Manufacturers of automobiles and automobile accessories produce a wide variety of wheels of various sizes. The size of VAZ 2114 rims is indicated in the documentation for the car, as a rule, requiring strict compliance.
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But many car owners are not satisfied with the standard equipment of the car, so they want to change the wheels. The choice lies in both manufacturing technology (stamped, cast, forged) and sizes.
Dimensions of standard wheels VAZ 2114
According to the technical documentation on the VAZ 2114, it is allowed to install wheels with dimensions 5Jx13 ET35 PCD4x98 DIA58.6, which means the following:
- 5J – width 5 inches;
- ET35 – offset 35 mm;
- PCD4x98 – number and distance between holes for fasteners (disc bolt pattern), in this case 4 holes, the distance between them is 98 mm;
- DIA58.6 – hub hole diameter 58.6 mm.
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Published February 07, 2018Contents
It is important for every car enthusiast who selects new wheels for his car to remember what type of bolt pattern is on the VAZ 2114. This, at first glance, is not the most important parameter, but in fact is decisive not only from the point of view of correct installation of the wheel disk, but also from a road safety point of view. Today we’ll talk about what is hidden under the term “blabbermouth” and how to correctly define it.
Bolt pattern VAZ 2114
What tires can be installed?
On wheels recommended by the manufacturer, tires should be installed with the following dimensions:
- 165/70 R13;
- 175/70 R13
The first number is the profile width, the second is the relative height, R means that the tire is radial, 13 is the wheel diameter in inches.
The expression “thirteenth radius wheels” or something similar is widespread. This expression is completely meaningless, since 13 is not a radius, but a diameter of 13 inches. Users are confused by the letter R. They believe that this is a radius, although in fact it is a designation of the type of tire. For bias-ply tires there will be a letter D. This type of tire is practically not produced and is extremely rare.
A narrower tire with a profile width of 160 or 155 does not guarantee a reliable fit on the hump, will have a strong curvature of the sidewall and, as a result, will be dangerous to ride on. The same goes for wider tires.
You can install tires with a large width only if the VAZ 2114 wheel size is larger.
What non-standard sizes can be supplied?
In addition to standard sizes, non-standard tires can be supplied. Today, the range of tires with a diameter of 13 inches is quite large. This makes it easy to choose the right solution.
The instruction manual for the VAZ 2113 vehicle states in sufficient detail the possibility of using wheels with a diameter of 14 inches. However, when choosing tires, you need to consider the tread height.
Using unsuitable tires can lead to unpleasant consequences:
Some owners install wheels with a diameter of 15 inches. However, in this case the profile should be relatively small. Moreover, the car's arches require modification. A special roller is used for this. For wheels with a diameter of 15 inches it will be necessary to use tires only with the following parameters:
However, it is important to remember: installing wheels with a diameter of 15 inches may make it impossible to pass technical inspection. The optimal solution is when choosing wheels and tires of alternative sizes, it is advisable not to allow changes in the total diameter of the wheel. When choosing new wheels, you just need to follow a couple of rules:
If you follow these two rules listed above, the power of the vehicle will remain the same.
What size wheels can be installed on a VAZ 2114?
What wheels are suitable for the VAZ 2114?
The following wheels can be installed:
- 5Jx13 ET35 PCD4x98 DIA58.6;
- 6Jx14 ET35 PCD4x98 DIA58.6.
Accordingly, their width is 5.5 and 6 inches, and their diameter is 13 and 14 inches, respectively.
People often ask whether 15mm wheels will fit a car or not? This is not recommended by the manufacturer, but enthusiasts say it is possible, and:
- When turning, the tire may rub against the wheel arches, resulting in an increase in the turning radius;
- The free play of the shock absorber rod decreases when driving over uneven surfaces (also due to the contact of the tire with the arch);
- The permissible vehicle load is reduced.
The negative effect is somewhat reduced by installing low-profile tires, for example, 195/50/R15.
In any case, installing wheels with a diameter of R15 or R16 inches has only an aesthetic value, without any practical benefit with many negative aspects.
