How to do wheel alignment yourself on Kalina

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Tire size is an important parameter that affects the behavior of a car on the road. In the review we will tell you about the size of tires and wheels of the 2nd generation Lada Kalina allowed by the manufacturer. We will also consider what these parameters influence during operation.

Select your year of production Kalina Cross 1.6i

The LADA Kalina Cross 1.6i model was produced from 2014 to 2018. Table of factory and suitable tire sizes for LADA Kalina Cross 1.6i.

Despite the fact that this information is taken from the websites of auto manufacturers, our catalog is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed sizes with your car.

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Pirelli formula energy

Usually, Pirelli tires for domestic cars are not purchased because of their price, but this model is a budget model in the company’s line.

It has an asymmetrical tread with 2 central ribs. The blocks have different configurations and sizes; there are large checkers in the shoulder areas. All this guarantees excellent grip both on a straight line and in corners. The presence of 3 longitudinal grooves prevents hydroplaning.

The background noise of these summer tires for Kalina is reduced. The weight of the tire itself has also been reduced by 10%.

Price – 2,600 rub.

Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i

Engine: VAZ-11186, I4, Gasoline Power: 87 hp (64 kW)

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i is equipped with 6Jx15 ET33 wheel rims and 195/55 R15 85H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET33 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 195/55 R15 is deciphered as follows:

• 195 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 55 — profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 15 is the tire diameter in inches.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 85H:

• 85 - maximum permissible tire load 515 kg;
• H — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 210 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 4x98. Thus, all disks are mounted on four bolts and the distance between them is exactly ninety-eight millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 58.6 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2 MPa.

Weight matters

A car disk is a simple flywheel mounted on a hub. To set it in motion, you need to expend a certain amount of energy, the source of which is fuel. And the greater the mass of the wheel, the more fuel will be required to spin it. But it is much more difficult to stop the wheel when its rotation speed is very high.

Modern wheels are made of steel and various light alloys, which give them a number of advantages:

1. Welded steel disc. This is a familiar stamped version that boasts a low price and durability. It is these discs that have the heaviest weight, are easily deformed and are more susceptible to corrosion than others. But with all their shortcomings, they are not so bad - if after falling into a hole the disk is dented, this can be quickly corrected at a service station.
2. Alloy wheels (cast and forged). They have much lighter weight, high anti-corrosion and strength properties and many design solutions. But they are already much more expensive. When subjected to strong impacts, alloy wheels do not bend like steel wheels, but rather crack. Forged ones can withstand the strongest blows and are practically impossible to bend.

Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i 16V

Engine: VAZ-21127, I4, Gasoline Power: 106 hp (78 kW)

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i 16V car is equipped with 6Jx15 ET33 rims assembled with 195/55 R15 85H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET33 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 195/55 R15 is deciphered as follows:

• 195 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 55 — profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 15 is the tire diameter in inches.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 85H:

• 85 - maximum permissible tire load 515 kg;
• H — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 210 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 4x98. Thus, all disks are mounted on four bolts and the distance between them is exactly ninety-eight millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 58.6 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2 MPa.

Kumho kh27 ecowing es01

These are Korean tires from a prestigious brand, but in the budget segment.

Good acceleration, maneuvering and braking are guaranteed due to the symmetrical tread, both on dry and wet asphalt.

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Even in the case of significant wear, the tires effectively prevent hydroplaning.

Uniform abrasion is ensured by the wide and flat design.

Longitudinal blocks in the projector, along with interspersed deep grooves, improve handling and enhance ride comfort. And background noise is reduced by thoughtful placement of ribs and blocks.

Price – 2,600 rub.

General background information

Ranges of possible values ​​for tires and wheels Lada Kalina Cross 2018.

Tires

Wheel disks

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 Lada Kalina Cross 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.

© 2019-2021 Avto Sprav. Directory of factory parameters of disks and tire sizes.

Attention! Our catalog is an information resource and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed dimensions with your car. Make sure that your car has wheels of the appropriate radius.

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Choosing the type of winter tires

For winter use of Lada Kalina Cross

In urban environments, where transport routes are regularly cleared by municipal services, the use of friction winter tires (“Velcro”) would be a suitable option. Such wheels provide reliable grip on the road surface due to the presence of thin cross-sections - lamellas.

What kind of tires can be installed on Kalina Cross.

Friction winter tires

lighter and more durable than studded ones, has less rolling resistance and uniform grip characteristics on all types of road surfaces.

However, Kalina Cross is positioned by the manufacturer as an all-terrain station wagon with increased ground clearance. This model is in demand among residents of rural areas and suburbs, therefore, in winter the machine is actively used in conditions of loose snow cover. Frequent trips on icy roads or roads covered with a layer of densely packed snow are also likely. In this case, installing studded tires would be the right choice.

