VSMPO forged wheels on Niva - review of legendary models

January 22, 2015 Lada.Online 1 159 879 46

The size of the tires and wheels greatly influences the behavior of the car on the road. AVTOVAZ recommends installing tires and wheels of a strictly defined size on Lada 4×4; only in this case the manufacturer guarantees the service life of chassis and suspension components and assemblies. In the review, we will tell you what the size of the wheels affects during the operation of the machine and what recommendations the manufacturer gives.

About winter tires on Lada 4×4

When choosing tires for the winter, use the table above. In addition, it is allowed to use winter tires (M+S) of the above dimensions and index Q with a corresponding limitation of the maximum vehicle speed (up to 160 km/h).

Choose winter tires on your Lada 4×4 that are as narrow as possible so that the pressure of the car on the surface is greater, this will improve traction. Also remember that wide tires are more sensitive to the ruts on the road.

Selection of tires for non-standard wheel sizes

As stated earlier, for the VAZ-2121, non-standard tires are tires on 15th wheels, namely 205/70 R15 or 205/75 R15. As a result of switching to such sizes, there is a richer choice, as well as increased width and a high profile, increasing the cross-country ability and grip of your car.

Summer tires

Dunlop Grandtrek PT3 is a summer tire for SUVs such as Niva, which has a reasonable price (4-4.5 thousand rubles) and high performance. The central rib provides the tire with good handling, and the symmetrical tread provides reliable grip and stability on dry surfaces. Due to the wide drainage channels and sipes, the tire is quickly cleared of moisture, resulting in improved protection against aquaplaning and traction on wet surfaces. The rubber contains silicon, which reduces noise levels and extends service life.

The next model of summer tires for Niva is Bridgestone Ecopia 850 , suitable exclusively for use in urban conditions. The tire tread has a large number of small blocks with grooves and lamellas of different depths and different directions. This drainage system effectively removes moisture from the tire, providing reliable protection against aquaplaning and better traction on wet surfaces.

The central rib of the tread contributes not only to high directional stability and controllability, but also to a shortened braking distance, both on dry and wet surfaces. Thanks to the special rubber composition, the generated noise level is reduced, wear resistance is increased, and it is also environmentally friendly. Price - 5 thousand rubles.

Next up is the Continental ContiCrossContact LX2 with an aggressive central tread that provides high traction and grip not only in urban conditions, but also in light off-road conditions. The central rib promotes reliable handling and shortened braking distances on dry surfaces, and the system of zigzag sipes and wide drainage channels ensures rapid self-cleaning of the tire from moisture and dirt, which improves aquaplaning protection and grip on wet surfaces.

Reinforced sidewalls increase resistance to deformation and various types of damage. The tire is low noise and has an increased service life. Prices for the model start from 6 thousand rubles.

Winter tires

Among winter tires for Niva, we can highlight Viatti Bosco S/T V-526 . For 4 thousand rubles, you get a tire with high traction and grip characteristics thanks to a specially designed asymmetric tread, which, due to the wide and deep channels between the blocks, quickly cleans itself. The grooved sipes provide confidence when driving on snowy and icy surfaces, and the polymers included in the rubber compound ensure elasticity at low temperatures and a long service life.

Another great option is the Michelin Latitude Alpin . This model will surprise you with its capabilities, allowing you to feel confident and comfortable when moving both on snow and ice. The tire's tread has specially shaped blocks that can “bite into” snow and ice, providing reliable traction and controllability, and the drainage system with directed deep grooves and wide rings promotes effective self-cleaning. The rubber composition includes silicon and polymer, which increases wear resistance and maintains the elasticity of the rubber. Price - from 4.5 thousand rubles.

Next up is the Gislaved NordFrost 200 SUV . The asymmetrical tread has a central part with a directional arrangement of a specially shaped block, thanks to which high levels of grip and vehicle control are achieved on dry, snowy and icy surfaces. Wide shoulder zones increase the plane of contact with the surface, and protruding teeth improve maneuverability, especially in deep snow, preventing the tire from getting stuck. Thanks to the studs located using a special technology, effective traction and braking on ice is ensured. Wide drainage channels quickly clear the tire of water, snow and ice chips, improving traction. The tire is low noise and wear-resistant. The cost of the model is 5 thousand rubles.

