instructions for the Chevrolet Niva, without altering the design, most of the wheel sizes become as noted in the table.

Without altering the design, Chevrolet Niva owners install tires on their cars: 205/70 R15, 205/75 R15, 215/65 R16 and 215/75 R15. But with other models there may be nuances - the wheels may catch on the fender liners or other body parts. This is evidenced by reviews from car owners. And, by the way, the manufacturer recommends using 215/75 R15 tires only if you constantly drive off-road and prohibits accelerating on them above 90 km/h.

The maximum speed of the car according to the passport is 140 km/h. This means that when choosing tires, you can focus on the speed indices N (140 km/h), P (150 km/h) and Q (160 km/h). It is pointless to install higher-speed tires, and it is unsafe to install lower-speed tires. Although in the operating manual the manufacturer recommends tires up to T (190 km/h) and H (210 km/h) indexes. Apparently, with a reserve.

As for the load index, choose for yourself based on the range of tires and the operating conditions of the vehicle. Standard options are indexes from 95 to 100, which corresponds to 690-800 kilograms of load per tire.

Maximum Niva Chevrolet wheels

What are the maximum Niva Chevrolet wheels that can be installed on this car? Judging by reviews on popular sites and forums, Niv owners manage to install wheels up to a diameter of 35 inches. True, for this you need to use spacers to increase ground clearance and raise the car. And also trim the fender liners and wheel arches.

Advantages and disadvantages of Niva as a result of installing 29 tires

Undoubtedly, the majority of car owners, in their desire to tune the Niva, want to achieve increased cross-country ability, because most often these are people who lead an active lifestyle, are fond of hunting or fishing, or simply live in a completely off-road situation, for example, farmers or rural residents.

The main parameters for assessing cross-country ability are:

• Clearance value;
• Overhang angles;
• Angles of roll and longitudinal passability;
• Angle of transverse static stability.

Installing 29-inch wheels will increase the ground clearance from the existing 228 mm to 232 mm, which is especially important for the Niva Urban with a low ground clearance of 190 mm. This is especially noticeable when you compare the location of the bumper. Difference in ground clearance as a result of switching to 29 tires

The difference in ground clearance is a result of switching to 29 tires.

The overhang angle is the maximum slope angle at which a car can move or drive on its own without the body touching. For Niva this is 32° on the way up and 37° on the way out. A larger wheel diameter improves the lift angle to 35, but due to a shift in the center of gravity, it reduces the departure angle to 33°. And the losses and achievements are not so significant as to seriously increase the level of cross-country ability.

The longitudinal flotation angle is the maximum possible angle that a car can overcome when moving from a slope to a horizontal surface. The roll angle reflects the opposite situation, leaving a horizontal plane with a downward slope. These figures are mainly affected by the wheelbase distance. But Niva drivers noted an improvement in driving down an inclined plane due to an increase in ground clearance as a result of replacing it with 29 tires.

The angle of lateral static stability determines the maximum trim of the vehicle from the central axis, which will be followed by a rollover on its side.

For Niva, this angle is 6.5°. The wheel diameter increased to 29 inches, on the one hand, should theoretically worsen stability indicators due to a shift in the center of gravity of the car; on the other hand, a larger wheel offset and wider tires compensate for this, especially on straight sections. In areas with a large curvature of the trajectory, the Niva loses its dynamics. Reduces the dynamics and deterioration of the parameters of the body's streamlining by wind flows when driving, by increasing the ground clearance.

The negative consequences of installing 29-gauge tires also include an increase in the load on the hub units due to spacers to increase the offset of the wheel rims. In order to slightly relieve the unit, double-row bearings are used in the steering knuckle. Such modernization increases the cost of the entire tuning.

The improved exterior of the body, increased cross-country ability with a general improvement in driving performance, exceeds the negative aspects of increasing the wheel diameter to 29 inches. Installing 31-inch wheels is undesirable, as it will require mandatory modifications to the suspension components.

Trimming the arches of a Chevrolet Niva has a similar algorithm.

