Wheel rim bolt pattern Niva Chevrolet compatibility table

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.

What does this disk parameter mean?

Car rims are attached to the hubs using bolts. Their number and distance from each other depends on the car model, wheel load and other factors.

On the Chevrolet Niva, the wheels are secured with five bolts. They are located at an equal distance from the center. A bolt pattern is a marking (description) of mounting holes for mounting bolts.

It is characterized by two numbers: the diameter of the circle on which the centers of the holes are located, and their number.

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.

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Why do you need to know and follow it?

The conical mounting holes in the disk are made with a small allowance, which are selected when tightening the bolts. In this case, the center of the wheel is exactly aligned with the center of the hub. If you install disks whose distance between the holes differs from the nominal value by 1-2 millimeters, the difference will not be noticeable to the eye. But the wheel will be installed with a slight misalignment, which will cause vibration and accelerated wear of the rubber.

Important: you need to install wheels whose distances between the fastenings comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Bolt pattern Niva Chevrolet

They are trying to improve the Niva in order to increase its off-road capability. The Chevrolet Niva is already considered the best in cross-country ability, but replacing and loosening the wheels significantly increases the characteristics of the Chevrolet Niva

When selecting discs, it is important to take into account the bolt pattern, which must comply with the technical descriptions and be suitable in size, diameter and bolt pattern. The diameter of the central hole must match the Niva wheel bolt pattern and its parameters as per the instructions

The bolt pattern Niva 2121, the bolt pattern Niva 21213, the bolt pattern Niva 21214 and the bolt pattern Niva 4×4 are indicated in the table above.

It is important that when installing and selecting disks, the basic drilling parameters are preserved

Why know the bolt pattern?

After the disc is installed at the factory with nuts on the hub, there should be a gap between the stud and the mounting hole. This mandatory requirement allows you to comply with safety standards. The disc must be tightened with nuts with a force of 62-70 Nm.

If the bolt pattern does not fit, the last bolt is tightened at a certain angle. Accordingly, the wheel will stand at an angle, which is fraught. Vibration will appear or the disk may fall off altogether.

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.

Standard tires for VAZ-2121

The base body is considered to be one that has not been subjected to lifting and has standard wheel arches. At the factory, the cars are equipped with VLI-5 tires with indicators of 175/80 R16. It must be said that this is not a very good option and it has very conflicting reviews:

• increased noise when driving on a hard surface at speeds over 60 km/h;
• at low temperatures loses elasticity;
• the big drawback is the presence of a camera;
• poor handling on clean asphalt.

Its high ability to overcome wet off-road conditions, especially on clay soils, is also noted. Another plus is the low price. The number of disadvantages of rubber outweighs its positive qualities. This is why most owners decide to use alternative options, especially since the possibilities for this exist.

Parameters of standard nuts

It is important to remember: the nuts on wheel rims are made in a special way and differ from ordinary ones. This is evidenced by the special carving. Its metric differs significantly from the standard one. Nivas use nuts with a diameter of 12 mm and a pitch of 1.25 mm. Moreover, standard turns have a similar pitch, 1.75 mm. Thanks to a small step, the reliability of such a connection significantly increases. Due to this parameter, the self-tightening effect is realized.

This is why it is not recommended to use nuts that were not originally intended for installation on a vehicle. Since larger coils are not suitable. At the factory, the nuts are made so wide that when you screw them onto the stud, it comes out on the other side. The inner part is made in the form of a regular cone.

