Popular question: What kind of car are the wheels suitable for the Chevrolet Niva?

When choosing wheels for an SUV VAZ 2121, 21214 Niva, you should initially decide on the purpose of their installation. Some car enthusiasts like to drive their cars off-road, and some drive strictly in urban conditions, and installing new rims on wheels for them is another item of sophistication and luxury, but not practicality.

Having chosen suitable disks, do not rush to purchase them. To begin with, be sure to choose the right tires for them, so that the wheels grip the road as well as possible, and are reliable and practical. How to do it? You can find out the answer by reading this article.

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What cars are 15mm wheels suitable for Shniva?

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Post by Klim » 22 Feb 2011, 19:06

There is some strange thing with discs on the sportage. There is stamping, all the parameters are the same as the shnivy, except for the central center, it seems to be 100mm.

But with casting. In short, I wanted to buy a casting from Sportizh on the Sportizh forum. I read in their document that the casting parameters are identical to those of Shniv, R15 J6 5x139.7 ET +45 dia 98.5

Found a seller. I started discussing purchasing options. And then I came across a post on their forum:

Hi all! People, I understand that this may not be entirely on topic BUT! Information for those who, in addition to tires, are going to buy wheels! On our Sports cars with rims there is one ambush point: Everywhere in the catalogs of Internet magicians and not on the Internet, the diameter of the hole for the hub is indicated as 100 mm.

So, as a result of a deep and detailed study (ruler + removed standard wheel), it was revealed: the real diameter of the hole for the hub is 95.4 mm, which is confirmed by the marking on the spoke of the standard wheel (on the back side)!

Dan (many thanks for your help) and I carried out research and measurements on this issue. Not a single disk was damaged during the work!

P/S Other parameters for disks remain the same J6 15 5×139.7

I hope this information is useful to someone!

I asked the seller to see what the CO is. She said “yes, ok.” And then she disappeared.

So it’s possible that only the stamping from the sportizh will work, but the casting will not. You need to look at the markings

I can post a picture so that it is clear what kind of disks we are talking about.

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1 Topic by Loopas93rus 07/25/2013 17:58:05

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Topic: Original wheels from Niva to Shniva?

Here they offer me discs from Shnivy Dzhazovskie to Niva, but I have to give the discs in return! So a problem arose that the original wheels from the Niva do not fit on the Shevik! Who knows if they'll fit?

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Re: Original wheels from Niva to Shniva?

Here they offer me discs from Shnivy Dzhazovskie to Niva, but I have to give the discs in return! So a problem arose that the original wheels from the Niva do not fit on the Shevik! Who knows if they'll fit?

You prepare the car at least a little, and then look at the wheels, Seryoga, no offense!

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Re: Original wheels from Niva to Shniva?

But what grievances.

They just offer me tires! But you need to take wheels along with tires! You can’t go with your family!

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Loopas93rus , I saw a Chevy in the city with stamps from a short one. no matter, he drives)

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Re: Original wheels from Niva to Shniva?

But what grievances.

They just offer me tires! But you need to take wheels along with tires! You can’t go with your family!

At least prepare the car a little!

Understand that autumn will soon come and the time for rides will begin, and these are not the summer roads you drove on!

Niva 2121

The standard wheel size is R16. The rim offset does not exceed 58 millimeters. You can also install other models with a smaller size on the car - R15. They are in great demand in mountainous areas.

The rubber is thick, so there is no damage to the disc. The tires provide excellent shock absorption when the car moves over large potholes or pits.

On the Niva 2121 you can install wheels from the Chevrolet Niva, without any additional work. You can also install high profile wheels, size 215 R15. The tire offset should not exceed 40 millimeters.

You can install wheels with a large radius, but to avoid touching the fender liners, you need to choose the right size of the disk and tire. Typically, such work is performed during tuning operations.

wheels then Volga to Niva

Is it worth putting wheels from the 29th Volga on the Niva, will it be beneficial?