The list of winter tires for the Niva is completed by Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 . The multi-directional triangle-shaped central tread provides excellent traction and handling on dry, snowy and icy surfaces. The shoulder zones increase the contact patch with the surface, which not only improves traction, but also provides additional directional stability, and the side teeth increase patency in deep snow.

Wide channels between the tread blocks effectively clean the tire and protect against aquaplaning. The rubber composition is made using a special technology with the inclusion of adaptive polymers and a large amount of silicon, as a result of which the tire has an increased service life and is able to maintain its elasticity even at the lowest temperatures. Price - 5.5-6 thousand rubles.

All-season tires

Toyo Open Country H/T model has good traction and grip characteristics at any time of the year and allows you to move not only in urban conditions, but also in light off-road conditions. The central tread blocks provide traction on dry and snowy surfaces, and the shoulder tread with special grooves increases the tire's maneuverability when driving in deep snow and in off-road conditions.

The sipes improve traction on snowy and icy surfaces, and two large rings, together with the channels between the tread blocks, form a very effective drainage system. Thanks to the optimized rubber composition, the tire is low noise, lasts longer and retains its performance properties even with fluctuations in ambient temperature. Price - from 4 thousand rubles.

A more serious version of the all-season tire for the Niva is Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 , which has a reinforced frame, sidewalls and tread that allow it to move even in off-road conditions. The blocks have grooves that improve traction on any surface, and wide drainage channels ensure rapid self-cleaning of water, snow and dirt, which increases cross-country ability.

Wide shoulder areas increase the contact patch with the surface, and lateral lugs prevent slipping. The tire is low noise and wear-resistant, its cost varies about 4.5 thousand rubles.

Excellent driving performance will be provided by Bridgestone Dueler A/T 001 , which is also famous for its long service life and environmental friendliness. Shoulder areas with lateral lugs provide reliable directional stability, controllability and additional traction on any surface.

The special shape of the central tread allows you to achieve high results when driving on dry, snowy and icy surfaces. Due to special sipes and wide drainage channels, the tire is quickly cleared of moisture, dirt and snow, which also improves traction and protection against aquaplaning. Price - from 5 thousand rubles.

Off-road tires or mud tires

For driving the Niva in off-road conditions, the Goodyear Wrangler A/T Adventure , with large tread blocks and deep drainage channels that ensure quick and effective self-cleaning of the tire. The reinforced carcass and sidewalls of the tire significantly increase resistance to deformation and provide additional stability and controllability.

A special rubber composition of silicon and polymers reduces noise and vibration while driving, extends service life and allows the tire to maintain its performance properties with changing temperatures. The price is about 7 thousand rubles. About the brand + prices for the entire line of tires

Cordiant Off Road will also perform very well in off-road conditions . Aggressive tread blocks provide uncompromising cross-country ability in virtually any terrain and at any time of the year. Lateral lugs and special protrusions on the sidewalls ensure good maneuverability on deep ruts and eliminate slippage.

Large and deep drainage channels between the tread blocks effectively clean the tire, improving cross-country ability. The reinforced frame and sidewalls provide reliable protection against deformation and various types of damage. Price - from 4.5 thousand rubles.

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 on big wheels , but are not going 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.

VSMPO forged wheels on Niva - review of legendary models

Putting forging on a Niva is simply a brilliant decision; the wheels from our Russian company VSMPO are some of the best and won’t break the bank. One disc weighs no more than 6 kg—you won’t find any castings with that much weight. Ifree casting - disc weight is around 7 kg. So forged wheels are the lightest and most durable. And if most nivovods decide to take forging, then only VSMPO. The decision is correct, but where to find them?

Yes, yes, it’s an ambush - VSMPO no longer produces forged wheels and this decision is incomprehensible to me - there is a considerable demand. People monitor Avito in the hope of finding used wheels of this brand. Some are lucky, some are not.

In this short review in pictures, I will show you the most popular models of forged wheels - “Taiga” and Hellas.” Absolutely every one of the nivovods, at least in our city, dreams of buying them. Because they fit the Niva perfectly in terms of parameters. Just keep in mind, size R15. But this is even better, if you forked out money for forging, then take normal tires, and in size 15 there is a wow choice))

"Hellas"

The legendary model of forging on Niva is no longer produced, but can still be found in some places. I recently saw it on Avito, although the wheels were sold together with the Niva, but no matter, you can take it anyway, there is no such thing as a superfluous Niva))

The Hellas parameters are as follows: 6.0×15/5×139.7 ET45. As you can see, there is only one modification on the R15. This is correct, since the choice of R15 mud tires is many times larger than R16.

