Tires for VAZ 2114 size 14 - tire size

The type of tires you put on your car will determine how comfortable it will be to drive, especially in the winter season. The correct tire size is responsible for safety, and the tread selected in accordance with actual operating conditions is responsible for a comfortable ride. To get your bearings with both, we will help you choose winter tires for a VAZ 2115 sedan and present a short review of summer wheels.

Options when selecting a drive

When choosing rims for wheels, you should consider their diameter and width. An important parameter will also be appearance and cost. But first of all, you should understand whether it will be possible to screw the disk to the car.

Therefore, parameters such as:

• number of holes for bolts and studs;
• the diameter of the central hole and the circle on which they are located;
• disc ejection.

It is extremely important that most of these parameters exactly match the manufacturer's recommendations, otherwise the disk will be impossible to install. In this case, the central hole may have more than the specified value, but to compensate for the difference you will have to use special rings.

When choosing, you should take into account the markings on each model. For an inexperienced car enthusiast, some numbers and letters in it may be incomprehensible. Therefore, you should consider what each marking detail means. From left to right, these symbols mean:

• landing rim width;
• diameter;
• removal or ejection of the disc;
• bolt pattern;
• diameter of the central hole;
• some more notations that are useful only for specialists.

Based on these parameters, preference should be given to wheels that are suitable for a specific car model. When choosing the best option, you should take into account the year of manufacture and the parameters of the tires used.

What is the tire pressure

The manufacturer provides a tire pressure of 1.9 bar for the basic wheel configuration (R13), and 2 bar for 14-inch wheels. In practice, for a given car model, 2 bars are always inflated. Below is a table from the car's passport.

**Rim offset (ET) is the distance from the mating plane of the disc to the middle of the rim.

On each tire, in addition to the markings, the permissible pressure limits are indicated. However, over-inflating the tire will reduce its shock-absorbing capabilities and reduce ride comfort. Low pressure will accelerate tire wear.

Steel, cast or forged wheels for VAZ 2115

On the market for wheels for VAZ 2115 cars you can find a wide range of products of different designs and models. According to the manufacturing method, they can be divided into three groups: steel, forged or cast.

At the factory, almost all VAZ 2115 models are produced with steel wheels. They are characterized by high strength and durability. Despite the fact that such discs are notable for their low price and good reliability, some car enthusiasts tend to replace them due to their rather mediocre appearance.

Therefore, many car enthusiasts install alloy wheels on the VAZ 2115. For their production, a light alloy with a large proportion of aluminum is used. The advantage of alloy wheels is better appearance. At the same time, the technical characteristics of the products are practically no different from steel ones. Alloy wheels will cost more.

The most expensive and exclusive option are forged wheels. For their production, a special aluminum alloy is used, which is manufactured on a powerful press. In addition, to obtain the desired shape, the discs are additionally processed using high-precision equipment. The hardness of the finished structure is almost 2.5 times higher than steel disks. For the VAZ 2115, forged wheels are rarely used. Most often, cars of this model are equipped with cheaper types.

Review of tires on the VAZ 2115 for the winter season

Since the VAZ 2115 is an inexpensive car and was discontinued more than five years ago, it is unlikely that anyone would think of installing expensive imported tires on it. We do not take into account options for tuning, since this is the exception rather than the rule.

Therefore, we will proceed from the dimensions prescribed by the automaker and make a selection of budget models.

Kama-505

This model of radial tires from NShZ (Nizhnekamsk) is produced in all sizes suitable for the Lada 2115 in radius 13 and 14.

The symmetrical deep tread with 12 rows of factory studs contributes to excellent handling on slippery roads. Excellent grip is ensured not only by the tread pattern, but also by the rubber formulation.

Kama EVRO-519

Another model from the Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant is Kama Euro-519. It consists of two layers of rubber: the lower one, more dense, reliably holds the studs, and the upper one is soft and elastic, providing the best contact with the road in low temperatures.

The fan-shaped directional tread pattern provides excellent cross-country ability on ice and snow. Factory studding guarantees the correct fit of the studs, eliminating damage to the rubber layer.

For domestic cars, which Lada-2115 is, is one of the best options.

Cordiant Snow Cross

Offer from the Omsk Tire Plant (OSHZ). The size range of this model is very large, but in radii 15 and 16 there is no option required for the VAZ 2115. But there are R13 and R14.

An excellent option for those who live in the outback, in a region where in winter there is not so much snow as a mess of snow and mud. The deep directional pattern, similar to the eighth generation of the Hakkapeliitta tread, eliminates the risk of aquaplaning and promotes self-cleaning of the wheel.

Note: A similar tread does not make the tire identical to the Finnish Nokian in terms of performance characteristics, which has 190 rather than 60 studs per m/p.

And the rubber composition is completely different, which gives a 100% difference in price.

