There is a huge variety of types of wheel rims for different models. They greatly change the exterior of the car, especially compared to the basic version. Nowadays they are made from the following materials:
- Stamped steel. Determined by installation from the factory. They are the cheapest of all and have only one type produced. A stamped wheel rim can be restored after damage.
- Aluminum. Decorative forms and types that are made by casting. They are lightweight compared to steel, and cast ones are highly resistant to corrosion.
- Aluminum or magnesium alloys. Manufactured by hot stamping. They also have low weight and are durable, so bending a wheel made of alloys is more difficult than previous ones.
- Combined alloys. Manufactured by combining two alloys. They have the maximum strength of all the above and a correspondingly high price. If damaged, you can restore it to its original appearance.
Different types and sizes of wheels are also available for the Chevrolet Niva. After all, a car with beautiful wheels looks much better, more presentable and more stylish than with ordinary ones. Let's look at the characteristics of R15 wheels for the Chevrolet Niva and their features.
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.
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.
Chevrolet Niva wheel sizes
The most popular ones installed on Chevrolet Nivas are alloy wheels. The main characteristics they possess are quite acceptable for both the car and the driver. After all, their price is relatively low. They are more expensive than steel ones, but not by much. In addition, they are durable and resistant to corrosion. Their weight allows them to gain speed faster, and when braking, they have a shorter braking distance compared to steel ones. Another important parameter is the possibility of cooling the brake system by blowing with air flow. Steel discs have an almost completely closed design with small holes around the disc, which does not allow air to enter the brake system. Due to their design, cast ones have this property. This is very important in hot weather, as the brake pads overheat and have no way of cooling.
Basic Chevrolet Niva models are available with steel wheels of size R15. We'll look at what this means later. Luxury and new 2014 models often come from production with cast aluminum, but they all have the same appearance. Although they differ from steel ones, you still want individuality. Therefore, you can purchase a car with a steel structure and then install any wheels you like.
What does R15 stand for?
Chevrolet Niva is often equipped with R15 size rims as standard. If we decipher it literally, then R means radial tire, and 15 is the diameter of the rim in inches. You can also install wheels of sizes R16-R17 on the Chevrolet Niva. But this requires some reconstruction of the chassis.
Each wheel has a correspondingly different weight, and weight plays a very important role in the movement of a car. It is not recommended to install a wheel with a weight greater than the standard one, as this will create a load on the engine, which will have a negative effect, and will also increase the load on the chassis.
The size of the disc is a truly important characteristic for choosing them for a Chevrolet Niva, but it is also important to know the number of holes for mounting to the hub of the car. The Niva wheel rim has five holes for fastening with nuts. There are cars in which the mount has 3 or 4 holes, and some have six. But, most importantly, when choosing, you should pay attention to the number of holes. The wheel rim also has its own specific width. The greater the width, the greater the offset the car wheel will have. A large offset will increase the load on the bearings, which will lead to rapid wear, but, on the other hand, a car with a large wheel offset has better stability both on and off-road. The main technical parameters of Chevrolet Niva wheel rims are shown in the table.
| Type and diameter | Departure | Width | Centering hole, mm | Number of holes for mounting to the hub | Bolt pattern of holes | Tire sizes |
| R15 as well as R16 and R17 | ET40-48 | 6.0-6.5J | CO 98.6 | 5 holes | 139,7 | R15 205/75 and R16 215/65 |
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.
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:
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.
Characteristics of factory wheels
Disk parameters include two points:
- the material from which they are made;
- technical data.
At the factory, stamped steel wheels are installed on a Chevrolet Niva car. This is a budget material, so products made from it have a lower price compared to other options. The advantages include increased flexibility.
Technical data of wheels, which are installed by the manufacturer:
- 6Jx15 H2 ET=40 PCD=5×139.7 DIA=98;
- 6.5Jx15 ET=40 PCD=5x139.7 DIA=98;
- 6.5Jx16 ET=40 PCD=5x139.7 DIA=98;
- 7Jx16 ET=40 PCD=5×139.7 DIA=98;
- 6.5Jx17 ET=40 PCD=5x139.7 DIA=98.
Table 1. Explanation of technical parameters.
| 6-7 | Wheel width in inches. |
| J | Rim edge type. |
| X | The rim is one-piece, i.e. consists of one element. |
| 15-17 | Wheel diameter in inches. |
| H2 | The number of annular protrusions (humps) located on the rim landing flanges. They are designed to securely fix a tubeless tire to a rim. In this case, it means that the humps are located on 2 sides. |
| ET=40 | The distance from the hub mating plane to the geometric center of the rim along the width (offset). The smaller the offset, the wider the wheelbase. |
| PCD = 5x139.7 | Bolt pattern - the number of holes on the disk is 5, and its diameter is 139.7 millimeters. |
| DIA=98 | The diameter of the hub (centering) hole in millimeters. |
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.