Winter tires for Chevrolet Niva

What winter wheels can be installed on a Chevrolet Niva? If we talk about wheels, it is a common practice to change tires to steel wheels in winter. They are the cheapest and it is not so bad to kill them in winter, when they are affected by aggressive road reagents.

The best wheels for the Chevrolet Niva for the winter are presented in the table. Please note that the price of wheels for a Chevrolet Niva may vary depending on the season. Prices also differ for different standard sizes - we have listed only a few of them.

Dunlop Grandtrek Ice02

Nokian Tires Nordman 7 SUV

Standard tires for Niva 2121

As a rule, the standard body of this vehicle is not subject to lifting. Its high ability to overcome wet off-road conditions, especially on clay soils, is also noted. Another plus is the low cost of components.

In conclusion, it should be noted that instead of standard tires, you can install more serious, expensive tires on the Niva. For example, if desired, you can install off-road mud tires without modifications. But an alternative method is also being considered - to make a lift and some other modifications to the suspension, only after that put real wheels on the Niva 2121. This way you can ensure maximum safety and comfort when moving off-road.

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The VAZ-2121 SUV and its modifications are in considerable demand. International success in motorsport, world records and exports to many foreign countries - these achievements speak for themselves. Inexperienced owners often face the problem of determining the tire size on a Niva car when replacing them, let's try to figure it out.

All-season tires for Chevrolet Niva

When can you install all-season tires on your car? In two cases. First, your region should have mild winters without much rainfall. Secondly, if you do not have the opportunity to buy separately winter and summer tires.

Sometimes “mud” tires for Chevrolet Niva are also classified as all-season tires. But this is not entirely correct. Yes, such tires are adapted for all-season use, but they are primarily designed for harsh off-road conditions and will not be as effective on asphalt. The selection of such tires is a very individual matter, and they are most often produced by manufacturers specializing in such tires.

Where is rubber made?

The production of special lifting kits is carried out in Togliatti. Thanks to these developments, the wheel axle is reduced to as much as 40 mm. Installing this tire size on the Niva 2121 is very easy and simple. This procedure can be performed independently without the help of specialists.

After completing the work, it is not recommended to touch the shock absorbers and springs. This action will not help in adjusting the required tire size on the Niva 2121 car. After all, in fact, the product will not provide the expected power and speed.

With this improvement, the hub assembly will have an increased load. For this reason, experienced auto mechanics recommend installing hubs that have double-row bearings in the steering knuckle. Despite the ease of installation, it will require certain material costs for the purchase of rubber and related spare parts.

Lifting kit:

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

But this does not end with just installing this kit. To ensure a comfortable/safe ride, some replacements still need to be made. The manufacturer recommends that Niva car owners replace the front or rear gearbox pairs if they are damaged. If they come from the factory at 3.9, then in the future you need to set them to 4.44. This option increases the acceleration dynamics. Consequently, the additional load on the motor and clutch is reduced.

Summer tires for Chevrolet Niva

Which summer wheels on Chevrolet Niva do car owners choose? We have shown several options in the table below. But the range is very wide and everyone chooses according to their taste and budget. We also remind you that in summer it is important to monitor the level of tire pressure, which can change depending on the temperature. Excessive or insufficient pressure leads to accelerated tire wear. The choice of the desired pressure level is also influenced by the vehicle load. Don't forget to take this into account and keep an eye on your tire pressure to ensure your tires last longer.

MICHELIN Latitude Cross

Nokian Tires Nordman SX2

Off-road tires 215 75 15 for the domestic car "Niva" 21213

For the VAZ-2121 car, the non-standard tire size is tires for size 15 wheels, namely 205/70 R15 or 205/75 R15. When switching to these sizes, the choice becomes more extensive, the width and height of the profile increases, cross-country ability and grip on the road surface increase.