Cordiant Polar 2

A very decent model in terms of driving performance from the same Omsk Tire Plant. In 2013, when it was just introduced to the wheel market, Polar 2 took part in testing conducted by Za Rulem magazine. And this is what happened as a result:

• In braking on wet asphalt, the tire came second, behind only Gislaved;
• In braking on dry asphalt, Polar 2 was generally the first, leaving behind Voronezh-based Amtel and imported Nokia, Michelin and Continental;
• But when braking and accelerating on ice, as well as in terms of noise level, the model came second from the bottom. The same Amtel turned out to be worse;
• In braking and propulsion in deep snow, in fuel efficiency, the Cordiant, unfortunately, ended up last.

The conclusion suggests itself: it is better to drive on such tires where there is no deep snow in winter.

Viatti Brina Nordico

There is nothing surprising in the similarity of this tread to Continental, because it was developed by the specialists of the German CONTINENTAL, who organized the production of Viatti in Nizhnekamsk.

True, the quality of the tires turned out to be not quite the same - the tread “floats” on wet asphalt.

But it rows excellently on snow and ice, despite the fact that the spikes are only on the edges, and there are none at all in the center of the tread. In defense, let's say that the spikes that are there hold up pretty well.

The noise level is average, no worse than that of the same Continental. The rubber is quite durable and resistant to damage, as confirmed by the test drive.

Tunga Nordway 2

Another budget option is the Tunga Nordway 2 tire. It is produced by two manufacturers: OShZ (Omsk) and YaShZ (Yaroslavl). Its symmetrical directional pattern with a zigzag central rib gives the tires stability and ensures controllability in difficult weather conditions.

The grooves extending to the sides allow the tire to independently clear itself of adhered snow. Finnish-made spikes, multi-flange, with anchor fit, at the rate of 110 pieces per m/p for 14 radius. The disadvantages include a high noise level.

Matador MP-92 Sibir Snow

If your car has wheels within a 15 radius, and you drive mainly on city asphalt streets, pay attention to the winter studless tire MP-92 Sibir Snow from Matador (Slovenia).

The asymmetrical pattern with multiple edges and drainage grooves provides excellent performance on wet and icy roads. The rubber is very soft and quiet, making driving as comfortable as possible.

Types of wheels for VAZ 2115

VAZ 2115 cars are equipped with R13 wheels. From the outside they look too small. This is due to the fact that compared to the height of the rubber profile, the size of the rim looks modest. Therefore, most owners decide to install R14 wheels on their VAZ 2115. But you must adhere to certain parameters. For example, the width of the disk should be less than 6 inches, and the offset should be within 35-40 mm.

Separately, it should be canceled that the holes must have a size of 4 * 98 mm, and the diameter of the central hole must exceed 58.5 mm. It is extremely important when replacing wheels on R14 to select the appropriate tires. This will allow the wheels to remain the same diameter, which guarantees an adequate turning radius and normal behavior on the road. Therefore, the optimal solution is 185/60 R14 tires. A less acceptable alternative are tires labeled 175/65 R14. For the VAZ 2115, wheels with a width of 4.0 are used; J5.5 and J6.0, and in terms of reach 45, 35-43 and 35 -40.

General background information

Ranges of possible values ​​for tires and wheels VAZ 2115 2013.

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 VAZ 2115 2013?

• 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.

Most popular manufacturers and cost

Wheels for the VAZ 2115 are produced by various domestic and foreign manufacturers. At the same time, the leader in sales and quality is EuroDisk. They are produced by the Fergana Mechanical Plant in the Leningrad region and the city of Fergana in Uzbekistan. They are produced using unique technology using German equipment and based on high-quality steel. Wheels of various diameters are available for the VAZ 2115.

Separately, wheels from Austrian-made KFZ, German-made Mefro, and VAZ should be cancelled. When choosing wheels for the VAZ 2115, it is recommended to give preference to well-known manufacturers who guarantee a high quality indicator. At the same time, the VAZ 2115 is a domestic car, so you can choose the appropriate wheels for it. In addition, domestic wheels are cheaper. For one unit you will have to pay from 800 rubles. At the same time, you will have to pay at least three times more for European-made products. Therefore, for the price of just one imported disk, you can replace almost all disks with domestic ones.

Basic options

In the standard version, the wheels of this car have a relatively small diameter - 13 inches. At the same time, the rubber profile is quite large.

Both of these indicators make this car very suitable for tuning - after all, the car enthusiast can vary the wheel diameter and tire profile size within fairly wide limits (for example, install larger diameter wheels with low-profile tires). This also includes the ability to install a wide variety of disks.

So, how to choose the wheel size for a VAZ 2114? To begin with, we note that without any additional calculations, this car can be equipped with wheels with a diameter of 14 inches and a tire width of 5 to 6 inches (this fact is directly stated in the car’s passport).

Two types of tires can be installed on such wheels - 185/60 R14 and 175/65 R14 (the first option is more preferable). Also, if desired, you can install 15-inch wheels with very low profile tires. True, sometimes such a fact can interfere with passing a technical inspection - after all, the use of wide rims for this car is not recommended (which is also stated in the car’s passport).

