Some motorists are wondering which wheels can be put on the Niva. Most often they are interested in whether it is possible to put large wheels. There can be many reasons for such a desire. Some people want to get a "tough" appearance, because a car on larger wheels looks more solid. Other drivers are interested in increasing cross-country ability. The larger diameter of the wheels allows for higher ground clearance, and these wheels usually have a higher tread. As you can see, there are many reasons for choosing disks instead of standard ones. Let's figure out which wheels should still be installed on this domestic SUV.

Standard sizes

What wheels can I put on the Niva? Let's start with those wheels that are installed as the basic version. The factories use VLI-5 rubber, its standard size 175/80 R16. Its main advantage is good permeability, especially on wet clay. Everything, these positive features also end. The disadvantages of regular tires are as follows:

• Low handling on asphalt;
• High noise level when driving over 60 km / h;
• Camera presence;
• In the cold it becomes a "stake".

As you can see, there are many disadvantages. All this makes nivovodov look for alternative options, since there are a lot of them on the market.

Replacement

As a standard version, tires with a diameter of R16 are offered. But, when choosing analogs, problems arise. This size is very rarely produced. Therefore, drivers often use R15 tires. Actually, this is not a violation. The manufacturer allows the use of such tires on Niva. Here it is quite possible to choose the option most suitable for you.

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

215/75 R15

Usually, such rubber fits into place without any modifications. You just need to choose the right disc. Its diameter should be within 27-28 inches. Be sure to check the disc offset. Option 35-58 mm will do. In this configuration, you can freely put the wheels without any additional intervention. But, sometimes contact of tires with the body can occur. This happens in the following cases:

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

These are the disadvantages of this rubber.

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

Among the all-terrain options for this rubber stand out Dunlop Grand trek AT3 and Yokohama geolandar... These tires perform well in mud, sand and shallow snow. On dry asphalt, they are somewhat inferior to analogs created specifically for tracks. For city and dirt road trips, you can choose Cordiant Off Road or Kumho road venture... When traveling in deep snow (ice), suitable Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV 7 and Michelin Latitude X-ice North... This rubber 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 with the road in conditions of large snow cover. All of these variations are freely installed on the Niva without any modifications.

Sizes 235/75 and 240/80 R15

If the car is used for trips to nature (fishing, hunting), then it makes sense to get confused with the installation of more solid rubber. This will allow you to operate the vehicle on any terrain. 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 save you the trouble of widening 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 see offers from companies that produce parts for tuning. It is not enough to lift the car. It is necessary to modify the gearbox, the existing ones will not cope with the increased load. Instead of the standard gear ratio of 3.9, 4.44 is set. The last thing to do is increase the offset of the disc. 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 in these sizes on the market. Choose the most suitable option in terms of cost, their quality is about the same.

Conclusion... The standard Niva tires do not fully meet the modern requirements for off-road and universal tires. Therefore, many are interested in what wheels can be put 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 the suspension refinement.

The Russian SUV Niva is very popular among motorists in Russia. All models of this machine are constantly exported overseas. Its positive qualities have long been appreciated by European countries.

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

Niva 2121

The standard wheel size is R16. The rim overhang does not exceed 58 millimeters. Other models with smaller dimensions - R15 can also be installed on the car. They are in great demand in mountainous areas.

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

On the Niva 2121, you can install discs from the Chevrolet Niva, and without additional work. It is also possible to fit wheels with a high profile, size 215 R15. The tire overhang should not exceed 40 millimeters.

You can install wheels of a large radius, but in order to avoid touching the wheel arch liners, it is necessary to choose the correct size of the disc and tires. Typically, such work is performed during tuning operations.

Niva Urban 2121

New model available in several variants. The dimensions remain unchanged. In the same way as in a regular Niva, R16 wheels are used. The main one is 185/75 / R16.

To facilitate the choice of the wheel size for the Niva Urban, we present a summary table of popular parameters.

Tire recommendations	Disc recommendations
Factory solution	Factory solution
2205 / 70R15	6J15 5 × 139.7 ET48 Dia98
205 / 75R15	6J15 5 × 139.7 ET40 Dia98
175 / 80R16	6J15 5 × 139.7 ET58 Dia98
185 / 75R16	6.5J16 5 × 139.7 ET40 Dia98
205 / 70R16	6J16 5 × 139.7 ET50 Dia98
205 / 70R16	6J16 5 × 139.7 ET50

Niva 21214

In the factory configuration, the car is produced with discs, which are fastened with five bolts.

