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Without tires, a car is not a car, but a cart. Thanks to the tires, reliable traction of the car with the road is ensured. It is especially important to have road stability in winter. Our country has a harsh winter, the road surface in many parts of the country is covered with a layer of ice and snow, and the well-advertised so-called “all-season” vehicles will not save the day. Weather conditions require different properties from tires; the performance of universal all-season tires is average and does not provide good grip results. Some people manage to drive on summer tires in winter, and take great risks, and most of them get into accidents due to instability on the road and increased braking distance. There is only one conclusion: winter wheels are simply necessary for our conditions.
Velcro or Spiked?
Winter tires are divided into studded and velcro. Which ones are better? It all depends on the road you will be driving on. If you think 100% that you will not go out of town on the highway in winter, then you can confidently buy studless winter tires, but do not forget about the poor behavior of such tires on ice. The advantage of Velcro is its good adhesion to asphalt. Well, if you assume that you will have to go on a country road at least once, then you simply need studs. Outside the city there will be snow and ice, and spikes will perform well in such conditions.
When choosing winter tires, as when purchasing any product, you pay attention mainly to the price. But not everyone understands that their safety on the road and their life depend on winter tires.
Popular publications conduct tests of winter car tires, choosing the best and worst.
If you install the wrong wheels
If you install wheels on your car that do not meet the factory specifications, the risk of the following consequences increases significantly:
- the efficiency of the braking system decreases;
- the level of wear of many elements of the brake system increases;
- the level of wear of many suspension elements increases;
- loads on the chassis increase;
- the level of general safety decreases;
- there may be friction between the wheels and other elements of the machine;
- reduction in the quality of steering;
- Extraneous noise and vibration may appear.
Since we are talking about a new version of the Grana (from 2022), many copies are still under warranty, and the use of unsuitable wheels may result in the car being removed from warranty service.
Which brand of winter tires should you buy?
We, guided by the test results of the magazine “Behind the Wheel”, “Auto Review”, etc., have ranked winter tires in order of their stability on ice and snow, acceleration and braking performance.
1) Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 (studded) – studded tires of this brand can be called the standard of winter tires. Nokian tires are well adapted for the Russian winter: on ice, on snow, and on asphalt the road grip is a solid five. It is best to accelerate, brake, and control on ice with these tires. The only drawback in terms of use from the Finnish manufacturer is noise. And for the price, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 tires can hardly be called affordable.
2) Winter tires from the Germans Continental ContiIceContact (studded) are also great for our Russian icy and snowy roads. The quality of Continental studded tires is no worse than Nokian, but Nokian is still a little more stable on ice. In other respects, the Germans did not disappoint - but the Continental tires are much quieter.
3) Michelin X-Ice North 2 tires (studded) are not stuffed with the latest anti-slip technologies like previous rubber models, but they are a little cheaper and differ slightly in stability on snow and ice. Michelin tires provide excellent winter road grip and comfort. It is also worth noting the noiselessness and resistance to longitudinal cuts on the road left by snow removal equipment.
4) Good tires that show good braking results everywhere except asphalt - these are Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 (studded). The Japanese simply could not release a bad product. Bridgestone tires have excellent braking performance on wet pavement and grip well on ice. The advantages of such tires are high comfort, noiselessness, clear handling and high cross-country ability.
Sphere of influence of tires and wheels
To understand which tires are best suited for the Lada Granta, you first need to find out what the size of the tires and wheels of the car affects. Service station specialists note that when replacing tires, one should be guided by the fact that the difference in outer diameter is minimal.
The selection of tires affects the following features of vehicle operation:
- brake and traction characteristics;
- transmission;
- fuel consumption;
- atmospheric emissions.
Increasing the radius of the wheel, tire and rim has the following effects.
| Tire increase | Disc enlargement | Wheel enlargement | |
| Steering precision | + | + | + |
| Tire grip on wet roads | |||
| Tire grip on dry roads | + | ||
| General driving comfort | — | — | — |
| Fuel consumption | + | + | |
| Wear rate | + | ||
| General management indicators | + | + | + |
Legend: + - improvement, - - deterioration, 0 - no change.
Changing your tire size will definitely lead to changes in your vehicle's handling accuracy. As the volume of the tire becomes larger, the scale of the space in contact with the road surface increases. This provides ample opportunities for maneuverability.
Factory specifications of tires and wheels for LadaGranta
According to the factory specifications, the original tires supplied from the factory have a radius of R14 and R13. R14 is a fairly classic option for small cars.
