Recommended tire and wheel sizes for Lada Kalina 2 (hatchback and station wagon)

July 22, 2015 Lada.Online 350 738 69

Tire size is an important parameter that affects the behavior of a car on the road. In the review we will tell you about the size of tires and wheels of the 2nd generation Lada Kalina allowed by the manufacturer. We will also consider what these parameters influence during operation.

Select your year of production Kalina Cross 1.6i

The LADA Kalina Cross 1.6i model was produced from 2014 to 2018. Table of factory and suitable tire sizes for LADA Kalina Cross 1.6i.

Despite the fact that this information is taken from the websites of auto manufacturers, our catalog is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed sizes with your car.

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Steel or light alloy: which is better and why

Based on the manufacturing method, models are divided into two types. Steel ones (also called stampings) are distinguished by the fact that during production all parts are welded. This is a simple technology, so their price is low. The positive aspects of this option: discs are easily restored even with deep deformations, they are highly reliable, durable, and repairs are simple and inexpensive. Negative aspects: difficulties with auto-balancing, increased weight, uniform appearance (it is possible to modify it with caps or paint), low corrosion resistance.

Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i

Engine: VAZ-11186, I4, Gasoline Power: 87 hp (64 kW)

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i is equipped with 6Jx15 ET33 wheel rims and 195/55 R15 85H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET33 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 195/55 R15 is deciphered as follows:

• 195 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 55 — profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 15 is the tire diameter in inches.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 85H:

• 85 - maximum permissible tire load 515 kg;
• H — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 210 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 4x98. Thus, all disks are mounted on four bolts and the distance between them is exactly ninety-eight millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 58.6 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2 MPa.

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Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i 16V

Engine: VAZ-21127, I4, Gasoline Power: 106 hp (78 kW)

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i 16V car is equipped with 6Jx15 ET33 rims assembled with 195/55 R15 85H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET33 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 195/55 R15 is deciphered as follows:

• 195 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 55 — profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 15 is the tire diameter in inches.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 85H:

• 85 - maximum permissible tire load 515 kg;
• H — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 210 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 4x98. Thus, all disks are mounted on four bolts and the distance between them is exactly ninety-eight millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 58.6 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2 MPa.

Clarifications on acceptable wheel sizes for Cross and Sport versions of LADA cars

AVTOVAZ recommends installing only one size of tires and wheels on the Cross and Sport versions (on Vesta Cross, XRAY Cross and Vesta Sport only 17-inch wheels, on Largus Cross only R16, and Granta Cross only R15). These permissible tire and wheel sizes are indicated in the vehicle owner's manual. However, when checking a car, government agencies are guided by the requirements that are specified in the documents drawn up when certifying a car before starting sales in the country - VTTS (Vehicle Type Approval). The Lada.Online website studied these documents and discovered an interesting feature.

The OTTS number is indicated in the title of your vehicle. We find it on the Internet and look at the acceptable tires.

General background information

Ranges of possible values ​​for tires and wheels Lada Kalina Cross 2018.

Tires

Wheel disks

Expert advice

When choosing tires for a car, you must first follow the manufacturer's instructions. Ask yourself a few questions.

• On what roads will the car be primarily used?
• Do you need increased cross-country ability?
• How much of the route will be city roads and how much will be highways?
• Will the vehicle carry heavy loads?

The answers to these and similar questions will help determine which tire parameters you need to pay special attention to.

How to choose the right wheels for Lada Kalina Cross 2022?

• Stamped (economical price category) - made from a sheet of iron by stamping on a press.
• Light alloy - manufactured by casting (more reliable than stamped ones).
• Forged (the highest quality and more expensive than the previous ones) - made from light alloys by stamping at high temperatures.

The choice depends on financial capabilities. However, it should be borne in mind that the quality of the road surface on which you have to drive every day must also be taken into account.

So, if it gets into a hole, a stamped disk will bend and will not cause harm to the tire, but a forged or cast one can cut it. There is a possibility that the cast disc may burst or crack.

It should also be noted that repairing “stamping” wheels is cheaper than repairing cast or forged wheels. But wheels with high-quality cast and forged disks kill the suspension less, because lighter and have more perfect geometry (better balanced).

The same wheels may or may not rub with tires on the same car - wheel alignment adjustment will help here.

What is the tire pressure?

It is the driver's responsibility to constantly monitor tire pressure. This will avoid standard problems associated with vehicle operation. An abnormal pressure value often causes:

• deterioration of management;
• uneven tread wear.

Often the car owner independently reduces the pressure in the wheels of his own vehicle. This reduces the load on the suspension, and the car “passes” various road irregularities an order of magnitude easier. But it is worth noting: a decrease in pressure even by 0.1 MPa leads to serious problems. The main ones include:

• increased fuel consumption;
• rapid wear of the outer tread segments;
• the car becomes less maneuverable.

