Wheels for VAZ 2107 - what castings or stamps are suitable

Acceptable parameters of non-standard disks

Tuning of the VAZ 2107 is carried out based on the design parameters of the car. The pursuit of stylish design should not be in dissonance with the requirements of safety and comfort.

The table below illustrates some selection criteria (standard indicators are highlighted in bold):

The central hole for the VAZ 2107 should have a diameter of 58.5 mm. The use of larger discs is possible using a special adaptive ring.

Connoisseurs of extreme design and low profile should take into account the permissible limits of experimentation:

• disc diameter from 13 to 15 inches;
• reach 24-34 mm;
• rim width 5-6 inches;
• central hole 58.5 mm;
• The bolt pattern is strictly 4x98.

When choosing an offset, you need to remember that wide rims require a smaller offset value.

Knowledge of the design features of the VAZ-2107 and compliance with technical operation standards allows you to choose attractive wheel models without reducing the technical characteristics of the car and threatening driving safety.

Minimum and maximum possible parameters of non-standard disks

So, the smallest disk diameter provided by the VAZ-2107 manufacturing plant is 13 inches. The maximum size should not exceed 15 inches, provided that low-profile tires are available.

The wheel rim must either correspond to the parameters of the VAZ-2107 hub according to PCD - 4x98 mm and according to DIA - 58.5 mm, or its installation will require the use of special adapter spacers. The product with PCD – 4x100 mm can be installed using fasteners with an eccentric.

You can try to get around the 5J-6J rim width limitation by changing the “ET” value. The use of spacers will reduce the size of the offset, which will allow the installation of wider wheels. But the question immediately arises about the appropriateness of these actions.

Giving a more modern look to any older car model is quite appropriate and acceptable in most cases. Changing disks in this sense is no exception. However, if you are carried away by tuning the VAZ-2107, you should not forget about the technical characteristics.

Any re-equipment must be accompanied by an improvement in both appearance and performance. Or at least you should try not to spoil what was originally there.

Sources

• https://kolesa.guru/diski/i-na-vaz-2107.html
• https://zapchasti.expert/kolesnye-diski/diski-na-vaz-2107.html
• https://mosautoshina.ru/auto/vaz/2107/
• https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/kuzov/diski-na-vaz-2107.html
• https://kolesospec.ru/diski/modeli-avto-diski/diski-vaz-2107.html

What wheels are suitable for the VAZ 2107 in a non-standard version?

Any manufacturer will always recommend for installation as an option exactly the same dimension that he sets himself, since when using it he can guarantee the operation of the car without any risk of mechanical failure. This means that when developing the model, all calculated loads were taken with these wheels, and other parameters can harm the car.

AvtoVAZ allows the following options for replacing disks for the VAZ 2107:

• If a driver wants to change all 4 standard wheels on a car, and their original radius was R13, he should consider “stamping” or “casting” with dimensions of 5.5J × 13 ET32 or 6.0J × 13 ET32, which will be especially convenient for installation of winter tires, which should be slightly wider than summer tires to increase the specific area of ​​adhesion to the road surface. Tires suitable for this size are 175-195/70-80/R13.
• When a car enthusiast prefers a 14 radius, but for some reason he is not satisfied with the factory size, he has the opportunity to use the 6.0J × 14 ET32 size and tires with a width of up to 195 mm and a profile height of at least 60 mm on his Lada. These characteristics are so universal for VAZ that you can install all-season tires on them and not spend extra money on seasonal re-shoes.
• When a car owner sets the radius to R15, he should still adhere to the factory size, changing the rim width to a maximum of 6.5J or the overall tire size to 205/50/R15, since otherwise he will not be able to do without modifications to the suspension, or the deadline car service will be significantly reduced.

In some cases, some car enthusiasts prefer to install alloy wheels with dimensions R16 or R17 on their “Seven” cars, but this inevitably increases the overall width of the wheel and its offset (ET). This leads to the need to strengthen the suspension elements and the use of low-profile tires, which do not work well on country roads or in winter.

In order to choose the right stamped or cast wheels for a VAZ 2107, drivers should not go beyond the limits of wheel offset ET23-34 mm, width 5.0J-6.5J, and also should not set the radius above 16. In addition, you must carefully observe bolt pattern and drilling pattern upon purchase, as this is the main indicator of compatibility.