Both wheels and tires with these dimensional characteristics are inexpensive and are quite easy to find on the market. The situation is similar with the R13.
Therefore, when analyzing which discs are suitable for the nagrant, you should keep this point in mind.
Size characteristics of tires and wheels, which are also suitable for LadaGranta Currently, all AvtoVAZ models with front-wheel drive are equipped with R15 size wheels. And although the original Lada Granta R15 tires with this wheel model have dimensional characteristics of 185/55, they will also fit well with tires 175/70, 185/60 and even 195/55.
Lada Granta Sport tires have a factory size of R16. The dimensions of the tire itself are 195/50. On the Grant Sport, the tire size dictates that the rack is shortened, allowing even the smallest wheel to fit into the space for it. With this wheel diameter you can safely install tires of sizes 175/50, 184/45 and even 195/40.
Factory tire pressure parameters LadaGranta
- The pressure in the grant tires of the basic factory configuration, namely R13 and R14 at partial load looks like this: R13 (175/70) - 0.19/0.19 (1.9/1.9) R14 (175/65) - 0 .20/0.20 (2.0/2.0) Data are presented in the ratio “kg/cm2”.
- The pressure in Grant Sport tires is approximately at the same level, adjusted for the dimensional characteristics of the wheel, namely R16.
Correctly checking tire pressure. Recommendations
Constant monitoring of tire pressure levels ensures safe travel and prevents tire wear.
If the pressure is at a low level (below 1.9 atmospheres), then the side parts of the tread, due to the uneven distribution of air when driving, will wear out much more.
When tires are overinflated (above a value of 2.0), the middle part of the tread will suffer, which is also fraught with consequences.
List of negative consequences from uneven distribution of tire pressure:
- the scale of contact with the road is expanding;
- rapid and uneven tread wear;
- decreased vehicle controllability;
- potential danger of creating an emergency situation on the road.
To correctly measure tire pressure, you will need a pressure gauge. Measurements should be taken some time after the trip, so that the air in the tires has time to cool down after intense heating during driving.
The optimal value (for R13 – 1.9, for R14 – 2.0) is indicated as a number that can be found on the gas tank or car door.
It is important that when using the pressure gauge, air does not escape from the wheel.
The resulting value must be compared with the optimal one and pumped up to the desired value. For wheels that are parallel and on the same axis, the pressure level should be identical.
Is it possible to install wheels of size R16 205/55 on the Lada Granta
Wheels with a radius of R16 and dimensions of 205/55 are not suitable for both the regular LadaGranta configuration and the Sport model. Due to their too large diameter, they will fit too tightly, which when driving will lead to rapid wear of the treads and reduced maneuverability of the vehicle. Owners of Lada Granta recommend installing 195/50 or 205/45 with a radius of R16.
Winter tires for Lada Granta
The selection of winter tires for the Lada Granta should be based on the characteristics of the terrain on which you will have to drive. If the roads are not cleared enough, and the winter threatens frequent thaws followed by frosts, then in this case you should use studded tires.
Tires for winter use must have soft contact with the road surface, which will provide a reliable degree of traction even on packed snow, and the tread base must be rigid for precise steering. Goodyear, Pirelli and Dinlop Winter companies have the necessary dimensional characteristics for the Lada Granta, namely in the range from R13 to R16.
Winter tires will also require running-in to ensure they fit firmly in their seats. For a good break-in, you will need to drive about 500 kilometers. When running in, you should try to avoid sudden braking and slipping. To improve traction, it is also recommended to choose tires with a narrow profile.
Summer tires for LadaGranta
High-quality summer tires should provide a high level of grip on both dry and wet asphalt, as well as a smooth ride. Tires must have a wide profile, and for this, tires with the dimensional characteristics R14 185/60 or R14 175/65 are best suited.
A short checklist - How to buy tires for the Lada Granta correctly
- When looking for the right tires, keep in mind the factory dimensional specifications. The size of the selected tires must match these data.
- Pay attention to the tread pattern. Driving comfort largely depends on it.
- Pay attention to the width parameters. The acceleration and braking of a car is affected by the width of the spot converging with the road surface.
- Particular attention should be paid to the bore diameter. Tires that are excessively high or wide can damage the suspension, while tires that are too narrow will increase the load on the bearings.
- It is important to take into account the maximum speed index and the load capacity index.