An overinflated wheel causes no less problems. The central part of the cylinder begins to wear off quickly. In addition, at ambient temperatures of more than 60 degrees Celsius, the tire may simply explode. Which will lead to driving into the oncoming lane.

© 2019-2021 Avto Sprav. Directory of factory parameters of disks and tire sizes.

Attention! Our catalog is an information resource and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed dimensions with your car. Make sure that your car has wheels of the appropriate radius.

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Lada XRAY Cross

The operating manual indicates only one size of permitted tires and wheels: 215/50 R17. And the OTTS specifies five acceptable sizes:

• 195/65 R15
• 185/65 R15
• 205/55 R16
• 205/50 R17
• 215/50 R17

There are no restrictions for the Cross version. It turns out that on the XRAY Cross you can legally install a different wheel size R17, as well as R16 or R15.

What wheels can be installed on Kalina Cross?

The LADA Kalina Cross 1.6i model was produced from 2014 to 2018. Table of factory and suitable tire sizes for LADA Kalina Cross 1.6i.

Despite the fact that this information is taken from the websites of auto manufacturers, our catalog is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed sizes with your car.

The Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i is equipped with 6Jx15 ET33 wheel rims and 195/55 R15 85H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET33 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 195/55 R15 is deciphered as follows:

• 195 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 55 — profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 15 is the tire diameter in inches.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 85H:

• 85 - maximum permissible tire load 515 kg;
• H — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 210 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 4x98. Thus, all disks are mounted on four bolts and the distance between them is exactly ninety-eight millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 58.6 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2 MPa.

Choosing the type of winter tires

For winter operation of the Lada Kalina Cross in urban environments, where transport routes are regularly cleaned by public utilities, a suitable option would be to use friction winter tires (“Velcro”). Such wheels provide reliable grip on the road surface due to the presence of thin cross-sections - lamellas.

Friction winter tires are lighter and more durable than studded tires, have lower rolling resistance and uniform grip characteristics on all types of road surfaces.

However, Kalina Cross is positioned by the manufacturer as an all-terrain station wagon with increased ground clearance. This model is in demand among residents of rural areas and suburbs, therefore, in winter the machine is actively used in conditions of loose snow cover. Frequent trips on icy roads or roads covered with a layer of densely packed snow are also likely. In this case, installing studded tires would be the right choice.

Studded tires provide a shorter braking distance on snow and ice, but on clean asphalt they are inferior to Velcro tires in this indicator. Also, studded tires are characterized by a high level of noise when driving.

Additional information about the selection and rules for using various types of winter tires can be found in the following video:

Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i 16V

Engine: VAZ-21127, I4, Gasoline Power: 106 hp (78 kW)

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada Kalina Cross 2022 1.6i 16V car is equipped with 6Jx15 ET33 rims assembled with 195/55 R15 85H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET33 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 195/55 R15 is deciphered as follows:

• 195 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 55 — profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 15 is the tire diameter in inches.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 85H:

• 85 - maximum permissible tire load 515 kg;
• H — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 210 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 4x98. Thus, all disks are mounted on four bolts and the distance between them is exactly ninety-eight millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 58.6 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2 MPa.

General background information

Ranges of possible values ​​for tires and wheels Lada Kalina Cross 2018.

Tires

Wheel disks

Expert advice

When choosing tires for a car, you must first follow the manufacturer's instructions. Ask yourself a few questions.

• On what roads will the car be primarily used?
• Do you need increased cross-country ability?
• How much of the route will be city roads and how much will be highways?
• Will the vehicle carry heavy loads?

The answers to these and similar questions will help determine which tire parameters you need to pay special attention to.

How to choose the right wheels for Lada Kalina Cross 2022?

• Stamped (economical price category) - made from a sheet of iron by stamping on a press.
• Light alloy - manufactured by casting (more reliable than stamped ones).
• Forged (the highest quality and more expensive than the previous ones) - made from light alloys by stamping at high temperatures.

The choice depends on financial capabilities. However, it should be borne in mind that the quality of the road surface on which you have to drive every day must also be taken into account.

So, if it gets into a hole, a stamped disk will bend and will not cause harm to the tire, but a forged or cast one can cut it. There is a possibility that the cast disc may burst or crack.

It should also be noted that repairing “stamping” wheels is cheaper than repairing cast or forged wheels. But wheels with high-quality cast and forged disks kill the suspension less, because lighter and have more perfect geometry (better balanced).

The same wheels may or may not rub with tires on the same car - wheel alignment adjustment will help here.

What is the tire pressure?

