Lada Priora wheel size, rims, tires (tires) and tire pressure

January 15, 2015 Lada.Online 791 845 156

The size of tires and wheels significantly affects how a car behaves on the road. Each manufacturer indicates the acceptable sizes of tires and wheels; as a rule, this list is limited to several options. We'll tell you what other tires and wheels are suitable for the Priora besides the factory ones and how this will affect the operation of the car.

Tires and wheels for Priora (compatibility and photos)

If you decide to do external tuning of your car, then you should start by replacing the standard stamped wheels with cast ones. The question immediately arises: what disks should I put on the Priora? In this article we will look at the size, parameters of Lada Priora wheels and their compatibility.

Standard tire and wheel sizes for Lada Priora

The reference information indicates that the standard size of Priora tires and wheels may be as follows:

• 175/65R14 (tubeless tires)
• 185/60R14 (tubeless tires)
• 185/65R14 (tubeless tires)

Basic data of standard Priora tires and wheels for adjustment, monitoring and maintenance:

The manufacturer allows the installation of wheels (rims) on the Priora with the following parameters: 5J-14H2 ET 35 and 6J-14H2 ET 35. Marking of wheels and tires

What tires and wheels are suitable for Priora

If you decide to replace Priora wheels with non-standard ones with a different size of rubber (tires), then before purchasing, make sure that they fit.

Let's sum it up

Installing 17-inch wheels on a Priora is indeed possible. The only question is the feasibility of such tuning. This makes sense as one of the stages of changing the appearance of the car. In this case, you get good opportunities for operating the vehicle and quite adequate performance if you also change other suspension parts. The brakes will have to be replaced with a larger diameter and other better quality pads purchased. The struts can be raised by also purchasing better springs. All parts should be selected from foreign cars, having previously specified compatibility with fasteners.

But if you don’t want to invest hundreds of thousands into your car, then you shouldn’t even think about 17-inch wheels. The car will feel much more confident on 15 wheels, which will cost you much less and will not require replacing half of the suspension. Make sure you buy products with the correct width and adequate solutions in all areas. It is precisely these opportunities that will help you judge sensibly about all the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing large wheels on a VAZ. Also look at the finished results of such suspension tuning to imagine the future result. What do you think about such changes in the domestic car?

Generation 1

Lada Priora is an updated version of the popular VAZ 2110 model, production of which ended in 2007. Over 1,000 changes were made to the design of the “tens,” beloved by many Russians. As a result, a new family of cars appeared, consisting of 3 representatives:

1. "VAZ-2170" - a sedan, the production of which began in March 2007;
2. “VAZ-2172” is a hatchback that appeared in February 2008;
3. "VAZ-2171" is a station wagon, sales of which began in May 2009.

After the modernization of the VAZ-2110, a fundamentally new car appeared that retained the same features. In the first version of the Lada Priora, similarities with the “ten” were clearly visible, but the bow and stern of the car became different. The headlights have increased in size and the radiator grille has become larger. The taillights were also modified, but overall the changes in appearance could not be called global.

If the exterior of the model was developed by specialists from the Volzhsky plant, then the interior was created by designers of the Italian company Carcerano. As a result, he was strikingly different from what he was in the top ten. The front panel looked more like a “torpedo” of a foreign car. It was trimmed with soft plastic, adding a curved visor above the instrument cluster. The interior was complemented by an oval-shaped clock installed in a silver trim at the top of the console.

The basic equipment of Lada Priora has become noticeably richer. It offered electric front windows, central locking with remote control, athermal windows, an airbag, electric power steering, an electronic clock and an adjustable steering column.

The car was available in three trim levels: “Standard”, “Norma” and “Lux”. They differed exclusively in the level of equipment. The model was equipped with 2 types of gasoline units:

• 1.6-liter 8-valve VAZ-21116 engine (90 hp);
• 1.6-liter 16-valve VAZ-21126 engine (98 hp).

Wheel size

The small selection of versions of the Lada Priora model also limited the types of wheels available for use:

• wheels 5.5J on 14 ET37 (5.5 – width in inches, 14 – diameter in inches, 37 – positive offset in mm), tires – 185/65R14 (185 – tire width in mm, 65 – profile height in%, 14 – rim diameter in inches);
• 6J wheels on 14 ET35, tires – 195/60R14;
• 6.5J wheels on 15 ET35, tires – 185/55R15;
• 6.5J wheels on 15 ET35, tires – 195/55R15;
• 6.5J wheels on 16 ET35, tires – 195/50R16.