Studded tires provide a shorter braking distance on snow and ice, but on clean asphalt they are inferior to Velcro tires in this indicator. Also, studded tires are characterized by a high level of noise when driving.

Additional information about the selection and rules for using various types of winter tires can be found in the following video:

Tire size is an important parameter that affects the behavior of a car on the road. In the review we will tell you about the size of tires and wheels of the 2nd generation Lada Kalina allowed by the manufacturer. We will also consider what these parameters influence during operation.

Acceptable sizes of tires and wheels VAZ 2192, 2194

The manufacturer indicated the tire and wheel sizes in the user manual.

On the “Standard” and “Norma” configurations, the manufacturer installs:

Rim width: 5 1/2J, disc offset (rim, ET): 35 mm, DIA: 58.5, bolt pattern: 4x98.

For the “Lux” package, the manufacturer installs:

• 175/65R14 82H
• 185/60R14 82H
• 185/55R15 82V

The factory installs the Lada Kalina 2 sport:

Standard tire sizes for Lada Kalina Cross:

R is not a radius, but a designation of the radius of the tire, and the number is the diameter of the rim in inches.

Rim width: 5J, 5 1/2J and 6J, disc offset (rim, ET): 35 mm, DIA: 58.5, bolt pattern: 4x98.

AVTOVAZ allows the installation of tires and wheels from one configuration of the Lada Kalina 2 to another and vice versa.

Goodyear ultragrip ice 2

Velcro also performs well in extreme conditions. It copes well with slush and snowdrifts and handles well on wet roads. The rubber has a low noise level and good durability, and copes well with aquaplaning. The model is one of the best non-studded ones.

Those who live in a region with warm winters can be advised to install all-season tires. For example, the Matador MPS125 Variant All Weather would be a good option. Decent directional stability, behavior on wet and dry road surfaces and noise levels, as well as ease of balancing characterize these tires. The model's service life is about 80 thousand km. Along with the advantages, there is increased fuel consumption and a fairly high price (for domestic products).

There are many tire options for different seasons. Each Lada Kalina owner can choose the one that suits him, depending on his financial capabilities and operating conditions of the car.

Tire and Wheel Compatibility

Tuning enthusiasts are concerned about the question of what kind of alloy wheels can be installed on Kalina so that the wheels do not touch the fender liners and the speedometer does not lie. When choosing new “rollers”, take into account the full diameter of the wheel; it should not differ much from the standard one. You can understand which tires are suitable using the compatibility table. The left one is built on 185/60 R14 (minimum diameter), the right one - 185/55 R15 (maximum diameter):

Green indicates the minimum deviation of the wheel diameter (up to 3 mm); Orange indicates a diameter deviation from 3 to 6 mm.

Thus, you can install wheels on Lada Kalina 2:

• 175/70 R13, 185/70 R13, 195/65 R13, 205/60 R13, 215/60 R13, 225/55 R13;
• 175/65 R14 , 185/60 R14 , 195/60 R14, 205/55 R14, 225/50 R14;
• 175/55 R15, 185/55 R15 , 195/50 R15, 205/50 R15, 215/45 R15, 225/45 R15;
• 185/50 R16, 185/45 R16, 195/45 R16, 215/40 R16, 225/40 R16;
• 175/45 R17, 175/40 R17, 185/40 R17, 195/40 R17.

We advise you to choose only those tires that AVTOVAZ recommends (they are highlighted in bold in the list).

Don't forget about the rim width:

When installing tires or wheels that differ in parameters

from those recommended by the factory, you can:

• be refused warranty repair of the chassis;
• be stopped by a traffic police inspector, who has the right to draw up a report on the car’s non-compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations;
• fail to pass technical inspection.

Design

Considering that almost the only direct competitor in the Russian Federation is the Renault Sandero Stepway, the Cross version of Kalina 2 has to take an example from it.
In connection with its imitation, the domestic station wagon received a plastic body kit around the perimeter of the body, roof rails and a ground clearance increased by 23 mm (up to 208 mm in the “free” state and 185 mm when fully loaded), which makes it taller than many SUVs, including the most popular are the Ford Kuga or Kia Sportage, for example (198 and 167 mm, respectively). Kalina's front and rear bumpers now have silver inserts, and the trim on the rear door and radiator grille has been replaced with black plastic, which looks more harmonious and even slightly aggressive. On the sidewalls of the Cross there are wide moldings with the company logo, as well as protection for the wheel arches and door sills. Near the license plate you can see the Cross nameplate, which seems to hint at AvtoVAZ’s desire to shout to the whole world: “Look what we have done, now we have “crooks” too!” Anticipating criticism of the station wagon from Tolyatti, it should be noted that its plastic body kit is attached to the body through a thoughtful double fastening: mechanical with elements of manual fixation and fastening with adhesive tape. This technology has already been repeatedly tested on numerous test drives of the model, which proves its reliability.