If you want to install a wheel rim of a different design on a VAZ car, you should pay special attention to the offset value. The conventional marking of this value indicates the distance from the plane of contact of the wheels to the conditional center of the rim. This indicator is measured in millimeters.
The most suitable one can be called the ET36 departure. Of course, the PCD, or more precisely the diameter of the circle on which the wheel rim mounting holes are located, must be in accordance with factory requirements.
On VAZ-2114 cars, this value is 98 millimeters. In technical documentation, this parameter is noted as PCD = 4 × 98 millimeters, this is the bolt pattern.
The optimal ratio of the width of wheel rims, the bolt pattern of which is 4×98 mm:
- 175/65R14 – wheel width 5.5J;
- 185/60R14 – 6J;
- 185/55R15 – 6J;
- 195/60R1 – 6.5J.
You can change the wheels on a VAZ car yourself. For many Russian car owners this is not a problem. But if there is no practice, there is no need to rely on resourcefulness and ingenuity. The brake and disc systems of any car do not tolerate amateurs, since human safety is at stake.
From time to time, it is better to carry out diagnostics using certified equipment, and you can change the brake pads yourself. Moreover, such work is not carried out often.
Wheel rims can last approximately 40 thousand kilometers. However, if the owner takes good care of his own car, then this period can be extended to 100 thousand kilometers. The size of rims for VAZ cars, as well as their type, is at the request of the owner. The most important thing is that the choice of wheel rims should not contradict the characteristics specified by the manufacturer. So, when visiting an auto parts store and buying new rims, all of the above must be taken into account.
What to look for when choosing winter tires
Manufacturers today offer many models of winter tires. For every taste and income. The price, naturally, cannot but worry any owner of a car that needs new tires installed. But saving on this purchase is not recommended. First of all, you need to evaluate the performance characteristics of the rubber.
What is important for a car owner choosing a set of tires for driving on roads in winter:
Tire size. In this case, you should follow the recommendations of the car manufacturer. However, you need to understand that wider wheels are less effective in lateral drifts, and narrow ones are worse for getting out of snowdrifts. Regarding height: it is recommended to consider slightly higher options compared to their summer counterparts.
Load index. The higher this number, the stiffer the tire will be. But due to a more durable frame, it will be able to better withstand movement on roads with broken surfaces. Speed index. It is necessary to estimate the usual speed of movement. If it does not exceed 100 km/h, there is no need to purchase tires with an index higher than K (up to 110 km/h). date of manufacture
Since the warranty period established by the tire manufacturer usually does not exceed 5 years, it is recommended to pay attention to this aspect. Type of tread. Depending on the conditions in which the car is expected to be used, you need to choose the shape of the pattern.
To overcome snowdrifts, it is better to consider a model with large-sized checkers. Small lamellas in the form of checkers are more versatile. The rounded sidewall increases the risk of skidding. Presence of thorns. As already noted, they help when moving along the ice crust.
All the information necessary for the consumer is usually indicated on the tire itself (see photo).
What drivers operating vehicles in winter need to remember:
- You cannot drive on both summer and all-season tires;
- It is not recommended to purchase used tires;
- You cannot limit yourself to installing winter tires only on the drive wheels.
It is also recommended to pay attention to tire pressure. How the iron horse will behave on the road depends on this
What pressure is in the tires of a VAZ car is not an idle question at all. Overinflated wheels have a smaller traction area but improve handling. If the wheels are not inflated, fuel consumption increases, handling deteriorates, but the area of contact between the wheel and the road surface increases. To make the car more stable on a winter road, it is recommended to lower the wheels by 0.1...0.2 atmospheres (compared to the pressure in summer).
The table below will help answer the question of how to find out the pressure in Lada cars and other models of domestic manufacturers.
Accordingly, if we talk, for example, about the VAZ 2111: what pressure in tires with a radius of 14 is recommended to be chosen in winter, then it is recommended to stop at 1.8...1.9 atmospheres on the pressure gauge.
If you want to save money, you can do the following:
- purchase a winter set in the summer, when its cost is much lower;
- since new products are usually offered at a higher price, opt for old, time-tested models (but not those that have been in storage for several years);
- if in winter you plan to drive on asphalt cleared of snow, purchase tires with a finer pattern;
- when deciding, for example, which winter tires for a VAZ 2112 are better, you can choose from a line of products from domestic manufacturers, many of whose models have good performance characteristics.
Advantages and disadvantages of low profile tires
With low-profile tires installed, the vehicle's maneuverability and controllability are significantly improved - this is especially noticeable when cornering. The steering wheel becomes “sharper” and the car practically does not deviate from the trajectory due to the fact that the low sides of low-profile tires crumple less under lateral loads on the tire.
But when driving on a bad road, such wheels transfer much more shock loads to the body than standard-sized tires, and absorb various road defects less well.