Corrosion protection

For reliable operation of the chassis, everything is important: the bolt pattern, the dimensions of all components, the alignment/camber settings, and even the protection of the arches from corrosion. It is the arches that are more susceptible to adverse factors than other parts of the body - from ordinary moisture during rain to reagents on winter roads

To ensure reliable protection of the arches, it is best to install lockers (fender liners) on the VAZ 2110. Such protection will cost much less than subsequent repairs of rusted arches

It is important to choose the correct size of the lockers and ensure their tight fit in the area of ​​the arches

We hope that by completing all the repair work yourself, you will provide your VAZ 2110 with many years of trouble-free service on the road.

All car enthusiasts come into contact with the installation or replacement of wheel rims. Sooner or later, for various reasons, most car enthusiasts were faced with the problem of choosing new wheels. The reasons may be different - damage to the standard disk, tuning in the form of installing disks of larger diameter, other reasons.

When replacing, you should be guided by certain compatibility parameters; not every disc, even one of a suitable radius, will fit any car model. One of the important parameters when choosing rims is their bolt pattern.

Wheels for VAZ 2107

Despite the fact that the model was produced for many years, and it would seem that the restyled versions should have differed greatly from each other over time, the wheelbase, body shape and other exterior parameters remained unchanged.

Wheel rims on the VAZ 2107 in the factory configuration have the following parameters:

VAZ 2107

• The standard drilling for VAZ products, or the diameter of the mounting hole on the axle shaft of the car, is 58.5 mm, as well as the bolt pattern - each hub is attached to 4 studs of 98 mm each. This is a fairly universal size, because many European manufacturers of wheels, which are installed on most economy-class cars, often use the 4×100 dimension, which is fully compatible with the products of the Russian plant.
• Over the past 30 years, the concern has installed “classic” car wheels on its cars in the simplest configuration with the dimension 5J × 13 ET29 in a stamped version and without hubcaps, on which 165/80/R13 and 175/70/R13 tires were easily installed.
• More expensive modifications were equipped with 5.5J × 12 ET32 wheels and 175/65/R14 or 185/60/R14 tires, slightly increasing the disc offset so that the visible part of the wheel did not protrude beyond the transverse dimensions of the body.
• Wheels 15 on 2107 are a special “highlight” of the models of the first years. All these years, the plant installed wheels with parameters 6J × 15 ET25 and, accordingly, tires 185/55/R15 or 195/50/R15 on the top-end configurations, and this was the maximum that Russian engineers were able to achieve.

Stamped wheels for VAZ 2107

Standard wheel sizes VAZ 2107 1.6i 2107x

The VAZ 2107 1.6i 2107x model was produced from 2002 to 2012. Table of standard and suitable wheel sizes for VAZ 2107 1.6i 2107x.

Disc drilling parameters are usually called bolt pattern:

• LZ (number of holes)
• PCD (hole center circle diameter)
• ET (disc offset)
• DIA (hole diameter)

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Despite the fact that this information is taken from the websites of auto manufacturers, our catalog is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed sizes with your car.

What wheels were installed on different bodies and configurations?

When selecting new wheels for any car, including the domestic VAZ-2107, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors specific to this particular model. Traditionally, most cars that rolled off the Volzhsky Automobile Plant assembly line had the most budget-friendly wheel options. The VAZ-2107 was equipped with 13-inch stamped steel elements with standard tires in size 175/70R13.

Starting from 1982 until the end of mass production in 2012, the “seven” was produced in 13 modifications. One of them, namely the VAZ-21077, was developed specifically for export to the UK. In this version, more expensive, alloy wheel versions were installed on it.

Knowing the basic technical parameters of a wheel rim, you can determine its compatibility with a specific car model. In addition to the diameter, you need to take into account such indicators as:

• Rim width.
• PCD – diagram for drilling mounting holes (bolt pattern).
• ET – disc ejection.
• DIA is the diameter of the central hole.