• Circle diameter - 139.7 mm;
• Bolts М12х1.25 mm;
• Departure ET58;
• Hub bore diameter - 98.5 mm.

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

Niva Chevrolet

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

I must say that their installation will require additional work. To increase the size of the ground clearance, you will have to install special spacers. It will also require some changes in the design of the chassis.

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

J - type of rim and type of its profile,

6.5 - its height,

16H2 - mounting diameter equal to 16 inches,

H2 - the number of protrusions preventing rubber slipping,

PCD - English designation of the dimensions of the attachment to the surface of the hub,

5 - number of mounting holes,

139.7 - the diameter of their location,

ЕТ is the indicator of the disc departure beyond the plane of the car,

DIA is the parameter of the centering hole.

Absolutely every nivovod at least once, but the thought came to me that it was time to put more wheels. For stock nyvka, of course, is good, but as they say - more wheels - more opportunities. And therefore, let's figure out what the nivovod will have to face in order to put rubber of a larger diameter and, in general, whether it is worth doing. Here we will try to present everything as simply and clearly as possible, because looking for answers on the forums is long and painful for many)) For driving many is absolutely not satisfied))

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

Should you upgrade to 15-inch wheels?

I think you know that most nivovodov are switching from standard 16 ″ drives to 15 ″ drives. What for? The answer is prosaic - the choice of rubber with a fit of 15 ″ is many times more than 16. That's why they switch, because they want to put the elastic band on the side, and the cat cried for 16 ″ options. No, of course, if you drive on - then leave the standard wheels. But, I think, you will soon feel that you should at least put on Cordiant.

In general, then I will write a separate article about normal tires 16 ″ for Niva. In the meantime, I recommend these cool "slippers" - they will fit on the Niva without modifications, they row well and there is no need to think about buying 15 discs. Although the choice of 15 tires is simply gorgeous, there are Goodrichi, Mudrichi, Hankuki and other well-known mud tires.

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

If the car is fresh, then few people want to cut arches - this is a fact. Therefore, the answer is this - the maximum can be set to 215-75-R15. This one is on my Shevik, by the way, stock. However, there is immediately a counter question - and what kind of disks to take under this rubber, because everything is back to back and if you are smart about the flight, the rubber will rub over the wheel arches. Answer - disks need to be taken with offset 40, at extreme 35.

So if you're looking away, get ready to get the car ready, cut arches, lift, and so on. Do you need it? An increase of 1.5 cm in ground clearance, and works per million. The point is to put 235 tires only when you are going to seriously off-road. And if you just want to put the largest wheels on Nivko without modifications, then your choice is 215-75-R15.

What is the optimal disc offset for the Niva chassis parts?

The basic rule is “wider and larger wheels - less offset”, but within reasonable limits. For many people like to set a zero departure at all and the car will be very unstable at sharp turns and large tires. Keep the 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 departure is appropriate, maybe.

And therefore, if you decide to change the stock wheels (and this is what 99 percent of nivovodov decides after the first rides), then you will have to take other wheels, with a smaller overhang. The larger the rubber diameter, the smaller the disc overhang. But you need to maintain a balance, strive to be closer to ET58. Why is this needed? The answer is, the closer the reach is to ideal, the better for your suspension and bearings.

That is why wheels 205/70 / R15 (most often nivovody put it in this size and do it right) need discs with offset 48. You can put thirty-fifths, but these will be better. The car will be more intact.

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

I want to fit 215/65 / R16 tires - which wheels are right?

"Slippers" of this size are considered almost ideal for stock fields - no need to take separate disks, the dynamics are normal, the size is slightly larger than the standard size, nothing needs to be cut / lifted. If you are not going to be particularly "messy", but purely for mushrooms, berries, fishing, hunting, you are not particularly bored, then the choice can be considered ideal.

On disks, the answer is 40-45, better forty-fifth of course. Closer to recommended - better for a typewriter. Put more - it will wipe in an inverted steering wheel.