Samples of nuts for Niva car wheels
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.
Using a conical connection to the disk allows you to solve two problems simultaneously:
- the hole must be centered;
- there is a good connection between the plane of the wheel rim and the hub.
All nuts are divided into two main categories:
- closed type;
- open type.
Closed ones do not imply the passage of the hub through. In turn, open ones require a through hole. The closed type is usually used only on Niva Chevrolet, as well as on the VAZ-21213.
Standard factory nuts are installed under a regular 19 mm wheel wrench. Moreover, some, non-standard and manufactured by third-party manufacturers, can be made on a 21 mm turnkey basis. Their size is up to 30 mm. Standard factory-produced nuts are carbon steel. They are equipped with a chrome plated and differ in the shape of the head.
Installation
To install, you need to do the following:
- We jack up the car. Remove the tires from the rims and then the wheel.
- Check the atmospheric pressure, it should be 2.2
- Install the tire on the protruding bolts
- We tighten and lightly tighten the nuts
- Lower the jack machine and tighten the nuts
- Replacement process completed
In addition to the Chevy Niva wheels for 15, you can install wheels on the Chevrolet Niva 16 radius and 17 radius, but for this you will need to make minor reconstructions of the chassis. The larger the size, the better the off-road performance of the field, the braking distance becomes shorter, and the handling is easier.
With the modernization of Niva 21214, vibration increases and you have to drive harder.
Installation of double-row roller bearings from the IVEKO Daily truck into the front hubs of Niva 21213
Wheel unit VAZ 21(21,213,214,218,30…)
one of, I’m not afraid of this word, the most colorful, in terms of purely Russian (obscene) words addressed to him by Nivavodov, an engineering sophistication, and today the managerial stupidity of AvtoTAZ is completely archaic.
When assembling, to adjust the clearance in the bearing according to the book, you need to: “...Install a new adjusting nut. We tighten it to a torque of 19.6 N.m (2.0 kgf.m), simultaneously turning the hub in both directions. Loosen the adjusting nut and tighten it again to a torque of 6.86 N.m (0.7 kgf.m). Then loosen the nut 20–25o. We check the clearance in the bearings: it should be in the range of 0.02–0.08 mm. We lock the nut by pressing its collar into the grooves of the shank of the outer drive joint...” It would be fine if I did it once and forgot, but the need for adjustment often arises, especially if you drive on bad roads. And if you miss the moment a little, the hub will begin to rotate in the inner race of the bearing, and that’s it - the play can no longer be eliminated by simply tightening the nut and I ran to the shops to buy bearings (2 pieces for 250 rubles each), a new hub (750-1000 rubles), and the sellers Thanks to AvtoTAZ engineers, meanwhile, they are happily rubbing their hands.
Wheels for Niva Chevrolet
To correctly replace wheels on a Chevrolet Niva, you need to know the basic parameters of the wheels of the car brand. The first thing you need to look at is the bolt pattern (PCD). She shows:
- number of mounting holes;
- the radius along which the centers of the mounting holes are located.
Thanks to the bolt pattern, it becomes clear whether the disk can be suitable for a particular car, if we take into account the technical side.
For Niva, the PCD parameter values can be as follows:
- 5x139.7 with a reach of 40 mm;
- 5x139 with a reach of 48 mm.
Today you can install 4 variants of disks on the Chevrolet Niva:
- stamped;
- cast;
- forged;
- prefabricated (forged rim and cast disc).
They differ not only in manufacturing method and appearance, but also in materials. Discs can be made from:
- Stamped steel. They are created by the manufacturer. The cheapest wheels that have the same appearance. Once they fail, they can be repaired.
- Aluminum. They are also called cast, so the shape and appearance are decorative. Light weight compared to steel. They are highly resistant to corrosion.
- Magnesium alloy with the addition of titanium. The hot stamping method is used for manufacturing. Light weight, high strength. It is very difficult to bend such a wheel, unlike previous materials.
"Niva Chevrolet" with or with "casting". Which wheels are installed depends on the vehicle configuration:
- L and LC - steel wheels with a radius of 15 inches;
- GL and GLC - light alloy wheels with a radius of 16 inches.