It is worth noting that a tire with a low profile is quite easy to “punch” to the disk even on a small pothole and at low speeds, and the edge of the alloy wheel can become wrinkled and completely fail when using such tires.
Also, it would not be amiss to mention that according to traffic rules it is prohibited to operate vehicles with tires whose characteristics do not correspond to the vehicle model. However, experience shows that traffic police officers usually have a calm attitude towards tuned VAZs with alloy wheels “14”.
And this is not surprising, because R14 wheels are standard equipment on cars of the VAZ 2110 family, the chassis of which is similar to the VAZ 2108, 2109, 21093 and 21099 models. But with R15 alloy wheels, the likelihood of running into trouble when passing a technical inspection is much higher.
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Today, a large number of car models are equipped with stamped R14 wheels. The main advantage of stampings is their low cost. Stamped R14 wheels are cheaper than cast or forged ones, since their manufacturing process is fully automated and steel is used in production, which itself is inexpensive.
This article will tell you about the advantages and disadvantages, parameters and markings, as well as the method of manufacturing stamped discs.
We select the size of wheels for the VAZ 2114. What should you consider when choosing?
Beginner car enthusiasts are not always able to choose the right size of wheels for a VAZ 2114. And such an important part of the car requires constant attention, control and a competent approach. Modern designs are very reliable and quite durable. However, this unit contains pads that require periodic replacement. The duration of operation largely depends on driving style.
Another important factor is the correct selection of all components based on the compatibility of individual parts.
Recommendations from vehicle manufacturers and additional accessories must be taken into account. They are based on many years of experience and scientific developments.
Standard disks are supplied with the appropriate parts, which are best replaced with the same ones. As a last resort, you can use others, but only after consultation with a specialist.
The size of wheels for a VAZ 2114 is determined by the general needs of the car owner
. When choosing a disk, take into account, first of all, the diameter of the hub, which is 58.5 mm and the width, marked in inches and ranging from 5 to 6.5. The mounting bolt is standard M12 with a thread pitch of 1.25 mm. Structurally, there are three types of disks. Steel, cast and forged.
The former are included in the basic configuration of the machine and have good performance characteristics. Not expensive, but reliable and durable.
Alloy wheels:
Cast analogues are made from light alloy materials, mainly aluminum. They are lighter and look significantly better than factory parts. Their prices are higher. The complexity of production and the cost of the material from which they are made make them more expensive.
Forged wheels
But the most exclusive wheels are made using the forging method. Today this is the pinnacle of manufacturing technology for this car part. For forging, a workpiece made of light aluminum alloys is used. Powerful presses are used to form the desired part configuration. Then high-precision metal-cutting machines finish the discs to their final shape.
Forging strengthens the material
. and the resulting part is very reliable and strong. These are the kind of wheels that are used on racing cars. Their hardness indicators are 2-2.5 times higher than those of standard parts.
When installing disks of a new design, special attention is paid to the amount of offset. The symbol for this value shows the distance from the contact plane of the wheel to the conventional line of the middle of the rim
It is written as “ET” and measured in millimeters. The optimal offset is considered to be ET36. Naturally, the PCD, that is, the diameter of the circle on which the disk mounting holes are located, must meet factory requirements.
On VAZ 2113 -15 this value is usually 98 mm. In the accompanying documentation this is written as PCD = 4x98 mm
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Optimal rim width ratio
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- 175/65R14 – wheel width 5.5J;
- 185/60R14 — wheel width 6J;
- 185/60R14 — wheel width 6J;
- 185/55R15 — wheel width 6J;
- 195/60R1 — rim width 6.5J.
You can replace the disks yourself
. For domestic car owners this is not a problem. However, one should not rely on ingenuity and resourcefulness if there is no experience. The brake and disc systems of any car do not tolerate amateurs, since the safety of the driver, passengers and other drivers is at stake.
It is better to periodically diagnose brakes using good equipment. And you can perform routine maintenance on replacing pads yourself. Moreover, you won’t have to do this often.
Discs last at least 40,000 km
. But taking good care of your own car can extend this period to 100,000 km. The size of wheels on a VAZ 2114 and their type, as you understand, is a purely personal matter, if the choice does not contradict the characteristics specified by the automaker. Therefore, take this into account when visiting an auto store.
- All about replacing brake discs on a VAZ 2114
- Correct replacement of brake discs on a VAZ 2107. Don’t create problems for yourself
- The procedure for replacing brake discs on a Priora. Do it right
- Difference between cast and forged wheels. How to choose? Comparison and review
Alloy wheels for fourteen
The production of cast wheels, as their name implies, is based on the use of casting metal alloys into special prepared molds. Engineers use an alloy of aluminum and magnesium as the starting material. It does not rust, does not rot, and is lighter than steel. Let us briefly touch upon the issue of mass. Many are convinced that cast wheels are much lighter than stamped ones. This is partly true, but there are nuances.