As for the bolt pattern and the central hole, everything here is traditional for the old Tolyatti models. These indicators are strictly tied to the parameters of the hub. In numerical terms, they look like this: 4x98 mm and 58.5 mm, respectively: 4 is the number of fastening points, 98 mm is the distance between the centers of opposite mounting holes, 58.5 mm is the diameter of the hole located in the center of the disk.

Rim width is measured in inches. In the VAZ-2107 this indicator is equal to the values ​​5 and 5.5. Knowing the width of the rim, you can understand how wide the tire should be. In the marking this value is written as follows: 5J and 5.5J.

Full coincidence of the central hole of the disk with the corresponding parameter of the hub helps to accurately center the disk during installation, which has a positive effect on the service life of the tires and eliminates wheel runout when driving.

Syverlovka and bolt pattern of VAZ wheels

Wheel bolt pattern on VAZ 2107

The design of the seven involves drilling 4x98 wheels, where the number 4 indicates the number of bolts, and 98 indicates the diameter of the holes on the disc structure.

Many foreign cars use a bolt pattern with similar parameters – 4×100. In the first situation, the distance between the centering bolts is 69.3 mm, and in the second case - 70.7 mm. The error is 1.4 mm and does not allow for tight fixation of a non-standard disc.

In addition, installing a car disk with non-standard parameters can lead to deformation of elements, namely mounting holes and bolts.

There are other methods for attaching 100x4 rims to the seven. For example, you can use extended bolts, adapter rings, studs and eccentrics. However, these parts can ultimately complicate or impair the mounting of the wheel product.

Therefore, it is recommended to install standard car wheels and tires so as not to lead to wheel imbalance and vibration while driving.

Wheels on the VAZ 2107 are equipped with 13-inch stamped wheels or analogues with identical parameters. Tires have dimensions 175/70/R13.

The nominal pressure in “seven” tires directly depends on the tire sizes:

175/70/R13 – 1.9 rear, 1.6 front wheels;

165/80/R13 – 2.0 rear, 1.7 front.

Wheel bolt pattern on model 2106

For a six, the wheel bolt pattern is 4×98. As for the factory dimensions of the disks, then:

• standard width is 5.0J,
• centering hole 58.5 mm,
• departure ET

Tire size for the six is ​​175/70/R13.

As a restyling, you can install wheels 185/60/14, 195/50/R15.

Drilling on the VAZ 2109 model

The VAZ 2109, “nine”, has factory settings for the wheel bolt pattern of 4×98. The factory equipment was equipped with 175/70/R13 tires and 13-inch wheels.

Wheel bolt pattern on VAZ 2110

The tenth VAZ model is equipped with factory stamped 13-inch wheels and 175/70/R13 tires. There were also dozens of configurations with 14-inch casting and 175/65/R14 tires.

As for the dimensions of VAZ factory wheels, the width is 5.0-5.5J, drilling is 4×98, as on other models, the centering hole is 58.5 mm and the offset is ET 37-40.

Drilling on 2111

The Lada station wagon 2111 was equipped with 13 or 14-inch wheels from the factory, depending on the vehicle's configuration. Both options could be used.

Tire sizes: 175/70/R13, 175/65/R14, rims: width 5.0J, drilling 4×98, centering hole 58.6 mm, offset ET40.

Drilling on the VAZ 2114 model

Lada Samara 2113, 2114 cars were equipped with factory stamps with a 4x98 drill bit.

As for the rims, the offset was ET40, width 5.0 J and centering hole 58.5 mm. Wheels 175/70/R13.

Drilling on the VAZ 2115 model

The fifteenth model Lada 2115 is equipped with factory stampings with dimensions of 13 and 14 inches, and a 4 × 98 drill.

As a restyling option, you can use car tires:

205/45/R16;

195/50/R15;

185/60/R14.

Drilling on the VAZ 2121 model

The first Russian SUV Niva from VAZ or Lada 4x4 is equipped with 16-inch steel factory wheels and tires with sizes 175/80/R16 and 185/75/R16.

Disc dimensions: offset ET40, drilling 5x139.7, centering hole 98.6 mm and width 6.5J.

Wheel bolt pattern on a Niva Chevrolet car

The Russian Niva Chevrolet SUV is equipped with factory-made 15- and 16-inch rims with drilling parameters of 5×139.7, offset ET40-48, centering 98.6 mm and width 6-6.5J.

