What parameters of wheel rims are decisive?

The domestic hatchback Lada XRAY immediately after its start of sales in 2015 caused a discussion among motorists. purposefully reduced the diameter of the wheels on a brand new car. Externally, the exterior acquired an imbalance.

The massive body looked somewhat ridiculous on 15-inch wheels. To some, such extremes of the manufacturer seemed unfounded. But X-ray wheels of this size are optimal for the city, where the hatchback should actually drive.

However, given the dimensions of the machine itself, it can be used with confidence on rough terrain. Large arches allow you to overcome bumpy roads with moderate off-road conditions. Of course, the Lada XRAY is not an SUV, but the potential is clearly visible.

Let's try to figure out the optimal wheel diameter for a car from, which rarely designs truly successful models. Is it a mistake to release the Lada XRAY on 15 inches or does it have a hidden meaning?

Developers' thoughts on wheel diameter

There was no question for the developers about what wheels to put on the Lada XRAY. They initially designed the car for urban conditions. The hatchback does not have all-wheel drive. Hence the large diameter of the wheels becomes unreasonable. Why reduce maneuverability in favor of cross-country ability if no one will use such a function. The designers decided to fully concentrate on a car model designed for the family.

Main advantages of 15 inch wheels:

• small turning radius;
• road stability;
• improve pickup rates;
• compact dimensions for transportation.

AvtoVAZ also understands the financial situation in the country very well. Reducing the cost of some elements allows us to create that very attractive price for residents of the CIS. Lada XRAY simply needs to remain competitive, otherwise the manufacturer will go bankrupt. It will not be possible to win a client with quality, so you have to resort to such unpopular methods.

The wheel diameter of 15 inches best suits the overall concept of the car and pricing policy. If desired, 16-inch models are available for sale. However, the standard configuration will remain unchanged for now.

Increase in diameter to 16'' for factory configuration

Manufacturers tried their best to prove the advantages of small wheels. The tall hatchback Lada X Ray was not designed as an SUV with all-wheel drive. Its main purpose is driving in city conditions, where small-sized, maneuverable cars have special advantages. For the same reason, the car was developed according to a single-wheel drive 4X2 scheme, where the front wheels became the drive wheels. 15 inches provided good road holding, a small turning radius and good throttle response, which is important for an urban environment. There was also pressure on the pricing policy pursued by AvtoVAZ. The car is designed for the middle class, and any changes can significantly affect its price. And this could not be allowed to happen.

But the drivers had a different opinion. A crossover, even a compact one, should have large wheels. Apart from being a satisfying design, they provide confidence when riding on rough terrain. Snow drifts and muddy mud are also not uncommon on Russian city roads. In addition, on the highway, wheels with a larger radius allow you to achieve an increased maximum speed.

All questions disappeared with the first day of official sales of the high hatchback LADA XRAY. On February 14, 2022, dealerships presented compact crossovers with wheels 205/55 R16 91H/V. Some buyers breathed a sigh of relief, while for others this was not enough. This time the management of AVTOVAZ OJSC was fully armed. XRay project director Oleg Grunenkov assured that seventeen-inch wheels are expected to be installed on future X-Ray models. The car in question was the Lada X Ray Cross 4x4, which will be released by the end of 2022. In addition, it was said that this car will be all-wheel drive.

What is the advantage of 16-17 inch wheels?

After the announcement, Lada XRAY lost its client. Considering only the presence of a bench model, many, without testing the car on the road, immediately rejected it. The disproportionate exterior was to blame. Although now the opinion is gradually changing, the first impression has already been formed.

Large arches are the main complaint against the developers. Having off-road potential, it would be foolish to bypass this driving option. The size of the wheels should at least provide the opportunity to sometimes leave the track to feel the full control of the hatchback. With 15 inches, such a chance is lost forever.

The situation is smoothed out a little by 16-inch wheels. They reduce the negative impression of the exterior. Also, given the roads in Russia, increased cross-country ability is by no means a whim. The situation is especially aggravated with the onset of winter, when there are huge snowdrifts everywhere and the roads are constantly accumulating pieces of ice. Even while in the city, every motorist has to experience the full extent of off-road conditions.

Hence, the wheel parameters of 16 and 17 inches look much more appropriate. You will definitely have to overpay for their purchase, but repairing the underbody of a car from damage is also not a cheap task.