Alloy wheels come in a variety of shapes
The fact is that the alloy of aluminum and magnesium is light, but fragile. Therefore, when in the 90s of the last century the first such samples began to appear in the vastness of our country, soon many car owners were faced with a situation where, when driving on domestic roads with a large number of holes, they simply cracked. Manufacturers drew the appropriate conclusions and simply increased the amount of alloy used to produce each disc, thus increasing their mechanical strength. However, this affected the mass, increasing it. Therefore, today the difference in weight between four stamped and alloy wheels is only 10.12 kg. Thus, one should not expect a significant increase in dynamic indicators.
Next, let's look at the advantages of 14-inch alloy wheels on a VAZ:
- Beauty and style. Nowadays you can buy alloy wheels in a variety of shapes.
- Reduced weight. As described above, the difference is small, but it is there. This factor ensures less load on the suspension, faster recovery of the trajectory at speed (less inertia, which has a positive effect on the car’s handling at speed), lower fuel consumption, and less wear on the brake pads.
- Easier balancing. Typically, alloy wheels themselves are stiffer, so they hold their shape better.
But if there are positive aspects, then there must be negative ones. These include:
- Because. Since alloy wheels do not bend, but crack, they cannot be driven at high speed on bad roads. Unfortunately, for our country this parameter is critical. Especially if you use budget drives.
- Unsuitable for repair. In some cases, alloy disks are soldered, but in any case, after such a procedure, their mechanical strength will be lower than the original one.
- When hitting a bump on the road, they transfer its energy to the suspension, which is harmful to its components and the system as a whole.
- Servicing alloy wheels is more expensive, since the procedure itself for removing and installing rubber costs more. In addition, balancing weights are also more expensive.
- Alloy wheels are used on light and medium-duty vehicles. So, they are never used on trucks. This is due to their fragility.
Next, as promised, we will draw conclusions whether it is worth using alloy wheels on a VAZ of 14 diameters or whether you can get by with standard stamped ones.
Winter tires on VAZ-2114
For the most optimal and correct choice of winter tires for 2114, it is important to know what the main differences are, as well as what types of tires there are. According to seasonality, tires are divided into:
- winter;
- summer;
- universal or all-season.
Their physical properties and chemical composition are radically different. Tires for warm countries are not suitable for use in Russian winters, since the temperature at this time is much lower than that allowed by the manufacturer. When driving in Russia, it is better to install tires designed for use in countries with moderate climatic conditions.
An important criterion when choosing is the fact that tires for summer and winter have completely different chemical compositions, which are created specifically for a specific season. When the average outside temperature rises above five degrees, winter tires become very soft, wear out more and are not at all effective. Summer ones harden very much at low temperatures. The correct selection of tires for a specific season is of primary importance.
VAZ-2114 – the front wheel has gone backwards
You need to know the main differences in winter tires, which are divided into three types and have different tread patterns:
- Designed for use in mild winter conditions. Another common name is European. This type of rubber can be used in various conditions: both snow and ice. The tread has a "Christmas tree" pattern;
- Designed for use in severe winters. Some sources call them Scandinavian. Designed for use in very cold conditions with frequent precipitation. Their tread has a pattern in the form of symmetrical diamonds, which are arranged in a checkerboard pattern;
- Studded tires. They give the vehicle the greatest efficiency when operating in icy conditions. They are distinguished by metal spikes inserted into the tread.
How do they look
Almost everyone can imagine what stamped wheels look like, since stampings are currently the most common car wheels - about 70 percent of cars use them. And also almost all commercial vehicles are equipped with stamps.
Many consider the appearance of stamped wheels to be their main disadvantage. Indeed, they do not have such a variety of designs as their forged and cast counterparts, and they are all similar to each other. Only the colors can differ radically.
Life time
The level of wear resistance of stamped discs is strongly influenced by two indicators:
- disc deformation while driving;
- corrosion.
VAZ-2114 bolt pattern: selecting wheel rims
Not every beginner who gets behind the wheel of a VAZ-2114 car is able to choose the correct size of wheel rims. And this important detail of a VAZ vehicle requires the right approach and constant attention. This element of the machine contains brake pads that require replacement at a certain time. The duration of roadworthiness largely depends on the type of driving
Also an important task is the competent selection of each component based on the compatibility of individual spare parts. You should always listen to the advice and recommendations of the VAZ manufacturer regarding the installation or replacement of additional accessories
For example, factory wheels that have a factory bolt pattern are equipped with the appropriate components. It is strongly not recommended to change the latter to others.
If a car enthusiast has “itching hands” and wants to use other spare parts not provided by the factory for the VAZ-2114, such actions must be discussed with a specialist.
Syverlovka and bolt pattern of VAZ wheels
Wheel bolt pattern on VAZ 2107
The design of the seven involves drilling 4x98 wheels, where the number 4 indicates the number of bolts, and 98 indicates the diameter of the holes on the disc structure.
