Any car owner knows what an important role the sizes of tires and rims play in driving a vehicle. All car brands have individual wheel sizes set by the designers when creating the model.
A car wheel consists of two parts: a disk and a tire mounted on it. For the Lada Vesta brand, the domestic AvtoVAZ has laid down the following wheel parameters:
- R15 – disk radius;
- tire width 185mm;
- profile height 65 percent;
- speed index (H) no more than 210 km per hour;
- maximum permissible weight – no more than 560 kg.
Tires for Vesta are produced under the name Art Motion by Belshina. There are several types of tires for winter and summer use. The rubber is soft, highly wear-resistant, low-noise and has excellent contact with the road surface. The Lada Vesta car is equipped with rims for the specified tires.
The basic version uses stamped models with dimensions 6J15 ET50 4×100 60.1. The manufacturer of the wheels is the Krasnoyarsk K&K plant, which, in addition to stamping, produced light-alloy models called Anna-15 for the domestic Vesta car.
What do these letters and numbers mean?
- 6J indicates the width of the product, in inches
- 15 indicates the diameter of the disk, an inch is also taken as a basis
- ET50 – reach, mm
- 4x100 – bolt pattern (PCD), which gives the driver an understanding of the number of mounting bolts (4) located along a 100mm long circle
- 60.1 – diameter of the central hole of the disk (DIA).
More expensive modifications of Vesta have a tire size of 195/55 R16 with a load index of 91H or 91T. These tires are supplied to AvtoVAZ by the German concern Continental. Alloy wheels for these tires are manufactured by the same K&K. They are called Ptalomey and have dimensions 6Jx16 ET50 4x100 60.1.
A car of the subsequent Lux modification can be equipped with R17 wheels from the same manufacturer for an additional fee.
Original tires
As you know, any wheel includes a tire and a rim. Moreover, they can be of different sizes. sets the following standard size for the wheels of his new car (we mean the simplest configuration): 185/65, and this is with a radius of 15. The indices of other indicators are equal to 88H or 88T.
All these tricky numbers reflect the following parameters:
- Width, mm: 185.
- Profile: 65 percent of the width ((185/100)*65).
- Discs, radius: 15'.
- 88: maximum weight 560 kilograms.
- H: speed index (less than or equal to 210 km/h). In the case of T instead of H: less than or equal to 190 km/h.
The manufacturer of such wheels is the Belshina enterprise, and the wheels themselves are called ArtMotion. The product is characterized by sufficiently soft rubber, which has good endurance along with excellent road grip and low noise levels. The option for the cold season is called ArtMiton Snow.
On the most inexpensive Vesta trim levels, the tires are mounted on stamped steel. The dimensions of these disks are: 6J15ET504x10060.1. As an option, light alloys with the same parameters can be installed. Such discs are produced by K&K, and the disc model is called ANNA-15.
The above dimension is deciphered as follows:
- 6J: rim width (here 6').
- 15: installation diameter (here 15').
- ET50: offset (here 50 mm).
- 4x100 (diameter of the circle of the centers of the mounting holes or PCD). Installation is carried out using 4 bolts located on a circle measuring 100 mm. Sometimes this parameter is called bolt pattern.
- 1: disc hub mounting diameter (DIA).
The manufacturer equips the richest configurations of the Lada Vesta with the following standard sizes: 195/55R1691H or 195/55R1691T .
Let's decipher these numbers:
- Width, mm: 195.
- Profile height: 107.25 mm, which is 55% of 195.
- R16: rim width in (here 16').
- 91: load capacity indicator (for number 91 this is 615 kg).
- H: speed indicator (less than or equal to 210 km/h, in the case of T: less than or equal to 190 km/h).
Such tires for the auto giant are produced by the German company Continental. The model is called EcoContact. However, alloy wheels are no longer manufactured by Continental, but by K&K (the wheel model is called Ptalomey 16). The discs have dimensions 6Jx16ET504x10060.1. In fact, they differ only in the fit size, which is 16 inches.
However, similar wheels and the same rims can be installed on the most inexpensive Lada Vesta configurations - however, as an optional feature.
A car in the Luxe version, for some money, can also be equipped with wheels (with 17 discs) of a similar model from the same manufacturer: Ptalomey 17. Below in the table you can see the wheel sizes for Lada Vesta:
How was it before at AvtoVAZ?
Previously, the standard for passenger car tires at AvtoVAZ was within the range of 13–14 inches, rarely going beyond this range.
Wheels are 17 radius.
With the advent of Vesta, a lot has changed. At first we were talking about the fifteenth size, and after some time, the wheel size parameters reached the designations R16 and even R17. Most of all at the start there were attempts to change the car into 15-inch “shoes”, but AvtoVAZ quickly saw the future prospect.
