Recommended tire and wheel sizes for Lada Granta (before and after 2022)

December 11, 2014 Lada.Online 793 419 292

Tire size is one of the most important parameters that can significantly change the behavior of a car on the road. In our review we will tell you about the permissible tire size on the Grant, as well as what the size of the tires affects during the operation of the car. Let's start with the tire and wheel sizes allowed by the manufacturer.

Weight matters

A car disk is a simple flywheel mounted on a hub. To set it in motion, you need to expend a certain amount of energy, the source of which is fuel. And the greater the mass of the wheel, the more fuel will be required to spin it. But it is much more difficult to stop the wheel when its rotation speed is very high. At that moment, a very large load is placed on the braking system. Therefore, not only the comfort and controllability of the car, but also the safety of passengers in the cabin depends on the quality of the disc and the materials used to make it.

Modern wheels are made of steel and various light alloys, which give them a number of advantages:

1. Welded steel disc. This is a familiar stamped version that boasts a low price and durability. It is these discs that have the heaviest weight, are easily deformed and are more susceptible to corrosion than others. But with all their shortcomings, they are not so bad - if after falling into a hole the disk is dented, this can be quickly corrected at a service station.
2. Alloy wheels (cast and forged). They have much lighter weight, high anti-corrosion and strength properties and many design solutions. But they are already much more expensive. When subjected to strong impacts, alloy wheels do not bend like steel wheels, but rather crack. Forged ones can withstand the strongest blows and are practically impossible to bend.

Let's summarize all of the above

• If you do not drive at very high speeds, are limited in money and the roads in your city are not of very high quality, feel free to purchase steel wheels for a VAZ Granta (but together with decorative caps).
• If the “appearance” of a car is of paramount importance to you and high-speed driving is not alien to you, then it is best to purchase alloy wheels. But you must be prepared for the fact that they may burst - then you will need to buy new ones, because alloy wheels cannot be repaired.
• If you are a fan of sporty driving and high speeds, then only forged wheels on the VAZ Granta will be the optimal solution for you. Their unique properties will allow them to be used for a very long time even under intense loads, because it is almost impossible to disable them. But the very high price of such wheels is the only drawback that prevents everyone from buying them.

Our conclusions are advisory in nature - each car enthusiast decides for himself what suits him best. The online store for rims Kolesa Darom can make your task easier with an online selection of rims by car brand directly on its website. Thanks to this service, you can quickly and easily purchase wheels that are optimal in price/quality/appearance for your car. This will allow it to become more functional, reliable and attractive!

Since its enchanting appearance on the expanses of the domestic market, the Lada Granta has acquired the status of “people's car,” which is not at all accidental. When creating this model, the manufacturer deliberately took into account the entire list of nuances of Russian operating conditions, including the quality of road surfaces.

The developers managed to achieve harmony in the Lada Granta's external appearance with the internal architecture of the cabin space. For example, let’s take as an object of consideration the 15mm rims that the plant kindly equipped the domestic model in the serial “Luxury” version.

The geometric and other parameters of the wheels, including diameter, weight, offset, etc., were not only able to perfectly match the power characteristics of the car, but also give the exterior a more harmonious appearance. It’s unlikely that anyone would want to dispute the stylish appearance of the Lada Granta, “shod” with 15mm wheels.

How can I find out about the disk parameters myself?

The technical passport of a particular car contains information not only about what factory wheels it has, but also contains instructions for installing them. If this useful guide is not nearby, then you can arm yourself with a ruler and visually determine the characteristics of interest.

If you need to choose 15-inch wheels, you must have knowledge regarding such parameters.

1. “ET” (offset) - denotes the numerical expression of the distance between two planes, or more precisely: the surface of contact with the hub and the vertical plane of symmetry of a particular product. The indicated value is intended to indicate how much the disk is able to “peek out” from under the wing. The parameter affects the degree of stability of the car. Typically, the numerical criterion for overhang starts at 40 mm.
2. “DIA” is the diameter of the hole that allows the wheel to fit onto the hub surface. When choosing a product, you should take into account the corresponding hub parameter. The measurement is carried out in millimeters.
3. Bolt pattern (in our version 4x98). The first number in the formula means the numerical composition of the fastening bolts, and the second is the diameter, on the line of which the centers of the holes for fasteners are located.
4. Disc width. This ordinary characteristic is usually expressed in inches. For LADA Granta the following values ​​are valid: 5; 5.5 and 6.

Armed with the above information, even an inexperienced owner will be able to select a suitable set of disks, thereby replacing the factory disks.

The next thing to consider might be the type of 15-inch wheels you plan to purchase. Let us remind you that these products are forged and cast (we do not take into account stamped ones). Here the main criterion will be the owner’s budget.

What wheels are suitable for Granta?

The choice of wheels should be based on compliance with several important parameters, depending on the level of equipment of the Lada Granta car. Even with a great desire to install 15-inch rollers in the Russian car, we first recommend that you familiarize yourself with the set of characteristics below.