It is desirable that the departure coincide. (if less, they won’t stand up. If more, dirt will fly onto the car and increased wear on the bearings)

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I'll tell you more. The disc from a simple Niva is also compatible at the hub with the old Volgov type (P14), but the offset on them is different for all of them. I won’t tell you which one. but if you consider that those dashing guys who put Volga wheels on the Niva had wheels sticking out. then in your case it will be the other way around

Niva Urban 2121

A new model, available in several versions. The dimensions remained unchanged. Exactly the same as a regular Niva, R16 wheels are used. The main one is 185 / 75 / R16.

To make it easier to choose the wheel size for Niva Urban, we provide a summary table of popular parameters.

Final tips

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The Russian SUV Niva . All models of this machine are constantly exported abroad. Its positive qualities have long been appreciated by European countries.

The cars are equipped at the factory with a variety of wheels and rims. For each model, you can choose the right size depending on the operating conditions.

Niva 21214

In the factory configuration, the car is equipped with disks, which are fastened with five bolts.

• Circle diameter – 139.7 mm;
• Bolts M12x1.25 mm;
• Departure ET58;
• The diameter of the hub hole is 98.5 mm.

Of course, other models can be installed on the car, but only with a certain standard size:

Standard sizes

Before choosing wheels and tires for a 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, the alloy wheels on 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 the VAZ 2121, 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 Niva 2121 and 21214 cars, 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.

Niva Chevrolet

The standard wheel size for this car is R15. Mostly they install alloy wheels, which have gained great popularity. But if the car is used in Russian off-road conditions, it is more promising to install wheels of larger diameter - 16-17.

It must be said that their installation will require additional work. To increase the ground clearance, you will have to install special spacers. It will also be necessary to slightly change the design of the chassis.

Wheel markings may have several letters and numbers. In order to choose the right wheel for a Chevrolet Niva, you need to clearly understand the meaning of all the parameters indicated on it. Let's take, for example, the marking 6.5Jx16H2 PCD5x139.7 ET48 DIA98.6.

J – rim type and profile type,

16Н2 – mounting diameter equal to 16 inches,

Н2 – number of protrusions preventing rubber from slipping,

PCD – English designation for dimensions of attachment to the surface of the hub,

5 – number of mounting holes,

139.7 – diameter of their location,

ET – indicator of the disc extending beyond the plane of the car,

Characteristics of alloy wheels for Chevrolet Niva

The wheel for the Chevrolet Niva weighs 29.7 kilograms. The disc itself reaches 11.4 kg. It turns out that the tire weighs 18.3 kilograms. The width of the wheel is 243-244 millimeters, and the height is 745-750 millimeters.

For the Chevrolet Niva SUV, you need to buy wheels of such a size that the wheels do not touch the body, do not spoil the brake system, and their centering ring must coincide with the hub. In this case, you need to know the factory parameters of the machine in order to choose the right wheels.

A wheel is one of the main ways to change the appearance of a car. This issue is especially relevant for owners of a basic Chevrolet Niva. There are a wide variety of discs. In this case, one of the factors when choosing should be the material from which they are made:

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The ride comfort, the condition of the chassis and the further operation of the vehicle depend on the dimensions of the wheels and tires installed on the vehicle.

To ensure the correct operation of the above criteria, vehicle manufacturers provide the recommended parameters of parts, components and assemblies installed on the vehicle in the vehicle operating instructions. The same applies to the Niva Chevrolet.

AvtoVAZ recommends the following wheel and tire sizes with appropriate air pressure.

Advice. It is not recommended to install alloy wheels that are too large on a Chevrolet Niva; this may cause problems with the operation of the vehicle’s chassis.

The speed index is an important parameter when selecting tires. Depending on the speed at which the car moves, wheels with a certain index are selected:

• Q – up to 160 km/h;
• S – no more than 180 km/h;
• T – up to 190 km/h.

As for the load capacity of the car, before installing the wheels, you need to check the markings on the tire. It corresponds to 85, 88, 92. The minimum carrying capacity of the car is 515 kg, corresponding to index 88.