Wheel sizes: 205/75/R15 and 215/65/R16.

Rules for selecting light alloy wheels

The VAZ 2107 car has very specific technical parameters. The manufacturer recommends using certain types of components and consumables during operation. Stamped steel or cast alloy wheels must have the following technical characteristics:

1. number of bolts – 4 units;
2. distance between attachment points - 98.0 mm;
3. disc mounting diameter - 13 inches;
4. wheel width in the area where the tire is installed is 5.5 inches;
5. Disc offset – distance from the central plane to the mounting pad – 29 mm;
6. The minimum diameter of the hub assembly is 60.1 mm.

The manufacturer of the VAZ 2107 recommends adhering to exactly these characteristics when choosing and installing wheel rims

In some cases, sellers urge you not to pay too much attention to the machine’s operating manual and to purchase castings with other parameters. They are driven mainly by the desire to sell a set of components and make a profit from this process.

Parameters of standard nuts and bolts

M12x1.25 bolts were used as fasteners in the VAZ-2107. As a replacement, you can use studs with nuts. Both bolts and nuts have a pressure shaped surface under their heads. The choice of nuts and bolts according to the shape of the clamping surface is made in accordance with the shape of the seat of the mounting points on the disk being installed. The use of fasteners that do not comply with this requirement is unacceptable.

The material of alloy wheels is much softer than steel. For this reason, an increase in the contact area with the clamping surface of the fastener is required. But, even if everything is selected and tightened correctly, during the first time of operation you should regularly tighten the bolts or nuts until the metal has completely settled and compacted in the drilling areas.

Wheel functionality

In front-wheel drive cars, the disk transfers revolutions to the drive pair. The tire fits tightly on it. The front suspension becomes stiffer due to the correct placement of the tire.

Wheels for the VAZ 2107 are available in several versions. They differ in certain parameters:

• Width.
• Diameter.
• Mass.
• Number of mounting holes.

It is allowed to install wheels of sizes R13, R14 on any VAZ 2107 car. According to the production method, this can be either stamping or casting.

Beginners always ask the question, which discs are best to put on the seven? It will not be possible to answer it in one sentence. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Proper sound insulation of car doors - what's the secret?

It is the doors in the car that are the weak point through which noise penetrates most into the interior.

You can ignore this if frequent use of the car is not your habit, otherwise extraneous sounds will be annoying and disturbing. Do-it-yourself soundproofing of car doors can reduce the noise level significantly, and you can do everything yourself

Therefore, it is better to accompany all your actions with detailed notes. You can also schematically sketch the location of the screws on whatman paper and attach each unscrewed fastener to the paper with tape. This way, no one will get lost or forgotten. It is better not to disassemble the window lifter and door opening and closing mechanisms, since putting them back together is quite difficult, and they will not interfere with sound insulation. The second step is to remove the factory soundproofing materials from the door wall. The surface after dismantling must be degreased and clean.

Parameters of forged wheels on VAZ 2107

The most practical and wealthy Lada owners install forged wheels on their cars, which have undoubted advantages over casting and stamping. Forged products, having high strength, weigh much less than analogues made from other materials, and their special structure and hardening method during manufacturing prevent microcracks from forming in the material when hitting a serious obstacle.

Compact wheels - radius R13 and R14 - should be purchased only in the ranges described above: 5.0J-6.0J × 13 ET29-32 or 5.5J-6.0J × 14 ET32, which is suitable primarily for installing winter tires on change to larger rims for high-speed driving around the city on larger wheels.

Medium-sized forged wheels are an ideal combination with high-quality 15-radius tires, since the all-season version will allow you to operate the car for many years without worrying about the wheels at all. The permissible size of disks can reach 5.5J-6.0J × 14 ET29-32. Those drivers who dream of wide rims can set the size to 6.5J with a 23 mm offset, but they need to be prepared that the front wheels will definitely catch on the fender liner when cornering.

Forged wheels for "seven"

Forged wheels with parameters R16 and R17 are considered exclusive to the VAZ 2107, which are most often installed on later Lada models, such as Priora, Kalina, Largus and others.

