Wheel rim bolt pattern: what is it, how to recognize it and compatibility tables

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 not so difficult to calculate that the distance at which the bolt is located from the bolt, if the bolt pattern is 98, will be 69.3 mm.

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

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

The difference between the bolt pattern 4*98 and 4*100

What options are there?

In order to choose the right wheels for a VAZ 2115, you will need a certain amount of attention and skill

It is important that all components fit perfectly together. Then the likelihood that the selected model will last a long time automatically increases

Conventionally, all types of disks can be divided into several categories:

The first of them are included in the basic package and have excellent technical characteristics. Steel wheels are inexpensive, but nevertheless reliable and durable. They can be chosen by a driver who values ​​comfort and ride quality, but does not accept any excesses.

In turn, alloy wheels on the VAZ 2114 are made of light alloy materials that contain aluminum. Externally, they noticeably outperform factory equivalents, without losing in technical terms. The only disadvantage of alloy wheels is their price, which differs from steel wheels by more than two times. However, a good quality characteristic will more than justify the financial costs.

Forged wheels are classified as exclusive with excellent technical characteristics. For forging, aluminum alloys are used, which are first exposed to a press. After the configuration of the part is formed, high-precision metal-cutting machines bring it to the required shape.

The hardness of such discs is approximately 2.5 times higher than normal! That is why it is more advisable to install them on a racing car, and not on those that move around the city. Forged wheels look very stylish, but is their high price justified in ordinary use?

Of course, the right to choose the tire size, their appearance, etc. is entirely provided to the driver. In this matter, it would be useful to listen to a specialist who will select the best option based on the conditions in which the car will be operated.

Installing 4*100 disks

Let's consider several methods used by car craftsmen to install disks from foreign cars on a VAZ 2110:

1. Sometimes holes are drilled into the disc hub on a lathe so that it will be possible to install the discs you currently have. Both 98 and 100 bolt patterns are suitable. And if you need to replace the disk, then this is also not difficult to do. The bolt sizes are standard;
2. The simplest, but not the best way is to install the disk using extended bolts of regular diameter for wheels. But don’t be surprised later that this replacement led to the disc dangling, wheel play appearing, and it is impossible to establish the correct camber and toe, as well as the longitudinal inclination angles;
3. A popular, relatively safe method is to install standard size bolts with an eccentric on a VAZ 2110 (an option is also possible if the bolt has an offset center). Today, online stores offer many sets of such bolts;

Wheel bolt with eccentric

If you replace the standard wheels of a VAZ 2110 with those with a 4x100 bolt pattern, then when you gain speed you will find that the wheel dangles, and during sharp braking it may even fall off, and how this “adventure” will end is unknown.

Will 4x98 wheels fit 4x100?

The trailer we purchased has a standard AvtoVAZ 4x98 hub. There was a need to put larger wheels on it, 15″ to be precise. But as it turned out, stamping 4x98 R15 is a huge rarity! After searching the Internet, I realized that there are options to install Japanese wheels with 4x100 drill bits on 4x98 hubs. People who know, please tell me: are 4x100 wheels on a 4x98 hub worth it, is it realistic, what needs to be changed, what are the pitfalls?

— Bolts with eccentric. Cheap, I don't know if it's reliable. People are driving. — Order adapter plates with the required bolt pattern from a turner. — Find 4*98 disks. In theory, from Fiat and Alfa Romeo, the previous models had the same bolt pattern.

Eccentrics approx. But I heard somewhere on the Internet that they get up like this, without modification... And Fiat and Alfa are extremely rare guests in the Siberian regions))))) Finding wheels is unrealistic.

on the drome for several weeks already they have been selling wheels from alpha of two types p15 and p16 casting true =) a friend put 15th stamps from Aveo on the nine - it was great, but it’s hard to turn =)

Casting is not an option unfortunately. We need stampings for the caps

And I think the third question is reliability. This is a TRAILER, without brakes and an engine, which means no dynamic load on the wheels. So I want to find out... If this is how they put it on cars and drive them, then the trailer shouldn’t even care.

Well, some people actually drill holes in the disks and don’t bother.

Preparing for adjustment

Most often, the VAZ 2110 camber and alignment are installed at a service 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, check the diameter and absence of deformation of the disks, air pressure in the tires, and tread wear.

VAZ 2110 front suspension assembly diagram

Naturally, if a wheel is loose, action will need to be taken, and one with improper tread wear may need to be replaced. Wheels standing on the ground need to be pulled relative to the vertical. If you find any play, have a helper apply the brake and check the play again.

If it disappears, the bearing needs to be replaced. If after this the size of the play not only does not disappear, but only decreases slightly, the suspension needs to be checked, repaired, and sometimes replaced.

Front wheel hub diagram

After this, hang the wheel and check the play again. It is possible that the play has disappeared, but the wheel turns jerkily or is simply difficult, then you need to slightly expand the diameter of the bearing installation site.

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

More factory ones - how's that?

There are certain recommended parameters that car owners must adhere to. All of the options offered by the manufacturer have passed special tests. This means that it is the recommended wheels that will allow the car to improve its performance with minimal negative consequences.

As an example, we can look at a specific situation. Let's assume that a car enthusiast purchased a vehicle with 15-inch wheels. Moreover, the same car model with a different configuration has parameters of 17 inches. Consequently, a motorist can safely install wheels with any of the proposed indicators on his vehicle.