Car owners who install off-road tires of this size on their Niva recommend the following models:

Goodyear Wrangler A/T Adventure

• The Goodyear Wrangler A/T Adventure is great for off-road use, with large tread blocks and deep drainage channels for fairly quick and effective self-cleaning. The tires have a reinforced frame, and powerful sidewalls greatly increase resistance to deformation. The rubber has a special composition of silicon and polymers, which reduces noise and vibration during movement and also extends its service life. The price is about 7,000 rubles* per unit;
• YaShZ Ya-569 are also off-road tires of size 15, installed on the Niva. They have a special tread pattern with characteristic sharp edges, allowing the tread to cut through a layer of dirt and thereby provide outstanding cross-country ability. There are large channels between the tread blocks that allow the tire to quickly clean itself. The tires have a reinforced frame and sidewalls, which provide resistance to deformation and additional stability. The price per unit is from 7,000 rubles. It is one of the most passable off-road tire options for the Niva.

What is the wheel bolt pattern on a Chevrolet Niva: factory parameters

An excellent option would be alloy wheels.

Wheels, like any part in a car, may become unusable over time. But disks have another weak side. They might just get boring. When the question arises about finding a replacement for standard wheels on a Chevrolet Niva, one design solution will not be enough, you need to know several more important parameters, and the bolt pattern of the wheels on a Chevrolet Niva, even 15th or 16th radius, must be strictly observed.

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 is a disc bolt pattern on a Chevrolet Niva

The diameter of the wheel rim is far from a determining parameter for any car, including the Chevrolet Niva.

From the very beginning of production, since 2000, the car was equipped with wheels with a diameter of 16 inches and a 1.8 liter engine. 15-inch began to be installed on all 1.7-liter cars , and since 2007, 1.8-liter cars have also been equipped with them, depending on the configuration.

Alloy wheels with standard bolt pattern.

However, there are a few more sizes that should be taken into account when choosing:

• overall width;
• landing width;
• overall diameter;
• disc ejection;
• center hole size;
• size of mounting holes;
• number of mounting holes.

The most important are the last four parameters, which affect not only the ability to install the disk, but also security.

Bolt pattern data

Each disk has its own designation. In addition to the mounting diameter for the rubber, you need to pay attention to the bolt pattern, and this parameter is designated as PCD, pitch circle diameter. It shows the number of mounting holes and the radius along which their centers are located.

To choose the right wheel rim, you need to know its parameters.

For the Chevrolet Niva, this parameter is 5x139.7 with a standard offset of 40 mm and 5x139 with a 48 mm offset. This means that the five holes are located at a radius of 139 or 139.7 mm.

Why know the bolt pattern?

The consequence of an incorrectly selected disc can be a serious breakdown or accident.

This is why you need to know these parameters. We install the disc on the hub and tighten the fastening nuts with a force of 62–77 Nm, strictly according to the factory requirements. However, when installing a disk, the manufacturer leaves some gap between the stud and the mounting hole, that is, the stud and the hole have a certain gap, which, when tightened, is selected with tapered nuts and tapered holes on the disks.

This way the wheel is centered and tightened, fitting tightly to the hub mating plane.

If we come across a disc with a bolt pattern of 5x140.5 , we won’t notice a difference of a millimeter by eye. In this case, the wheel can fit normally onto the studs. However, at the moment when we begin to tighten the nuts, only one of the five will be tightened exactly along the cone, and the rest will either be undertightened, or the wheel will be installed with a slight distortion.

It’s clear how this can end— wheel vibration at speed, the possibility of the disc unscrewing while driving . Note that this is due to a one millimeter misalignment in the PCD parameter.

Hub repair: popular mistakes and misconceptions

Connoisseurs of tuned cars are often able to make radical changes to their cars. And few restrictions exist for them. Owners of Niva Chevrolet are no exception. Tuning fans also took a look at the design of the front hub assembly. Often on online forums in discussions you can find advice (and even corresponding training videos) about replacing the bearing using a hub mechanism that has a steering knuckle from a VAZ 2121 car, since it is believed that this design is better in terms of reliability.

However, this is a misconception. Yes, tightening will occur without any difficulties, but this will make it impossible to adjust the camber of the front wheel of the car. The fact is that each fist has distinct differences in size and axial angles. But much more stupid are the tips that require turning the hub and shaft on a lathe.

