Let's figure out which tires are best to choose for the summer?

All VAZ 2107 car owners know that choosing the right wheels for your car is very important. Not only the quality of control, but also safety depends on this choice. That is why a certain type of tire is provided for each season: summer or winter. But for those who want to save money, all-season tires have been specially created that maintain high quality maneuvering in any weather. Let's figure out how to properly “shod” your iron horse, consider such concepts as “radius”, “caps” and “bolt pattern”.

Choosing wheels for a VAZ 2107

The choice of wheels for the VAZ-2107 is important for car owners.
Properly selected tires provide stability and controllability, fast acceleration and easy braking, smooth ride and safety on the road. They receive torque from the car's engine and contribute to the movement of the vehicle due to traction. A brief overview will help you figure out what kind of wheels and tires to put on the “seven”, how seasonality affects the choice of wheels, and what type of tread is best suited for different weather conditions.

Disk options

When choosing wheels for a VAZ 2107, strength, balancing and wheel sizes are taken into account. The main parameters that people pay attention to when purchasing are radius and width. The manufacturer equipped the car with standard wheels marked 5Jx13H2 ET29. The numbers and letters indicate the following:

• “5” – rim width, in inches;
• “J” – profile;
• “13” – disc rim diameter, in inches;
• “H2” – number of humps on the wheel rim;
• “ET” – letter designation of wheel rim offset;
• “29” – rim offset, in mm.

Valid disk parameters are:

1. The number of holes and the diameter of the circle on the wheel rims (bolt pattern) is 4x98 mm.
2. Hub diameter – 58.5 mm.
3. Rim diameter – 13-15”.
4. Wheel offset – 15 – 30 mm.
5. Recommended width is 5.0-6.0”.
6. Fastening elements – M12x1.25.

It is better not to install wider rims on the “seven”. You need to select the appropriate tires for them. They are larger in size than the size of the fender liners, and can touch or rub against the structural elements of the car.

Consequences of installing wide disks:

1. Rapid contamination of the side parts of the machine.
2. When the wheels turn, they rub against the side member and wings of the body, which leads to intense wear and damage to the car.
3. While driving, the tires can touch the brakes, and this can lead to an accident on the road.
4. Increased wear on wheel hub bearings, as they will bear more load.

Discs with a small rim offset (the disc will protrude more outward from the car) are also not installed. The hub bearing takes on most of the load, so it can quickly fail or jam.

Discs are divided into forged, stamped and cast. The “seven” is equipped with stamped steel wheels by the manufacturer. They have an average safety margin, are inexpensive and have a long service life. The disadvantage of the equipment is the need for periodic rust treatment, which leads to a rapid loss of appearance.

Particular attention is paid to the 4x98 bolt pattern. The rim has 4 holes for mounting bolts that secure it. The diameter of the circle with holes is 98 mm. The distance between the centers of two closely spaced mounts for the VAZ 2107 is 69.3 mm. In discs used on foreign-made cars, the bolt pattern is 4x100, the distance between centers is 70.7 mm. When installing such imported equipment on a VAZ, an error of 1.4 mm appears, due to which the disk is not secured and is quickly damaged. Therefore, car owners use studs, extended bolts, spacers and eccentrics as fastenings. Incorrect installation leads to imbalance and vibration, wheel fallout and further accidents.

The best option is the wheels recommended by the manufacturer - R13, R14 and R15. They can also be mounted on all classic VAZ models, starting from 2101.

Standard tire parameters

The base tires on the VAZ 2107 are designated 175/70R13 82T, which stands for:

• “175” – tire profile width, in mm;
• “70” – ratio of profile height and tire width, in%;
• “R” – radial type;
• “13” – tire diameter, in inches;
• “82” – tire tonnage, 470 kg;
• “T” – highest sustained speed, 190 km/h.

In addition to the standard tire size R13 82T with a height of 70% of the width, the manufacturer recommends installing tires with a width of 165 mm and wheel size 80R13 82T. Standard elements are low-profile, with a 1-layer steel cord breaker to reduce rolling losses.

Flagships of the winter line in the domestic market

Which brand of tires to choose for the winter is difficult to answer unambiguously, since the choice depends on many factors: the characteristics of the road surface in the region, weather conditions, financial capabilities and many others. The rating of winter tires can be based on popularity among motorists, positive reviews, price/quality. I’ll just give you some popular models from various companies.

