The AvtoVAZ company took an important step for itself when it decided to restyling the legendary “Nine”. This is exactly how the VAZ 2114 appeared, which was produced in almost a million copies over the entire period of its production.
The uniqueness of the car is that it is literally created for tuning. Of course, the manufacturer didn’t do this on purpose, but it turned out more than successfully.
But if you don’t want or can’t spend a lot of money on tuning and modifications, there is a simple and budget option - install new wheels on the VAZ 2114.
What kind of drilling is on the VAZ-2114
One of the main parameters that you should pay attention to when replacing standard disks on a VAZ-2114 car is the dimensions, location and diameters of the mounting holes, PCD, pitch circle diameter, or, in simple terms, drilling or bolt pattern.
Bolt pattern on a VAZ-2114 wheel
Bolt pattern - this characteristic is expressed in two numbers and indicates the distance between the centers of the mounting holes and their number.
Drilling for all VAZ cars (except Oka and Niva) - 4x98 , four holes, the centers of which are located at a distance of 98 mm from each other .
However, this is a simplified designation for the user. The disc manufacturer is required to take into account both the diameter of the holes, their number, the distance between their centers, and the diameter along which the centers of the holes are located . Such a designation would complicate the selection of disks by the user, so knowing drilling in the “number of holes/distance between them” format is considered sufficient.
A few more wheel parameters
The drill bit can be measured using the spare wheel. In all SAMARA drilling 4*98
There are several more parameters that relate to the original VAZ-2114 rims - the width of the stock rim is 5.0J , the offset of the ET45 , the diameter of the centering hole at the hub is 58.5 .
Wheel sizes
Some of the most popular sizes for domestic cars are R14 and R15. Installation of such products is possible without any problems, provided that the overhang, width and drilling dimensions are observed. If a decision is made to install products that differ in size, then it is necessary to alter some components or purchase a set of spacers.
If you exceed the parameters without modifying the arches, then the tires in turns will touch the slats and arches, which will lead to high wear of all components and parts of the chassis.
To avoid such problems, you should purchase rims whose sizes are guaranteed to fit all parameters. The optimal sizes of 14 and 15 inches correspond to the factory settings for handling, dynamics and smoothness.
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.
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.
Varieties
Selecting new wheels for a VAZ 2114 is not an easy task. When choosing them, it is important to take into account a number of parameters, plus combine them with personal preferences.
As for the dimensions, the emphasis should be on the diameter of the hub (58.5 millimeters) and its width (5-6.5 inches). For fastening, standard M12 bolts are used, the thread pitch of which is 1.25 millimeters.
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As with most other cars, the VAZ 2114 is offered on the market:
- Steel (stamped);
- Light alloy (divided into forged and cast).
Stamped
Steel wheels are very common. Not surprising, because all “fourteenth” models are equipped as standard with exactly these types of “rollers”. However, they are popular not only because of this. These wheels are cheap, but at the same time reliable and durable.
When impacted, they do not shatter into pieces, unlike some other disc materials. They just get deformed. Such deformations are sometimes removed manually, although the best option is to use special equipment.
But they also have disadvantages, including:
- Large mass, which negatively affects control, fuel consumption and tire wear;
- Weight also affects the chassis and transmission;
- Steel ones extremely rarely have an attractive appearance, which is one of the main reasons for replacing them with analogues.
Cast
Many car owners prefer to use alloy wheels on the VAZ 2114. This is due to a number of advantages that they carry.
- They have less weight compared to stamped analogues.
- Helps extend the service life of vehicle components and components.
- Have a positive effect on reducing fuel consumption.
- Cools the brake system more effectively.
- They have a wide range of different designs that can become a real decoration for the entire car. It is enough to put the casting on the car and it will instantly transform. A simple but effective way of external tuning.
As for the disadvantages, they also exist:
- Alloy wheels do not bend under strong impacts, as happens with stamped rollers. The situation is worse - a split is occurring. This leads to increased danger during accidents and high-speed movements;
- The side surfaces begin to oxidize over time. This requires increased attention and periodic maintenance;
- The cost of alloy wheels is noticeably higher than the price of steel counterparts.
Forged
Forged wheels, which are gaining popularity, are also perfect for the domestic modernized “nine” represented by the VAZ 2114.