Other wheel characteristics and tire pressure:

• PCD (drilling) – 4 by 98 (4 is the number of holes, 98 is the diameter of the circle on which they are located in mm);
• fasteners – M12 by 1.25 (12 – stud diameter in mm, 1.25 – thread size);
• diameter of the central hole – 58.6 mm;
• tire pressure – 1.9 bar.

Bolt pattern on Priora

Wheels are an extremely important component in any car. The safety and comfort of movement often depends on this detail, especially in a car like the VAZ Priora.

The manufacturer has equipped the car of this brand with rims with a diameter of R14 and a width of 5.5. But the manufacturer also provided the possibility of replacing native disks with disks used on other models.

If within the Volga automobile industry models the interchangeability of wheels and tires is a common thing, then as for foreign cars, everything is much more complicated. After all, sometimes it happens that the owner of a VAZ easily gets wheels from a foreign car, where the workmanship is better and the appearance is more attractive.

But one problem arises: foreign-made rims have slight differences in the location of the holes for the bolts, which differ from VAZ ones. But how do you install wheels from a foreign car on your dear and beloved Priora?

This is where the concept of chatter comes into play. To understand what a bolt pattern is on a Priora, you need to understand the very concept of a bolt pattern.

Bolt pattern - what is it?

• A bolt pattern is a set of parameters that characterize a wheel rim in a special way and distinguish it from similar ones. These parameters include:
• — number of holes for bolts; — disk width; — disk diameter; — diameter of holes for bolts;
• - the distance between such holes.

What is the bolt pattern on the Priora?

The thing is that foreign-made cars are equipped with rims with a bolt pattern of 4 X 100, where 4 means the number of holes on the disk for bolts, and the number 100 is the diameter in the circle on which these holes are located. What is the bolt pattern on the Priora? But the Priora has a 4 X 98 bolt pattern.

If you make some simple calculations, it turns out that the Priora bolt pattern has a distance between the bolts of 69.3 mm. While the bolt pattern of foreign-made 4 X 100 wheels is 70.7 mm. The difference is 1.4 mm. It is this difference that does not allow the installation of wheels from a foreign car on the Priora.

Wheel bolt pattern on Priora. How to solve a problem?

Wheel loosening on a Priora really turns into a problem if you don’t know some tricks that can make such a procedure as wheel loosening on a Priora easy and effortless.

Method one. In order for the Priora bolt pattern to be successful, you can simply screw the disk onto regular elongated bolts. Another way would be to screw the disk with 3 bolts instead of 4. But this method is not safe and is used solely at the driver’s own risk.

Method two. The bolt pattern of Priora wheel rims can be done using special bolts - eccentrics. They make it possible to level out the resulting gap within a certain range, so they are often used by car enthusiasts.

Method three. Using studs, for example, from the cylinder head of a VAZ 2108, which are screwed into the hub, and the disc itself is tightened with nuts. In this case, the VAZ Priora bolt pattern can also be successful.

Whatever method of loosening you choose, you should always remember about the safety of movement. After all, wheels are the main element, on the reliability of which not only the comfort of movement, but also people’s lives depends.

Source: https://priorapro.ru/diski/razboltovka-na-priore.html

Generation 2

In 2013, Lada Priora was updated. You shouldn't look for dramatic changes in the model's appearance, but new touches and details have appeared here. After restyling, the model received headlights with daytime running lights, brake lights and taillights with LEDs. Instead of a rectangular shape, the radiator grille was made pentagonal with a honeycomb cladding structure. The rear bumper received an energy-absorbing insert and a new design. However, the dimensions of the model remained the same.

There were much more changes in the interior. Inside the restyled Lada Priora, new finishing materials and modified seats have appeared, and the architecture of the front panel has changed. A color display with touch control was installed at the top of the center console. The seat backs have increased by 40 mm, which has a positive effect on comfort. The interior of the updated Lada Priora has become quieter.

In addition to design changes, the technical part has also been improved. The model has an improved suspension and new steering with a lower gear ratio. The main difference was the advanced 1.6-liter unit with dynamic supercharging producing 106 hp. The previous power plants remained available. The configurations did not change either. Lada Priora was still offered in “Standard”, “Norma” and “Lux” versions with the following types of wheels and tires:

• 5.5J wheels on 14 ET37, tires – 175/65R14;
• 5.5J wheels on 14 ET37, tires – 185/65R14;
• 5.5J wheels on 14 ET37, tires – 185/60R14;
• 6J wheels on 14 ET35, tires – 195/60R14;
• 6.5J wheels on 15 ET35, tires – 185/55R15;
• 6.5J wheels on 15 ET35, tires – 195/55R15;
• 6.5J wheels on 16 ET35, tires – 195/50R16.