Many foreign cars use a bolt pattern with similar parameters – 4×100. In the first situation, the distance between the centering bolts is 69.3 mm, and in the second case - 70.7 mm. The error is 1.4 mm and does not allow for tight fixation of a non-standard disc. In addition, installing a car disk with non-standard parameters can lead to deformation of elements, namely mounting holes and bolts.
There are other methods for attaching 100x4 rims to the seven. For example, you can use extended bolts, adapter rings, studs and eccentrics. However, these parts can ultimately complicate or impair the mounting of the wheel product. Therefore, it is recommended to install standard car wheels and tires so as not to lead to wheel imbalance and vibration while driving.
The VAZ 2107 model is equipped with 13-inch stamped wheels or analogues with identical parameters. Tires have dimensions 175/70/R13.
The nominal pressure in “seven” tires directly depends on the tire sizes:
175/70/R13 – 1.9 rear, 1.6 front wheels;
165/80/R13 – 2.0 rear, 1.7 front.
Wheel bolt pattern on model 2106
For a six, the wheel bolt pattern is 4×98. As for the factory dimensions of the disks, then:
· standard width is 5.0J,
· centering hole 58.5 mm,
Tire size for the six is 175/70/R13.
As a restyling, you can install wheels 185/60/14, 195/50/R15.
Drilling on the VAZ 2109 model
The VAZ 2109, “nine”, has factory settings for the wheel bolt pattern of 4×98. The factory equipment was equipped with 175/70/R13 tires and 13-inch wheels.
Wheel bolt pattern on VAZ 2110
The tenth VAZ model is equipped with factory stamped 13-inch wheels and 175/70/R13 tires. There were also dozens of configurations with 14-inch casting and 175/65/R14 tires.
What discs are best to buy?
Now let's consider the following question - which wheels are suitable for the VAZ 2114. The answer to it has already been partially given above - wheels with radii of 13, 14 and 15 inches can be installed on this model.
As for the materials from which they can be made, the most common options are:
- stamped;
- cast;
- forged.
The first discs are the cheapest, made from steel sheet using the stamping method (as is clear from the name). Their advantages include low price, very long service life, high reliability (they do not burst upon a sharp impact, but can only become deformed), and maintainability.
True, despite all this, many car enthusiasts try to purchase wheels of other types. This is due to the very high weight of the stamped “rollers” - it has a very negative effect on tire wear, fuel consumption, the overall handling of the vehicle, and also produces excessive load on the chassis. In addition, stamped wheels often look unsightly and are practically unsuitable for tuning.
Stamped discs
The second option is discs made by casting.
They have the following advantages:
- small weight;
- have a positive effect on reducing fuel consumption;
- have a positive effect on the wear resistance of machine components;
- have a positive effect on less tire wear;
- better cooling of the braking system;
- They come in a wide variety of shapes and styles, making them an ideal option for upgrading your favorite car.
Alloy wheels
True, they also have two serious drawbacks - a rather high price and greater fragility when impacted (in the event of a strong collision with an obstacle, they can simply crack, which makes them less safe than other types of disks).
Forged wheels
The last option is forged wheels. They combine all the positive aspects of stamped and cast wheels, and have only one drawback - a very high price (which is significantly higher than that of cast wheels). True, if it is possible to install them on your car, then they will become the best option of all possible and will last for many years.
Calculation, index, code, marking
Few people understand codes and markings. So, for example, the designation with the Latin letter R means radial, and the number stamped after R means the diameter of the disk. You can calculate the parameters of disks and tires with your own hands, or rather with your own head.
Let's start deciphering the tire markings. For example, let's take the factory tire designation for the VAZ 2114 - 175/70 R13:
- 175 is the width in millimeters;
- 70 - height of the rubber profile in relation to the width in percent;
- R13 is the tire type - radial, and 13 is the diameter in inches.
Anyone who wants to learn how to drift with front-wheel drive in the summer, do not forget to prepare the car: wide tires forward, narrow tires back.
Calculation of rubber profile height
To calculate the height of the rubber profile, you need to multiply 175 mm by 0.7 (this is 70% divided by 100). The profile height is 122.5 mm.
You can decipher a car’s VIN code yourself, or you can use online services.
Calculation of diameter (conversion from inches to cm or mm)
To find out how many centimeters in diameter the disk is, you need to multiply 13″ by 2.54 cm = 33 cm = 330 mm.
Calculation of the total wheel diameter (disc + tires)
122.5 + 330 = 452.5 mm. This is the factory size for the “four”.
The recommended wheel sizes for the VAZ 2114 are R13 and R14.
The car's passport indicates what size wheels can be installed on this model. These are: R13, R14.
If you install 15-inch wheels on this car and tires that are not low profile, then on bumps during shock absorption the rubber treads will touch the wheel arch liners or the wings themselves.
If you still decide to install R15 wheels, then you need to choose the following tires:
- 185/55 R15;
- 190/50 R15 (this option needs to be checked to see if the width is suitable or not).