The legendary first all-wheel drive domestic SUV "Niva" won the hearts of fans of outdoor activities, and just car enthusiasts, who often face the problems of Russian roads, back in 1970. The supporting body and comfortable interior, four-wheel drive, independent suspension were a breakthrough not only in the domestic auto industry. At that time, only Jeep Wagoneer and Range Rover possessed such parameters - cars of a different class and for a completely different price. Subsequent modifications only increased the popularity of the model. Unpretentiousness in repair and operation, favorably distinguishes Niva in the modern Russian car market, with an abundance of off-road vehicles of other brands.

At the beginning, to reduce the cost of production, a prerequisite for putting the car on the conveyor was the use of units from passenger VAZ cars and, accordingly, VAZ wheels. With good cross-country ability on soggy loam and a relatively low price, this equipment has serious drawbacks:

• Poor handling on asphalt, up to side drifts, which is inconvenient when operating in the city;
• Medium flotation for bumpy trails

Without any alterations, tires of 27-28 inches with an overhang of 35-48 mm can be installed on the Niva. But already in this case, it is possible for the wheels to touch the wheel arch liners up to the pinching of the wheel in the arch in the event of:

• Off-road driving with strong rolls;
• Overloading a car.

As a method of combating this phenomenon, VAZ offers special lifting kits that allow the wheel axle to be lowered to 40 mm. The kit includes:

• Reinforced longitudinal and transverse rods;
• Upgraded spring cups and spring spacers;
• Ball joint spacers.

A radical method of significantly improving cross-country ability, saving fuel, and what to hide, raising the prestige of the car and specific "aggressive" tuning - the transition to rubber 29 inches.

This method requires altering the arches and, in some cases, lifting the suspension.

Let's dwell on the description of this process.

In order to make the final decision on a global change in the capabilities of the Niva, we will get acquainted with the constructive transformations that are to be carried out.

Regardless of whether the process will be carried out independently or ordered from a service station, one must realize that such tuning is quite expensive, especially for older cars, with problems of body metal.

To ensure free rotation of the wheel in the arch at any angle of rotation, it is best to use a complex solution that assumes:

• Lifting the body;
• Increased wheel offset
• Re-forming the arch radius.

Changing and adjusting the shape of arches

Bodywork begins with a selection of the necessary tools.

Photo 2. The minimum set for trimming arches

Required:

• Hammer for at least 1 kg;
• Pliers (grippers);
• Metal brush for stripping for welding;
• Electric jigsaw for metal;
• Welder (preferably semi-automatic);
• Angle grinder (grinder) with saw and grinding discs;
• Abrasive (emery) with R-80 grain;

Subsequent operations are as follows:

Photo 3. Preparation for work

1. Cleaning the arch from dirt, degreasing. Dismantling of arch extensions and wheel arch liners;
2. Removing the wheel with a jack;

Photo 4. Removing the wheel

1. Dismantling the rear of the cabin with the removal of the seat and side pads;

Photo 5. Interior disassembly

1. Cleaning the body from paintwork along the protruding part of the wing with an allowance of 4-5 cm;

Photo 6. A cleaned arch with an uncut outer edge

1. Cutting the outer edge of the arch;

Photo 7. Cut outer edge

1. Bending of the flaps with pliers, followed by the formation of a plane;

Photo 8. Bend of flaps with pliers Photo 9. Formed bend of the arch

1. Formation of a new arch edge by welding. More often it is carried out pointwise, with separate tacks or with a continuous seam. What type of welding to choose - the opinions of experts differ, since a continuous seam is not elastic, and point tacks - with insufficient metal welding - is unreliable. For Niva, the body is a load-bearing structural element;
2. The weld is carefully trimmed by trimming the inside of the bend behind the weld. After the end of welding, the arch opening is carefully leveled and rolled with a hammer.

Photo 10. Aligned arch

1. The new radius of the front arches is formed in the same way, but without welding, the bend made is sufficient to ensure normal rigidity and the installation of the expander;

Photo 11. Cropped and re-formed front arch

1. After the completion of work on the formation of new radii of the arches, the damaged anti-corrosion coating is restored with anti-gravel;

Photo 12. Restoration of the anti-corrosion layer

The result is well-formed arches that do not interfere with wheel travel with 29-inch tires.