How to choose the right wheels for “Hray” 15 radius

Before buying wheels for Lada X-Ray 15 radius, the driver should know some of the advantages and disadvantages of this size

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First of all, you should remember that these wheels on the Xray R15 are the minimum for this model, and in order to get the standard wheel size, you need to use tires with a 65 mm profile, otherwise the vehicle's ground clearance will be significantly reduced and the driver will often hit the bottom even at slight unevenness.

When the owner of a Lada prefers fast and aggressive driving, he should not choose this size, and all because of the same profile, because on sharp turns the tires can be deformed from high forces caused by inertia, and even fly off the rims, which is inevitable will lead to an accident with serious consequences at least for the vehicle.

The standard wheel size is 6.0J x 15 ET37, which can be increased in width to 6.5J, however, the offset must also be increased to ET41, otherwise the protruding tires in rainy weather will greatly stain the car body, and the plastic linings on the wheel arches, protecting from splashes, look extremely ridiculous on this model.

Often such wheels are produced not only in cast, but also in stamped versions, so drivers have the opportunity to save money or simply purchase a spare tire, which is used extremely rarely.

The main manufacturers that produce wheels for Lada X-Ray of this radius are K&K or SCAD, which is unchanged for Lada, as well as YST, NZ, Alcasta and some other brands.

R15 wheels on Lada X-Ray

Important!

Drivers should be suspicious of cheap Chinese replicas and give preference only to original products, because poor quality of the product or too soft steel quickly leads to imbalance, as well as damage to the disc when driving on uneven roads, which affects not only the wheel, but also pendant.

How to increase the return of Lada XRAY wheel diameter

It is worth noting that the Lada XRAY has increased clearance between the road and the bottom. The ground clearance is higher than many competitors - 195 mm. Given this decision by the manufacturer, a lot depends on the choice of the desired tire diameter.

If, with the standard 15 inches, the car turns into a turn at high speed, then it will show good stability indicators. It's a completely different matter with 16 and 17 inches - the difference is noticeable.

Here are the main car parameters that are most affected by changing tires:

• vehicle weight;
• fuel consumption;
• braking distances;
• dynamics.

Another important factor is noise. By increasing the area of ​​contact with the ground, additional friction is created and the likelihood of picking up small stones. Lada XRAY is far from ahead of its competitors in terms of sound insulation. Accordingly, on our roads the driver runs the risk of encountering constant noise in the cabin. If you want to reduce the influence of the road on the sound, you should pay attention to the smallest tires in width.

According to some sources, the wheel pattern on the Lada XRAY allows the option of installing 20-inch wheels. Definitely, such drastic changes will immediately reduce many of the hatchback’s performance. AvtoVAZ itself recommends limiting yourself to 19 inches with the following tire ratings: 175/45, 185/40, 195/40.

Which winter tires are suitable for the Lada X-Ray and which are summer tires?

If we present the brands as concisely as possible, then the most in demand among our garage community are winter tires such as:

• Nokian WRD4;
• Kama 505IRBIS;
• Nokian Hakkaptliitta8;
• Bridgestoe BlizzakVRX;
• Hankook Winter I*CEPTEVO;
• Goodyear Ultragrip Performance.

Regarding summer tires for X-Ray, there are the following manufacturer options to choose from:

• Pirelli CinturatoP791V
• Kama Euro129 91V
• MaxxisHP5Premitra5 91V
• Goodyear Efficientgrip93H
• LaufennS-FitEQ(LK01)93W

Impact on acceleration and gas mileage

The wheel diameter on the Lada XRAY directly affects the two most important indicators for men: acceleration and fuel consumption. For each increase in wheel diameter, approximately 2% is lost in acceleration, if we take 15 inches as a basis. Young people should definitely remember this pattern, because it is novice motorists who like to press the pedal to the floor.

Russians are familiar with the race for every liter of gasoline. In this regard, AvtoVAZ takes care of the safety of the family budget. 15-inch wheels are the most economical option. If you track the increase in fuel consumption for every inch, you get a disappointing figure of 3%. Here it’s worth thinking seriously about switching to 17th - fuel consumption is 6% higher.

Options

Basic parameters
Note!

The sizes of tires and wheels on a Lada X Ray car have a special impact on important indicators when driving a vehicle.

By changing design parameters, fuel consumption can be reduced or increased. If you increase the tire diameter, then you can lose up to 2% in acceleration. took care of the financial condition of Russian consumers and installed fifteen-inch tires on cars.