Wheel size for white Niva 4×4

Since 2006, a more advanced model of the VAZ 2121, the Lada 4×4, has become available to the population, which has plug-in all-wheel drive without locking the center differential clutch. Fans of the brand began to actively look for this modification, and more often in the traditional white color. Around this time, specialized wheels with the following characteristics began to be produced for it:

• The main size installed in the basic configuration was stamped black wheels with parameters 5Jx16 ET58 5x139.7, which was suitable for tires with dimensions 175/80/R16. The central drilling and bolt pattern remained unchanged compared to models of previous years - the wheel was traditionally mounted on a hub with 5 studs of 139.7 mm each.
• The owners of these cars often tried to change only the width of the seat on the rim for mounting the tire, and almost never changing the radius, because the target audience of the brand was completely defined - the SUV was used for its intended purpose. Thus, the most popular wheel sizes installed on Niva 4x4 are 6.5Jx15 ET15, 6.5Jx15 ET35, 7Jx15 ET15, 7Jx16 ET15, which corresponded to wheel widths of 185, 195, 2015, 215 and 225 mm, and the profile at the same time it remained within 75-80 mm for better cross-country ability.

Exclusive wheels for Niva

Also, car enthusiasts often turn to paint shops, where their alloy wheels are professionally painted by craftsmen in the required color both over the entire surface of the steel and locally. The driver just needs to drive the car, agree on a paint sketch with the designer or offer his own, for example, from a catalogue, designate the required color (usually black or white), and the next day pick up the finished product and use unique wheels.

Maximum and minimum possible parameters of non-standard disks

Due to the design features of the body and wheel arches, it is possible to install wheels of various modifications. Many owners want to install models with a larger diameter than are available. The maximum permissible wheel parameters for which it is not necessary to use an angle grinder to modify the body:

• profile width, mm – 215;
• profile height, mm – 75.

The maximum permissible overhang is 35. When installing a profile with a width of more than 215 mm, the arches will have to be cut in any case. In turn, the minimum permissible offset is 58. These are the wheels that are installed on cars directly at the factory. The optimal solution is considered to be parameter 40-45. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with all the installation details in advance. This way you can avoid wiping. You can see the characteristics in special photos.

Properly selected wheels and tires are the key to stable vehicle behavior on the road. It is important to familiarize yourself with the factory settings in advance.

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

Wheel dimensions for Chevrolet Niva:

• 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).

Disc sizes of some models:

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.

Niva tires and their features

Our all-wheel drive SUV has been in production for over 40 years and is designed for off-road driving. Therefore, you should select tires in accordance with the planned operation, because when driving in conditions where there are no roads, not only all-wheel drive is important. Without good tires it can become useless. Niva copes with its purpose perfectly and is not hindered by its outdated appearance. Plus, the car is easy to maintain, and spare parts are very inexpensive, especially since you can find them in any store.

Standard set of tires

On Niva, without any tuning, standard-sized arches are used. This means that they cannot install wheels different from the standard sizes on the Niva. From the factory, the car is equipped with VLI-5 tires with a diameter of R16 175/80.

Standard tires have more disadvantages than advantages:

• too noisy (at speeds above 60 km/h when driving on hard surfaces the noise will be too loud);
• in winter it loses all elasticity and simply becomes stiff in the cold;
• standard wheels have a tube, which can also be considered a disadvantage;
• low level of controllability, does not hold the road.

For those who do not want to save money on everything, it is recommended to purchase alternative options with better performance.

Options for alternatives to standard tires

In addition to the basic version of the Niva 2121, there are several different modifications, for example, the five-door 2131, Urban, Bronto and others. You can use the same tires for them as for the standard model; there is no fundamental difference. For example, tire R15 215/75. This kit is the most popular, because no modernization is required, but taking into account the correctly selected disk. A Niva tire must have an offset of at least 35 mm and a diameter of no more than 28 inches. In certain situations, such tires can still touch the wheel arch liners, especially if the car is heavily loaded or moves over high bumps, which causes the suspension to work in extreme positions. But at the same time, the cross-country ability with such tires is significantly improved, fuel consumption is reduced, and there is no need to lift the body.

For fans of extreme off-road driving, it is better to consider more serious options, such as tires with sizes R15 235/75 and 240/80. With this size of tires on the Niva, the car will look like a real off-road monster, capable of driving anywhere. But at the same time, installing such large tires and wheels will require mandatory lifting, since without this the wheels will not fit into a standard arch. Today this is not a problem.