Photo 13. Niva after trimming arches

A detailed video instruction on changing the shape of arches for Niva can be found here

Lifting for Niva under 29 tires. Is it worth doing

With the development of tuning, the opinion has been established that, to install 29 tires on the Niva, only trimming the arches is enough. The rationale for this decision is the fact that lifting has a negative impact on the main components of the car and reduces their service life, namely:

• Car drive - due to a change in the bend angle;
• Front suspension - due to the small stroke laid down constructively, the upper arm rests against the bump stop and limits the suspension travel downward, which indirectly affects the camber. Upper ball joint spacer further distorts the suspension geometry
• Rear Suspension - Due to the fact that spacers or larger springs change the position of the front axle.

Whether it is worth performing lifting, thereby reducing the life of the car, has to be decided independently. The reason for carrying out such an operation is the clearance that is critical for the operating conditions, the lifting will give an additional 3 cm, for example, for the Niva Urban or Niva Chevrolet with a ground clearance of 190 and 205 mm, respectively.

In addition to mechanical changes, in order to achieve an improvement in dynamics, especially during acceleration, it is desirable to raise the gear ratio from the standard 3.9 to 4.44. This is possible by replacing the gearboxes. The procedure is optional, but desirable, as it will also reduce the load on the engine and clutch

Advantages and disadvantages of Niva as a result of installing 29 rubber

Undoubtedly, most of the car owners, in their desire to tune the Niva, want to achieve an increase in cross-country ability, because most often they are people leading an active lifestyle, fond of hunting or fishing, or simply living in a situation of complete off-road, for example, farmers or rural residents.

The main parameters for assessing patency are:

• Clearance value;
• Overhang angles;
• Angles of roll and longitudinal passability;
• Angle of lateral static stability.

The installation of 29-inch wheels will increase the ground clearance from the existing 228 mm to 232 mm, which is especially important for the Niva Urban with a lowered ground clearance of 190 mm. This is especially noticeable when comparing the location of the bumper

The difference in ground clearance as a result of the transition to 29 tires.

The overhang angle is the maximum slope angle at which the car can move out or drive in on its own without touching the body. For Niva it is 32 ° uphill and 37 ° on the exit. The larger wheel diameter improves the lift angle to 35, but due to the shift in the center of gravity, it reduces the departure angle to 33 °. And the losses and achievements are not so significant as to seriously increase the level of cross-country ability.

The longitudinal cross-country angle is the maximum possible angle that a car can overcome when moving from a slope to a horizontal surface. The roll angle reflects the opposite situation, the exit from the horizontal plane with a downward slope. These indicators are mainly influenced by the distance of the wheelbase. But the drivers of the Niva noted an improvement in the downhill slope on an inclined plane due to an increase in ground clearance as a result of replacing rubber with 29

The lateral stability angle determines the maximum trim of the vehicle from the center axle, followed by a sideways roll-over.

For Niva, this angle is 6.5 °. The wheel diameter increased to 29 inches on the one hand should theoretically worsen stability indicators due to a shift in the center of gravity of the car, on the other hand, a larger wheel offset and wide rubber compensates for this, especially on straight sections. In areas with a large curvature of the trajectory of movement, the Niva loses its dynamics. Reduces the dynamics and deterioration of the body streamlining parameters by wind currents when driving, by increasing the clearance.

The negative consequences of the installation of the 29th rubber can also be attributed to an increase in the load on the hub assemblies due to spacers to increase the offset of the rims. In order to slightly relieve the unit, double-row bearings in the steering knuckle are used. This upgrade increases the cost of the entire tuning.

The improved exterior of the body, increased cross-country ability with an overall improvement in driving performance, exceeds the negative aspects of increasing the wheel diameter to 29 inches. Installation of wheels 31 inches is undesirable, as it will cause mandatory alteration of the suspension assemblies.

Trimming the arches of the Chevrolet Niva has a similar algorithm.

Legal consequences of changing wheels or what the traffic police thinks

Driving a car with enlarged wheels can be roughly divided into two situations:

• Motorway traffic... PPD rules in the "Basic provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation" Section 5 "Wheels and tires" p. 5.4. the admission of cars with tires that do not correspond to the vehicle model is restricted in terms of size or permissible load. As a result, it is possible for the car owner to receive a warning or a fine of 500 rubles in accordance with Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation Part 1. Also, an increase in the wheels will lead to a distortion of the speedometer indicators, since the tachometer is structurally designed for a different diameter. This can lead to unconscious speeding and a fine from 500 to 2500 rubles;
• Passage of MOT.A twofold situation is possible, but numerous owners of NIVA, when changing the diameter of the wheels from the standard to 29, usually do not experience difficulties in passing, with a rare exception that can be bypassed by returning the standard rubber during the passage.