The model’s body was made of low-alloy steel and galvanized metal, which extended the warranty against corrosion to 6 years.

What wheels were installed on different versions of the car?

The design of the Lada Priora is more similar to the popular VAZ 2110 (ten), mass production of which was completed in 2008. More than 100 changes were made to the top ten, after which three new modifications of the car were created:

These are, respectively, a sedan, a hatchback, and a station wagon, manufactured after 2008–2009. Equipment: “Standard”, “Normal” and “Lux”, depending on finishing materials, additional options, and power of the power unit.

• 1.6 l. / 8th grade / 90 hp;
• 1.6 l. / 16 grades / 98 hp

Wheel sizes

• First generation Lada Priora

It is equally important to know the following characteristics:

• PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) diameter of the center of the mounting holes: 97 mm;
• Drilling: number of holes 4;
• Fastener type: M12 – stud diameter;
• Thread size (pitch): 1.25;
• Center hole diameter: 59 mm;
• Pressure (front / rear): 1.9 / 2.0 bar.

PCD is calculated by measuring the distance between the centers of opposite holes. We measure with a ruler; it is not necessary to dismantle the wheel.

• For disks with five bolts, multiply the obtained result by a factor of 1.06;
• For four bolt construction, PCD = actual distance.

The offset of the rim is designated ET, the unit of measurement is millimeters. This is the distance between the point of contact between the disc and the hub and the middle of the rim width.

The designation is different in different countries. For example, in France it is called DEPORT, in Asia OFFSET.

The offset is positive if the plane does not extend beyond the point of contact, otherwise the offset is negative.

The further the rim is from the body, the more the offset tends to zero.

• D is the diameter of the central hole, measured in millimeters.
• J, H and subsequent alphabetical symbols indicate the markings of the humps on the rim flange. Symmetrical, asymmetrical and combined.

In simple terms, a “hump” is a protrusion on the rim for a tubeless tire. When moving, the “rails” hold the tire beads, preventing depressurization.

Numerical characters indicate the release date, month, year.

• TUV is an abbreviation for the regulatory authority for compliance with quality standards.

Maximum wheel load (MAX LOAD). The unit of measurement depends on the country of manufacture of the rubber or rim: USA, Europe, Asia.

What kind of disks can be installed?

The size of wheels, tires, disks that are installed on a car have a direct impact on its technical characteristics. In the instruction manual, the manufacturer indicates the recommended dimensions, as well as acceptable ones.

The owner of the vehicle, in our case Lada Priora, independently decides what type and size of wheels and tires to install. For the average driver who uses the car as a means of transportation to and from work, the factory rim sizes are more than enough.

In case of tuning, changes in standard characteristics, dynamic indicators, it is necessary to refit the car with non-standard wheel sizes.

List of characteristics that can be changed by installing non-standard wheel sizes:

• Controllability;
• Road grip;
• Sharp and responsive steering wheel;
• Reduced/increased aquaplaning;
• Comfort of movement;
• Noise level;
• Combined cycle fuel consumption (see photo);
• Tread wear rate.

Factory wheels on Priora

When production started in 2007, the car was offered with only one wheel option. In the factory configuration, the tire size marked 185/60R14 86H was used, and the wheel rim on the Priora had parameters of 5.5Jx14 4/98 ET35 d58.5. This decision was dictated by the need to save money and reduce the cost of the car. And judging by data from the official website, this continued until 2015.

And only from 2015 to 2022, five options for wheel parameters for Priora appeared in the operating manuals. Therefore, you can see in the table what wheel size the Priora had in the last years of production of this model.

What wheels are installed on the Priora from the factory? Wheel rims were either stamped steel of our own production (most often from the Tolyatti Steel Wheels Plant (T3SK)), or cast wheels produced by K&K. The most popular model of alloy wheels is “Attica”. AvtoVAZ's factory tires are supplied by Nizhnekamskshina and Sibur-Kordiant.