Classification of disks by manufacturing method:
- Stamped. The simplest and most common method of making wheel rims. The steel sheet is pressed into a given shape. Hence the name “stamping”. The cheapest way to produce parts of various shapes. They can also be improved by painting. For example like this: Or like this:
- Advantages of stamped discs: Soft, tend to deform plastically. They do not burst upon strong impact.
- Repairable. Since they do not crack, they can be straightened to their original shape.
- Cast. Manufactured by casting.
- Advantages of alloy wheels: light weight;
- slightly, but reduce fuel consumption;
- tires last longer;
- variety of shapes, which makes them popular among fans of tuned cars.
- high price;
Beautiful wheels for VAZ 2114.
In this video there is a selection of alloy wheels for VAZ cars.
Top 10 tips for choosing car rims.
This video shows how wheel size affects fuel consumption using the example of a Subaru Legacy 2.0R AT.
How to choose tires.
Share your experience, who installed which discs and what the result was.
The body of the fourteenth model and its features
The fourteenth model can be said to belong to a new class of Russian cars, being as close as possible to foreign cars. At the same time, the VAZ 2114 still remains a people's car. However, if desired, the car owner can tune the car, easily turning it into a stylish sports car that has sweeping body lines and a modern body kit.
The body of this car brand is worth considering separately, since it has a very successful design solution. By analogy with other VAZ models, reliable bolted or welded connections are used to connect body parts. The entire body, including the most inaccessible places, is carefully treated with anticorrosive.
The main difference between the VAZ 2114 body is its faceted shape. It is this that gives the model an attractive appearance. But there is also a drawback - corrosion processes more often affect hollow spaces in the frame. In this regard, we can highlight the front pillars, which suffer quite often in cars of the fourteenth model.
Is it worth using alloy wheels on a 14-inch VAZ?
Small disc ensures a comfortable ride
Let's start by discussing diameter. In this regard, it is worth saying the most important thing - the smaller the disc diameter among those allowed by the automaker, the more comfortable and safe the ride will be. Agree that for domestic roads this indicator is far from the last when making a decision. The use of a larger-diameter disc and low-profile tires means that on bad roads the suspension will experience additional stress and passengers will experience discomfort. In addition, the risk of damage to the tire and/or disk increases, which can end very tragically at speed.
Now let's move on to discussing materials. Similar reasoning holds here. Stamped discs are softer and safer. They are repairable, and if damaged, even at speed you will not lose control of the car. However, when using them you have to sacrifice the beauty and increased inertia of the machine. Alloy wheels, on the other hand, are much more beautiful, but are also prone to failure. Therefore, if you live in an area with very bad roads, we strongly advise against using alloy wheels. Especially driving them through pits at high speed.
Thus, you must make your own choice based on the information provided. As always, the truth is in the middle. If you want to tune your car, then there is no problem with this. But remember that 14-gauge alloy wheels are more fragile. Be sure to obey the speed limit while driving, especially on bad roads. But on good surfaces the car will hold the road better and corner more smoothly. Therefore, the decision must be made based on the operating conditions of the machine.
When choosing wheels for a VAZ, you need to look not only at their appearance, but also at the possibility of using them on a particular model. In addition, certain technical characteristics must be taken into account.
The most important of them are:
· diameter of the centering hole.
Features of wheel sizes for the most popular VAZ models
Among several dozen VAZ modifications, the most popular models over the entire 50 years were only 2 of them, as can be judged by the number of copies sold. The wheel sizes for these cars had the following parameters, which varied depending on the year of manufacture, technical equipment and equipment of the car:
VAZ is the latest modification of the “classic”, produced on the plant’s conveyors for 30 years: from 1982 to 2012. During this time, it never changed its appearance, and the disc bolt pattern was the same - 4x98 with a central hole diameter of 58.6 mm.
The width of the rim varied slightly depending on the model year.
If in 1982 the plant produced models with tire dimensions ranging from 5J to 5.5J, then at the end of production the concern increased the permissible size to 6J.
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The radius of the wheels invariably varied from R13 to R15, which made it possible to alternate them by season, periodically changing the side profile of the tire, or immediately use all-season tires with a diameter of R14.
The VAZ 2107 tire size invariably consisted of only 3 main parameters - 175/70/R13, 185/60/R14 and 185/55/R15. The last of the listed parameters was actively in demand among lovers of fast driving on smooth city roads.
On a note.
As for the R13 rubber, it allowed the driver to feel as comfortable as possible when driving over rough terrain, as well as in winter, when the high cord profile took part in adhesion to the road surface. But the most popular parameter remained the universal size R14 and the largest number of tires were sold in this dimension.
If we look at the concern’s earlier cars, we can see that the wheelbase of the Zhiguli has remained virtually unchanged for more than 40 years. This leads to moral backwardness of the technical equipment of the plant's products. At the same time, the lack of new developments greatly reduces both the speed of release from the assembly line and the cost of engineering equipment, which leads to a very attractive retail price for the vehicle.