1. “Standard” configuration involves mounting disks with the following parameters:

• stamped products with a diameter of 13 inches;
• landing width is 5.0 inches;
• the overhang (“ET”) is 35 mm;
• bolt pattern formula - 4x98.
• “DIA” (center hole diameter) – 58.6 mm.

2. Characteristics for the “Norma” version

• diameter reaches 14 inches;
• landing width – 5.5 inches;
• offset - 35 or 38 mm (depending on the year: if 2011, then 35, and for 2012 the value is 38 mm);
• bolt pattern geometry – 4x98;
• "DIA" - 58.6 mm.

3. The manufacturer equipped the “luxury” package with the following discs:

• 15" diameter;
• landing width is 6 inches;
• offset parameter – 35 mm;
• similar bolt pattern - 4x98;
• "DIA" - 58.6 mm.

Looking at these parameters, we can summarize that, regardless of the version of the car’s equipment, only the bolt pattern and the diameter of the hole for fitting the wheel to the hub remain unchanged. The remaining criteria have an individual shade.

If there is an irresistible desire to install wheels on 15, then this can be done on any version of the Lada Grant in terms of configuration and without the presence of discomfort. The primary criterion will be knowledge of specific parameters when selecting wheels.

If difficulties arise with the choice, an effective measure would be to seek advice from specialists. This will allow you to accurately purchase the required factory wheels.

The database of a store with a decent reputation contains information about the compliance of disks, or rather their parameters, with the design aspects of specific brands, models and modifications of cars. The seller will need to find out the year of production of the car, after which he will offer suitable product options.

Is it advisable to pay attention to alloy wheels?

Casting has long been popular, including 15-inch versions for LADA Granta. Compared to analogues, these products have several advantages:

• a lot of various offers on models and manufacturers;
• light weight, providing a slight increase in dynamic capabilities and reduced fuel consumption;
• more affordable cost compared to forged analogues;
• the use of corrosion-resistant alloys in the design, which allows the product to provide a decent service life.

Why should you pay attention to alloy wheels?

Casting is considered a popular option for 15 disks on Granta. Alloy wheels have many advantages over others:

• A huge number of different models on sale;

• Light weight, which improves vehicle performance, including lower fuel consumption;

• Relatively low price compared to forged wheels;

• The alloy uses metals that are resistant to corrosion, which ensures long service life with careful care.

The beautiful and reliable Lada Granta car, whose 15 rims will add more extravagance and attractiveness, harmonizes perfectly with both powerful alloy wheels with large spokes and thin ones. However, rims with thin and sparse spokes are more susceptible to deformation than more powerful ones.

Let's sum it up

As you can see, 15-inch wheels on the popular LADA Granta model are not associated with subsequent driving discomfort and do not provoke difficulties during the installation process. We recommend considering cast versions of products that have these advantages and are more accessible due to their moderate price factor.

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One of the most modern creations of the AvtoVAZ concern is the Lada Granta car. The model first rolled off the assembly line in 2011 and is still in production. The number of cars sold in Russia and abroad is more than one hundred thousand - this indicates the popularity of the model among drivers, since its spectacular appearance, improved quality of all parts, increased engine life, as well as a relatively low price make it one of the most popular today . Of course, all related auto parts are widely represented on the market, and one of the main ones are wheel rims.

Disc for Lada Granta

This car is practically in the same line with the Priora and Kalina, so many parameters, including the wheelbase, ground clearance, suspension, and hub design are similar. The same can be said about wheel rims.

Lada Granta

First of all, it is worth mentioning the versatility of the model, since the drill pattern of 58.1 mm, as well as the bolt pattern of 4×98, remains unchanged in all models of the concern. In addition, this number and length of studs on the hub fully complies with the standards for small economy class cars from the world's leading manufacturers - 4x100, which gives much more options for replacing discs.

In the simplest configuration, the car is equipped with simple stamped wheels with decorative linings made of polymer materials with a dimension of 5.0J x 13 ET35, and this figure corresponds to the tire parameters 175/70/R13. Car enthusiasts are not very fond of this size, preferring to leave it for the winter and buy larger wheels as a summer option.

The “Standard” and “Norma” configurations are distinguished by wheels with an increased radius - 5.0J x 14 ET35 or 5.5J x 14 ET35, and are fitted with 175/65/R14 and 185/60/R14 tires, respectively. These characteristics improve the visual perception of the car, but are also available only in a stamped version, which does not make the car more expensive when viewed. However, wheels for the Lada Granta R14 can also be purchased in a cast version from independent suppliers and installed on the car as an option.

The latest, top-end configuration of the brand is “Sport”, to the exterior of which the manufacturer has made some adjustments that emphasize the increased dynamic qualities of the car. It is also equipped with Lada Granta alloy wheels with a stylish 6.0J x 15 ET35 grille, on which there are low-profile and wide tires measuring 195/50/R16, significantly distinguishing the car from its competitors.

Disc R13 on Lada Granta

Parameters of standard nuts

One of the main parameters of nuts or bolts is the shape of their pressing surface, which can have several varieties. When selecting the necessary nuts, you should proceed from the shape of the recess in the mounting hole of the disk.