Optimal wheel size for Lada XRAY

This time, AvtoVAZ, releasing another hatchback, thoroughly worked out the option with the optimal wheel size. The 15-inch model is without a doubt the place to be. Such improved indicators as stability when cornering, fuel efficiency, and a small turning radius fit optimally into the concept of a city car.

Although with 16 inch wheels the Lada XRAY takes on an aesthetic appearance. The path opens to off-road terrain, which very often awaits around the next corner. Car owners ultimately have to make their final choice on their own. Weighing all the advantages with the negative factors, you will get the ideal option for the required driving style. As a result, each motorist has his own values ​​when choosing the desired wheel diameter.

Background

As you know, August 2015 was marked by the presentation of the second Lada X-Ray concept car. It was then that the discussion regarding future wheels flared up. It must be admitted that the 15-inch wheels installed on the concept did not “look” at all on the car - they literally “sank” in the large wheel arches, which affected the proportionality of the entire car.

15-inch wheels didn’t look right on the Lada X-Ray.

The debate was serious. AvtoVAZ representatives tried to prove the need for installing small wheels. They argued this by the fact that the Lada XRAY was originally developed as a front-wheel drive urban SUV, and not an SUV with a 4x4 layout. Consequently, its main “field of activity” is the city, where small cars are in the most advantageous position. And 15-inch wheels guaranteed X-Ray an acceptable turning radius, excellent traction and throttle response. In addition, the price aspect was not the least important, because the car was developed with an eye toward a buyer with an average income; accordingly, serious fluctuations in cost could not be allowed.

As a result, AvtoVAZ agreed with consumers and installed 16-inch wheels on the X-Ray.

But after the start of sales, all doubts disappeared - AvtoVAZ listened to potential buyers and equipped the car with 16-inch wheels. In addition, Oleg Grunenkov promised that the upcoming all-wheel drive version of the car will immediately receive 17th wheels.

With 17-inch wheels the Lada will look impressive!

What variations can you use?

The AvtoVAZ concern has completely abandoned the use of stamped tires. Today, X-Rey designs are completed exclusively with castings. These are modern wheels, with high performance characteristics and a pleasant design. Alloy wheels got their appearance by accident. The designers decided to turn some ideas into reality, and it was a win-win option. Brand new wheels can be added to the X-Ray car asset.

As for tires, direct deliveries from Michelin were initially planned. However, the partnership was interrupted, a new contract was signed with. These are high-quality and affordable tires for the Xray design, with high performance characteristics. Standard stamped tires can easily get boring, which is why new Lada car owners are interested in the question of acceptable tire variations. The main thing is to take into account the standard size and build on it.

Important point: installing wheels of non-standard dimensions on the Xray model may void the warranty with the dealer. Standard tires for a Lada car are 195/65R15 or 205/55R16. It will fit rims that are 6 or 6.5 inches in size. It is not recommended to purchase wider tires; they will extend beyond the edges of the tread, which will lead to increased contamination of the car.

When choosing a non-standard size, Lada car owners are faced with a discrepancy in offset. The main problem with the abnormal departure of the Xray model is the deterioration of controllability and frequent breakdowns. A slight deviation does not affect the operation of the car in any way. Large discrepancies in size provoke additional contamination of the machine. The steering wheel also suffers; increased load is placed on it.

It is necessary to select tires for a Lada car according to the stated requirements. Minor deviations are acceptable, but this should not affect the operation of the machine.

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Lada XRAY B0 2022 1.6i 106

Generation: B0 Engine: VAZ-21129, I4, Gasoline Power: 106 hp
(78 kW) Options: Classic, Comfort, Luxe, Standard, Optima, Top Wheel rim bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada XRAY B0 2022 1.6i 106 car is equipped with 6Jx15 ET40 rims assembled with 185/65 R15 88H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET40 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 185/65 R15 is deciphered as follows:

• 185 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 65 — 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 88H:

• 88 - maximum permissible tire load 560 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 - 4x100. Thus, all disks are mounted with four bolts and the distance between them is exactly one hundred millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 60.1 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2.4 MPa.

General background information

Ranges of possible values ​​for tires and wheels Lada XRAY 2019.

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 XRAY 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.

Lada XRAY B0 2022 1.8i

Generation: B0 Engine: VAZ-21179, I4, Gasoline Power: 122 hp (90 kW) Equipment: Comfort, Luxe, Exclusive, Optima, Top

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada XRAY B0 2022 1.8i is equipped with 6Jx15 ET40 rims and 185/65 R15 88H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET40 - disc offset in millimeters.