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VLI-5 175/80R16 tire is suitable for overcoming moderate off-road conditions, provided that this is not your main task. First of all, the Voltyre VLI-5 175/80R16 provides a fairly high level of comfort when driving on asphalt, although the Voltyre VLI-5 should no longer be chosen for everyday use.

Voltyre VLI-5 tire size is approximately: .

Standard Neva tires.

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The price for a wheel is 1222 rubles, the tires are practically new, and the price for a disk is also 1000 rubles. There are tires on the rims, but I'll throw them away with them!

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Dimensions of standard wheels

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

Common wheel sizes for Niva Chevrolet:

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

Failure to comply with these parameters may result in:

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

Advice. Before purchasing a new wheel, it is better to consult an experienced specialist.

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

The center hole (DIA) of the rim is 98.5mm. Therefore, when choosing a wheel, you need to pay special attention to this parameter, since a discrepancy from the standard even by 1 mm will certainly affect the quality of the disk fastening to the hub. After some time, due to a loose fit, the hub will simply wear off.

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

What types of disks to choose and from which manufacturers

For the Niva off-road vehicle, forged or alloy wheels are most suitable. The most popular option for models 2121 and 21214 are alloy wheels from Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Jimmy, Kia Sportage, and even Volga cars, measuring at least 15 inches.

If we talk about manufacturers who make wheels specifically for VAZ cars, then it is best to use products from KRAMZ. They have an anti-shock, stable design, and relatively light weight, thanks to the material from which they are made.

Parameters of standard nuts

A special feature of wheel nuts is their special thread, which differs from standard ones. For Niva Chevrolet, M12x1.25mm nuts are provided. Due to the slight discrepancy with the standard pitch (1.75), a self-tightening effect appears when the wheel rotates.

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

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

Nuts on a Niva car are:

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

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

What kind of disks can be installed?

The manufacturer recommends installing R16 standard wheels. It is allowed to mount smaller wheels R15 on the car. It’s easier to choose tires for this size; there are plenty to choose from compared to 16-inch wheels.

The depth of the body arch of the Chevrolet Niva allows the driver to install 17-inch cast wheels on the car. Correct installation of wider wheels will allow you to:

• improve directional stability and vehicle control;
• reduce braking distance in case of unexpected braking;
• increase the vehicle's maneuverability in off-road conditions.

It is worth noting the negative aspects of such a replacement:

• the likelihood of damage to the integrity of the disc increases when the tire is damaged, for example, from a side impact;
• the smoothness of the ride decreases, the movement on it becomes harsher, and vibration increases.

Conclusion

After analyzing all the possible options, we can conclude: for the field, the most suitable option is alloy wheels, 15 - 16 inches in size, with tires whose width will be approximately 60% larger.

At the same time, the weight of the disks should not be too large so that when it falls into a hole, it does not become deformed. Therefore, choose KRAMZ wheels and be confident in your car, both on the road and in off-road conditions.

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Chevrolet Niva is a compact Russian SUV that AvtoVAZ, together with GM, began producing in 2002. From 2004 to 2008 was the best-selling car with increased off-road capability, which was explained by the car’s attractive appearance, permanent all-wheel drive, excellent maintainability and low price. The model is still popular, especially in rural areas.

Now on the roads of Russia you can find both quite old Chevys and completely new ones, because the Chevrolet Niva is still in production and is in demand. Naturally, sooner or later, all Chevy owners are faced with the need to replace wheel rims: some do this for practical reasons, and others for aesthetic reasons, because in most cases the car is equipped with nondescript “stamping”.

Niva Chevrolet car

Maximum and minimum possible parameters of non-standard disks

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

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

Properly selected wheels and tires are the key to stable vehicle performance on the road.

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.

What kind of car are the wheels suitable for?

Some car enthusiasts are wondering what wheels can be installed on the Niva. The most common question is whether it is possible to install larger wheels. There can be quite a lot of reasons for such a desire. Some people want to get a more “tough” appearance, because a car on larger wheels looks more solid. Other drivers are interested in increasing cross-country ability. Larger wheel diameters allow for increased ground clearance, and such wheels usually have higher tread. As you can see, there are a lot of reasons for selecting disks instead of standard ones. Let's figure out which wheels should be installed on this domestic SUV.