VAZ 2114. Produced in a smaller range - from 2001 to 2013. The car was just a restyled modification of the classic “nine”. The legacy of the outdated model did not affect the high popularity of this Lada, and all the wheels that were installed on hubs in the basic version had the same traditional bolt pattern 4x98, DIA 58.6 mm.
European standard bolt pattern 4x100 for Lada X-Ray
Like the bolt pattern of the VAZ 2114, the width of the wheel rims was not much different from the “seven” and fluctuated between 5J – 6J for the entire production period. As for radius, the concern has completely eliminated the 15-inch diameter from the factory equipment, without prohibiting drivers from installing this parameter as an option. The bolt pattern of VAZ 2114 wheels in the current size also made it possible to install standard 4x100 wheels in accordance with the sizes usual for Europe.
Not a single Lada model has ever looked aggressive; the hallmark of the product was practicality and reliability in operation. The concern did not use extreme overhang indicators, and the wheels were always hidden under the body arches. The average ET limit values for both VAZ 2107 and 2114 were ET25...35 mm, and deviations from this characteristic obligated drivers to install additional mudguards on the side parts of the body and change the design of the hubs, making them more durable to avoid deformations.
Important!
The bolt pattern of the VAZ 2114 wheels, as well as all other dimensions of the hub and disks, were used on the brand’s followers - Kalina and Priora. With the arrival of new management at the domestic concern, this parameter ceased to exist altogether, since the plant had a new orientation to the West and possible import of products to the nearest CIS countries.
5 studs on VAZ 2121 wheels
Table of tire and wheel sizes for VAZ and Lada
VAZ 2105 (Lada 2105), etc.
tires: 175/70 R13 165/70 R13 allowed: M+S tires
wheels: 5.0J*R13 H2, PCD:4*98, ET29, Dia:58.6mm allowed: 5.5J*R13 H2, PCD:4*98, ET25-30, Dia:58.6mm
VAZ 2104 (Lada 2104), etc.
tires: 175/70 R13 165/70 R13 allowed: M+S tires
wheels: 5.0J*R13 H2, PCD:4*98, ET29, Dia:58.6mm allowed: 5.5J*R13 H2, PCD:4*98, ET25-30, Dia:58.6mm
VAZ 2107 (Lada 2107), etc.
tires: 175/70 R13 165/70 R13 allowed: M+S tires
wheels: 5.0J*R13 H2, PCD:4*98, ET29, Dia:58.6mm allowed: 5.5J*R13 H2, PCD:4*98, ET25-30, Dia:58.6mm
VAZ 2110, 2111, 2112 (Lada 110, 111, 112), etc. tires: 175/70 R13 175/70S R13 175/65 R14
wheels: Rim size 5J-13H2, 5 1/2 J-13H2, 5 1/2 J-14H2
Tires Radial, low profile, tubeless 175/70R13,
VAZ 2114,2115 (Lada Samara) , etc. P .
tires: 175/70 R13 82T,H allowed: 175/65 R14 82T,H 185/60 R14 82T,H
wheels: 5.0J*R13 H2, PCD:4*98, ET35, Dia:58.6mm allowed: 5.5J*R13 H2, PCD:4*98, ET35-40, Dia:58.6mm 5.0- 5.5-6.0J*R14 H2, PCD:4*98, ET35-40, Dia:58.6mm
VAZ ( Lada Priora) , etc. P .
tires: 185/65 R14 82H 185/60 R14 82H
wheels: 5.5J*R14 H2, PCD:4*98, ET35, Dia:58.6mm allowed: 5.0J*R14 H2, PCD:4*98, ET35, Dia:58.6mm 6.0J*R14 H2 , PCD:4*98, ET35, Dia:58.6mm
Should I choose stamped or cast wheels?
All types of wheel rims have their advantages and disadvantages:
- Stamped. Due to ease of production they have minimal cost. In case of damage, dents are easily removed. They are heavy and require careful balancing;
- Cast. Manufactured by casting from aluminum alloys. Due to their low weight, they reduce the load on the hub assembly by reducing the unsprung mass. Easy to balance. They are almost impossible to straighten when deformed, and due to their low strength they are susceptible to chips and cracks, which can only be eliminated by argon welding.
- Forged. These are the same cast ones, only additionally strengthened by forging. With the same advantages as cast ones, they have much higher strength. Due to the complexity of manufacturing technologies, they have a high cost (R14/4×98 will cost at least 25,000 rubles).
If you plan to drive exclusively on smooth asphalt, then the best option is alloy wheels, which in appearance are practically no different from forged ones. When traveling over rough terrain, you should choose stamped wheels, since nicks can be removed on the road using an ordinary hammer. In addition, the VAZ 2114 on stamped R13 wheels looks quite stylish. Many car owners prefer swamp stamps.