Strengths include:
- High level of strength that matches stamped discs and even exceeds them in some places;
- Lightweight design, which is not inferior to alloy wheels;
- External attractiveness of forged products;
- High levels of rigidity and reliability. With strong impacts they bend a little, even less than steel ones;
- The surface is not very susceptible to corrosion, so you don’t have to care for them as carefully as cast ones.
The only drawback of forged kits is their high price. If your budget allows, and such a purchase is really justified, put your VAZ 2114 on forged wheels.
Wheels for cars
The VAZ 2108 and 2109 models have long become legends. Over the years, a huge number of these cars have been produced and delivered to various countries around the world. Simplicity of design and ease of maintenance made this machine one of the most popular models in the manufacturer’s line.
VAZ 2109 car
The disks on 2109 and 2108 from VAZ were installed identically. The cars had identical parameters, the only difference was the number of doors. Due to the high popularity of the car, on the country's market you can find a huge number of offers for the sale of spare parts, tires and wheels.
Some car owners prefer to install products that exceed these permissible dimensions. In this case, it is necessary to redesign the machine.
In the factory configuration, the machine is most often supplied with stamped wheels of various radii. There are some versions with castings, but they are quite rare. However, there comes a time for every motorist when it is necessary to change tires. This may occur due to wear or damage, seasonal changes, or other reasons.
How to install a 4x100 disk on a VAZ-2114
Most older foreign cars have a 4x100 drill. This makes it possible to diversify the choice of disks almost indefinitely. However, we must take into account that simply installing, without modifications, 4x100 wheels on a 4x98 seat will not lead to anything good. The fact is that the tolerance in the manufacture of the disk does not exceed 0.7-1 mm . That is, it is theoretically possible to put on a disk with a 4x100 fit, but this will lead to the fact that only one bolt out of four will fit exactly on the cone. The remaining fasteners simply will not tighten all the way and, as a result, the disk will sit with a distortion that is almost impossible to check by eye.
Disc with bolt pattern 4*100
The disc will not fit with its mating plane to the hub, and this will lead to the fact that it will have a runout.
Systematic runout can not only lead to the fact that the only bolt that is tightened correctly will quickly become loose, but also to instant wear of the wheel bearing, and the remaining bolts will loosen on their own. There is a way out of this situation.
Disc runout leads to rapid wear of the wheel bearing
To install a disc with a 4*100 bolt pattern, you need to either install a spacer or install studs with nuts instead of bolts.
A less reliable option is to install bolts with an offset head. A not entirely correct option is to install studs, for example, from the cylinder head and nuts from Niva, but the studs are not designed for torsional force, so the most reliable option would be to install spacers. You can carve them yourself or buy them ready-made.
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But here you need to take into account several nuances:
- The width of the spacer must be at least 20 mm, since only in this case we will ensure proper thread strength.
- In this case, the offset of the disk will increase by the same 20 mm, which must be taken into account when selecting a disk.
- In this case, the disc must be selected with a minimum offset in order to remove the load from the hub and somehow compensate for the difference in offset.
Installing studs with eccentric nut
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″,
but you will have to install low-profile tires and you can install 14″ (14 inch) wheels and a tire width from 5″ to 6″. This is clearly written in the LADA VAZ 2114 passport.
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.
A little history
AvtoVAZ has prepared several wheel rim options for the “fourteenth” model. The installation of one or another depended on the configuration - standard or luxury. The manufacturer did not specifically offer a wide variety, since he understood that for such a simple car, buyers are unlikely to want to spend extra money on additional options.
The differences in the wheels on the standard and luxury trim levels were also minimal. All of them were stamped, only the more expensive versions had additional decorative caps.
After the planned restyling of the VAZ 2114, which took place in 2009, the range of wheels available for the model was replenished with cast sets. Of course, they were the prerogative of the luxury package.
Classification of disks by manufacturing method
Wheels for VAZ 2114 cars can be manufactured using different technologies, so before purchasing it is important to consider all the options available:
- Stamped. This is the most common option, which combines various technical and practical features. Low cost combined with high quality are the main advantages that made the products popular in the automotive market for the VAZ 2114.
Among the advantages of stamped discs, we can highlight such qualities that have become the basis for the development of wide consumer interest: due to their softness, such discs are smoothly deformed, so the driver will not encounter unexpected cracking of the disc while driving; Considering that the discs do not burst, but bend, they can be easily restored.