Additional sizes
Many car enthusiasts install wheels and tires of a different size on their car, for various reasons: it could be repairs after an accident or just a modification. Let's try to understand in more detail the adequate mounting options for non-standard tires and wheels on the Lada Vesta. We will also consider the advantages and disadvantages of this operation, as well as the consequences of possible installations that promise serious losses in the operating parameters of individual components and assemblies (including early breakdowns).
If the car owner simply decided to change the tires on his car (without changing the dimensions), there is nothing wrong with that. But in this case, it is necessary to ensure that all tires contain the same tread, as well as an equal degree of wear (in this case, the tread is allowed to differ only for the front and rear axles).
Wheels from other Ladas will not fit
Cars with standard size 185/55 radius 15 (remember that these are products from Grant and Priora) are not the same size as Vesta, although offhand they look the same. The fact is that the landing hub diameter of the above car models is 1.6 mm smaller (it is 58.5 mm).
If you try to correct this hole to the required size using a turning groove, in any case, the PCD indicator for such disks will not be 4x100, but 4x98, as a result you will get three fastening bolts that do not coincide with the fastening holes at all. As a result, the alignment of the disk and the hub will be disrupted, and the movement of the vehicle will be accompanied by beating.
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The bolt pattern is not visible; the bolts are hidden behind a decorative plug.
16 6x16'' 4x100 DIA - wheel bolt pattern on Lada Vesta.
Now we've reached the most interesting part. What kind of word is this incomprehensible babble? We are talking about the principle of fastening wheels, in this case, stamped steel or light alloy wheels with dimensions 4x100.
Here “4” is the number of fasteners and bolts. “100” is the diameter of the circle along which the fastening elements are located. The bolt pattern is exactly the same as that of the Renault Logan, which also uses 4x100.
Matching alloy wheels
On the basic configurations of the Lada Vesta, as an additional option, wheels with the following markings 16 6x16'' 4x100 DIA from K&K are installed; in the Lux configuration, alloy wheels from the same manufacturer can be installed.
We are talking about a leader in today's Russian market, which manufactures its products using high-pressure casting. Installing wheels of a different non-standard size will not be difficult, and this method is used quite often.
Bolts close up.
Wheels from other Lada models, even if the diameters match, will not fit at all , since they have two significant differences:
- the holes for the wheel hubs of Vesta are 1.6 mm larger;
- the diameter of the bolt circle will be 4x98, not 4x100.
Some Kulibins try to bore holes and re-drill. Such manipulations lead to incorrect alignment and runout of the disk during rotation.
Selecting alternative drives
What might be suitable? As has probably already become clear, the best choice is standard wheels and tires, which are fitted, designed, and adapted for this model. If you want exclusivity, then responsibility for the consequences falls on the owner of the car. With such a decision, it is important to carefully calculate everything.
Disc offset
ET=ab/2, where a is the distance between the inner plane of the disk and the plane of application of the disk to the hub, b is the total width of the disk
When purchasing, you need to take into account the width of the element itself, as well as how much it will protrude beyond the dimensions of the car.
If the value is less than the standard value, while maintaining the required width, then stability will be better, but the load on the hub bearings will increase greatly. They will quickly fail and can cause serious damage.
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Acceptable values for reducing this indicator are allowed by 5–7 millimeters . Our bolt pattern will be critical, it must be exactly the same, otherwise installation will also be impossible. It will be a waste of time and money.
Oversized wheels
Such discs don’t just change the appearance of the car; dynamic performance, handling, and driving stabilization also depend on them. Often, all this data changes for the worse when replacing larger disks.
If you are interested in such a setup, always remember that enlarging the rim will certainly mean choosing other tires (necessarily with a smaller profile). The fact is that the outer diameter of the tire in any case cannot be larger than that recommended by the manufacturer (don’t forget about the wheel arches), otherwise the tires will scratch along the arches when driving (especially when cornering), and this, as you know, is not at all good.
During 12-month tests, the following standard sizes were successfully installed on the Lada Vesta car:
- Radius 15 – 175/70 and 205/60.
- Radius 16 – 185/60.
- Radius 17 – 175/55 and 195/50.
Note that 17' diameter wheels were installed on test modifications of Vesta. In principle, 18-inch wheels can be mounted on a car, but the outer diameter of this tire is almost 670 mm and the width is 235 mm. These parameters are very different from those recommended by the factory, and, despite the formal possibility of installation, real domestic roads will not allow such tires to drive normally (low-profile tires) - road irregularities will quickly ruin the wheels - note, at their price, several times higher than the original ones.
Advantages of mounting large drives:
- Visual effect, the car seems to become more fashionable.
- Increased dynamic properties, road stability, and steering system feedback.
- Less response from road potholes.
- Thrifty attitude towards suspension life (with a profile of at least 55%).