Sources
- vaz-2114.info/razmer-diskov-vaz-2114/
- drive2.ru/l/4933428/
- kolesa.guru/diski/na-vaz-2114.html
Forged
Such discs are radically different in production technology from previous ones. Due to this, forged wheels are characterized as the strongest and most durable. You can also note their lightness, which surpasses even casting.
Due to the fact that this type of disc is the most durable, when it falls into a hole, it is primarily the car’s suspension that suffers, since the entire impulse is transferred to it. You can also note their constraint in design. This is due to limitations in manufacturing technology.
Popular options
Most passenger vehicles ride on rims measuring 13-16 inches. Today, installing low-profile tires has become very popular.
According to drivers, it improves car handling. It can be safely installed on a VAZ 2114. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are cars with 14-15-inch wheels on the roads.
When carrying out sports tuning, more modern brake mechanisms are installed. Their overall dimensions are slightly larger than standard parts, so it becomes impossible to install factory wheels back.
It is for this reason that R15 wheels are installed on the car. A conventional design with this diameter will have a width in the range of 3.5 - 7 inches. If this is a sports modification, it can reach up to 13 inches.
When choosing a rim for a specific tire, you must remember that its width should be 20% less than the tire profile.
Other parameters of VAZ 2114:
| Possible disk parameters for VAZ 2114 | |||
| Drawing General conditional drawing of disks | Disks Possible disk sizes for VAZ 2114 | ||
| Wheels Possible wheel sizes for VAZ 2114 | ET (mm) Disc offset The distance between the vertical plane of symmetry of the wheel and the plane of application of the disc to the hub. | ||
| (drawing) | 13×5.0 14×5.0 14×6.0 | 13» 14» | 35 (mm) |
| Table of VAZ 2114 wheel sizes by modification | |||||
| Year Model year | |||||
Disclaimer: Although the data represents official manufacturer figures, the information above is for reference only and is not guaranteed to be completely accurate.
What is the tire pressure
An important point is maintaining the pressure at the nominal value. Moreover, it differs depending on the time of year, load and wheel diameter. All of the above factors must be taken into account. The basic equipment is equipped with wheels with a diameter of 13 inches - the tire pressure should be exactly 1.9 bar. For wheels with a diameter of 14 inches, the normal pressure is 2 bar.
You can check the pressure using a pressure gauge - such a device is built inside the compressors. You can also find a hand-held, pocket pressure gauge for sale in the store. With its help, you can accurately measure the current pressure inside the wheel in just a couple of seconds.
It is important to note that an over-inflated tire causes serious problems:
- The central part of the wheel wears out quickly - and the sidewalls often remain intact and unharmed;
- when heated to 60 degrees Celsius, the wheel can easily burst - which most often happens while driving.
A wheel explosion due to overload or too high a temperature can cause serious trouble. Especially if the driver's side front tire fails. In this case, the car may be thrown into oncoming traffic. As a result, there is a high probability of a fatal accident.
Low tire pressure causes:
- increase in fuel consumption - 3-15% of the standard value for every 100 km;
- slow speed increase;
- the side tread zones begin to wear down an order of magnitude faster.
- For passenger car
- All-season tires
- Size 135/80 R12
- Speed index T (up to 190 km/h)
Uneven wear leads to control problems and other difficulties - aquaplaning, poor braking. It is necessary to check the pressure inside the tires daily, before each trip.
Decoding indicators on disk
It will be easier to select car wheels when the decoding of the provided indexes is known, and therefore special care is required to consider the details in this matter. It is imperative to remember that each designation is placed for a reason and has its own information load.
For example, 175/70 R13 is considered a standard option, so it needs to be considered in particular detail. This means that the diameter of the tire is 13 inches, the profile height in percentage is 70, and the width in millimeters is 175. This allows you to figure out in detail whether the tire is suitable for fitting a car. Based on this, a disk is selected that fits perfectly into the geometric proportions.
Basic options
In the standard version, the wheels of this car have a relatively small diameter - 13 inches. At the same time, the rubber profile is quite large.
Both of these indicators make this car very suitable for tuning - after all, the car enthusiast can vary the wheel diameter and tire profile size within fairly wide limits (for example, install larger diameter wheels with low-profile tires). This also includes the ability to install a wide variety of disks.
So, how to choose the wheel size for a VAZ 2114? To begin with, we note that without any additional calculations, this car can be equipped with wheels with a diameter of 14 inches and a tire width of 5 to 6 inches (this fact is directly stated in the car’s passport).
Two types of tires can be installed on such wheels - 185/60 R14 and 175/65 R14 (the first option is more preferable). Also, if desired, you can install 15-inch wheels with very low profile tires. True, sometimes such a fact can interfere with passing a technical inspection - after all, the use of wide rims for this car is not recommended (which is also stated in the car’s passport).