What tires are suitable?
The wheel sizes on the VAZ 2114 must correspond to the tire sizes. There is an exact match between wheel and tire sizes:
- 5Jx13 - 165/70 R13, 175/70 R13
- 5.5Jx13 - 175/65 R13; 185/60 R13
- 6Jx14 - 185/60 R14; 195/60 R14
The minimum and maximum widths of the profiles are indicated. In this case, the profile height can be chosen according to your own preferences. It should be borne in mind that the higher the profile, the worse the car’s handling, but the reliability increases when driving on uneven roads. The low profile makes for sharper handling, but there is a risk of damage to the tires or rims if you hit a bump or fall into a pothole.
Deformation of a high profile tire when turning
Choosing winter tires
For winter driving, it is best to use R14 tires. Winter tires on the VAZ 2114 size R14 are most suitable for driving on Russian roads; the tires have a size of 175/65 millimeters, which is perfect for both snowy and icy roads.
The tires do not jump on bumps, pushing through to the permissible depth; when driving on snow, they do not allow you to “drown” due to their width! For winter, you should choose the tire size for a VAZ 2114, considering every moment, from the frequency of use to the desired service life.
How to install a 4x100 disk on a VAZ 2114
A large number of foreign-made cars have wheels of the required diameter, but with a 4x100 bolt pattern, so it is difficult to find suitable wheels for the VAZ 2114 from foreign cars. Many people are trying to install wheels with a different flare on a VAZ. This cannot be done directly, so you have to choose between:
- Installation of eccentric bolts;
- Installation of studs with eccentric nuts into the hub;
- Installation of wheel spacers;
- By making a new bolt pattern on a standard hub.
The first two options are possible only if the holes in the wheel rims are at least 14 mm (on VAZ wheels with a 4x98 bolt pattern, the hole diameter is 12 mm). The downside is that it is impossible to accurately center the wheel on the hub, resulting in wheel wobble when driving. Runout will lead to poor handling, reduced driving comfort and, most importantly, destruction of the wheel bearing.
Eccentric bolt
A new bolt pattern reduces the strength of the hub, which can lead to its destruction.
The best option is to use a spacer. It should be borne in mind that its thickness should be at least 15-20mm to securely hold the wheel bolts.
The use of spacers leads to an increase in wheel offset, and this significantly increases the load on the hub assembly.
Spacer 4x100
Selection and replacement of wheel rims
Many car enthusiasts, especially those keen on tuning their cars, install wheels from various foreign cars instead of original wheels. This is due to the fact that the bolt pattern of the VAZ 2114, as already mentioned, is 4*98, and the wheel bolt pattern of the vast majority of serial foreign cars is 4*100.
This seemingly insignificant difference in the distances between the mounting holes is in fact extremely significant, because the tolerance in the manufacture of disks does not exceed 0.7 mm. As a result of this, a disk with center-to-center distances of 100 mm, even if desired, will not fit tightly on a hub with a distance between bolts of 98 mm.
Such a loose fit can lead to such unpleasant consequences as:
- disc beating while driving;
- spontaneous unwinding of fasteners;
- rapid wear of the wheel bearing.
Hub wear
But this problem can still be solved, and there are three options. The first is to use bolts with an offset head, the second is to replace the bolts with studs, the third is to install a metal spacer between the disc and the hub. The first two options, although less expensive, are quite unreliable, since they do not provide the necessary fixation, and the studs, in addition, are not resistant to large torsional loads. That is why it is best to give preference to the last option.
Offset eccentric bolts
However, in this case, several important points should be taken into account:
- The thickness of the spacers used (which can be purchased at car dealerships) must be at least 20 mm.
- It is advisable to replace all the disks at once so that there are no differences in their removal.
- If only one disk is being replaced, then it should be selected with the minimum possible offset in order to compensate for the thickness of the spacer and reduce the load on the hub.
When deciding to install spacers, you should remember that a large difference in the offset of the discs on different wheels can lead to a significant deterioration in the car's handling, especially at high speeds.
Spacer VAZ 2114
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.