It is the driver's responsibility to constantly monitor tire pressure. This will avoid standard problems associated with vehicle operation. An abnormal pressure value often causes:

• deterioration of management;
• uneven tread wear.

Often the car owner independently reduces the pressure in the wheels of his own vehicle. This reduces the load on the suspension, and the car “passes” various road irregularities an order of magnitude easier. But it is worth noting: a decrease in pressure even by 0.1 MPa leads to serious problems. The main ones include:

• increased fuel consumption;
• rapid wear of the outer tread segments;
• the car becomes less maneuverable.

An overinflated wheel causes no less problems. The central part of the cylinder begins to wear off quickly. In addition, at ambient temperatures of more than 60 degrees Celsius, the tire may simply explode. Which will lead to driving into the oncoming lane.

© 2019-2021 Avto Sprav. Directory of factory parameters of disks and tire sizes.

Attention! Our catalog is an information resource and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed dimensions with your car. Make sure that your car has wheels of the appropriate radius.

The minimum wheel diameter for the entire range of models is: 487-495 (mm).

• Wheel width in standard condition without load (B): from 125-135 to 345-364;
• Full diameter (D): from 487-495 to 970-977 (mm);
• Circumference (L): from 1541 to 3070 (mm);
• Wheel profile, height (H): from 58 to 518 (mm);
• Revolutions per 1000 (m): from 326 to 649 (mm).

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In most cases, wheel fasteners have metric threads with fine pitch (M12x1.25/M12x1.5/M14x1.25/M14x1.5), which should match the threads of the studs or threaded holes in the wheel hub.

Important: the wheel is attached to the wheel hub using threaded connections; depending on the modification of the vehicle, the developer uses bolts or studs with nuts.

Lada Kalina Cross is an off-road version of the “B” class station wagon.

Important: years of production of all modifications of the model: 2004-2018.

What tire sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The manufacturer recommends different tire sizes and wheel diameters - it is necessary to take into account the modification and filling of the car. The type of body on which the installation is carried out is also important.

For cars with the “standard” and “norm” configurations when using standard 5 1/2J wheels, the manufacturer recommends using the following tire models:

• 175/65R14 with a speed index of 82H;
• 185/60R14 with a speed index of 82H.

Regardless of the rim width used, the rim offset must be 35 mm. For luxury vehicles, the following types of tires are used:

It should be noted that the rim width for the “luxury” configuration may differ. Modifications with 5 ½ J and 6J are presented. It is worth noting: the listed standards apply to modifications 2192, 2194 (hatchback, station wagon).

The body design and chassis of the Cross 2194 Lada Kalina are significantly different. The manufacturer installs 15-inch diameter tires on this model with a wheel width of 195 mm and a tread height of 55 mm. The speed index is 85H, the rim width is 6J. Rim offset, ET – 33 mm. The manufacturer installs only radial tires.

Owners should remember: cars of even the same year of manufacture can be equipped with tires of different brands from the factory.

The reason for this is the change in the cost of wheels throughout the year. The car plant purchases a large batch at once. After the stock runs out, the plant purchases new tires. Moreover, the dimension remains the same. However, the manufacturer may vary.

Also a separate category is the Kalina Sport modification. The factory installs wheels with the following overall dimensions on it:

• 15 inches diameter: 185/55 mm; 195/50 mm;
• 16 inches in diameter – 195/50 mm;
• diameter 17 inches - 205/40 mm.

Characteristics of standard wheels of different configurations

The first generation Kalina models are equipped with 14 and 13 inch products.
The light-alloy version was released with a diameter of R14. With this reduced tire profile, it is also possible to install R15 (this was done in the sports version). For all modifications of the sedan, hatchback, station wagon, and sport models of the first generation, released in 2004–2013, the following dimensions were used:

• 5J wheels on 13 ET40, matching tires - 175/70R13;
• 5.5J on 14 ET37 - 175/65R14;
• 6J on 14 ET37 - 185/60R14;
• 6.5J on 15 ET35 - 195/50R15;
• 6.5J on 16 ET45 - 195/45R16.

All modifications of cars (hatchback, station wagon, cross, sports of the second generation (since 2014) were equipped with the following types of wheels and tires:

• 5.5J on 14 ET35, tires - 175/65R14;
• 6J on 14 ET35 - 185/60R14;
• 6J on 15 ET35 - 185/55R15;
• 6.5J on 15 ET35 - 195/50R15;
• 6.5J on 16 ET35 - 195/45R16.

The “norm” and “standard” packages of the second generation do not have factory alloy wheels. In the luxury package, the buyer can choose cast R14 and R15.

What non-standard sizes can be supplied?