However, it is important before installing wheels of a different configuration to carefully study all the recommendations in the documents for your own vehicle. The papers must contain information about which tires and wheels cannot be installed

“Do not” means that conversion to a non-recommended size will result in degraded performance.

As a conclusion, we can say that “larger than factory” wheels are any model whose size exceeds all recommended ones. However, even changing parameters as part of the advice of suppliers leads to changes in the characteristics of the car.

It must be remembered that the wheel is not a complete part. It consists of tires and wheels that are not used separately. Therefore, it is difficult to talk about increasing the size of the wheel unambiguously. Sometimes enlarging the disks does not lead to a change in the diameter of the entire wheel.

Self-adjustment

Next, you need to stand on a level 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 pitch angles of the turning axis. The second is camber, the third is toe.

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

How to make the necessary calculations

Acceptable tire sizes for 14-inch wheels: 175/65 R14 and 185/60 R14. Moreover, the second option is preferable.

However, the diameter of the wheel can be calculated very simply if you know how the characteristics of the rubber are deciphered. Let's do this for the VAZ 2109.

Let's take a standard 175/70 R13 wheel. 175 – tire width in millimeters; 70 – height of the rubber profile as a percentage of the width, that is, in our case 175 x 0.70 = 122.5 mm

Disc diameter 13 inches = 13 x 25.4 = 330 mm.

The total wheel diameter is the sum of the rim diameter and two profile heights. Total 330 + 122.5 x 2 = 575 mm.

Having made calculations in a similar way, we get the following figures for comparison:

• 175/70 R13 – 575 mm;
• 175/65 R14 – 583 mm;
• 185/60 R14 – 577 mm.

We see that the last option is the most suitable. It is also 10 mm wider, which will provide us with a shorter braking distance due to the increased contact patch with the road, better handling, and resistance to tire bending in corners at high speeds due to the reduced profile height. But at the same time, a wide tire is more prone to hydroplaning at high speeds than a tire with the same parameters, but narrower. Also, impacts from driving through road potholes will be more strongly transmitted to the body of a car with wheels of low profile height.

Table for selecting suitable wheels

To confirm your words, data on permissible wheel rim sizes can be found in the factory instruction manual.

Wheels with a larger radius, for example with a diameter of 15 inches, are also suitable for the Samara, but they are not recommended by the factory, so there may be problems with passing the technical inspection. For such wheels, you should choose tires with a dimension of 185/55 R15. With a stretch, 195/50 R15 will also work, but it’s better to play it safe and try it on if your friends have similar ones. In this case, the wheel may “rub” due to the tire being too wide.

Acceptable sizes of tires and wheels for the VAZ 2109 Lada Samara

Basic drive functions

Wheel rims on a passenger car perform a number of important tasks:

• rubber seal around the perimeter;
• ensuring a rigid structure under the total weight of the vehicle;
• transmission of torque to the wheel.

Based on these functions, the car enthusiast can formulate requirements for the disks, as well as their technical characteristics. Any wheeled product must be balanced in size, durable and safe. Only after this can you proceed to drilling wheels on VAZ cars.

RE-EQUIPING A CAR ON YOUR OWN: IS IT POSSIBLE?

From the above description it is clear that the VAZ 2107 can be equipped with any engine from 14 VAZ models. This can be done without any special modifications, except that some difficulties may arise with the RPD. However, this power unit is compact and there is enough space in the engine compartment for it. Another thing is that it is quite difficult to find and there are big problems with spare parts.

Tuning enthusiasts are not limited to such simple options and prefer more complex tasks. It is considered especially chic for such car owners to replace the standard engine with a powerful engine from a foreign car. Theoretically, there is nothing technically impossible about this and it can be done subject to certain conditions. In the matter of selecting a suitable power unit, it is advisable to consult with specialists and study successful experience.

SELECTION CRITERIA When deciding to re-equip a car, a number of important points should be taken into account. The list of requirements that the engine for the VAZ 2107 must satisfy is as follows:

• Compliance with the standard power unit in terms of overall dimensions and weight characteristics.
• Possibility of docking with vehicle transmission units.
• Compatibility of the power plant with other vehicle systems.

The closest technical characteristics to the power unit of the “seven” are the products of such companies as Nissan and Fiat. Their motors can be used with minimal modifications.

You can purchase a suitable engine at a disassembly site for relatively little money. Before installing it on your VAZ 2107, it makes sense to diagnose it and, if necessary, make major repairs. Practice shows that replacement of some parts: oil seals, belts and other components is mandatory. Doing this by car is more difficult and troublesome.

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.

Is it possible to install larger wheels according to the 2021 traffic regulations?

The short answer is no. There is a strict ban on parts of a size beyond those established by the car factory. This provision is regulated by paragraph 5.4 of the Traffic Rules.

Theoretically, you can install the wrong wheels and not drive the car anymore. It will be prohibited to operate the vehicle, since it is impossible to travel with larger tires.

The traffic rules only talk about tire sizes. But there is one “but”: the height of the tire depends on the radius of the part. It is impossible to combine wheels larger than the recommended size with regular tires.

The specified paragraph of the traffic rules (5.4) provides for the configuration of the car model available to the motorist. The owner of a basic Kia Rio with 15-inch tires can still put 16-inch wheels on the car. This is allowed because some car models have 16-inch radii. Exceeding this limit will already entail administrative consequences.