- Treadwear, Traction, Temperature and MaxPressure data provide information on the tire's factory wear life, braking performance, temperature resistance and pressure limit for the tire respectively.
Source: https://remont-avtovaz.ru/podbiraem-shiny-i-diski-dlya-lady-granta/
Basic tire sizes
In principle, to find out what size tires can be installed on a Lada Granta, just look at the passport or at the plate on the inside of the car door.
Nevertheless, we present to your attention a list of parameters that the manufacturer declares using the example of modifications for the 2022 release:
| Modification | Basic size | Replacement options |
| 2190 Sedan/1.6 16V | R14 175/65 | R14 185/60R15 195/50 and 185/55 |
| 2190 Sedan/1.6 8V | R14 175/65 | No options |
| 2190 Sedan/1.6 16V Sport | R15 185/55 | R15 195/50R16 195/50 |
| 2191 Liftback/1.6 16V | R14 175/65 | R14 185/60R15 185/55 |
| 2191 Liftback/1.6 8V | R14 175/65 | R14 185/60R15 185/55 |
A little about wheels
Tires - Today, these are one of the most high-tech products on which safe and comfortable movement by car directly depends. There are a large number of tires on the market today from many different manufacturers. They consist of a frame, a protector and a breaker layer between them. And also the toughest part of the tire - the bead, which is designed for reliable fixation and sealing on the rim.
Disks - In the modern world, a wheel includes two parts: the rim - which is a surface closed in a ring with sides on which the tire is fixed, and the disk - which is a support for the rim with holes for fixing the entire wheel to the hub, most often using bolts or hairpins. Currently, there are the following types of discs: stamped, cast, forged, composite and combined.
What is the effect of different tire and wheel sizes?
| Options. | Increasing the diameter of the disc. | Increasing the width of the disk. | Increasing tire width. |
| Exterior of the car. | will improve | will improve | will improve |
| Behavior on the road. | will improve | will improve | will improve |
| Control stability. | will improve | will improve | will improve |
| Road grip. | Will not change | Will not change | Will improve |
| Resistance to gliding on the water surface. | Will not change | Will not change | will get worse |
| Comfort while traveling on rough roads. | will get worse | Will not change | will improve |
| Noise from the road surface. | Will not change | Will not change | will increase |
| Gasoline consumption. | Will not change | will increase | will increase |
| Tire wear. | Will not change | Will not change | will increase |
View of Lada Granta with different types of tires
In order to more clearly understand how the appearance of a car will change depending on the type of tires and wheels, we offer a collection of pictures.
The question “which tires can be supplied on a grant” cannot be answered unambiguously. As with other cars, choosing tires and wheels is a priority for every driver, since the correct selection will ensure a comfortable and safe ride.
Tire pressure
We found out which tires are suitable for the Lada Granta - now we’ll figure out the pressure. A lot depends on it during the operation of tires, the purchase of which is one of the sources of expense for any car owner. The pressure must be constantly monitored to ensure that the tires do not wear out too quickly.
Premature wear occurs when there is insufficient pressure, but over-pumping is also fraught with consequences.
- If the pressure is regularly lowered by 0.5 Atm less than the norm for 14 radius of 1.9 Atm in the front, and 2.0 Atm in the rear, the tires will last 4 times less - plus fuel consumption increases.
- With an even greater lack of pressure, the car may lose control and the braking distance increases.
- If you drive for a long time on half-flat tires and then inflate them, the tire may simply explode.
Therefore, you need to have a pressure gauge on hand, take measurements from time to time (especially in winter), and if you need to pump up the wheels. The front and rear pair of tires should have the same pressure.
Specific indicators depend on the wheel size. Take, for example, the 195/50 profile, which is one of the replacement options for the LADA Sedan Sport. If this is a radius of 15, then the optimal pressure is 2.3 Atm, and at radius 16 you need to pump 2.4 Atm.
