Cast and stamped wheels, summer tires for Lada Vesta - Characteristics and sizes, which ones to buy?

Any car owner knows what an important role the sizes of tires and rims play in driving a vehicle. All car brands have individual wheel sizes set by the designers when creating the model.

A car wheel consists of two parts: a disk and a tire mounted on it. For the Lada Vesta brand, the domestic AvtoVAZ has laid down the following wheel parameters:

• R15 – disk radius;
• tire width 185mm;
• profile height 65 percent;
• speed index (H) no more than 210 km per hour;
• maximum permissible weight – no more than 560 kg.

Tires for Vesta are produced under the name Art Motion by Belshina. There are several types of tires for winter and summer use. The rubber is soft, highly wear-resistant, low-noise and has excellent contact with the road surface. The Lada Vesta car is equipped with rims for the specified tires.

The basic version uses stamped models with dimensions 6J15 ET50 4×100 60.1. The manufacturer of the wheels is the Krasnoyarsk K&K plant, which, in addition to stamping, produced light-alloy models called Anna-15 for the domestic Vesta car.

What do these letters and numbers mean?

• 6J indicates the width of the product, in inches
• 15 indicates the diameter of the disk, an inch is also taken as a basis
• ET50 – reach, mm
• 4x100 – bolt pattern (PCD), which gives the driver an understanding of the number of mounting bolts (4) located along a 100mm long circle
• 60.1 – diameter of the central hole of the disk (DIA).

More expensive modifications of Vesta have a tire size of 195/55 R16 with a load index of 91H or 91T. These tires are supplied to AvtoVAZ by the German concern Continental. Alloy wheels for these tires are manufactured by the same K&K. They are called Ptalomey and have dimensions 6Jx16 ET50 4x100 60.1.

A car of the subsequent Lux modification can be equipped with R17 wheels from the same manufacturer for an additional fee.

Dimensions of standard wheels

On the conveyor, Vesta is equipped with wheel rims of dimensions from R15 to R16 with a width of 5.5 to 6.5 inches. The ET offset is in the range of 40 - 50. As for the bolt pattern, it is the same for all modifications of the car - 4x100 mm. The diameter of the central hole for landing on the hub is 60.1 mm.

AvtoVAZ recommends using only original wheel models with standard dimensions for its cars. Otherwise, the plant does not guarantee the performance and safety of using such parts.

Vesta factory tires and wheels

* Speed ​​indices: T – up to 190 km/h, H – up to 210 km/h. Load capacity indices: 88–560 kg; 91–615 kg.

In September 2016, the “Operating Manual for LADA Vesta dated 09.09.16” was posted on the official website, in which an addition to Table 1 appeared (more about this):

AVTOVAZ response:

According to the information given in the vehicle's Operation Manual, the composition of the vehicle and its configuration are constantly updated; you can use all current standard sizes.

What kind of disks can be installed?

Choosing the right wheel size for the Lada Vesta is not difficult at all. The markets offer a huge range of products that can replace domestic original ones, because any spare part has its own service life and sooner or later fails. The simplest and most inexpensive stamped wheels, as well as more improved light-alloy models, are suitable for replacement.

Stamped disks are heavier and their performance characteristics are slightly worse compared to cast and forged models.

There are several positive points:

• the strength of the products is higher, they withstand mechanical stress better;
• have low cost;
• they can be restored and repaired.

Lada Vesta fits 16-inch alloy wheels 175/70 and 205/60, as well as larger sizes 175/55 R17 and 195/50 R18. For Vesta SV Cross, 18-inch ones look better.

Unlike their counterparts, forged models have a higher degree of strength and less wear. These wheels are the lightest, which has a positive effect on driving dynamics and fuel efficiency. Along with all the positive aspects, forged wheels have a high cost and not everyone can afford to purchase such a luxury. Therefore, such wheels are extremely rare on Lada Vesta.

The car manufacturer made sure that the buyer did not have a question about where to get the necessary wheels. AvtoVAZ entered into an agreement with the K&K company, now the products of this plant are unified with the Lada Vesta passenger car. When choosing a disk, you need to pay special attention to its markings. The data must fully comply with the manufacturer's recommended values.

Advice. In winter, it is better to install wheels and tires with a smaller width; this will give the car confidence in handling on slippery roads.

Another nuance that is worth paying attention to when choosing the disk you like. Many drivers strive to install wider wheels. In this case, the manufacturer does not bear any guarantee for the consequences, since AvtoVAZ only declares certain sizes. Increasing the disk parameters can lead to a loss of comfort and controllability when driving the car. It is important to set your priorities correctly and choose the best.

Lada Vesta allows you to mount wheels of a wide range of sizes. In this case, you need to pay special attention to turning the wheel so that the tread does not touch the car arch. If you want to install a wider rim, you need to reduce the tire profile height. But this reduces the comfort of driving the car.

What consequences await the owner if you install 18-inch wheels?

Theoretically, it is possible to install 18-inch wheels on the Lada Vesta Cross. But these changes will not allow the motorist to feel normal on the road.