With an increase in the diameter of the wheels, the dynamic characteristics of the car, the loads on the suspension and beams will also change. The character and length of the stopping distance has changed. All this in combination, in a critical situation can lead to loss of insurance as a result of an accident or road accident. If during the investigation of the accident it is established that it was the change of tires that prevented the driver from preventing the accident, the fact of installing non-standard wheels will be considered an aggravating circumstance.

Tire size for Niva, Niva Chevrolet, Niva Urban, Niva Fora is always a compromise between road and off-road capabilities of a car. Therefore, the final choice is always with the owner.

Before the first long-distance test run, we decided to drive the Niva for diagnostics and prophylaxis, and at the same time slightly lift and put on 29-inch wheels

IN although the Azov technique is distinguished by its unconditional maintainability in the yard and without a lift, it still requires time and experience. Both were not enough. And I also wanted to see how things are going with servicing domestic brands in the era of global import substitution.

One terrible day, just in the very heat of June, the Niva stopped starting. And that's it! Even the starter relay didn't click. Diagnostics for the Chinese ELM327 did not clarify the situation. With each turn of the key to the "start" position, the machine silently, by volts, digested the battery. It was then that it was time to wander through the nivovod forums, studying the section "service stations" with the hope of finding the best service. I will not say that it was difficult. Three out of four Internet communities recommended the specialized center Niva777, which is headed by Viktor Glu Gluzdovsky, well-known in nivodny circles. In general, if you have a Chevy Niva and have not heard anything about the Glu-mobile, consider that you have not heard anything at all. The proportion of positive to negative reviews and the general delight of the respondents from visiting the above station aroused my professional interest, and here our Niva started up as if nothing had happened. Albeit from the eighteenth attempt. Taking a fashionable lift kit and a list of complaints, I drove to Lyublinskaya Street.

After the lift, it is useful to drive the car on the lift.

THE ETERNAL QUESTION

For any nivovod who decides on off-road car tuning, the question "lift or cut" is the most painful one. As a rule, tourists like us are limited to 29-inch wheels, more often choosing 235/75 R15, which are on the market for the sea. Both domestic and imported. Some people prefer 225/75 R16, keeping in mind that wider is not always better, someone is looking for exotic 205/80 R16. We stopped at 225/75 R16. There were no problems with the brand and model either. I have been eyeing the very interesting Contyre Expedition tires for a long time - partly because of the name, of course, but more because of the interesting tread pattern and complimentary user reviews. The price, of course, mattered equally! As for the choice between the lift and the sharp arches, it was decided to start with a reversible, that is, with a moderate lift. To do this, with the help of the Lada-Master online store, an elevator kit was ordered from Trophy Trade, a growing manufacturer from Nizhny Novgorod. By the way, I would like to express my respect to the store management. I have not met such a clear and friendly work for a long time! The set interested in originality and relative cheapness - eleven thousand versus standard fifteen. The front suspension was lifted by the usual lifting of the support pads and spacers under the ball. But the rear one - with cunning overlays on the bridge, which play the role of amplifiers, change the angle of the levers and raise the springs. In theory, all this gives a lift of 40 mm. In reality, taking into account tired springs, it turns out to be about 30. The use of standard springs is another advantage of the kit. By the way, it is an advantage only on condition that you have not decided to weight the Niva with iron and winches, otherwise the springs will also have to be changed. Although, according to Viktor Gluzdovsky, a tourist car does not need wheels larger than standard ones (provided that they are mud). And if you still need an elevator, then the minimum possible. He was distrustful of our kit because of the complexity of installation and fitting, and, unfortunately, his fears were later confirmed. The upper longitudinal rods turned out to be so long that the bridge, when lowering, turned the universal joint cross at a completely inoperative angle. I had to replace some of the parts with those already tested.

The lift of the rear half of the suspension is made traditionally - with spacers and replacement of levers

Contyre Expedition pattern is moderately aggressive and great for tourism.