Wheels for Niva - from small to large

Absolutely every driver has at least once had the thought that it’s time to get bigger wheels. Because the stock Nyvka is, of course, good, but as they say - more wheels - more possibilities. Therefore, let’s figure out what a driver will have to face in order to install tires of a larger diameter and, in general, whether it’s worth doing. Here we will try to present everything as simply and clearly as possible, because looking for answers on forums is long and painful for many)) Because many people are absolutely not happy with driving the Vli-5))

Standard sizes

What wheels can be installed on a Niva? Let's start with those wheels that are installed as a basic option. Factories supply VLI-5 tires, its standard size is 175/80 R16. Its main advantage is good cross-country ability, especially on wet clay. That's it, the positive features end there. The disadvantages of standard tires are as follows:

• Low handling on asphalt;
• High noise level when driving over 60 km/h;
• Presence of a camera;
• In the cold it becomes a “stake”.

As you can see, there are a large number of shortcomings. All this forces farmers to look for alternative options, since there are quite a lot of them on the market.

Replacement

Tires with a diameter of R16 are offered as a standard option. But, when choosing analogues, problems arise. This size is produced very rarely. Therefore, drivers often use R15 tires. Actually, this is not a violation. The manufacturer allows the use of such tires on Niva cars. Here you can choose the most suitable option for you.

When choosing, pay attention to additional indicators. Using wheels that are too large may require modifications to the vehicle. Below we will consider the main variations possible for use on the Niva. Please note that the options listed apply to the entire range.

215/75 R15

Usually, such rubber falls into place without any modifications. You just need to choose the right disk. Its diameter should be between 27-28 inches. Be sure to check the disc offset. The 35-58 mm option is suitable. In this configuration, you can freely install wheels without any additional intervention. But sometimes contact between the tires and the body may occur. This happens in the following cases:

• When the vehicle is heavily loaded;
• When traveling over big bumps;
• When suspension parts pass extreme points.

These are the disadvantages of this rubber.

By installing such tires, you will get greater cross-country ability, this is achieved by higher ground clearance, as well as by the large tread characteristic of these tires. Fuel consumption is also reduced. You don't have to lift the car; the ground clearance is already more than impressive. Thus, the advantages of such rubber outweigh all the disadvantages.

Among the all-terrain variants of this tire, the Dunlop Grand trek AT3

and
Yokohama Geolandar
.
These tires have proven themselves well in mud, sand and shallow snow. On dry asphalt they are somewhat inferior to analogues created specifically for highways. For city and dirt road trips, you can choose the Cordiant Off Road
or
the Kumho Road Venture
.
When traveling in deep snow (ice conditions), Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV 7
and
Michelin Latitude X-ice North
. This tire is made taking into account all the features of snowy roads; studs are used for better grip. Also, they use a Scandinavian tread pattern, which provides maximum traction in conditions of heavy snow cover. All of the listed variations can be freely installed on Niva without any modifications.

What to look for when choosing off-road wheels

For such purposes of use, special samples are selected. Their main condition is the width, which will be slightly more than half the width of the tire. For example, for a rim whose width is 10 cm, a 12.5-inch tire is suitable.

Such criteria are selected taking into account the fact that when driving off-road, the air from the tire will gradually be released, while increasing the width of the rubber on the sides. This effect is of great importance, as it increases the contact surface of the wheel and provides the VAZ 2121 and 21214 Niva with better traction.

Of course, nothing prevents you from installing off-road tires on narrower rims. But at the same time, the width of the rubber will decrease, and so will the contact plane. Although such a change also has its advantages. For example, when driving on a hard dirt surface, narrower tires will grip the road better due to the larger protrusion of the treads. But when driving through a swamp or other similar soil, they will go worse than a rim on wide tires.

Sizes 235/75 and 240/80 R15

If the car is used for trips into nature (fishing, hunting), then it makes sense to bother installing more solid tires. This will allow you to operate the car on any off-road conditions. But, for installation you will have to make some modifications, otherwise the new wheels simply will not fit into the wheel arches.