- Reducing the distance when braking.
- Improved functioning of ESP, ABS systems.
- Reducing braking length;
Disadvantages of mounting large drives:
- Lack of convenience when moving (large transfer of road damage to the interior and steering wheel).
- Undesirable driving on bad roads.
- Increased control over tire pressure.
- Increased fuel consumption due to the need for increased energy consumption when starting off.
- High price.
Wheelbase Features
The installation of tires on a Lada Vesta will depend on the class of the car, but all wheels are of fairly high quality. According to unofficial data, AvtoVAZ has begun close cooperation with, whose tires will be installed on basic versions of LADA Vesta. Tire size – 185/65/R15, brand – ArtMotion. Tire testing took place in Spain. Belarusian tires outperformed other candidates in most parameters, including noise level. These wheels are popular among car enthusiasts due to their real price-quality ratio.
The luxury version of the car will be shod with tires from the German company Continental, a manufacturer that ranks 4th in the ranking of world brands for the production of automobile rubber. The wheel size of the Lada Vesta Lux configuration is 195/55/R16. Alloy wheels with German tires can be installed on the basic version of the LADA Vesta, but, of course, for an additional fee.
Wheels for LADA Vesta will be manufactured by a Russian manufacturer – the K&K company. Today, car owners are offered 2 options:
- K&K ANNA_15 6X15 4X100 DIA 60 ET 50;
- K&K PTALOMEY_16 6X16 4X100 DIA 60 ET 50.
As you can see, the wheel bolt pattern on the new Lada Vesta will rise to 4×100.
Pressure
Many beginners do not take into account the pressure in the wheels at all, but, meanwhile, it is extremely important - and this applies not only to low-profile tires, but to any tires in general. The value of this indicator must be written by the manufacturer in the manual for working with the machine, as well as on the body in an accessible place. In particular, for Lada Vesta there is such a mark at the central pillar on the driver's side.
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But still, low-profile tires require more control, because insufficient pressure increases the effect of imperfections in the road surface on the wheel as a whole. In practice, in low-profile tires this figure is usually increased by 15% when compared with the value recommended by the manufacturer.
Different body options
In 2022, production of Vesta will begin in hatchback and station wagon bodies - Lada Vesta Cross, which is characterized by increased ground clearance and a plastic body kit. You can see what the new models will look like today. Both modifications have a stylish, modern look that can easily compete with foreign cars. The station wagon will also have an increased rear overhang and roof slope, making the car less bulky.
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Wheels for Vesta
In addition to the basic parameters of the wheels, from which you can draw a conclusion about the correctness or incorrectness of use, there are other characteristics, as well as features that cannot be ignored if you want to avoid problems in the future.
ET
The characteristic designated ET (disc offset) is the parameter that the manufacturer indicates in any case, and which should be kept in mind when selecting discs for the machine.
If you choose wheels of sufficient width, and at the same time having a reduced offset value, then the stability of the car increases, but the hub bearings begin to experience heavy loads, as a result they can collapse - and the result, alas, can be an accident.
Therefore, it is highly not recommended to reduce ET by more than 5-7 mm.
PCD
In this case, the value of this characteristic when selecting disks should be observed without any deviations. After all, if the value of this parameter for new disks differs from what is contained in the manual, the disks simply cannot be installed.
D
A number of brands make the hub hole diameter (D) larger - specifically so that the discs can be used on different cars. The only thing that will also need to be purchased in case of difference D is centering inserts. This is the name given to special rings for adapting discs to different car models. In other words, if you purchased discs with an inflated D, it’s not a big deal. If it’s the other way around, alas, you wasted your money.
Despite the fact that wheel manufacturers often take care of their consumers, a number of drivers are frankly lazy to install centering inserts - and, logically, when the car is moving over 100 km/h, the wheels give off a wobble in the interior and steering wheel, and if you don’t immediately guess why matter, any diagnostics will not show anything - as a rule, they sin on balancing, which has absolutely nothing to do with it.
Rim width
If the rims already contain rubber, then using wider or narrower rims than the standard ones can change the parameters of the plane of contact of the wheel with the road surface, which will cause the car's dynamics to suffer. Moreover, when driving on unpaved roads or on snow, tires with a wider rim will slip due to the low overall pressure on the surface - therefore, the width of the rim must also be taken into account.
The delights of big wheels
The model fulfilled one important immutable truth.
The larger the diameter, the higher the stability of the vehicle, its handling on the road, and other driving characteristics.
For this reason, an interesting version of Vesta appeared called “Concept”, which had R18 .
Since the wheels are of three sizes and so impressive, the driving characteristics of all are quite decent. Together with Belshina, the Russian Tolyatti manufacturer has worked hard to create special tires for its brainchild. Thanks to its special characteristics, improved driving capabilities are achieved.