TOOTHED EXPEDITION

Contyre tires are manufactured at the Kirov Tire Plant, and there are several standard sizes in their line that are suitable for domestic equipment.

Our choice fell on the most toothed tire of the Expedition series in the dimension, as we said, 225/75 R16. Honestly, if we had a short-wheelbase car, I might have limited myself to the standard size or 215/65 R16. The ground clearance under the axle and the suspension is, in principle, enough for me. But the long base and the constant clinging of the bottom to the bends of the relief are tired of the order. The elevator was designed to improve things a little, and together with the wheels - and at all. Kirov rubber turned out to be relatively soft and not at all heavy. Weight without disc is 14.7 kg, with the Chinese cast iFree - a little over 22 kg. Not bad if you consider that the standard Kama-232 for stamping weighs a little less. The small mass indirectly indicates that the tire will flatten perfectly, and at the same time that the sidewalls will have to be monitored especially carefully - there is clearly no excess thickness. The tread width and diameter exactly match the dimensions of 225 and 728 mm. The center tread depth is almost 15 mm. I liked the fact that the center blocks of the treadmill are strongly rotated longitudinally - this suggests less noise and better braking. And they should also be cleaned better. At the tire service, the tires proved to be excellent. The "worst" wheel required 70 and 105 grams for balancing, the rest were within 50-70. By the way, take care in advance about the nuts for alloy wheels and be careful when choosing them - they should be longer than the standard ones, and the thread, do not forget, - 12× 1.25. As it turned out, not all sellers know about this.

DOCTOR SAY

I came to Niva777 with complaints in two lines, and left with a list of "completed works" on three pages. By the way, I had to change the starter, and later the battery, which closed the bank. These were the reasons for the reluctance to wind up. Steering rods and silent levers, clutch master cylinder and upper ball, pendulum and handbrake, sweep and rear universal joint with suspension, brakes completely together with the "sorcerer" ... Not cheap, but necessary! I could easily have done some operations myself. The same brakes ... But time is more expensive! In general, he agreed to work on all identified shortcomings. And, you know, I was not mistaken. After all, the masters are masters! Some unforeseen items were added to the list, such as rear shock absorbers from Gazelle, and as a bonus - chip tuning. I am skeptical about the latter, starting with Euro-3, but this time I have to admit: I was wrong - it works! And before, "Niva" did not upset too much with its dynamics, but here it simply flew, as they say! And don't laugh, this is just a long Niva, not a Grand Cherokee SRT. I will say more - there is no need to install other main pairs, which is usually offered to everyone who bought 29-inch wheels, they say, will not pull. Pulls perfectly! Particularly good in the operating range, around 1800 to 3500 rpm. The gear lever, of course, has to be turned much more actively. And in general, for the first time I became completely satisfied with the car. I can't wait to go somewhere in the mountains, but closer to the sea. To Adygea, for example!

EXPERT OPINION NIVA777

Viktor told about the problems that "nivovodov-elevators" inevitably face. CV joints suffer the most, especially internal ones. The balls of the hinges roll new tracks for themselves, and for some time the "grenades" can crunch. If the elevator is not too large, the operation is gentle and they are not initially worn out, then it is worth waiting for five to six thousand kilometers. Usually, the crunching stops and the suspension works normally. Do not use the once popular tripod hinges, which are not designed to work at large angles. If you use wheels with a diameter of 29 inches, then on the classic "Niva" you will have to cut the arches or at least trim the front corner of the wing. There is enough lift on "Shniva". In general, for the initial off-road tuning of an unsportsmanlike type, the recommendations are: a light lift, fists with non-adjustable double-row bearings, a winch, a snorkel, if there is a possibility of fords and very dusty roads, a trunk. It is advisable to do chip tuning. Better yet, install a turbine, which, in terms of dynamics, will turn the Niva into a normal modern car with virtually no increase in fuel consumption. By the way, then it will be possible to painlessly install an air conditioner, which, when traveling, especially in the south, will add a little comfort. It would be nice to change the main pairs and install self-blocks, or "forced". If funds permit, you can paint the car in "Raptor" or another similar composition, so as not to be afraid of scratches.

In my opinion, more than half of the auto-tourists driving in Russia and the near abroad drive Niva and Chevy Niva. And, judging by the signs of recent years, this tendency will only grow ...

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