- Cast. You can even more often find cars on die-cast ones, since they are the personification of durability, reliability, quality and attractiveness. But you will have to spend a lot of money on such a model, since, taking into account the peculiarities of the technological process, the cost increases significantly.
The high cost makes such wheels not affordable for every buyer, but you can count on the following positive aspects: low weight, which makes the car easier to drive;
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fuel consumption is slightly reduced; there is a large assortment of shapes to choose the most attractive option; The integrity of the tire is preserved, as it is protected from negative external influences.
- Forged. Such discs are created by mechanical forging, so they have a solid structure. As a rule, these are white models with characteristic stylistic features.
Photos and technical characteristics of each option are an opportunity to choose the most attractive and high-quality type for equipping your vehicle.
How to choose stamped products
Stamped wheels are the most common for the VAZ 2109. Cars are equipped with these from the factory very often. This is due to the low cost of manufacturing such products.
They are not attractive in terms of design and have poor performance, but often car enthusiasts are attracted by their price. It is necessary to install stamped products on VAZs in compliance with the same requirements as for cast ones. Their parameters and sizes are fully consistent.
The dimensions and parameters common for the entire line of VAZ car models allow you to choose a set of wheels without any problems.
Replacing discs is a natural step for owners of any car. Even those who prefer to ride on factory wheels won't be able to use them forever. And when the old ones become unusable, the question arises - what to buy to replace them.
Beautiful, stylish
Analyzing the wheel rim market, the entire range can be divided into three types:
- Stamped steel;
- Light alloy cast;
- Light alloy forged.
Steel
Cast
But at the same time, steel stampings have their advantages, due to which this type of disc is still produced and is in impressive demand among consumers:
- Affordable price. These are the cheapest options available today;
- High strength indicators. Considering the quality of our roads, many people think primarily about quality, safety, and not external data;
- Reliability. They do not have to be changed almost every season, which results in impressive savings;
- With strong impacts, the stampings do not break or crack. They crumple as much as possible, which opens up opportunities for recovery and restoration;
- Easy to remove and change without outside help.
But let's be completely honest. With all their positive qualities, the disgusting appearance forces car owners to abandon reliability and durability in favor of image and external attractiveness. Moreover, you should not think that light-alloy options are absolutely fragile and break only from one type of damage.
Forged
Light alloy
If we talk about alloy wheels, they are made, as you may have guessed, from special light alloys.
A total of three types of alloys are used.
Alloy type
Peculiarities
An excellent choice in all respects except cost. These are the most expensive alloy wheels, which, nevertheless, last a long time, are reliable, and look simply excellent.
Many people put aluminum alloy first, taking into account external characteristics, strength indicators and availability. An important advantage of aluminum is that it is not susceptible to corrosion. With proper use, aluminum alloy lasts a long time and maintains the excellent appearance of the car.
In the ranking among three light alloys it occupies the third place of honor. If you have the choice of titanium or aluminum, choose them. But this does not mean that magnesium alloys should be avoided.
When choosing alloy wheel sets, be sure to compare their strengths and weaknesses. Appearance is far from the only criterion that you need to pay attention to when purchasing.
Advantages and disadvantages of light alloy
Compared to steel wheels, choosing light alloy options provides car owners with a fairly extensive list of advantages. But it is also important to know about the disadvantages.
Advantages
Flaws
In order to preserve the integrity of your beautiful, but not the most reliable, alloy wheels for a longer time, it is recommended to adhere to a few simple rules for their operation.
Installation of non-factory wheels on a VAZ
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.
Maximum and minimum parameters of non-standard disks
Tolyatti auto design engineers installed wheel rims with a radius of R15, but there are no direct reasons not to do this.
The problem is the difficulty of performing this operation without the involvement of specialists; the intervention of qualified craftsmen is necessary. The reason for this is the “conflict” of the rear arches and suspension parts with the new rims, and in some cases it is necessary to violate the factory design of the transmission.
Note! We should not forget about the mandatory technical inspection, and how traffic police officers will look at such an “upgrade”.
The suitable tire size for R15 wheels is 185/55 and even 195/50, but most likely such a large width will cause rubbing along the arch. Below are the recommended wheels for modifications to the VAZ-2109.