Original alloy wheels for Priora

Original steel wheels for Priora

It’s also worth stopping at thirteen-inch wheels. They were installed only on cars with eight-valve engines, and cars with this configuration were equipped with smaller brake calipers. That is, you cannot use 13-inch wheels for installation on cars that are factory equipped with fourteen-inch and fifteen-inch wheels.

However, replacing wheels with a smaller radius on a Priora is a rare case. And judging by unofficial online surveys, thirteen-inch wheels cost less than 1% of cars of this model in all of Russia. Quite the contrary - car owners want to increase the diameter of the wheels on their Priora. Below we will discuss how this can be done so that such tuning does not affect handling.

Compatible wheel sizes for Lada Priora

• Width:175, 185, 195, 205;
• Profile height: 45, 50, 55, 65;
• Rim diameter: 14;
• Design type: R – radial.

• Width: similar to the previous parameters;
• Profile height: from 40 to 55;
• Rim diameter: 15;
• Construction type: similar to the previous ones.

• Width: from 175 to 205;
• Profile height: from 40 to 50;
• Rim diameter: 16;
• Construction type: similar to the previous ones.

• Width: from 175 to 195;
• Profile height: 40, 45.

What tire sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The type of tire installed directly at the factory differed depending on the year of manufacture, vehicle modification, and body type. The load index also differed. Therefore, before you start replacing, you should carefully familiarize yourself with all the intricacies of choosing tires. Using rubber similar to the standard one allows you to avoid many difficulties.

One of the first modifications of Lada Priora was equipped with an 80 hp engine. An injection-type gasoline engine was installed. The standard tires are 185 mm wide. At the same time, the profile height is only 65 mm. The wheel diameter is 14 inches. Speed ​​index - T. Wheels of this type were installed at the factory.

For cars with an 86 hp engine. The manufacturer practiced installing 3 different types of wheels:

• 175/65 mm;
• 185/60 mm;
• 185/65 mm.

Moreover, all modifications had wheels with a diameter of 14 inches. Cars with a power of 97 hp equipped with wheels 185 mm wide with a profile height of 65 mm. In recent years, before the production of this model was stopped, the most purchased modification was a car equipped with a 105 hp engine. The following types of wheels were installed at the factory:

• 175/65 mm;
• 185/60 mm;
• 185/65 mm.

The standard wheel size is 14 inches. Standard marking is 5.5J×14.

VAZ 2107

There are several types of tires for the seven. The industry produces them in seasonal versions:

In order to save money, drivers prefer to install all-season wheels on their cars; their standard size is 175/70R13 82T, where:

175 — profile width;

70 is the ratio of the height to the width of the profile.

R - radial type tire.

13 — landing diameter.

82 - load capacity coefficient.

T is the highest speed developed by a car on such wheels.

What non-standard sizes can be supplied?

Installation of disks of other sizes is allowed. It is important to note that before use, you should ensure that there are no compatibility issues. Using wheels of non-standard sizes can cause the following problems:

• breakage of the plastic fender liner;
• damage to mudguards;
• premature wear of the chassis.

Often an installed wheel of a larger diameter touches the inside of the fender liner. Which leads not only to damage to the plastic under the car arches. But also quick wear of the tread. It is advisable to avoid such situations.

A good solution is to “try on” a similar wheel before purchasing non-standard tires. It should not overlap the car body even in extreme steering positions. Otherwise, the installation must be abandoned.

In some cases, after modification, it is possible to install wheels with a diameter of 15 and even 16 inches. However, this can only be done after finalizing the design of the car. The wheel arches will need to be rolled in with a special roller - after which they can be used without any problems, there is a danger of damaging the body.

The car manufacturer suggests the possibility of using wheels of non-standard overall dimensions. It is allowed to install wheels with the following dimensions:

• 195/60 R14;
• 185/55 R15;
• 195/55 R15;
• 195/50 R16.

All tires with the diameters listed above can be mounted without any concerns. Load index – 86. Speed ​​index – T. The use of 6.5J disks is mandatory. The diameter can be used 14, 15, 16. The bolt pattern on all the cars listed above is completely identical - 4x98.

Installation of large diameter wheels

Standard Priora rims are size R14, so alloy wheels of this diameter are the most popular, the choice of patterns and colors is very wide. Installing them on a car does not present any difficulties and is done quite quickly, and the cost is quite affordable compared to products of large diameters. According to manufacturing technology, they are divided into 3 categories:

If you replace the R14 steel factory wheels with R15 light alloy rims, then this will be the most compromise solution for Lada Priora owners who want to change the car’s exterior as much as possible at minimal cost. As in the case of R14 wheels, installing R15 rims will not require any intervention in the car’s design, but the appearance will be much more remarkable. The only problem is to choose the right new product and tires for it.