Atmel CordiantPolar model, suitable for middle-class foreign cars and domestic classics. The tread of the product is equipped with deep grooves, which prevents the effect of aquaplaning and removes dirt and slush from the contact patch. The rubber composition includes natural and synthetic rubber, which ensures that it remains soft even at low temperatures, down to -50 degrees. The basic model does not include studs, but according to the manufacturer's standard, 128 studs can be installed.

Tunga Tunga (C-140)

The brand's models such as Tunga and TungaMaster are also of interest; the tread is equipped with a solid central rib, an original tread pattern and lamellas of various shapes that separate the tread blocks. The equipment and composition of the tire provide reliable grip on any type of surface and remain soft at low temperatures. The possibility of installing spikes is provided. Rubber is available in sizes R13 and R14.

Nordmaster tires are equipped with an original tread pattern, there are a large number of sipes, the basic model has studs. The specific composition of rubber makes it possible to maintain the softness of the product at low temperatures. The structural features allow you to maintain grip on any type of canvas. Wide elements of the shoulder areas are provided. The tread pattern is supplemented with two middle longitudinal ribs. The shape and direction of the tread pattern helps to improve the vehicle's performance in deep snow. Available in sizes R13, R14 to R15.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

Nokian Hakkapelitta 8 is a modern tire for passenger cars. There is a large number of slats of various shapes. The type of spikes is tetrahedral. The studs are widely distributed, which reduces noise during use and improves traction on any type of road surface. The products comply with regulations and European safety standards. The flat tread contour ensures reliable and uniform contact with the surface. The special rubber composition prevents rolling and allows you to maintain the softness of the product at low temperatures.

For several years I drove KAME 505 “Irbis”, excellent tires in the first year of operation, confidently holds the road at speed, overcomes snow and porridge. In the third year, it dries out somewhat and the spines are lost, which leads to worse movement on ice. Of course, this is inherent in all models, but in expensive ones the aging process is longer.

It is simply not realistic to list and describe all the models and list their characteristics, so before purchasing, look at as many models as possible, read reviews on them and then make a decision. There are other suitable models for the R13 size, common among domestic manufacturers, which are not inferior in technical characteristics to foreign analogues, but it’s up to you to decide which winter tires are best to choose for the VAZ 2101 - 2107, 2108, 2109.

Select your year 2107 1.6i 2107x

The VAZ 2107 1.6i 2107x model was produced from 2002 to 2012. Table of factory and suitable tire sizes for VAZ 2107 1.6i 2107x.

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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What tire sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

Using standard tire sizes will make driving easier and avoid typical problems. However, it should be noted: the standard size differs depending on the year of manufacture of a particular car. This machine has been produced for a relatively long time - since 1982.

Recommended sizes vary depending on the year of assembly and the wheels installed at the factory. They differ in their diameter:

• 1982-1983 – 175/70 with 13-inch wheels;
• 1983-1985 – 175/65 with 14-inch wheels;
• 1986-1987 – 165/80 with 13-inch wheels;
• 1988-1990 – 175/65 with 14-inch wheels.

For cars produced by AvtoVAZ plants from 1991 to 1993, the wheel diameter is 14 inches. Tires must be installed with a wheel width of 185 mm and a tread height of 60 mm. On cars sold from 1994 to 1997, the manufacturer installed wheels with a diameter of 15 inches and tires of 185/55 mm.

This car model continued to be produced until 2005. The latest production assemblies included the following wheel configurations:

• R14 and size 185/60;
• R15 and size 185/55.

To find out which tires the manufacturer recommends for a particular car, you should read the owner's manual. The document regulates the width, height of the tread, as well as the diameter.

How to avoid wheel theft

To protect wheels from theft, some use “secrets,” as they are called. This is a bolt that cannot be unscrewed with standard tools, but only with an individual special key, available only to the owner of the car.

Various methods are used to protect such fasteners. For example, the head of a bolt can be made in the shape of an irregular polygon or a completely arbitrary figure; one of the profiles is sometimes shifted to the side. A perforated profile with holes of various diameters and depths is also used. You cannot determine the reliability of secrets by looking at their profile; it is more important to use products from proven and reliable manufacturers.

Usually, in order not to ruin the secret bolt, it is tightened with less force. Because of this, such wheel bolts in the VAZ 2109 are placed one on each wheel. Unfortunately, in our country there are still people who like to “take off” your car’s shoes, so the topic of secret locks remains relevant for now.

All these secrets make it difficult for lovers of easy money to remove the wheels, they make it difficult. Because if you have time, you can unscrew everything, but thieves have little time.