Reviews
| Positive |
| Vasily: KAMA tires are of average quality, a little noisy, but they suit me. I'm not going to change it. I think 2-3 seasons will be enough. |
| Kirill: I have Kama-217 from the factory, no complaints, the tires are of average quality. I'm not going to change it, let it last for a few seasons. |
| Vladimir: I heard negative reviews about the Lada Granta Liftback tires. Not the best, but you can use them, let them go. The car is only ten months old. |
| Ignat: I bought a Granta a year ago, and as part of the promotion I also bought four Kama Breeze 175/65 R13 winter tires. Handling on snow is average, the main thing is not to overdrive. |
| Vladislav: since I drive no more than 85 - 90 km/h, factory tires suit me. A little noisy, but tolerable. |
| Negative |
| Victor: since the factory tires are of poor quality, after buying the car at the dealership I immediately changed to a set of new ones. Additionally, I bought four winter stingrays. |
| Ivan: factory tires are no good, already at a speed of 80 km/h they hum, vibrate, and send vibrations to the steering wheel. Balancing and wheel alignment did not help eliminate the vibrations. I will exchange it for foreign analogues. |
| Vitaly: after buying the car I immediately changed to Toyo shoes, and additionally bought a set of winter tires on sale. |
Conclusion Installing factory winter tires on a Granta Liftback is not the best solution, because you can’t expect something luxurious from a car in the budget segment.
Each owner independently chooses the type of tire to purchase. Do not buy all-season tires, since the range of temperature conditions is significantly limited from specifically winter to summer.
| Video - Granta liftback - changing tires to winter ones |
| Video - Winter wheels on grant |
Sources:
- kolesospec.ru
- zapchasti.expert
- kolesa.guru
- remont-avtovaz.ru
Selection of tires by model
Knowing the size of the “shoes”, all that remains is to choose the style. Any car should have two sets of tires: winter and summer. Winter tires are installed without waiting for frost, but when the thermometer regularly drops below +5 degrees.
To save on the purchase of winter tires, some drivers make the mistaken decision to drive all-season tires. Therefore, we will make a small digression and explain why this should not be done.
When and what tires are needed for a car?
Let’s say right away that there are no tires that behave stably in any conditions. Why then is the tire called all-season? Because of the tread, which must have a deep relief and grooves through which water, dirt, and slush can easily pass.
All-season tires are tires that are comfortable to drive in the off-season, when the air temperature varies from +7 to -10 degrees. It is often marked M+S (mud/snow), which confuses many.
But in fact, an all-season tire is a summer tire and is not suitable for year-round driving, even in the southern regions of the country.
- All mud tires, and all winter tires, have an all-season tread. The only difference is in the rubber composition, which is designed for positive or negative wheel operation. On a winter tire, for better grip on icy roads, many thread-like sipes are made, which distinguishes it from all-season tires.
- Studless winter tires are popularly called Velcro. On such tires, the car feels great in icy conditions, but when the temperature outside is consistently positive (above +6-7 degrees), it must be changed to summer shoes.
- Winter tires are much softer, so if you try to drive them in the summer, they will wear out quickly. Studded tires are better suited for driving on snow, so when in winter you have to drive not on cleared asphalt, but on a country road, it is better to give preference to studded tires.
- All year round, all-season vehicles are driven mainly by trucks and buses, on which changing wheels is a labor-intensive process, and besides, there are usually more than four of them. True, in severe frosts and snowfalls they have a hard time riding on such tires.
Price comparison
For comparison, I used the average price for a tire size 185/55R15 in Yandex.Market. The graph is based on October 2020 data.
Price comparison chart for winter tires for Priora and Granta
As can be seen from the graph, the Continental and the friction Nokian Hakkapeliitt are the most expensive. Most other tires are a third cheaper.
Yokohama and Nordman 7 studded tires will allow you to save a lot.
Winter tires on Lada Granta
Now let's see which winter tires to choose for the Lada Granta:
Viatti Brina Nordico
A relatively new model, developed by the German Continental together with Italian engineers, and put into production at the facilities of the Nizhnekamsk tire plant.
An asymmetrical tread pattern, a combination of middle blocks with rows of studs along the edges and variable sidewall stiffness technology ensure safe movement and stability when cornering and when crossing uneven roads.
Toyo Observe Garit G3-Ice
Winter tires from the Japanese Toyo are deservedly considered one of the best. If previously only sellers and those who drove it knew about this, then a test carried out at the test site not so long ago left no doubt.
Observe Garit G3-Ice tires competed with the Finnish Hakkapeliitta-7, slightly inferior to it in snowy areas and taking the lead on the compacted track. Experts believe that the whole point is in the studs, which protrude beyond the surface of the tire by 1.2 mm more than normal.
Goodyear UltraGrip 600
Another new product. Atypical tread pattern - as is the case with all Goodyear models. Looking at it, you get the impression that a solid wheel is simply cut into grooves. They provide the tire with excellent handling in loose snow.