Ideally, you should carefully try a new alloy wheel on your car right at the store. Depending on the configuration, you may need to purchase new, longer wheel bolts as they are not included with the rims. The tire size that can be recommended for installation on an R15 wheel is 195/50; it will not touch the suspension and body parts and is not low-profile enough.

What is the tire pressure

The consequences of too high or too low tire pressure are serious - it is necessary to operate the car with well-inflated tires. Regardless of the load, rubber used and diameter, the nominal pressure is considered to be 0.2 MPa. The width of the rim (5J, 5 ½, 6J) does not matter.

Using tire pressures above the minimum has the following consequences:

• quick grinding of the central part of the tire;
• poor handling;
• There is a high risk of the wheel exploding.

Moreover, if a tire bursts while you are not driving, this can lead to extremely unpleasant consequences. For example, if the front wheel on the driver's side fails, the car may drift into the oncoming lane. Which will lead to a serious accident. Tire pressure should be checked before each trip. It is best to use a special device for this - a pressure gauge. It can be mechanical or electronic.

Many owners specially inflate tires to 1.7-1.8 atm. The main reason is greater ride comfort - thanks to the low pressure, shocks to the suspension are practically not transmitted to the passenger compartment and to the steering wheel. However, low tire pressure causes:

• rapid wear of the tread - it wears down at the edges an order of magnitude faster;
• increased fuel consumption - for every 100 km of travel, gasoline is consumed by 5-15% more.

Operating a vehicle with half-flat tires is dangerous. It is advisable to avoid such practices.

How will the behavior of the Lada Priora on 17 wheels change?

A fashionable change will not only be a visual reformation of your car. The technical characteristics of transport will change significantly. We have already talked about some reforms, discussing the pros and cons of such modifications. But it is worth remembering the main transformation. This is the comfort of the trip. For some reason, many people believe that large rims protect against minor bumps and make the car softer. In fact, the behavior of Priora at 17″ will be as follows:

• the stiffness of the suspension will increase significantly, and this will be a very noticeable change for the car; medium and large bumps in the car will go through with a roar and shaking in the cabin;
• the smallest bumps will indeed be easier to overcome, but without modifications to the suspension, driving the car will be quite unpleasant, and the reaction to potholes will increase;
• you will have to get used to all the habits of the car, including braking and steering, so first you should drive along less active streets and try all the driving modes;
• the ground clearance will not change too noticeably, so when undertaking this whole change for the sake of raising the car, it is worth abandoning this idea and applying other methods;
• turning the steering wheel on a stationary car without power steering will become an almost impossible task, the ride comfort for the driver will change significantly, and this is also not the best change.

Looking at such reformations, many may abandon the idea of ​​​​installing giant wheels on the Priora. In fact, it sounds worse than it feels. After several days of driving your new acquisitions, you will feel confident in the car. Only in some situations will the non-original nature of the wheels be visible, which exceed all reasonable limits for a given car. And this is important to consider if you didn’t like the changes on your first trip. Don't rush to change everything back.

Review of the best summer and winter tires

For Lada Priora, stores offer a large selection of different tire models. Since models marked R14, R15, R16 are used on most modern cars. It won’t be difficult to choose suitable wheels for winter and summer – separately.

A good solution for summer travel will be the Toyo Proxes CF2. The cost of one tire of this model is no more than 2,200 rubles. Allows you to easily take sharp turns and provides excellent maneuverability.

An equally profitable purchase is BFGoodrich g‑Grip. Despite the low cost (only 2,180 rubles), it performs well on the highway and in the city. The presence of deep slats eliminates aquaplaning.

Conti Premium Contact 5 is the fifth generation of the Continental series. The cost of one such tire is approximately 2,700 rubles. The main advantage of this modification is the ability to travel at speeds of more than 190 km/h and a short braking distance even on wet asphalt.

Nokian Hakka Green is a good option; it will cost the buyer only 2,400 rubles. The tires of this model are perfectly balanced and have a rigid central rib. It provides good maneuverability.

You need to be especially careful when choosing winter tires. The budget solution will be NEXEN 175/65R14 WG ICE PLUS. There are no thorns on it. However, the deep tread will allow you to feel confident on any, even the most difficult road.