The preparation doesn't end there. You will also have to change the front and rear gear pairs. It is necessary to put 4.44, whereas from the factory they are 3.9. This will reduce the load on the clutch and engine, and improve dynamic performance.

Additionally, special spacers should be installed on the hubs, since the disc offset needs to be increased. Of course, with such additional procedures, installing larger tires and wheels can lead to serious financial costs, especially considering the high cost of such wheels. Despite all this, such alterations are worth it. The Niva on larger mud tires with lifting makes off-road driving a pleasure.

Choosing tires for Niva

An experienced owner of a 2121 is thinking about replacing tires for a reason; it’s not about extreme sports or the thrill of the sensations. Standard tires have poor off-road and asphalt performance, so replacement is a necessary measure.

When choosing tires for the Niva, you need to consider several basic parameters:

• operating conditions of the car (driving mainly on asphalt or in conditions where there is no hard surface on the road);
• will the car be tuned (it may require enlarging the standard arches, lifting the suspension and raising the body);
• the size of the available budget (large wheels with mud tires are expensive, and you will have to spend money on lifting and other modifications);
• choosing the right brand (good wheels from leading manufacturers also cannot be cheap).

When choosing tires, it will definitely not be superfluous to know their markings. That is, you need to write down the tire width, profile height and radial size of the rim on the Niva. In addition, you need to understand what characteristics of rubber are important for use at different times of the year and in different conditions, what are the technical characteristics, performance and much more.

Standard disk sizes

A feature of the car of the type in question is that there are no differences in disks for cars of different years of manufacture. Standard parameters:

• 6 inches – rim width;
• 15 inches - diameter;
• ET40 – departure.

Overhang means the distance between the planes of fastening and symmetry. It is important to note: using discs that do not meet the specified parameters can cause a lot of trouble. First of all:

• accelerated wear of the vehicle chassis;
• damage to the wheel arches of the vehicle.

For example, when installing disks with a diameter of 16 inches or more, various difficulties arise. For example, if the profile height is high enough, the fender liner may be damaged. It is simply erased by the rubber tread. Therefore, before carrying out the installation process, you should familiarize yourself with all the nuances. A good solution is to get advice from specialists.

Drilling must comply with the parameters specified by the manufacturer. This characteristic is designated by the abbreviation PCD. Standard: 5*139.7:

• the first digit indicates the number of holes;
• the second number is the diameter in millimeters.

Also, the central hole for the hub must correspond to the standard value. This parameter is designated as Dia, diameter. It is 98.5 mm. It is worth noting that there are a large number of discs on sale with a hole 1-3 mm larger than this value. It is advisable to refuse to purchase such ones. Since the discs will not be installed tightly, which will lead to grinding of the hub.

It is important to remember: it is advisable to avoid using wheels with offsets ET58 and ET40. As a rule, the internal bearing fails after a short time. A good solution would be a wheel with an offset of ET35. Some owners install an ET0 type disk - in this case, the outer bearing may begin to fail earlier.

What kind of disc drilling and wheel bolt pattern on VAZ cars

When choosing wheels for a VAZ, you need to look not only at their appearance, but also at the possibility of using them on a particular model. In addition, certain technical characteristics must be taken into account.

• The most important of them are:
• · bolt pattern;
• · diameter;
• · departure;
• fastening elements;
• · diameter of the centering hole.

Basic drive functions

1. Wheel rims on a passenger car perform a number of important tasks:
2. · rubber seal around the perimeter;
3. · ensuring a rigid structure under the total weight of the vehicle;
4. · transmission of torque to the wheel.

Based on these functions, the car enthusiast can formulate requirements for the disks, as well as their technical characteristics. Any wheeled product must be balanced in size, durable and safe.

Only after this can you proceed to drilling wheels on VAZ cars.