This means that, of course, this drilling and bolt pattern is available on the market, but the small wheel arches of the “seven” can only be used for wheel sizes 6.0J-7.0J × 16-17 ET23-34, and this is the maximum range of parameters.

With a maximum tire width of 215 mm, the wheels, of course, will look very advantageous on the road, but at the same time they will most likely touch the calipers, which will require their processing, or, conversely, they will protrude beyond the body. In such situations, the driver will have to install additional plastic protection around the perimeter of the wheel arches on the body to prevent it from quickly becoming dirty on a rainy day.

Those who like to highlight their “seven” in the general traffic flow should be reminded that when installing forged wheels on 17, the maximum profile height is only 40 mm, which is popularly called “insulating tape”. This means that the lack of an air buffer between the rubber and steel on the suspension part of the car often leads to the transfer of vibrations from the road to the hub, suspension, frame and interior of the car, which not only causes driver discomfort, but also reduces the period of maintenance and routine maintenance. repair work.

R17 wheels for "seven"

Freelance options

Innovative light alloy models are divided into 3 categories based on their manufacturing method:

• cast;
• forged;
• prefabricated

Cast ones are made from alloys based on aluminum or magnesium, which allows them to reduce their weight by a third compared to standard versions. The fragility and inelasticity of the material upon impact leads to chips or even bursting of the wheel.

Forged products are distinguished by increased strength and lower density due to hot stamping technology. Deformation requires a lot of force, but the inflexibility of the material forces the suspension to take on the full force of impacts when driving on a bad road.

Types of alloy wheels

According to the production method, light alloy wheels are divided into three types:

• Cast - made by casting an alloy on an aluminum or magnesium base. The last option is more expensive. The physical characteristics of cast wheels vary depending on the alloy used. The standard parameters for VAZ eight brother rims are 2109, for R15 rims on a VAZ. Accordingly, the price differs. The weight of alloy wheels is one third less than that of steel wheels. They look better, but the high fragility of the material often causes chips when hitting the edge of a large hole.

• Forged ones differ from cast ones in production technology. VAZ 2107 - All Wheel Sizes.Ru. Dimensions of wheels and rims for VAZ 2107; VAZ 2107 By year. Hot stamping allows the part to be lighter and stronger than casting. Also, such discs are less fragile, which increases their durability. The impact force to deform a forged disk is much greater than for a steel one. Therefore, during strong impacts, more loads are placed on the car’s suspension.

What wheels are suitable for the VAZ 2107 in a non-standard version?

AvtoVAZ allows the following options for replacing disks for the VAZ 2107:

• If a driver wants to change all 4 standard wheels on a car, and their original radius was R13, he should consider “stamping” or “casting” with dimensions of 5.5J × 13 ET32 or 6.0J × 13 ET32, which will be especially convenient for installation of winter tires, which should be slightly wider than summer tires to increase the specific area of ​​adhesion to the road surface. Tires suitable for this size are 175-195/70-80/R13.
• When a car enthusiast prefers a 14 radius, but for some reason he is not satisfied with the factory size, he has the opportunity to use the 6.0J × 14 ET32 size and tires with a width of up to 195 mm and a profile height of at least 60 mm on his Lada. These characteristics are so universal for VAZ that you can install all-season tires on them and not spend extra money on seasonal re-shoes.
• When a car owner sets the radius to R15, he should still adhere to the factory size, changing the rim width to a maximum of 6.5J or the overall tire size to 205/50/R15, since otherwise he will not be able to do without modifications to the suspension, or the deadline car service will be significantly reduced.

Alloy wheels on the VAZ 2107
In some cases, some car enthusiasts prefer to install alloy wheels with dimensions R16 or R17 on their “sevens”, however, this inevitably increases the overall width of the wheel and its offset (ET). This leads to the need to strengthen the suspension elements and the use of low-profile tires, which do not work well on country roads or in winter.

Selection principles

Wheel bolt pattern on VAZ cars, drilling of disks
The selection of disks is made taking into account the design features of the car and operating conditions, assessing the influence of many factors.

A car with 15 rims looks beautiful, but requires the use of low-profile tires, otherwise the tires will rub against the wheel arch protection. Operation in off-road conditions, maximum loading of the trunk with this option is fraught with negative consequences.