For the money, a used one in good condition can be found for 4-5k rubles. An excellent price even for bush discs, since the quality is top notch. By the way, this model weighs only 5.7 kg. According to reviews - Nyvka becomes quick, accelerates noticeably faster, and you don’t have to be afraid of potholes and bumps, because forging is forging - you won’t break it))

"Taiga"

The second legendary Nivov forging model R15. There are already 2 modifications, the difference in which is insignificant:

— 6.0(6.5)R15 — 5×139.7 — ET45

Available with wheel widths 6 and 6.5. Choose what suits you best for your tires. "Taiga" is more popular than "Hellas". Well, you can see it more often on the Chevrolet Niva, the size is perfect))

The biggest fire is the weight of the disc, it is only 5.5 kg. I think you yourself know what the reviews are - enthusiastic, people are looking for them like sausage during the shortage in the Soviet years. If the plant would now put the capacity back into producing these discs, many farmers would be happier) And they would earn money normally. There would be more pre-orders than for iPhones))

"Helios"

The last of the “three” Niv models. True, there are a lot of modifications here with different reach and other parameters; there are a lot of photos of various blouses on Helios on the Internet. But we need it for Niva and Chevy))

And here is what you need - 6.0×15/5×139.7 ET45

The disc weighs 5.5 kg, light and incredibly durable. True, if we had to choose from three models, then for the Niva I would rather take “Hellas” - the classic style of 5 thick stars, they will be stronger than thinner rays. Although even trying to break them is still a task))

This model is more elegant, I would say, which is why you can often see it on Sheviks - beauty in one word))
So whoever didn’t get the wheels, let’s get together and write a petition to the factory so that they immediately start producing at least one of these three models. Super durable and light wheels with a sky-high price - recommended by nivovods)) The main thing is to find them on sale. Although I have not considered other models that can still be easily found on sale, perhaps you can choose something from them for Nyvka. Well, if you haven’t found forging, then take the popular Kik casting, for example.

What does the size of tires and wheels affect?

The smaller the unsprung masses

(this includes a lot of tires and wheels), the better the car will hold the road and accelerate faster. For example, if you put wheels on a car that are 2 kg lighter each, then acceleration to 100 km/h will be reduced by 0.2 seconds.

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As a reminder, for safety and to increase tire life, you should maintain your tires at the recommended pressure. Other modifications to the Lada 4×4 can be found in the tuning category and by content.

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Standard sizes

Before choosing wheels and tires for the VAZ 2121 and 21214 Niva, you should carefully study the sizes of their standard, factory wheels. From the factory, this car was produced on wheels with the formula: 5J x 16, H2-ET = 58, DIA = 98, PCD = 5 x 139, 7. Accordingly, alloy wheels for the Niva should be the same, or slightly larger/smaller the maximum size allowed for this model.

In order to better understand what we are talking about, you need to know the decoding of the standard wheel formula. Thus, you can choose wheels and tires for the VAZ 2121 and 21214 Niva, correctly. Explanation of the formula:

• 5J – this number means that this wheel can accommodate 5-inch tires. Depending on the tire manufacturer, the allowable size may be 1 inch less or more. The letter “J” means that this disc has only one side.
• Number 16 is the diameter of the wheel rim assembly.
• H2 - indicates that the design of the wheel rim provides for the presence of two hangers. Khanty are special protruding rings located on the edge of the rim. They serve to ensure that tubeless tires are securely fixed, especially when the force of the road surface moves onto the working plane of the tire. Simply put, they secure the tires during maneuvers and are mandatory on off-road rims.
• ET – designation of the disc overhang size in mm. Of course, they are allowed to disdain, but only to a lesser extent, and no more than 1 cm. Remember, the smaller the offset, the greater the distance between the wheels of Niva 2121 and 21214.
• DIA – hub diameter size in millimeters.
• PCD is a designation indicating the number of holes for mounting the wheel and the diameter at which they are located.

As mentioned earlier, on the Niva 2121 and 21214, it is possible to install slightly larger or smaller wheels. So, the most successful choice would be the wheels from the American prototype - the Chevrolet Niva. They are ideal for fastenings and have the following dimensions:

• 0J x 15 ET = 48 – for stamped options;
• 5J x 15 ET = 40 – for the option with cast samples.

It is best to select the appropriate rim diameter after you have decided on the choice of off-road tire.