Not everyone knows, but the Latin letter R in the tire designation means “radial”, and the number following it is the diameter of the disk, not its radius.

Indexes and calculation

It is also worth considering those situations when there are no suitable tires, but something needs to be installed on the car (or there is a desire for tuning, but it is not known whether the tires you like will fit?).

A direct calculation of the wheel diameter will help solve this situation. In order to do this, let’s first consider examples of the designation of the tires themselves. Let's say we have a 175/70 R13 tire (factory size VAZ 2114).

Its indices mean the following:

• 175 — width (in mm);
• 70 - profile height in relation to width (in percent);
• R13 is the size of the rim for which the tire is provided (in inches).

Knowing this, we begin our calculations: first we multiply 175 mm by 0.7 (that is, we find 70%), we get the profile height of our tire equal to 122.5 millimeters.

Options for summer

Now let’s look at which budget tires you can choose for the summer.

Viatti Strada Asimmetrico

The Strada Asimmetrico model from NShZi is available in all sizes allowed for installation on the VAZ 2115 (except for the low profile). The manufacturer positions it as a premium tire, which involuntarily brings a smile - in our country, sadly, there are simply no necessary specialists to create high-quality rubber.

There is also no reliable data on the characteristics of tires. All that remains is to focus on the type of tread. It is asymmetrical, with deep longitudinal drainage grooves.

This pattern gives the wheels directional stability, good handling, and quick response when braking. Whether this is really so, you will find out from your own experience.

According to reviews from Internet users, most of them are not disappointed in the driving characteristics of this model. Perhaps on a smooth highway it will yield to award-winning tires from European manufacturers, but it will definitely leave them behind where the asphalt ends.

AMTEL Planet 2P

If the winter AMTEL does not shine with its performance qualities, then for summer driving the Planet 2P model is an excellent solution, and not only for driving on asphalt.

The sufficiently deep tread relief makes driving on wet dirt roads hassle-free. The tire is wear-resistant, and what’s especially nice is that it’s inexpensive.

Cordiant Road Runner PS-1

The tread type of the Road Runner PS-1 model from Sibur-Russian Tires is rain. The tire is produced for cars of “B” and “C” classes, and is positioned as an option for active driving in city conditions. The presence of a breaker on the tire frame makes it resistant to deformation and mechanical stress.

If you pay attention to the tests conducted by the magazine "Behind the Wheel" in 2014, Cordiant was in the middle of the tests, ahead of such brands as BFGoodrich, Barum Brillantis 2 and Toyo Proxes CF2 in wet braking performance.

When braking on a dry road, as well as when performing a maneuver on a wet one, the Road Runner PS-1 found itself, although not at the very tail, but close to it.

Kama Breeze-132

This model has proven itself quite well among owners of domestic cars. The optimal combination of quality and cost: good speed characteristics, cornering stability, unimpeded water drainage on wet asphalt. Great option for Lada 2115!

Triangle Group TE301

Many car owners look askance at Chinese tires. Sometimes this is true, but not in relation to Triangle. This is a very serious and large manufacturer, producing most standard sizes not only for passenger cars, but also for trucks.

The rubber is very soft, with good rain tread. It walks well not only on a flat road, but also on rough roads, and feels confident in the rain. The shoulder areas are reinforced, which provides stability when performing maneuvers. And what’s most important for many drivers is that it has a very affordable price.

And finally

Car owners usually decide which winter tires are best for a VAZ 2115 or what to change into in the summer, based on the budget allocated for these purposes. There is also a choice within one price segment, and it can be quite difficult for a person to make it.

What discs are best to buy?

Now let's consider the following question - which wheels are suitable for the VAZ 2114. The answer to it has already been partially given above - wheels with radii of 13, 14 and 15 inches can be installed on this model.

The possibility of using both 13 and 14 disks is directly stated in the VAZ 2114 passport.

As for the materials from which they can be made, the most common options are:

The first discs are the cheapest, made from steel sheet using the stamping method (as is clear from the name). Their advantages include low price, very long service life, high reliability (they do not burst upon a sharp impact, but can only become deformed), and maintainability.

True, despite all this, many car enthusiasts try to purchase wheels of other types. This is due to the very high weight of the stamped “rollers” - it has a very negative effect on tire wear, fuel consumption, the overall handling of the vehicle, and also produces excessive load on the chassis. In addition, stamped wheels often look unsightly and are practically unsuitable for tuning.

They have the following advantages:

• small weight;
• have a positive effect on reducing fuel consumption;
• have a positive effect on the wear resistance of machine components;
• have a positive effect on less tire wear;
• better cooling of the braking system;
• They come in a wide variety of shapes and styles, making them an ideal option for upgrading your favorite car.

True, they also have two serious drawbacks - a rather high price and greater fragility when impacted (in the event of a strong collision with an obstacle, they can simply crack, which makes them less safe than other types of disks).