Repairs such as replacing a wheel bearing in a field can be done independently without much difficulty. Wheel bearings on the VAZ 2121 and Chevrolet Niva have a very short resource due to the suspension design, compared to other all-wheel drive vehicles, therefore, these parts need to be given increased attention in order to identify the fault in time.

Replacing a wheel bearing in the field does not involve anything complicated if you follow the instructions strictly. Anyone, even a novice car owner, can cope with such repairs. Not all vases have wheel bearings changed the same way. The design of the Niva car hub differs from the design of other VAZ models, so the process of replacing the bearing will also have its differences.

Also interesting: Niva Chevrolet front suspension

Symptoms and identification of a worn wheel bearing

When the life of the hub bearing is running out, a hum is clearly audible when driving, this is the main sign. If you listen, you can understand which direction this hum is coming from. When driving at low speeds, it is not too noticeable, and it can easily be confused with noise from rubber, but as speed increases, the hum increases, which is reminiscent of flying in an airplane. You can’t drive with a humming bearing, because soon it may simply break into pieces, and this implies a lot of other problems.

If there is an assumption that the bearing has exhausted its service life, then you can check this with the car parked. To do this, you need to jack up the wheel whose bearing is suspected and pull the wheel vertically with your hands. If there is play, then the bearing is most likely to blame.

Necessary tools for work

• Jack and supports. To replace the front bearing, you need to lift both wheels, otherwise the stabilizer will interfere, pinching the suspension elements;
• Wrench for unscrewing wheel nuts;
• Flathead screwdriver. To remove the protective cap;
• Head 27;
• Locksmith's beard. To straighten the collar of the hub nut;
• Hammer;
• Wrenches for 10, 17, 19 and 22;
• Chisel and wooden spacer. To avoid damaging other parts when knocking out;
• Vise;
• A piece of pipe for pressing in bearing retaining rings.

Bearing replacement process

• Loosen the nuts on the wheel where replacement is planned and jack up both wheels of the axle. Remove the desired wheel;
• We dismantle the caliper and guide. To avoid damaging the brake hose, we tie the caliper to the upper arm with wire;
• Having removed the protective cap, use a 27mm head to unscrew the hub bearing nut and remove the conical bushing;
• Using a chisel, unbend the locking plate of the front and rear lever mounting nuts. Using a 19mm wrench, unscrew the front and rear nuts securing the lever. After this, remove the locking plate;
• When the lever is released, it must be moved away from the steering knuckle, freeing the brake hose;
• Disconnect the ball joints (upper and lower) from the lever;
• Now you can remove the entire steering knuckle assembly, along with the ball joints and the brake disc, by removing it from the CV joint splines;
• Separate the steering knuckle from the hub with the brake disc. If the parts do not separate freely, then we clamp the fist in a vice and, using a soft metal drift or chisel, through a spacer from wood, knock out the hub with the brake disc;
• Next, pull out the bolts securing the lever and knock down the protective ring with a chisel;
• Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the bolt that secures the casing and remove the casing itself;
• We hold the fist in a vice and, using a flat-head screwdriver, pry up and remove the wheel bearing seal. There is a metal ring behind the oil seal, we also remove it;
• The next step is to remove the inner ring of the outer bearing assembly from the well. Next, we also remove the oil seal, metal ring and inner bearing ring assembly;
• Using a punch and a hammer, we knock out the metal rings of the outer and inner bearings. At this point, dismantling is considered complete.

After cleaning the well from old grease, you can proceed to installing a new bearing. Replacing a wheel bearing in a field occurs in the reverse order; it is only important not to forget to fill it with fresh Litol 24 grease and, after installing the steering knuckle on the car, adjust the clearance in the bearings.

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All wheel parameters

In each catalog, in addition to the beautiful design, cast, stamped or forged disks are marked with indexes and sizes.

Compliance with the recommended parameters will allow you to choose the right wheel rim.