Another distinctive feature is the hexagon-shaped studs, which make it possible to quickly accelerate and brake safely.
Hankook W429 i Pike
Winter studded tires of different generations from the Korean manufacturer Hankook have long established themselves as an excellent combination of price and quality. The latest model has been slightly redesigned; the shape of some tread elements has slightly changed, although the symmetry of the pattern and directionality have been preserved.
Massive blocks on the sides replaced narrow ribs, and the tire began to work better in icy conditions.
Characteristics
Any car tire has a number of characteristics that must be taken into account in order to choose the right tire for your car. The first most important characteristic of rubber is size. Tire size parameters using the 175/65 R14 marking as an example:
- 175 is the width of the tire, measured in millimeters.
- 65 is the profile height, measured as a percentage of the tire width.
- R - indicates that the tire is radial (from the English word radial), but certainly not that the radius designation follows, as many people think. Wheels have no radius, only diameter. The radius of a tire is its type of construction. There is also a bias tire type.
- 14 is the tire diameter in inches. To convert this figure into the usual centimeters, you need to multiply the inch value by 2.54.
Tire sizeThe second important characteristic of any tire is the maximum weight and speed index. It is most often recommended to install 82 H tires on Grant cars. This marking indicates that this tire can withstand loads of up to 475 kg and operates effectively at speeds of up to 210 km/h.
The maximum load parameter is indicated for one tire. Therefore, for a set of 4 tires, the maximum load in this case will be 1 t 900 kg. Considering that the average total weight of the Grant is 1.5 tons, the load on the tire is calculated with a good margin.
Next, you need to pay attention to the presence of thorns. Many versions of winter tires are produced without studs at all. Some have sparse thorns.
Each manufacturer strives to come up with a new, improved type of studs. They differ in shape, size and material from which they are made. Their main purpose is to pierce the ice for better starting and braking on icy surfaces.
Additional Information! In many countries, including Russia, there is a legal restriction on having too many studs on a tire. This is due to the fact that the spikes damage the asphalt surface.
The next important factor is the depth of the tread pattern and the pattern itself. The tread determines the quality of wheel grip on the road surface. The more technologically advanced the pattern on the rubber is, the better the tires will have noise, drainage and reliability characteristics.
In addition, there are many other characteristics. In general, the better the quality of the tire, the more reliable and stable ride it will provide. Low-quality cheap tires can also wear out extremely quickly and lose studs, so such savings are not always appropriate.
The best models for summer
Now let's present several worthy summer models:
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
The tread of this Japanese tire is developed using a new technology (NANO-PROTECH), which makes it possible to reduce the coefficient of rotational resistance and, as a result, save fuel consumption. Plus, the EP150 turned out to be lighter in weight and almost silent.
Nitto NT860
Another Japanese tire produced in Malaysia. Very soft rubber, perfectly balanced and brakes, thanks to the deep tread, self-cleaning from dirt and snow. With all this, the best thing is the low price.
Kormoran Impulser B2
Serbian Kormoran was developed using Michelin technology. The tire is stable when driving at speed, does not “float” if it gets into a puddle, has excellent grip on the road and is controlled when cornering.
Matador MP 47 Hectorra
The new generation summer tire from Slovenia MP-47 Hectorra performs excellently on both dry and wet surfaces thanks to its asymmetrical pattern with four deep longitudinal grooves.
Tread elements are optimized to the maximum, which improves acceleration and braking efforts and reduces noise levels.
Which winter tires are best for a car, or what to put on it for the summer, is, of course, up to the owner to decide. It all depends on what climate zone you have to use the car and what roads you drive on. And our information is designed to understand the characteristics of certain models and the advisability of their use.
A short checklist - How to buy tires for the Lada Granta correctly
1. You should look for the right tires, keeping in mind the factory dimensional specifications. The size of the selected tires must match these data. 2. Pay attention to the tread pattern. Driving comfort largely depends on it.
3. Pay attention to the width parameters. The acceleration and braking of a car is affected by the width of the spot converging with the road surface. 4. Particular attention should be paid to the bore diameter. Tires that are excessively high or wide can damage the suspension, while tires that are too narrow will increase the load on the bearings. 5. It is important to consider the maximum speed index and load capacity index. 6. Treadwear, Traction, Temperature and MaxPressure data provide information on the tire's factory wear life, braking performance, temperature resistance and pressure limit for the tire respectively.
