DIY installation of a 16 valve engine on a VAZ 2107

Theory

So number 4 is the number of bolt holes. And the second number is the diameter in mm of the circle in which they are located. It is easy to calculate that the distance at which the bolt is from the bolt, with a spread of 98, will be 69.3 mm.

This value is the same for all wheels installed on the VAZ 2110. But in foreign cars, most of which have a bolt pattern of 100, one bolt is located at a distance of 70.7 mm from the other.

The difference is 1.4 mm, and this will no longer allow ideal installation of wheels with a 4x100 bolt pattern on a VAZ 2110.

Difference between bolt pattern 4*98 and 4*100

How to install a 4x100 disk on a VAZ-2114

Most older foreign cars have a 4x100 drill. This makes it possible to diversify the choice of disks almost indefinitely. However, we must take into account that simply installing, without modifications, 4x100 wheels on a 4x98 seat will not lead to anything good. The fact is that the tolerance in the manufacture of the disk does not exceed 0.7-1 mm. That is, it is theoretically possible to put on a disk with a 4x100 fit, but this will lead to the fact that only one bolt out of four will fit exactly on the cone. The remaining fasteners simply will not tighten all the way and, as a result, the disk will sit with a distortion that is almost impossible to check by eye.

Installing 4*100 disks

Let's look at several ways in which car dealerships install foreign car wheels on a VAZ 2110:

1. Sometimes holes are drilled into the rim hub on a lathe to accommodate the rims you have. Bolt patterns 98 and 100 are suitable. And if you need to replace the disk, this is also easy to do. Bolt sizes are standard;
2. The easiest, but not the best, way is to install the wheel using wheel bolts that are longer than the normal diameter. But don’t be surprised later that with such a replacement the disc dangled, wheel play appears, it is impossible to establish the correct camber and toe, as well as angles of attack;
3. A popular and relatively safe method is to install bolts of standard size with an eccentric on a VAZ 2110 (it is also possible if the bolt has an offset center). Today, online stores offer many sets of such bolts;

Eccentric wheel bolt

If replacing standard VAZ 2110 wheels with wheels with a 4x100 bolt pattern is incorrect, then when you increase the speed you will find that the wheel dangles and may even fall during heavy braking, and it is not known how this “Adventure” will end.

Types of rims

Having figured out what the bolt pattern of VAZ 2114 discs is and how to compensate for it when using discs with a different type of drilling, let’s now talk about the discs themselves.

Currently, you can find 3 main varieties of them on sale, namely:

• steel wheels;
• alloy wheels;
• forged wheels.

Steel wheels come as a standard factory option on all VAZ cars. They are characterized by low cost and, at the same time, good reliability and durability. In addition, in the event of an accident they are deformed without destruction, which in most cases allows them to be straightened and used again.

Wheel alignment

After replacing wheel rims, the dimensions and configuration of the bolts of which differ from those provided for by the design of the VAZ 2110, it is necessary to make all the necessary adjustments to ensure reliable protection of the entire frame, as well as the tires and arches.

Correct alignment angles are required for each front wheel. Three parameters need to be set correctly: wheel alignment angles, casting angles and camber angles for each wheel.

Wheel alignment parameters

The rules for setting the parameters of the front wheels are as follows:

1. You won't get far if everything is wobbly to your liking and the car is pulled to the side when it should be going straight. To ensure the stability of each front wheel, they are installed strictly at right angles to the body and suspension elements. This is called the angle of the spell. Installation dimensions are indicated in the operating brochure;
2. Camber is the angle between the plane of rotation of the wheel and the vertical. Helps install the breakaway bolt (secures the telescopic strut and steering knuckle). If the camber is set incorrectly, the car will “drive” and the tire tread will wear out more on one side;

Wheel alignment parameters

Syverlovka and bolt pattern of VAZ wheels

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.

In addition, installing a car disk with non-standard parameters can lead to deformation of elements, namely mounting holes and bolts.

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.

Wheels on the VAZ 2107 are equipped with 13-inch stamped wheels or analogues with identical parameters. Tires have dimensions 175/70/R13.

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

For a six, the wheel bolt pattern is 4×98. As for the factory dimensions of the disks, then:

• standard width is 5.0J,
• centering hole 58.5 mm,
• departure ET

Tire size for the six is ​​175/70/R13.

As a restyling, you can install wheels 185/60/14, 195/50/R15.

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.

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 VAZ factory wheels, the width is 5.0-5.5J, drilling is 4×98, 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 Lada 2115 is equipped with factory stampings with dimensions of 13 and 14 inches, and a 4 × 98 drill.

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.

Preparing for adjustment

Most often, the VAZ 2110 wheel alignment and alignment are installed at a gas station, but you can do it yourself. First of all, check whether there is play in the bearings and whether the steering is loose. At the same time, the diameter and absence of deformation of the disks, air pressure in the tires and tread wear are checked.

Front suspension block diagram of VAZ 2110

Of course, if a wheel is loose, work will need to be done and a wheel with improper tread wear may need to be replaced. Wheels on the ground should be compressed relative to the vertical. If you find any play, have a helper apply the brake and check the play again.

If it is missing, the bearing must be replaced. If in the future the size of the game was not canceled, but only slightly reduced, it is necessary to check, repair, and sometimes replace the suspension.

Front wheel hub diagram

After that, hang up the steering wheel and check the game again. It is possible that the play has disappeared, but the wheel rotates jerkily or simply with force, so it is necessary to slightly increase the diameter of the bearing installation site.

If you hear grinding noise, the bearing needs to be replaced.

Self-adjustment

Next, you need to stand on a flat surface and load the machine, as recommended by the manufacturer. That is, about 320 kg in the cabin, and 40 kg in the trunk.

The first adjustment is to set the tilt angles of the steering axis. The second is collapse, the third is convergence.

In this case, the camber angle in the loaded state should be 0 ° 30 '+ - 30'. The toe should be within 0°15'+ -10' and the angles of attack should be 0°20'+ -30'.

Remember that camber and other wheel adjustments are necessary in all cases when you in any way interfere with the operation of the front suspension of the VAZ 2110.

Decoding sizes

To understand the parameters provided by the plant, you need to know the decoding of each indicator:

• LZ – number of holes for wheel bolts. In all models of the first and second Samara families, this indicator is 4;
• PCD – hole center diameter;
• Reach is indicated in ET (measured in millimeters);
• Hole diameter – DIA.

When choosing a configuration, a balance should be maintained, because with a serious change in indicators, the suspension life and smoothness of the ride are reduced.

Corrosion protection

For reliable operation of the chassis, everything is important: the bolt pattern, the dimensions of all components, the determination of camber/toe, and even the protection of arches from corrosion. It is the arches that are more susceptible to adverse factors than other parts of the body, from ordinary humidity during rain to reagents on winter roads.

To ensure reliable protection of the arches on the VAZ 2110, it is better to install cabinets (wings). Such protection will cost much less than subsequent repairs of rusty arches. It is important to choose the correct size of cabinets and ensure that they fit snugly into the arch area.

We hope that by completing all the repair work yourself, you will provide your VAZ 2110 with many years of trouble-free service on the road.

When choosing wheels for a VAZ, you need to take into account not only their appearance, but also the possibility of using them on a specific model. In addition, it is necessary to take into account some technical characteristics.