The disk for a Chevrolet Niva can be designated as follows: 6Jx15-5×139.7-ET40-DIA98.5 .

Let's chew on each of these indexes separately:

• 6J is the mounting size of the disk, expressed in inches, J indicates the type of flange profile on the disk;
• 15 — diameter of the ring part of the tire;
• 5 — number of mounting holes;
• 139,7 — the diameter at which the centers of the mounting holes are located;
• ET40 - disk offset, that is, the distance in millimeters from the hub mating plane to the geometric center of the disk in width;
• DIA 98.5 is the hub fit size, respectively, the size of the central hole on the disk.

Dimensions

Castings are very popular; due to their main characteristics, they are optimally suited for the car. Unlike conventional ones, their price is slightly higher, but at the same time they are quite durable and resistant to corrosion. The size of the wheels on the Chevy Niva depends on your choice, and as a rule, from the factory they have a 15 radius. The wheel size should also be suitable. The positive aspects of casting are that, thanks to its light weight, Niva 4x4 quickly gains momentum, and their braking distance, unlike conventional ones, is reduced. Another important parameter is that in hot weather, thanks to small holes around the entire circle, the brake system is blown and, accordingly, cooled. Models with expensive equipment may already come with cast aluminum wheels.

conclusions

The right choice of wheels and tires is the key to a good ride.

Based on the marking features, it is now easy to choose a replacement for standard wheels for the Chevrolet Niva. It should be taken into account that the lower the ET offset value, the more the wheel will protrude beyond the wheel arches.

For Shnivy, normal values ​​for offset are considered to be from 40 to 48 . The smaller the offset value, the higher the load on the wheel bearings and suspension elements.

Choose the right wheels, then the Chevrolet Niva will allow you to drive without choosing a road. Good luck with your choice!

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.

The period of time between the first and fifth stages with moderate driving can be up to 5 years. It is recommended to replace the part as soon as possible so as not to put the car and the driver’s life at risk.

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.

Factory tires and wheels Chevy Niva

Permissible sizes of tires, wheels and air pressure in tires

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* Tire markings are printed on the sidewall and are deciphered (for example, for a 205/70R15 95 Q tire) as follows: 205 – tire section width in mm; 70 – the ratio of the height of the tire to its width, expressed in %; R – radial arrangement of cord threads; 15 – tire diameter in inches; 95 – tire load-bearing capacity index; Q – speed category; Q – up to 160 km/h; S – up to 180 km/h; T – up to 190 km/h; H – up to 210 km/h; V – up to 240 km/h; Winter tires (M+S) of the above dimensions are allowed. Tires intended for commercial vehicles are not permitted. In the marking of such tires, the letters “C” or “LT” are indicated after the designation of the tire diameter (for example, 215/65 R16C). Explanation of permissible load capacity indices is given in specialized literature. ** DIA - diameter of the mounting hole *** PCD - diameter on which the mounting holes are located **** ET - distance from the mating plane of the disc to the middle of the rim

Wheel chains

You can get out of the mud or overcome a snow drift on regular road tires. That's what snow chains are for. They are fixed on the wheel rims and encircle the tire, allowing it to “cling” more firmly to the muddy ground or loose snow.

Chains are not designed for long trips - they wear out quickly and accelerate tire wear. Therefore, they are equipped with special locks that allow you to attach or remove iron “bracelets” in a couple of minutes.

Wheel bracelets are very effective and do not take up much space in the trunk. This is a simple, fast and cheap way to increase the cross-country ability of a car on road tires.

ABOUT COMPATIBILITY OF TIRES AND WHEELS

If you decide to replace the standard wheels and tires on a Chevrolet (LADA) Niva, then rely on the full diameter of the wheel. How to do this, using the example of 205/70 R15:

• A disk with a diameter of 15″ is equal to 15 * 25.4 (1 inch = 2.54 cm) = 381 mm.
• The height of the tire profile is calculated as follows: 205*70/100=143.5 mm.
• Add up the rim diameter and two tire profile heights: 381 + 143.5 * 2 = 668 mm.