General background information
Ranges of possible values for tires and wheels of Chevrolet Niva 2017.
Tires
| Diameter | 15″–16″ |
| Width (mm) | 205–215 |
| Profile (%) | 65–75 |
| The smallest size | 205/75 R15 |
| The biggest size | 215/65 R16 |
Wheel disks
| Diameter | 15″–16″ |
| Width (inches) | 6–7 |
| Reach (mm) | 40–40 |
| Drills | 5×139.7 |
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?
- 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).
The same wheels may or may not rub with tires on the same car - wheel alignment adjustment will help here.
What is the tire pressure?
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly monitor tire pressure. This will avoid standard problems associated with vehicle operation. An abnormal pressure value often causes:
- deterioration of management;
- uneven tread wear.
Often the car owner independently reduces the pressure in the wheels of his own vehicle. This reduces the load on the suspension, and the car “passes” various road irregularities an order of magnitude easier. But it is worth noting: a decrease in pressure even by 0.1 MPa leads to serious problems. The main ones include:
- increased fuel consumption;
- rapid wear of the outer tread segments;
- the car becomes less maneuverable.
An overinflated wheel causes no less problems. The central part of the cylinder begins to wear off quickly. In addition, at ambient temperatures of more than 60 degrees Celsius, the tire may simply explode. Which will lead to driving into the oncoming lane.
How many bolt holes are there on Niva wheels?
Drilling requires 5 holes for five bolts. For a 4x4 field: 5 and 139.7 diameter of the holes in the field. The dimensions are presented in the table:
| MODEL | R.S.D. | ET | DIA |
| M-2114, 21412 Moskvich | 4X108 | 38…49 | 60.0 |
| 2140,412 | 5X115 | 30 | 82.0 |
| Riva, VAZ 2108-2109 Samara, VAZ 2110, VAZ 2112-2115 | 4X98 | 25…38 | 58.0 |
| VAZ-1117/1118/1119 Kalina (04-) | 4X98 | 35…40 | 58.0 |
| Priora 2170 (07-) | 4X98 | 35…40 | 58.0 |
| VAZ 2101-2107 Lada/Lada | 4X98 | 25…30 | 60.0 |
| VAZ 2120/2329 Niva | 5×139,7 | 35…52 | 98,5 |
| VAZ 2123/2126 Chevrolet Niva | 5×139,7 | 40…48 | 98,5 |
| GAZ-3110,3105,3102/310221,3111 Volga | 5×108 | 35 | 58.0 |
| Yugo | 4×98 | 25…30 | 58.0 |
| 2126 Oda | 4×98 | 30…38 | 58.0 |
| 1111-1113 Oka | 3×98 | 30 | 58.0 |
| UAZ 31512-31625 | 5×139,7 | (-)15…22 | 108,5 |
| Forman 1300/1500 (93-97) | 4×98 | 35…40 | 58.0 |
| Cherrolet Viva | 5×110 | 43…45 | 65 |
The first column shows the number of bolts and the diameter of the circle for each car, the second column shows the rim width, and the third column shows the diameter of the hole.
Many drivers do not always pay attention to the specified drilling of Niva disks when choosing wheels. You can allow the dimensions to be inaccurate, a few millimeters may “walk”, and therefore the wheel will not fit tightly. You need to make an accurate calculation, because this is safety!
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 bolt pattern of the Niva wheels 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.
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Comments 18
I have an offset of 38 (40 standard), and on MT tires, no matter how you sneak off-road, you will be like a piece of G...dirty. Also, the most powerful argument is the wheel bearings, you will change them 2-3 times more often. Think... From everyday experience, not from the internet
I’ll take one with +15 reach) when the wider view is much better) take it and don’t even think about it) A friend travels in the summer with +2 reach, in winter +5 and everything is fine
It’s just that with a non-standard offset, if you drive along gullies, you will rub the arches at maximum suspension travel... is there any point?!
Yes, it’s because of these roads that I bought the tire. I'll think further.
the front hubs fly fast with such an offset
I traveled 50 thousand with the 22nd flight. hub relatives. the flight is normal and they look great
Guys, thanks for the answers.
Since 2009 I’ve been driving on UAZ forged wheels, VSMPO Mercury offset +10 width 7 inches R-16, the Chevy feels great and nothing happens from such an offset with factory bearings, it’s a complete fable
Why don’t you write about the increase in reactive force on the steering wheel?) Although with a hydraulic booster this is not critical, there is an additional load on the steering and on the bearings. Is it worth it?