Wheel bolt pattern on VAZ 2107

The design of the seven involves drilling 4x98 wheels, where the number 4 indicates the number of bolts, and 98 indicates the diameter of the holes on the disc structure.

Many foreign cars use a bolt pattern with similar parameters – 4×100. In the first situation, the distance between the centering bolts is 69.3 mm, and in the second case - 70.7 mm.

The error is 1.4 mm and does not allow for tight fixation of a non-standard disc.

There are other methods for attaching 100x4 rims to the seven. For example, you can use extended bolts, adapter rings, studs and eccentrics. However, these parts can ultimately complicate or impair the mounting of the wheel product. Therefore, it is recommended to install standard car wheels and tires so as not to lead to wheel imbalance and vibration while driving.

The VAZ 2107 model is equipped with 13-inch stamped wheels or analogues with identical parameters. Tires have dimensions 175/70/R13.

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• The nominal pressure in “seven” tires directly depends on the tire sizes:
• 175/70/R13 – 1.9 rear, 1.6 front wheels;
• 165/80/R13 – 2.0 rear, 1.7 front.

Wheel bolt pattern on model 2106

1. For a six, the wheel bolt pattern is 4×98. As for the factory dimensions of the disks, then:
2. · standard width is 5.0J,
3. · centering hole 58.5 mm,
4. · departure ET29.
5. Tire size for the six is ​​175/70/R13.
6. As a restyling, you can install wheels 185/60/14, 195/50/R15.
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Drilling on the VAZ 2109 model

The VAZ 2109, “nine”, has factory settings for the wheel bolt pattern of 4×98. The factory equipment was equipped with 175/70/R13 tires and 13-inch wheels.

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Wheel bolt pattern on VAZ 2110

The tenth VAZ model is equipped with factory stamped 13-inch wheels and 175/70/R13 tires. There were also dozens of configurations with 14-inch casting and 175/65/R14 tires.

As for the dimensions of factory rims, the width is 5.0-5.5J, drilling is 4x98, as on other models, the centering hole is 58.5 mm and the offset is ET 37-40.

Drilling on 2111

The Lada station wagon 2111 was equipped with 13 or 14-inch wheels from the factory, depending on the vehicle's configuration. Both options could be used.

Tire sizes: 175/70/R13, 175/65/R14, rims: width 5.0J, drilling 4×98, centering hole 58.6 mm, offset ET40.

Drilling on the VAZ 2114 model

Lada Samara 2113, 2114 cars were equipped with factory stamps with a 4x98 drill bit.

As for the rims, the offset was ET40, width 5.0 J and centering hole 58.5 mm. Wheels 175/70/R13.

Drilling on the VAZ 2115 model

• The fifteenth model of Lada Samara 2115 is equipped with factory stampings with sizes of 13 and 14 inches, and a 4x98 drill.
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• As a restyling option, you can use car tires:
• 205/45/R16;
• 195/50/R15;
• 185/60/R14.

Drilling on the VAZ 2121 model

The first Russian SUV Niva from VAZ or Lada 4x4 is equipped with 16-inch steel factory wheels and tires with sizes 175/80/R16 and 185/75/R16.

Disc dimensions: offset ET40, drilling 5x139.7, centering hole 98.6 mm and width 6.5J.

Wheel bolt pattern on a Niva Chevrolet car

The Russian Niva Chevrolet SUV is equipped with factory-made 15- and 16-inch rims with drilling parameters of 5×139.7, offset ET40-48, centering 98.6 mm and width 6-6.5J.

Wheel sizes: 205/75/R15 and 215/65/R16.

All wheel parameters

In addition to the bolt pattern, when choosing new wheels, they look at the following parameters:

• offset (distance from the hub to the center of the disk along the width);
• landing size;
• radius and diameter (in inches, affects the choice of tires);
• hub (mounting hole) size in inches.