The first thing to do is lift the suspension. This will increase ground clearance and eliminate the need to widen the arches. To do this, you can use a lifting kit from AvtoVAZ. It includes everything you need. The quality of the parts is quite high, you can also look at offers from companies producing tuning parts. Raising the car is not enough. It is necessary to modify the gearbox; the existing ones cannot cope with the increased load. Instead of the standard gear ratio of 3.9, 4.44 is installed. The last thing to do is increase the disc offset. To do this, use light alloy spacers. For greater reliability, it is advisable to install a hub with double-row bearings in the steering knuckle; they are more resistant to loads.

There are plenty of off-road tires of these sizes on the market. Choose the option that is most suitable for the cost, their quality is approximately the same.

Conclusion

. The Niva's standard tires do not quite meet modern requirements for off-road and all-purpose tires. Therefore, many are interested in what wheels can be installed on the Niva. In fact, the choice is quite large, but if you want to make a truly off-road car, you will have to tinker with modifying the suspension.

Absolutely every driver has at least once had the thought that it’s time to get bigger wheels. Because the stock Nyvka is, of course, good, but as they say - more wheels - more possibilities. Therefore, let’s figure out what a driver will have to face in order to install tires of a larger diameter and, in general, whether it’s worth doing. Here we will try to present everything as simply and clearly as possible, because looking for answers on forums is long and painful for many)) Because many people are absolutely not happy with driving the Vli-5))

Basically, here we will collect all your questions and answers to them.

Is it worth switching to 15-inch wheels?

I think you know that most tire drivers are switching from standard 16″ wheels to 15″ ones. For what? The answer is prosaic - the choice of tires with a 15″ fit is many times greater than for 16. That’s why they switch, because they want to install a meaner rubber, but with 16″ options the cat cried. No, of course, if you drive a Kama Flame, then leave the standard wheels. But I think you will soon feel that you should at least install Cordiant.

In general, then I’ll write a separate article about normal 16″ tires for the Niva. In the meantime, I recommend these cool “slippers” K-139 - they will fit on the Niva without modifications, they row perfectly and you don’t need to think about buying 15 discs. Although the choice of 15 tires is simply gorgeous, here you will also find Goodrich, Mudrichi, Hankuki and other well-known mud tires.

What is the maximum tire size for a Niva without modifications (lift, cutting arches)?

If the car is new, then few people will want to cut the arches - this is a fact. So the answer is this: the maximum you can set is 215-75-R15. I have this one on my Shevik, which is stock, by the way. However, there’s an immediate counter-question here: what kind of wheels to take for these tires, because everything is right next to each other, and if you get smart about the takeoff, the tires will rub against the wheel arch liners. The answer is that you need to take wheels with an offset of 40, or at least 35.

So if you are looking towards 235 tires, then get ready to prepare the car, cut arches, lift, change the main pairs, etc. Do you need it? An increase of 1.5 cm in ground clearance, and work per million. It makes sense to use 235 tires only when you are planning to seriously offroad. And if you simply want to put the biggest wheels possible on your Nivko without any modifications, then your choice is 215-75-R15.

What disc offset will be optimal for Niva chassis parts?

The basic rule is “wider and larger wheels - less offset”, but within reasonable limits. Because many people like to set the offset to zero and the car will be very unstable on sharp turns and big tires. Maintain balance))

Everything will depend on the size of the wheels. As you know, the factory recommendation is offset 58. Therefore, the closer the offset of your disk is to this indicator, the better. ET 58 is recommended because the wheels from the factory are very small; K-156 tires seem to be 185-75-16 in size. For such small wheels the reach is appropriate, maybe more.

Therefore, if you decide to change the stock wheels (and this is what 99 percent of drivers decide to do after their first rides), then you will have to take different wheels, with a smaller offset. Larger tire diameter means shorter disc offset. But you need to maintain a balance, strive to be closer to ET58. Why is this necessary? The answer is the closer the offset is to ideal, the better for your suspension and bearings.