Therefore, in order to most effectively protect your wheels, you should follow several rules.

1. It is better to buy expensive secrets, this helps to avoid matching products. Because when producing unique secrets, after some time the cycle repeats, and there is some chance of repetition of parts. But in expensive products such coincidences are excluded.
2. If you buy alloy wheels, it is better to choose ones in which the secrets would be “recessed” inside the disk rather than on the surface. They are more difficult to unscrew.
3. It is worth purchasing bolts with a flat pattern at the top of the head, which is not sharpened to a key. (For example, an asterisk or a heptagon). That is, the drawing should be as unusual and flat as possible.

The price on the Internet for regular wheel bolts is from 14, and for “secret” ones from 160 rubles.

Bolts are made from different materials. This can be steel with an admixture of molybdenum or steel coated with nickel, chromium, etc., sometimes even titanium. Coated bolts have a nice appearance. But don’t think that this is the best choice. The problem is that any bolts are susceptible to corrosion. And the technology of nickel or chromium coating with sufficient stability has not yet been created. After a year, coated bolts will inevitably lose their beauty. Therefore, the appearance of the bolts is practically unrelated to their operational data. The most important factors are strength, thread pitch, length and type of bolt head.

To change wheels yourself, you need to know how to properly unscrew and tighten the wheel bolts. To do this, you should look at the photos and videos. There are a lot of such materials on the Internet. There are also instructions online for tightening bolts using a torque wrench.

It is especially important when installing new bolts after approximately 50 km to check the tightness of all bolts. Most likely, some of them will have to be tightened up!

What non-standard sizes can be supplied?

Some vehicle owners practice installing wheels whose diameter differs from the standard one.

It is important to remember that increasing the diameter, width of the wheel, or tread height can cause serious problems.

For example, mounting 16" wheels on vehicles whose arches are designed for 14" tires may cause:

• damage to the paintwork of the body;
• breakage of plastic fender liners;
• failure of mudguards.

After installation, non-standard wheels should not touch body elements or wheel arch liners. This will not only damage the plastic and paint. But it can cause other problems. Constant friction of the tire against the fender liner leads to rapid wear of the tread. Which requires premature tire replacement.

The difference in weight between tires with a standard diameter and those that are just 1-2 inches larger can be several kilograms. Such a difference in weight suggests accelerated wear of wheel bearings and other body elements. First of all, suspension components. Increased load accelerates the failure of racks and other components.

When choosing custom tires, keep the following points in mind:

• low-profile tires improve the handling of the vehicle - however, when driving on a road with poor-quality surfaces, the likelihood of damage to the suspension increases significantly;
• a larger profile may simply not fit in the arch and damage the car body;
• non-standard profile height requires adjustment and adjustment of the speedometer - otherwise the data it displays will be incorrect.

To install wheels of larger diameter, in some cases it will be necessary to roll out the wheel arches with a special roller. It will allow the openings to be enlarged, and the new wheel will no longer wear off the tread on the plastic of the fender liner.

Freelance options

Innovative light alloy models are divided into 3 categories based on their manufacturing method:

• cast;
• forged;
• prefabricated

Cast ones are made from alloys based on aluminum or magnesium, which allows them to reduce their weight by a third compared to standard versions. The fragility and inelasticity of the material upon impact leads to chips or even bursting of the wheel.

Forged products are distinguished by increased strength and lower density due to hot stamping technology. Deformation requires a lot of force, but the inflexibility of the material forces the suspension to take on the full force of impacts when driving on a bad road.

What is the tire pressure

It is imperative to check tire pressure every time you ride. To familiarize yourself with the values ​​recommended by the manufacturer, you should find a special steel nameplate.

It contains detailed information about the pressure in each wheel individually. A setting other than nominal can cause serious problems. Some drivers intentionally operate their vehicle with pressure levels that are too low. This allows you to make the ride softer and more comfortable. The car goes over all the bumps much smoother. However, low pressure leads to uneven wear of the rubber - the edges of the tread wear down an order of magnitude faster.

An overinflated tire can cause serious problems. At temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius, it may simply burst. This becomes especially dangerous while driving - the car can be thrown onto the side of the road or into oncoming traffic.

Using wheels with too much pressure leads to rapid grinding of the central part of the tread and a reduction in the contact patch between the rubber and the road surface.

Tire pressure can be monitored using a pressure gauge - mechanical or electrical.