Do not confuse the characteristics of the disc with the characteristics of the tire. The latter, in terms of dimensions (width and diameter), depend on the parameters of the disk, and also have their own specific ones. These include, for example, the profile height.

Correctly selected wheels and tires are the key to safe movement of a vehicle on the road. The automaker creates recommendations for the vehicles it produces. Compliance with these will help avoid damage to the body and other elements of the car.

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.

Replacing the front wheel bearing on a Niva Chevrolet

It is recommended to entrust installation to professionals. However, if you have a set of tools and free time, it is quite possible to perform the replacement yourself. Before starting repairs, you need to visit a car wash and wash the front suspension especially thoroughly. The second important step is the correct dismantling of the part. To do this, you need to block the wheel and remove the bolts that secure the wheels. Further:

• first, use a jack to suspend and secure the front part of the car;
• then remove the wheel along with the brake pads;
• unscrew the piston pin of the swing arm;
• we take out the bolts that secure the ball joints;
• screw the hub together with the hinges.

The fact that the wheels on a Chevrolet Niva rotate smoothly is determined by the presence of bearings in the hubs. They can stand on both the front and rear wheels. Bearings are designed to reduce friction.

If such bearings fail, the wheel warps and the rubber begins to wear unevenly and quickly. If the bearing is damaged while the car is moving, the wheel will simply lock and stop rotating. For this reason, it is important to pay timely attention to bearings, especially on the Chevrolet Niva, since the car is an SUV and therefore experiences heavy loads on the chassis.

At this point, the process of replacing the wheel bearings on a Chevrolet Niva can be considered complete. After assembly, you should check the ease of rotation of the wheel.

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.

Seasonality of tires

Not all motorists are armed with a summer and winter set of tires. Usually they are guided by economy and believe that if the Chevrolet Niva is an SUV, then all-wheel drive will cope with winter roads even on summer tires. This is not true because of three main points:

• Aerodynamics. With all-wheel drive and significant ground clearance, aerodynamics begin to “suffer.” Therefore, on a slippery road, the vehicle’s stability decreases;
• The qualities of an SUV are evident off-road, not on ice;
• Machine weight. Compared to hatchbacks and sedans, an all-wheel drive vehicle weighs much more. This means that it has high inertia and an increased braking distance.

An alternative option with all-season is possible. However, only in certain climatic latitudes. If during the cold seasons there are no severe frosts and special snow cover, then this version of rubber may be suitable. Otherwise, you can’t do without thorns.

What kind of wheels are there for Niva?

Throughout the history of the brand, various Russian and foreign manufacturers have produced a huge number of rims.

Wheels for Niva, 16 radius. First of all, this is the wheel size, which at the manufacturer level was set larger than that of other Lada models - 185/75/R16.

However, many drivers of this car are not satisfied with the too small width of the rim and, accordingly, the tires - only 185 mm. Because of this, Niva owners often change their original wheels to those recommended by the factory, namely 195/80/16, 195/70/R15, 205/70/R15, thereby increasing the adhesion surface of the treads to the road surface.

Based on the material, as a rule, AvtoVAZ installs original black stamped wheels in most trim levels. However, they are not always suitable for drivers, since ventilated brakes require a lot of air from the street to cool the surface, and the perforations on such wheels do not provide this access.

In addition, similar wheels on the Niva are much inferior to competitors in their appearance, and the owners cover them with decorative plastic caps.

The most popular wheels are “cast”, made in almost any size and design, which gives the car owner the opportunity to choose the necessary product to suit his taste. In addition, these products are often painted in black, white and other colors during manufacturing.

Many Russian cars before 2000 had problems with tire punctures, which was quite life-threatening, especially at high speed. Thus, a tire that did not fit tightly to the rim with an inflated chamber installed inside often exploded during a puncture, causing the car to lose control. But with the advent of technical progress, the auto industry began to increasingly use tubeless tires and special wheels adapted for it, and the VAZ 2121 in this case was no exception.

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.