And therefore, on wheels 205/70/R15 (most often nivovods install Cordiant Off Road in this size and do it right) you need wheels with an offset of 48. You can put thirty-fifths, but these will be better. The car will be intact.

Well, if you decide to set the maximum without modifications to 215/75/R15, then reduce the ET to 35 and it will be normal. If you put it on wheels with forty-eighth, there is a possibility of wiping.

I want to install 215/65/R16 tires - what wheels are suitable?

“Sneakers” of this size are considered almost ideal for a stock Niva - there is no need to take separate wheels, the dynamics are normal, the size is slightly larger than the standard one, there is no need to cut/lift anything. If you are not going to do much “bezdorov”, but purely for mushrooms, berries, fishing, hunting, and not particularly drilling, then the choice can be considered ideal.

As for the wheels, the answer is 40-45 offset, forty-five is better, of course. Closer to the recommended one is better for the machine. Put more and it will wipe with the steering wheel turned out.

Drilling or bolting of disks is recorded as two numbers (for example, 4x100). The first number shows the number of hub bolts on the disk. The second (called PCD) is the diameter of the circle (in millimeters) where these bolts are located. For safety reasons, it is not recommended to install wheels that have a bolt pattern different from the factory one. Do you know what the bolt pattern of Niva 4x4 wheels is?

The bolt pattern of Niva 2121/2131 rims is 5×139.7 . This means the disc is held on by 5 bolts, which are located at a diameter of 139.7 mm.

Parameters of forged wheels on a Chevrolet Niva with zero offset and their choice

Forged wheels are the most expensive, but if they are hit, they do not break, but bend, so the driver can return the damaged disk to its previous appearance. As already mentioned, buying a Chevy is not very profitable due to the high cost of one set, but some drivers want to stand out in the crowd, so they spend additional money on car tuning. In addition, “forging” has another undeniable advantage - the weight of one disc rarely exceeds 5.5-6 kilograms.

It is enough to simply find wheels with a radius of 16 inches. Makes forged products. As for light alloy products, you can use KRAMZ brand products. She also makes “Bahran” wheels, which are forged. There is also the Magnum brand, which offers the same products.

The easiest size to choose is 15 inches in diameter; R15 wheels are the most popular on Chevy. If you need inexpensive products, then for just a few thousand rubles per disc you can buy a good sample from.

Almost no one installs R17 or larger wheels on the Chevrolet Niva, because this would require reworking the chassis. And if you need to increase the ground clearance for off-road use, then simply install high-profile tires.

The same bolt pattern does not mean that Volga wheels can be freely installed on SUVs.

The problem here is the different amount of overhang. For Niva it is 48 mm, and for Volga it is 0.

When installing wheels whose offset is very different from the nominal one, the load on the wheel bearings increases.

Therefore, on the Chevrolet Niva you need to install the wheels provided by the manufacturer. Otherwise, you will have to change the wheel bearings much more often.

Which cars are suitable for Niva 4x4 wheels?

List of cars with wheel bolt pattern like Niva 4x4 (5x139.7):

1. Niva chevrolet
2. Volga (GAZ 31024, 29), depending on the year of manufacture.
3. Suzuki Escudo
4. Suzuki Jimni

Let us remind you that before installing wheels on the Niva, make sure that the other parameters correspond to the factory ones (offset, rim width and centering hole). For example, the Kia Sorento has wheels with a bolt pattern like the Niva, but the centering hole is smaller. The latest generation Suzuki Grand Vitara, on the contrary, has a large central hole diameter. And the Kia Sportage (1994-2004) may have different disc offsets.

Key words: Niva wheels

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Kind. How did you end up solving the problem? Is it enough to grind off the hub with a grinder? In other words, something else?

Tell me, will alloy wheels from Urban fit on Niva 21214. 2014

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...in short, I also bought wheels from Urban / was seduced by their indescribable beauty :-) / and they also didn’t fit / only the front / ... The plant engineers are GOATs! /three times cheers! these bastards/..., BUT that wasn’t the case damn/fucking/