Many Lada Kalina car owners want to make the design of their cars more presentable by installing wheels of non-standard width and diameter. The manufacturer allows the installation of wheels with non-standard sizes on the car:

When choosing new wheels, it is important to keep the rim width in mind. It is advisable to purchase only tires recommended by AvtoVAZ. It is important to remember that tire size affects handling. For example, when increasing the bus:

• the car behaves more stable on the road;
• controllability improves;
• The car turns easier.

Simultaneously with the increase in wheel width, the tread begins to drain water from the contact patch worse. As a result, the car handles much worse and other problems arise. Comfort on uneven roads also deteriorates when using low-profile tires. Since low height leads to constant shock to the suspension.

What is the tire pressure

Tire pressure must be monitored - and for different modifications of cars, depending on the load, this parameter can vary significantly. The pressure is also different for the front and rear axles.

The current pressure in the wheel can be measured using a pressure gauge - a special device. There are 3 different states of wheels on a Lada Kalina car:

• low – wide rubber contact patch, the disc can come into contact with the ground;
• overestimated – reduced contact patch with the road surface, the central part of the tread wears down an order of magnitude faster;
• normal pressure - the contact patch between the rubber and the road is normal, the tire wears evenly.

Comfortable and safe driving is possible at nominal pressure. The tire pressure ratings are indicated on a special plate attached to the door pillar. There are also other important data - wheel and tire sizes. This parameter differs slightly depending on the degree of load on the wheels.

For example, for tires 185/65 R14 86N the nominal values ​​are as follows:

• partial load – 0.2 MPa;
• full load – 0.2 MPa.

For rubber of the same diameter and similar parameters, but with a 6.0 J 14H2 disc, the nominal pressure is the same - 0.2 MPa. Too low a pressure will cause the tread to wear unevenly across the center of the wheel. The nominal pressure parameters are identical for winter and summer tires.

Vesta Cross, SW Cross and Sport

The operating manual indicates only one size of permitted tires and wheels: 205/50 R17. And the OTTS indicates three acceptable sizes:

Starting from July 2, 2022, a note appeared in the OTTS for commercial modifications of Lada Vesta TS RU E-RU.AB58.00956 and subsequent ones (TS RU E-RU.AB58.00978, TS RU E-RU.AB58.00869 :

It turns out that the installation of tires 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 and 205/50 R17 is allowed on Lada Vesta Cross, SW Cross and Sport, provided that the car’s OTTS does not contain a restriction on Cross and Sport (at the moment there is one only in OTTS for commercial modifications).

Review of the best summer and winter tires

The best solution is to purchase separate sets of wheels for summer and winter. Since the rubber composition differs significantly.

If you have a limited budget, a good solution would be to buy TUNGA ZODIAK 2. This modification of wheels was released in mid-2017. It was originally designed for difficult operating conditions - in Russia. The protector has 2 main layers. The outer layer has a special composition; there are as many as 3 stiffening ribs. The cost of 1 cylinder is from 1,800 rubles.

DUNLOP SP TOURING has several important advantages over its analogues: rigid shoulder areas, good response to the steering wheel, 4 drainage channels. The presence of innovative polymer materials in the rubber composition makes it extremely resistant to wear. Price for 1 cylinder – from 2,400 rubles.

CORDIANT SPORT 2 PS501 is a good choice for those who actively drive their car and drive fast. There is a two-layer tread and a wheel wear indicator. The special shape of the breaker prevents rapid wear of the rubber. The cost of 1 cylinder is 2,100 rubles.

PIRELLI FORMULA ENERGY is a relatively inexpensive modification. Typically, all models of this brand are relatively expensive. However, Energy will cost only 2,600 rubles per cylinder. The asymmetrical tread is equipped with a pair of stiffening ribs. This allows the car to be more stable on the road.

KUMHO KH27 ECOWING ES01 – Korean tires from a fairly well-known brand. However, the cost of such a modification is relatively low. This model provides good acceleration and comfortable control.

A good, relatively inexpensive solution for winter would be BFGoodrich G-grip 175/65 R14 86T XL. Drainage ditches perfectly drain water. This ensures resistance to hydroplaning. The geometry of the blocks makes the wheels safe even on sharp turns.

Sava Perfecta 175/65 R14 82T is one of the most inexpensive winter tire models. There are no thorns on it. However, this does not prevent it from creating good contact with the road in winter. But on the highway you shouldn't accelerate too much. The cost of one cylinder will be 2,300 rubles.

Tigar Sigura 185/60 has a relatively rigid design. That’s why it handles difficult turns well. The presence of drainage gutters allows you to quickly remove water from the contact patch between the wheel and the road.

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 is an excellent solution for any region. However, the cost of such a model is more than 4 thousand rubles.

The best solution is to use tires that meet the recommended specifications. This will avoid standard problems.