Wide wheels with a long offset increase stability, but tend to heavily pollute the car in bad weather conditions. The large curb weight of the car leads to friction between the tires and the fender liners.

Choosing non-standard wheels means replacing car tires. It is necessary to take into account the acceptable tire sizes for the VAZ-2107 recommended by experts:

• diameter 13-15 inches;
• width 165-185 mm;
• tire profile – 55-80%.

Wheel disks

A car's wheel rims are part of its suspension. Like any other detail, they have their purpose.

Why are disks needed?

Wheel rims perform several functions at once:

• transmit torque from hubs or axle shafts to tires;
• ensure uniform distribution and compaction of tires around their seating circumference;
• contribute to their correct position relative to the car body and its suspension.

Types of rims

Today, there are two types of rims for car wheels: stamped and cast. The former are made of steel, the latter - from alloys of light but durable metals.

Stamped discs

Each type of wheel rim has its own advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of stamped ones include:

• low cost;
• reliability;
• resistance to shock loads;
• absolute maintainability.

In order to buy a regular “stamping”, just go to any auto store or market. A huge selection, low prices, constant availability on sale - this is what the undemanding car owner needs.

There is often no need to buy steel wheels, because they are practically eternal. It is almost impossible to break them. The main malfunction of such disks is deformation due to the wheel falling into a hole, hitting a curb, etc. However, this problem is solved by rolling it on a special machine, and at home - by leveling it with a hammer.

As for the shortcomings, there are fewer of them. Basically, motorists note the lack of aesthetics and individuality, as well as the heavy weight, which affects fuel consumption. As for the appearance, indeed, the “stamping” does not differ in either design or attractiveness. They are all the same. But the heavy weight is a controversial issue, since it was taken into account when developing the car, therefore, the engine characteristics are designed for it.

Alloy wheels

Alloy wheels, first of all, give the car its individuality. With them the car becomes more beautiful and looks more modern. It is this factor that most influences the result of the choice between “stamping” and “casting”.

In most cases, car owners, when buying alloy wheels, do not even suspect that such products do not bend like steel ones under critical load, but split. They can, of course, be restored later using argon welding or other technologies, but it will not be possible to return them to their original technical characteristics.

Cast

Today, the best wheels on the VAZ 2107 are considered to be cast products.
They recently came into fashion and quickly gained great popularity. Light alloys are used for their production, so they weigh 30% less than stamped counterparts. Alloy wheels are highly durable and almost never rust. In addition, their appearance has many differences. Designers take care of the aesthetics of the product, giving it an original look.

If we consider die-cast models from the point of view of functionality, certain advantages immediately become noticeable:

• Fast acceleration.
• Soft movement
• Reduced fuel consumption.

For all their advantages, alloy wheels are not without negative qualities. After a strong blow, for example, when flying into a deep hole, it will not crumple, but simply burst. Such parts cannot be repaired.

The cost of cast structures is always higher than ordinary stamping, and the service life is much shorter.

Any impact is transmitted to the suspension, since alloy wheels cannot absorb external influences by their own deformation. Each driver decides which wheels to install on a VAZ 2107 individually, taking into account future operating conditions.

When choosing, it is very important to consider the car model. For example, wheels for low-profile tires are not suitable for summer residents; heavy structures will increase fuel consumption

Features of wheel sizes for the most popular VAZ models

Among several dozen VAZ modifications, the most popular models over the entire 50 years were only 2 of them, as can be judged by the number of copies sold. The wheel sizes for these cars had the following parameters, which varied depending on the year of manufacture, technical equipment and equipment of the car:

VAZ is the latest modification of the “classic”, produced on the plant’s conveyors for 30 years: from 1982 to 2012. During this time, it never changed its appearance, and the disc bolt pattern was the same - 4x98 with a central hole diameter of 58.6 mm.

The width of the rim varied slightly depending on the model year.

If in 1982 the plant produced models with tire dimensions ranging from 5J to 5.5J, then at the end of production the concern increased the permissible size to 6J.

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The radius of the wheels invariably varied from R13 to R15, which made it possible to alternate them by season, periodically changing the side profile of the tire, or immediately use all-season tires with a diameter of R14.