Most often it is necessary to use bolts or nuts with a cone-shaped clamping part. As a rule, the cone has an angle of 60°. Sometimes such bolts may have a 1.3 mm head and a nose at the end of the nut.

The clamping surface of the fastener can also be flat or hemispherical. It is important that the clamping planes of the fastener and the disk fully correspond to each other. Otherwise, over time, as a result of strong dynamic loads, the attachment point will weaken. When choosing nuts with closed heads, you should pay attention to their length.

If the pin prematurely rests on its inner part, then it will not be possible to fully tighten it. Also, nuts that are too short may not leave room for the socket head of the impact wrench. Some wheel models only allow the use of hex or star nuts.

When choosing bolts, you need to consider their length. A reliable connection can only be achieved if the bolt is screwed in to the entire threaded thickness of the hub. However, if it is too long, then when the car moves, such fasteners will begin to cling to internal structures.

Ideally, the tip of the bolt should only protrude a couple of threads when fully tightened. Bolts are made only from steel, but nuts can be steel, aluminum or titanium.

Alloy wheels R15 for Lada Granta

The optimal wheel size for the Lada Granta is 15 inches, which gives car owners the right to choose any wheel characteristics within this parameter. So, before purchasing wheels for their “iron horse,” owners should know the following features:

• Wheels purchased for a used car must be replaced as a set or in pairs, because otherwise the car will skid and become less controllable on the road. Replacing all 4 products is not a problem if the owner wants to improve the appearance of the car. It is not advisable to purchase only one wheel to replace a deformed one if the old one has been in use for more than a year.
• When choosing the required width of the product, the driver needs to be guided by the place where the car is used, since when driving on good asphalt at high speeds, excessive grip on the road can reduce the speed of the car, and a width of 185 mm will be quite enough, that is, you should not take wheels wider than 5, 5J-6.0J.
• If the driver uses his Granta in winter, he can install wider wheels, increasing the grip to 195 or 205 mm, which will correspond to a rim size of 6.0J-6.5J.
• R15 is the optimal size, and it can be used for installing all-season tires, which will significantly save the owner’s money on tire fitting during seasonal “change of shoes.”

R15 wheels on Lada Granta

Standard and alternative disks

In the basic configuration, the Lada Granta is equipped with stamped rims, and every car owner thinks about replacing them with alternative ones. The appearance of the car, road stability, handling, degree of tire wear, and fuel consumption depend on these elements. When installing certain wheels, you need to understand which parameters are more important. This is clearly shown in the table:

The choice is influenced by the material from which the product is made. Metal stamped disks are resistant to damage and reliable, but their main drawback is their heavy weight.

R14 “stamps” are installed on the Grant from the factory.

Wheels made of light alloy materials are much more popular. Their main advantage is the variety of designs, but the cost is higher than stamped ones. According to the manufacturing method, they are distinguished:

• forged;
• cast;
• prefabricated

Of these, cast ones are the highest quality, popular and reliable.

Wheel sizes for Lada Granta Liftback

Due to the fact that this model is considered more advanced than its basic prototype, wheels for the Grant come in the following types:

• R13 is a classic version of “stamping” on a car in the “Economy” configuration, not much different from the wheels on the predecessor model, the dimension of the steel elements is 5.0J x 13 ET35, as an option it is possible to change the width to 5.5J. The tires have dimensions of 175/70/R13, but the driver can slightly “play” with a grip area of ​​up to 185 mm and a profile in the range from 65 to 75 mm.
• R14 is also not much different from the 2011 models, and at the factory this radius is assigned a dimension of 5.0J x 14 ET35, but the car enthusiast also has the right to install 5.5J-6.0J x 14 ET35-38 for tires 175-185/ 55-65/R14. These parameters also most often come in a stamped version, however, on the shelves of auto stores you can find alloy wheels for “Grant” with a dimension of 14 inches.
• R15 - supplied in the “Standard” package. Unlike previous models, the car owner can fully enjoy the road on spectacular alloy wheels. The factory specifications for the wheels are 6.0J x 15 ET35, tires - 185/55/R15. This size is ideal for all-purpose tires for both winter and summer. The driver should remember that it is necessary to change the ET offset from 30 to 40 mm when changing the width of the disk, because wheels of such a radius, installed off-center, can damage the car body.
• In the “Sport” configuration, the “Granta Liftback” has 16-inch wheels. All products are high-quality “castings”, the rubber profile cannot exceed 50 mm, and the wheel width is 195 mm, and, unfortunately, the craftsmen do not recommend increasing it, because the wheel can extend beyond the transverse dimensions of the car. However, in this case, plastic linings on the arches come to the rescue, which look very stylish on a sports car and, at the same time, actively protect the car from pollution. The size of the wheels in this configuration is 6.5J x 16 ET30.
• R17 - the most exclusive products from AvtoVAZ, installed on the Lada Granta Liftback Sport, are made in the best traditions of sports cars, have very elegant spokes, a huge size and low-profile tires. So, the manufacturer recommends 7.0J x 17 ET30 wheels, and this ideally matches 205/40-45/R17 tires.