SAVA 175/65R14 ESKIMO S3 also do not have studs. However, deep tracks in the tread allow for excellent water drainage from the contact patch. This eliminates hydroplaning. Rigid sides make the car well controlled on any road.

GISLAVED 175/65R14 NORD FROST is equipped with a large number of studs - which significantly simplifies the procedure for moving on icy roads. Even bare ice will not be a hindrance. Steel spikes perfectly hold the car on the road surface.

PIRELLI 175/65R14 WINTER FORMULA is a balanced tire designed for a maximum speed of 190 km/h and a load of up to 475 kg. The presence of studs evenly distributed over the surface allows you not to worry about braking.

GOODYEAR VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-2 will cost relatively inexpensively - just over 3,500 rubles. Weather Reactive technology was used in production. Thanks to it, the wheels can easily adapt to any, even the most difficult conditions.

It is important to use suitable tires - this will make the car easier to drive and prevent an accident. Installation of non-standard wheels is allowed. However, in some cases, modifications are required.

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Manufacturers and prices of analogues

The tires of the Lada Priora correspond to the size popular for budget cars, so suitable models can be found in the assortment of almost any manufacturer.

• A common budget brand that produces all-season tires is Kama. The products of the Nizhnekamsk plant include many models of all-season products. Price – from 1500 rubles.
• Ukrainian ROSAVA BC-40 tires of the required Lada Priora size cost about 2,000 rubles. Chinese Sunfull SF-688 tires are sold at the same price.
• Matador, a company owned by the tire concern Continental, offers MP61 Adhessa and MP62 All Weather Evo all-season tires in the Lada Priora size. The price is about 2500 rubles.
• The oldest American company Goodyear has in its assortment “all-season” Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, costing 3,700–4,000 rubles.
• The premium brand Continental also makes products for year-round use - AllSeasonContact, price on average 4,700 rubles.

What kind of tires can still be put on the car after modifications?

Many Lada owners do not limit themselves to the list of products approved by the car plant, but install rollers of non-standard sizes.

Wheels with tires measuring 15, 16 inches, even R17 on Priora, fit without modifications with a tire width of up to 215 mm. Naturally, low-profile tires are used. For 17-inch wheels – profile 40-45%. For example, 205/40 R17, 195/45 R17. When installing such “rollers” you will need to remove the fender liners. It is difficult to find a product of this size with a drill and mounting hole standard for Priora. It is necessary to use spacers, centering rings, and eccentric bolts.

When installing non-standard rollers, it is necessary to pay attention to the disc overhang. With some parameter values, the wheel will not fit into the wheel arch, so you will have to trim the latter or make other changes.

Tires play an important role in safety, comfort of movement, and ease of driving. Therefore, you need to carefully select these consumables and monitor its condition.

VAZ 2114

Tires of two sizes are relevant for the hatchback: R13, R14. Full details can be found in the technical manual. The optimal size is considered to be R13. In summer, such models are completely safe.

R14 tires are considered more suitable for winter. Tires with dimensions 175/65 can be considered an ideal option for driving on snowy roads, as well as icy tracks.

When choosing, be sure to take into account the width of the tire. It will not allow the car to “drown” in the snow; it will only be pushed to a certain depth.

Factory wheel parameters depend on the vehicle configuration. They can be standard or slightly enlarged:

For such tires, wheels on the VAZ 2114 are suitable 14.4x98. Moreover, their width is selected according to the size of the tire. Usually it is in the range of 5-6.

Recommendations for storing and caring for discs

• During a routine technical inspection, check the geometry and balancing of the wheel on a special diagnostic stand. If deviations are detected, restore the integrity of the structure;
• If cracks or dents form on the rim, immediately contact a service station for preventive maintenance;
• Avoid hitting road potholes at high and medium speeds. Regardless of the material or workmanship, the disk will be deformed and the seal will be compromised;
• Monitor the tire pressure; it should not be lower/higher than recommended by the manufacturer. If it deviates, pump it up;
• Switch to summer/winter mode in a timely manner. This means that in summer the tire pressure is 0.15 atm higher, and in winter it is lower by the same amount. The parameters are specified in the vehicle operating instructions;
• Tighten the rim nuts with a torque wrench. Excessive tightening contributes to the breakage of the studs, weak - an emergency situation, unscrewing the wheel.