In order not to perform such calculations, we post a compatibility table for tires and wheels for the Chevrolet Niva (left for 205/70R15, right for 215/60R17):

Green

the minimum deviation of the wheel diameter is indicated (up to 3 mm);
Orange
indicates a diameter deviation from 3 to 6 mm.

We can determine the width of the rim using the table:

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.

Attention!

Installing larger wheels may lead to problems with ABS and ESP calibration (the systems may not work correctly).

How to extend the life of disks

In our weather conditions, when treating roads with deicing agents, it is important to monitor the frequency of alloy wheels on a Chevrolet Niva, wash and clean them on time. It is necessary to do minor wheel repairs on time: Chevrolet Niva r15 wheels, Chevrolet Niva wheels size 16. Tint them, remove scuffs and chips, for safe driving on the road. Carry out tire fitting of wheels in specialized centers. Of course, the main rule is driving itself, jumping less on curbs and other obstacles. A calm and measured ride is the key to the success and durability of all car components.

What does the size of tires and wheels affect?

Winter tires for Chevrolet (LADA) Niva: try to choose narrower tires. These tires will create more pressure on the road surface and improve traction. And wide tires are more sensitive to ruts in winter.

Consider the amount of unsprung masses

(this includes a lot of tires and wheels). The smaller it is, 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.

What wheels and tires did you choose for the Chevrolet Niva? What are the pros and cons of such a replacement? Participate in the survey, leave feedback and ask questions.

Where can I buy

: in our online store (Niva Wheels category).

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Exploitation

To ensure that the service life of the wheels is as long as possible, the following rules should be observed:

1. Tires must be properly attached to the hubs
2. It is advisable to drive on a bad road at low speed
3. Check discs for cracks and chips
4. Balance every 10,000 kilometers

To summarize, we can conclude that the best option is to install alloy wheels with a 17 radius on the Niva. With them, excellent cross-country ability of an SUV will be achieved.

It is very important to follow traffic rules on the road. For safe driving on a Chevrolet Niva, it is important that the car has wheels that correspond to the parameters of this car and are provided by the manufacturer, otherwise you will have to constantly change the wheel bearings. Discs should be forged or cast, not too heavy. Wash your car more often, preferably at a car wash. It is important to install tires on your car according to the time of year. Maintain your vehicle and operate it correctly.

Chevrolet Niva Restyling 2022 1.7i

Generation: Restyling Engine: VAZ-2123, I4, Gasoline Power: 79 hp (58 kW)

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Chevrolet Niva Restyling 2022 1.7i is equipped with 6Jx15 ET40 rims and 205/70 R15 95T tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET40 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 205/70 R15 is deciphered as follows:

• 205 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 70 - profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 15 is the tire diameter in inches.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 95T:

• 95 - maximum permissible tire load 690 kg;
• T — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 190 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 5 × 139.7. Thus, all the disks are fastened with five bolts and the distance between them is exactly one hundred and thirty-nine point and 70 hundredths millimeters. The car's hub diameter is 98.5 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 1.9 MPa.

Designation R

Chevrolet Niva 15 wheels have a radius from the factory, where R- denotes a radial tire, and 15 is the diameter in inches

The tire size for Niva 2121 is an important characteristic, but you also need to know what the bolt pattern on the Niva is on the disc. You will have to take a larger tire size for the field

The diameter of the holes with which they are attached to the hubs is 5 pieces. The wheel also has a certain width and the larger it is, the greater the offset it will have. On the one hand, the longer the reach, the better, since the Niva 21213 will perform better off-road, but on the other hand, the bearings will wear out quickly.

General background information

Ranges of possible values ​​for tires and wheels of Chevrolet Niva 2020.

Tires

Wheel disks

Expert advice

When choosing tires for a car, you must first follow the manufacturer's instructions. Ask yourself a few questions.

• On what roads will the car be primarily used?
• Do you need increased cross-country ability?
• How much of the route will be city roads and how much will be highways?
• Will the vehicle carry heavy loads?