The width of the tires is very different from the dimensions declared by the manufacturer, so if there are bumps and holes on the roads, the wheels will quickly fail. However, installing such disks has its advantages:

• Exterior design becomes more strict and expensive;
• Improved road stability and steering;
• When hitting bumps, the wheels dampen vibration;
• More gentle conditions for car suspension;
• The braking distance decreases;

Disadvantages when installing large wheels:

• You cannot drive in areas with bad roads;
• It is necessary to constantly monitor tire pressure;
• Increased fuel consumption, as energy consumption increases when starting the car;
• 18 inch wheels are more expensive;
• The dimensions do not correspond to the operating rules, so small irregularities cause damage to the wheel.

Acceptable tire sizes

Knowing certain parameters of tires and rims, the problems of replacing wheels on a Lada Vesta car can be avoided. The manufacturer allows the installation of a large number of dimensions within the wheel diameter R 15 - 17. Some even manage to fit 18-inch models into the car.

It all depends on the desires and capabilities of the buyer. Properly selected wheels are the key to safety on the road. It is advisable to avoid mistakes and installation of unsuitable wheels and tires.

Appearance of Lada Vesta Cross: choice of roller

In stamped rollers, the appearance depends on which stamp was chosen for their manufacture, while in cast rollers, milling and computer graphics are used. Often, owners find other ways to make the car original, for example, installing r16 wheels instead of 15 on the Lada Vesta SV Cross. This leads to the following:

• The steering becomes better, the car holds better on the road, but when driving on uneven roads, the ride comfort decreases;
• The traction indicator in dry weather increases, but fuel consumption increases, tires wear out faster, noise insulation and stability during aquaplaning decrease.

Features of standard tires

Lada Vesta SV base assemblies come from the factory with Belshina tires, which:

• designed specifically for this car model;
• have high quality parameters;
• are products under the ART Motion brand. This, by the way, is not just a brand, but a sign that these stingrays undergo a series of tests for compliance with European standards.

In basic Vesta assemblies, these tires come with steel stamped wheels 6J15ET504x10060.1, where:

• rim width in inches – 6J;
• in inches, the mounting diameters of the slopes are 15;
• disc offset – ET50 or 50 mm;
• PCD or bolt pattern parameters (4 bolt holes, symmetrically located on a 100 mm circle) – 4x100;
• diameter in mm of the hole DIA for the hub is 60.1.

What is the tire pressure

One of the conditions for successful operation of tires of any type and diameter is normal tire pressure recommended by the manufacturer. Moreover, it may differ slightly - depending on the version of the car and other factors. Recommended pressure at part load:

• with a tire size of 195/55 and a diameter of 16 inches: for the front wheels - 2.1 bar; for the rear wheels – 2.1 bar;
• for tires with dimensions 185/65 and a diameter of 15 inches: for front wheels - 2.1 bar; for the rear wheels - 2.1 bar.

At maximum load for similar tires, the pressure on the front wheels should be 2.0 bar, on the rear wheels - 2.2 bar. You can control this value yourself using a pressure gauge. You can buy it at any auto store. The price will be 200-300 rubles.

Wheels for top assemblies of Lada Vesta SV

More expensive Vesta configurations are supplied from the factory with slightly different ramps than the basic ones, namely 195/55R1691Н. These tires are the German EcoContact model produced by a company such as Continental and come in pairs with Ptalomey-16 alloy wheels, which have a tire mounting dimension of 6Jx16ET504x10060.1 corresponding to the tires.

As for wheels of the maximum size, for example, the Luxe version of this car is equipped with Ptalomey-17 wheels or, in other words, 17-inch wheels.

It should be borne in mind that the basic assemblies of the Lada Vesta SV can be equipped with such wheels for additional money.

Regarding the compliance of standard and AvtoVAZ-approved tires and wheels, this information is presented in a tabular format:

Consequences of installing wheels of the wrong diameter

By rushing to choose new wheels for your car, you may find yourself in various unpleasant situations - from loss of comfort to reduced driving safety. We list the most common consequences of mistakes when buying wheels:

• A discrepancy between the dimensions can lead to the fact that when turning the steering wheel, the wheels will rest against the arches.
• This same discrepancy can cause increased wear on the vehicle's chassis.
• The calculated speed may be less than the capabilities of the power unit, which is very dangerous when driving fast.
• The calculated load weight may be less than the permissible maximum vehicle weight.

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Good afternoon, dear comrade! I would like to address myself as a more experienced owner of a “tall red girl.” Winter is approaching and I also plan to buy an R15 casting for the winter. I bought winter tires 185/65/15. And here I got stuck... at the stage of selecting disks. So you bought the wheels, what are their exact parameters? R15, 4*100, DIA 60.1 right? What's the flight? The standard one is 41 or 43; it turned out that there are no such disks at all. those. The departure should be different, but acceptable? Which one do you have on these disks? BUT this is not the most important question, the most important is the width, what is the width of the rim for this tire and for this car? 6.5? + It turned out that the size of the disks smaller than R17 Vesta Cross is not provided for in the operating instructions, and violation of this paragraph may result in refusal of repairs under the chassis warranty. But this is a philosophical matter, I’m just interested in your opinion. + I have a question - in theory, on the West Cross, everything is the same as on the X-ray? those. Will any drive from X-ray fit like a native one on ours? I didn’t think that I would have so many difficulties when choosing a regular casting for a Russian car))