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.
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.
All-season tires
As for tires used for all seasons, you should absolutely not take them for the VAZ 2114. The wear of such rubber is great, and good grip on the road is almost absent in both winter and summer. Of the many types of cheap rubber, there are companies that produce good tires, but you shouldn’t trust them either. It will be cheaper to change tires every season than to spend about 2,000 rubles on all-season tires, which after a couple of months are only good for a landfill. The cost of such tires is equal to their quality.
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.
Wheel sizes for the car
Produced since 2001, the car replaced the legendary VAZ classic.
It immediately gained great popularity in the vastness of not only Russia, but also many neighboring countries. It has already been discontinued since 2013 and was replaced by more modern models Lada Vesta, Largus and Granta. Today, on the shelves of auto stores there is a very wide range of rims and tires for vehicles. There are a huge number of different components available for tuning. This applies to both any exterior parts and wheels, which are produced in many ways and also have various characteristics, sizes and parameters.
Owners of this domestic car are constantly faced with the need to replace tires before the onset of a certain time of year. In this case, you have to choose from many options for the products presented. These can be products from well-known and expensive brands, as well as cheaper models. The price category also varies dramatically and depends on the quality, size and popularity of the brand.
Important!
The choice of tire size for the VAZ-2114 depends only on the preferences of the car owner.
It must be taken into account that even tires from very expensive manufacturers can be absolutely useless if they are used incorrectly. It is very important to select tires and wheels only with the correct sizes and constantly monitor their normal condition.
It is also worth noting that the safety of the driver and passengers, as well as pedestrians, depends on the quality choice of tires. In difficult weather conditions on slippery road surfaces, tires must behave predictably and correctly. In addition, they have a huge impact on the level of wear of chassis parts, handling, dynamic qualities, and brakes. It is also not recommended to greatly exceed the tire size for the VAZ-2114, which is recommended by the manufacturer, because this will affect comfort and increase fuel consumption.
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Tire size for VAZ-2114, diameter 15 inches
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
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
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:
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.
Types of rims
Having figured out what the bolt pattern of VAZ 2114 discs is and how to compensate for it when using discs with a different type of drilling, let’s now talk about the discs themselves.
Currently, you can find 3 main varieties of them on sale, namely:
- steel wheels;
- alloy wheels;
- forged wheels.
Steel wheels come as a standard factory option on all VAZ cars. They are characterized by low cost and, at the same time, good reliability and durability. In addition, in the event of an accident they are deformed without destruction, which in most cases allows them to be straightened and used again.
VAZ 2114 wheels
Cast wheels are made from aluminum alloys and due to this, as well as the overall complexity of their production, cost significantly more. At the same time, they are distinguished by a variety of shapes and options, due to which they are in high demand among those who like to tune their car (another important advantage is their low weight compared to stamped steel wheels).
True, they also have their disadvantages, the main one of which is their non-repairability. Due to its great hardness, in the event of an accident the cast disk does not collapse, but simply bursts, sometimes splitting into several parts. This is not only economically unprofitable, but also dangerous (for example, if a disc spontaneously breaks when driving on an uneven road).
Forged wheels combine all the advantages of steel and cast wheels, but without their disadvantages. They are made from aluminum alloys that undergo forging and pressing with further machine processing. This production scheme makes it possible to increase the strength of forged wheels up to 3.5 times compared to cast ones.
Concluding the conversation, it is worth saying once again that safety is a much more important thing than the attractive appearance of the car. That is why the installation of wheel rims should be approached extremely carefully and taking into account all the above recommendations.