Basic optionIndexes and calculation
It is also worth considering those situations when there are no suitable tires, but something needs to be installed on the car (or there is a desire for tuning, but it is not known whether the tires you like will fit?).
A direct calculation of the wheel diameter will help solve this situation. In order to do this, let’s first consider examples of the designation of the tires themselves. Let's say we have a 175/70 R13 tire (factory size VAZ 2114).
Its indices mean the following:
- 175 — width (in mm);
- 70 - profile height in relation to width (in percent);
- R13 is the size of the rim for which the tire is provided (in inches).
Knowing this, we begin our calculations: first we multiply 175 mm by 0.7 (that is, we find 70%), we get the profile height of our tire equal to 122.5 millimeters.
Then we convert the diameter of the wheel rim to mm. To do this, multiply 13 inches by 25.4. We get 330 mm.
The last step is to add up our two resulting sizes 122.5 + 330, we get 575 millimeters. This diameter is the standard wheel diameter for the 14 model. Thus, when selecting new tires, you should always carry out similar calculations.
If the resulting amount is equal to 575 mm, or is one or two millimeters more or less, then these tires can be installed. In the case when the result turns out to be much more or much less, then you will have to refuse to purchase such tires - they will either cling when rotating or a very large gap will form.
VAZ on 15 disks
Discs
Speaking about the possible size of VAZ 2114 wheels, it should be repeated once again that only R13 and R14 are recommended. Wheels with a diameter of 15 inches can be installed, but as a result, road handling may decrease and there may be possible maintenance problems.
If there is a very strong desire to install just such wheels, then it is better to pay close attention to such types of tires as 185/55 R15 and 195/50 R15 (however, in the latter case it is also worth checking whether such a tire is suitable in width Of course, you need to do this before purchasing)
Factory standard options
On the VAZ conveyor, stampings with a diameter of 13 inches (1 inch is 2.5 centimeters) are installed on the VAZ 2114 model. Tires installed, as a rule, are not expensive, with a high profile.
For tuning enthusiasts, there is a lot to work on with such a basic option, because there is room to change the diameters of the rims and the height of the tire profile. One of the options for tuning a VAZ 2114 is to install wheels with the most suitable wheel diameter and minimum tire profile height.
On the VAZ 2114 you can install wheels with a diameter of 15″,
What tires can be installed on 14″ wheels?
For such wheels, only two tire markings are suitable:
- 185/60 R14. This size is preferable.
- 175/65 R14.
Replacing standard wheels provided by the manufacturer with 15-inch ones may prevent you from passing technical inspection. Because the car's passport states that it is not recommended to install wide wheels on this car. This is what a four looks like with 15 wheels.
Stamping of car wheels with a diameter of 14 inches
Stamped car wheels are so called because they are made using the stamping method:
- A plate, the central part, is extruded from a steel blank using a stamping press. The stiffeners are pressed through. Holes for the bolts are drilled. The unnecessary edge is removed. The plate is ready.
- Next, the rim is made. A long sheet of steel is cut. Bends into a cylinder. Welded along the seam, the seam is cut off for smoothness. The cylinder is pressed with a press, the shape of the disk is set. The edges are sanded.
- It would be more correct to call such a disk stamped-welded. Since only the central part itself is stamped, and the rim is obtained by rolling, then the two parts are welded.
- At the end, a hole for the nipple is drilled. Covered with paint.
Among the disadvantages are susceptibility to corrosion, high weight, worse balancing, which means worse road stability and controllability.
All VAZ cars are equipped with rims with a diameter from 12″ (305 mm) to 17″ (432 mm).
Reference information on disks:
- Diameter: from 12″ (305 mm) to 17″ (432 mm).
- Rim width: from 4″ (102 mm) to 7″ (178 mm).
- Reach: from 0.6″ (15 mm) to 2.3″ (58 mm).
Radius and wheel size R14 4×100
Obviously, each car requires a different wheel size. One of the main indicators is diameter. R14 wheels have a diameter of 14 inches or 35.56 centimeters.
The 4x100 parameter characterizes the bolt pattern. The first index of this marking is the number of bolts (4). The second PCD index is the diameter of the circle passing through the center points of the mounting holes. Measured in millimeters.
There are other important parameters. In particular, the width of the rim, the diameter of the central hole.
Overhang is the distance from the middle of the disk width to the mating plane (the place where the disk comes into contact with the hub). This indicator characterizes how deep the wheel will be after installation on the car.
Parameters and characteristics of stamped discs
R14 stamping is installed on a wide variety of car brands: domestic and foreign cars, cars and trucks. Accordingly, the range of dimensions of stampings on the market is enormous.
And if, as mentioned above, the plasticity of the stamping disks 14 contributes to the safety of the suspension, then heavier weight, on the contrary, reduces the service life of the suspension. Acceleration and braking on heavy stamped wheels is more difficult. Fuel consumption increases due to the heavier weight, but not significantly.
KAMAZ on stamps