I myself drive on rims with ET15 offset (KiK Angara), 29″ tires, 2″ lift, sometimes it catches the plastic trim of the rear arch, absolutely not critical, but still. but if there had been an ET20 departure there would have been no problems at all. although maybe there would be no problems with standard size tires on ET15. zero departure is absolutely evil in my opinion. z.y. knuckles with iveco soles and reinforced hubs
If the hubs are original then at least 30 is my opinion. If Iveco then perhaps a smaller one.
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General parameters for all disks on a Chevrolet Niva
Drilling (bolt pattern) LZ/PCD: 5/139.7 (number of holes/radius of the circle on which their centers are located)
Center hole diameter (DIA): 98 mm (corresponds to the outer diameter of the car hub)
In our humble opinion, it is better to buy castings on a Chevrolet Niva than stamped wheels. Modern alloy wheels can withstand exposure to reagents for several seasons, and are often even cheaper in price than steel wheels.
Official name of the car brand: Chevrolet, alternative name: Chevrolet, some variants of erroneous or slang names: Chevrolet
Types of hub units for cars of the Niva, Chevrolet-Niva family
All owners of Niva and Chevrolet-Niva family cars sooner or later face the need to replace wheel bearings. The reasons may be different:
- bearing wear over time
- untimely adjustment of the front wheel hubs
- wear due to poor quality parts.
And there are two solutions to replacing the wheel bearings.
- install the original bearing or assembly
- or install hub units with maintenance-free bearings
The first method is the most affordable, but has very big disadvantages. You need to find high-quality bearings, install them correctly and constantly monitor them and make adjustments. Failure to comply with all these points will lead to premature failure of the unit and may also lead to an accident. The second way is to install a hub assembly with a non-adjustable bearing. These bearings have a longer life and do not require adjustment. When installing such bearings, the hub is tightened once during installation and does not require attention during operation.
Now on the market there are many different wheel hub units with non-adjustable bearings for vehicles of the Niva and Chevrolet-Niva family.
- option with two bearings from the rear axle shaft of a VAZ 2121 with a spacer between them. Width 57 mm, (standard hub fits)
- the 37 mm version is a bearing from Moskvich 2141, also from Opel, also from Fiat. (you will have to sharpen the hub)
- option is a bearing from BMW with a reinforced hub, the bearing is 50 mm wide (you need your own hub for it, the standard one does not fit, two types of bearings were used, you must know the numbers)
- Double row roller bearing option from Iveco Daily, with a width of 55 mm, designed for a machine with a total weight of 5.5 tons (the most powerful bearing)
The conclusion suggests itself, the option with bearings from Iveco Daily. This option uses the most powerful bearing compared to others.
Fig 1. On the left is a bearing from IVECO. On the right are two standard wheel bearings.
Benefits of installing maintenance-free hub units
- no need for constant adjustment, the hub is tightened once during assembly
- installed bearings are designed for a load 3 times greater than standard bearings
- uniform wear of the front pads, resulting in no runout when braking
- good tolerance to larger wheels with longer offsets
- The bearing life is 100 t.km.
And now the most important thing. Selecting a manufacturer of a non-adjustable hub assembly.
There are many manufacturers of hub units on the market for Niva and Chevrolet-Niva. But only one manufacturer does not resharpen standard knuckles (you can find out about regrinding very easily. If a spacer ring is included in the kit, then the knuckle has been resharpened), but produces them from scratch. This is an unregulated hub unit for Niva and Chevrolet-Niva manufactured by VolgaAvtoProm . A big plus will be the reinforced hub in this kit. To date, no other manufacturer produces IVECO bearing knuckles but regrinds them.
Kits for 24 splines for Chevrolet-Niva, NIVA 21213, NIVA 21214, NIVA 2131 cars with CV joints for 24 splines. with brake disc assemblies and without discs. Universal kits are suitable for cars with and without ABS.
When installing a kit without a brake disc, be sure to check the discs for wear. Since the bearing lasts 100 thousand km. and more. Often brake discs last less mileage.
In our store we do not sell kits with reground knuckles, since there have been cases of wheel bearing destruction due to non-perpendicularity of the reground bearing seat and the base plane of the brake caliper mounting. The consequence of the non-perpendicularity of these planes was the runout of the wheel and brake disc when rotating relative to the brake caliper.
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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.
Exploitation
To ensure that the service life of the wheels is as long as possible, the following rules should be observed:
- Tires must be properly attached to the hubs
- It is advisable to drive on a bad road at low speed
- Check discs for cracks and chips
- 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.
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.
Symptoms and identification of a worn wheel bearing
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