In dry, sunny weather, cast aluminum wheels are least susceptible to external damage. But in slush, ice, when the road is strewn with various chemicals, the rim is most susceptible to corrosion. This provokes paint peeling and destruction of the molecular composition.

Wash your wheels as they get dirty. Since it is unlikely that you can clean it properly with a rag, use high-pressure compressors. Equipment of this class is available at many service stations, workshops, and service centers.

Systematic polishing allows you to get rid of scratches and burrs. First clean the wheel from dirt, dry it thoroughly, and then treat it with a chemical. Wipe several times with a microfiber cloth.

Store the wheels in a hanging position without touching each other. Pre-clean them, dry them, and wrap them in cellophane.

Some motorists practice applying an aerosol to the surface before preservation. However, this is a purely personal decision of the owner.

Question answer

What tire and wheel sizes are recommended in KOLOBOX for the Lada Priora?

The size of tires and wheels suitable for a particular car depends on the year of its manufacture and modification.

Lada Priora, launched on the market since 2007, is currently presented in a single modification.

Judging by the table, the following tire parameters are recommended for this car: diameter 15 or 16 inches, width from 175 to 195 mm, profile (width to height ratio) from 50 to 70%.

Other variations of these sizes, up or down, are possible, but taking into account all the negative consequences associated with such tuning.

What tires are suitable for a Lada Priora car in the winter?

The winter tires supplied with this car have a special rubber composition that retains its softness and elasticity at different temperatures.
The sipes in the tread pattern of these tires have a special structure that removes excess moisture, dirt or snow from the surface of the rubber. Such wheels maintain the desired level of vehicle controllability in the winter season. However, factory tires also have their disadvantages: insufficiently strong fastening of the studs contributes to their rapid loss, and the noise emanating from the wheels while driving reduces driving comfort.

The table shows possible options for winter tire sets for the Lada Priora.

When choosing winter tires for a vehicle, you need to pay more attention to its quality characteristics than to its external ones. Low-profile high-speed tires, as a way to make the car more aggressive, are more appropriate in the warm season.

What tires are suitable for the Lada Priora in the summer?

The choice of summer tires for each car should be accompanied by a determination of driving style.

Drivers who prefer a relaxed driving style, maintaining an average speed level on city roads, can choose from budget high-profile models. They will provide the car owner and his passengers with the necessary level of safety and comfort while driving.

Fans of aggressive driving who choose low-profile tires are faced with high noise levels while driving. Every unevenness in the road surface is transmitted to the suspension, which reduces its wear resistance.

You can pay attention to the following brands of car tires: Maxxis, Kama, Cordiant, Goodyear.

What wheels are recommended for the Lada Priora?

Recommended wheel sizes for Lada Priora cars: 15 and 16 inches. These are the most comfortable driving options. It is also possible to install larger sizes, for example, 16 inches or more, but they require the purchase of low-profile tires.

The bolt pattern, as the main indicator that should be followed when choosing rims, on the Lada has the following form: 4 holes for fastenings located on a circle with a diameter of 98 mm.

What pressure is recommended for Lada Priora tires?

For tires with a diameter of 14 inches, you should adhere to the following pressure: 2.0 Atm with the possibility of reducing to 1.8 Atm for softer wheels. This option is suitable for those car owners who feel that the Priora tires are too hard and feel all the bumps on the road surface while driving.

For 15-inch wheels, the pressure should be maintained at 2.1-2.2 atm.

From steel rims to alloy rims

The Lada Priora leaves the factory assembly line equipped with 14-inch steel wheels. Standard wheels have their advantages and disadvantages. Everyone knows the latter: it has a dubious appearance and a large weight of the product. The appearance is often covered with decorative plastic caps, which have the main disadvantage of flying off the wheels and getting lost on the potholes of our roads.

But car enthusiasts have found their own method here: they attach the caps to the wheels with plastic self-tightening clamps to tie the car’s wires. Nothing can be done about the heavy weight of steel wheels, although it affects handling and fuel consumption. The advantages of metal products are:

1. After a strong impact with a pothole or stone, the iron rim will receive a dent or deformation, which can be straightened out using special rolling equipment. Damaged exterior can be easily fixed with a can of spray paint or a new trim cap.
2. The low cost will allow you to easily replace severely deformed factory wheels.

However, high-quality cast or forged products are not so easy to deform or break, so they are becoming increasingly popular. Many Lada Priora owners do the following: they put winter tires on original steel rims, which will serve in difficult winter conditions, and use light-alloy ones in the summer.