The answers to these and similar questions will help determine which tire parameters you need to pay special attention to.

How to choose the right wheels for Chevrolet Niva 2022?

3 types of rims:

• Stamped (economical price category) - made from a sheet of iron by stamping on a press.
• Light alloy - manufactured by casting (more reliable than stamped ones).
• Forged (the highest quality and more expensive than the previous ones) - made from light alloys by stamping at high temperatures.

The choice depends on financial capabilities. However, it should be borne in mind that the quality of the road surface on which you have to drive every day must also be taken into account.

So, if it gets into a hole, a stamped disk will bend and will not cause harm to the tire, but a forged or cast one can cut it. There is a possibility that the cast disc may burst or crack.

It should also be noted that repairing “stamping” wheels is cheaper than repairing cast or forged wheels. But wheels with high-quality cast and forged disks kill the suspension less, because lighter and have more perfect geometry (better balanced).

Adviсe

In conclusion, let’s say once again about tires for Niva 21213 and which ones are better. Tires for the field in sizes 16 are difficult to obtain and the choice of such wheels is not large and you will have to make a lift to make such wheels fit. Still, when purchasing all-season tires for 4x4 fields, size r16, more often than others, sizes 185/75 R16, 175/80 R16, or 215/65 R16 are purchased. One of the best budget and reliable tires. Winter tires for Niva 4x4 size r16 option from the Nizhnekamsk plant, tires Kama I-511. They were written in more detail in this article above.

Due to the paucity of choice, drivers choose wheels on the r15, as the choice of tires will increase significantly. On r15 you can buy Russian or foreign manufacturers, depending on the budget, these are Kumho (South Korea), Cordiant, and from ours: Belshina OJSC and Nizhnekamskshina. When purchasing mud tires for a 4x4 field, Mud Terrain Lite is perfect. This is an American manufacturer. If you only drive off-road, then Niva 4x4 Silverstone MT-117 tires will do. When buying winter tires for a Niva 4x4 16, the factory studded tires Voltyre VLI-5 and VLI-10 will go, since they are cheap, but it depends on the area in which you plan to drive. From foreign countries there will be Cordiant Business, Hakkapelitta, Michelin Agilis X-ice North, but again the question is the budget.

For off-road work, special equipment such as an all-terrain vehicle manipulator is used. For digging pits, transportation of oversized cargo, rental for any period. This will save your time, deliver your cargo safely, it is possible to perform several types of work at once and operate it in any conditions.

Bolt pattern on Chevrolet Niva 16 radius

The rim width of the Chevrolet Niva 1.8i is 6 (inches), the nominal diameter is 15 (inches).

The wheelsets of these models consist of disks with a diameter of 15 (inches) or 16 (inches), a width of 6 (inches) or 7 (inches). Models are equipped only with discs with 5 holes for mounting bolts, their diameter is 139.7 (mm).

Wheel sizes for Chevrolet Niva 1.8i:

• Diameter 15 (inches), width 6 (inches), offset 40 (mm), PCD 5x139.7 (mm).

Wheel sizes for Chevrolet Niva 1.8L:

• Diameter 16 (inches), width 7 (inches), offset 40 (mm), PCD 5x139.7 (mm).

Important: for the Chevrolet Niva model range, wheels with an offset of 40 (mm) or 48 (mm) are always used.

The Chevrolet Niva SUV is known in the Russian domestic market as the VAZ-2123 Niva.

The model is equipped with an updated body and a 1.7-liter gasoline engine with fuel injection.

Important: currently in production.

Standard wheel sizes LADA Niva 1.8 2121x

The LADA Niva 1.8 2121x model was produced from 1997 to 2003. Table of standard and suitable wheel sizes for LADA Niva 1.8 2121x.

Disc drilling parameters are usually called bolt pattern:

• LZ (number of holes)
• PCD (hole center circle diameter)
• ET (disc offset)
• DIA (hole diameter)

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Despite the fact that this information is taken from the websites of auto manufacturers, our catalog is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed sizes with your car.