The VAZ 2107 tire size invariably consisted of only 3 main parameters - 175/70/R13, 185/60/R14 and 185/55/R15. The last of the listed parameters was actively in demand among lovers of fast driving on smooth city roads.

On a note.

As for the R13 rubber, it allowed the driver to feel as comfortable as possible when driving over rough terrain, as well as in winter, when the high cord profile took part in adhesion to the road surface. But the most popular parameter remained the universal size R14 and the largest number of tires were sold in this dimension.

If we look at the concern’s earlier cars, we can see that the wheelbase of the Zhiguli has remained virtually unchanged for more than 40 years. This leads to moral backwardness of the technical equipment of the plant's products. At the same time, the lack of new developments greatly reduces both the speed of release from the assembly line and the cost of engineering equipment, which leads to a very attractive retail price for the vehicle.

VAZ 2114. Produced in a smaller range - from 2001 to 2013. The car was just a restyled modification of the classic “nine”. The legacy of the outdated model did not affect the high popularity of this Lada, and all the wheels that were installed on hubs in the basic version had the same traditional bolt pattern 4x98, DIA 58.6 mm.

European standard bolt pattern 4x100 for Lada X-Ray

Like the bolt pattern of the VAZ 2114, the width of the wheel rims was not much different from the “seven” and fluctuated between 5J – 6J for the entire production period. As for radius, the concern has completely eliminated the 15-inch diameter from the factory equipment, without prohibiting drivers from installing this parameter as an option. The bolt pattern of VAZ 2114 wheels in the current size also made it possible to install standard 4x100 wheels in accordance with the sizes usual for Europe.

Not a single Lada model has ever looked aggressive; the hallmark of the product was practicality and reliability in operation. The concern did not use extreme overhang indicators, and the wheels were always hidden under the body arches. The average ET limit values ​​for both VAZ 2107 and 2114 were ET25...35 mm, and deviations from this characteristic obligated drivers to install additional mudguards on the side parts of the body and change the design of the hubs, making them more durable to avoid deformations.

Important!

The bolt pattern of the VAZ 2114 wheels, as well as all other dimensions of the hub and disks, were used on the brand’s followers - Kalina and Priora. With the arrival of new management at the domestic concern, this parameter ceased to exist altogether, since the plant had a new orientation to the West and possible import of products to the nearest CIS countries.

5 studs on VAZ 2121 wheels

What non-standard sizes can be supplied?

Some vehicle owners practice installing wheels whose diameter differs from the standard one.

It is important to remember that increasing the diameter, width of the wheel, or tread height can cause serious problems.

For example, mounting 16" wheels on vehicles whose arches are designed for 14" tires may cause:

• damage to the paintwork of the body;
• breakage of plastic fender liners;
• failure of mudguards.

After installation, non-standard wheels should not touch body elements or wheel arch liners. This will not only damage the plastic and paint. But it can cause other problems. Constant friction of the tire against the fender liner leads to rapid wear of the tread. Which requires premature tire replacement.

The difference in weight between tires with a standard diameter and those that are just 1-2 inches larger can be several kilograms. Such a difference in weight suggests accelerated wear of wheel bearings and other body elements. First of all, suspension components. Increased load accelerates the failure of racks and other components.

When choosing custom tires, keep the following points in mind:

• low-profile tires improve the handling of the vehicle - however, when driving on a road with poor-quality surfaces, the likelihood of damage to the suspension increases significantly;
• a larger profile may simply not fit in the arch and damage the car body;
• non-standard profile height requires adjustment and adjustment of the speedometer - otherwise the data it displays will be incorrect.

To install wheels of larger diameter, in some cases it will be necessary to roll out the wheel arches with a special roller. It will allow the openings to be enlarged, and the new wheel will no longer wear off the tread on the plastic of the fender liner.

Video - how to choose winter tires

The VAZ 2107 is in some way a cult car, which in the 90s and 2000s gave many Russians “wheels”. The popularity of this model is explained by its low cost. We’re not talking about quality, but the car is quite unpretentious and inexpensive to maintain, which is why it was often bought as a workhorse.

Many of our compatriots still drive the Lada 2107, however, for the most part, they come across examples that are reaching their end of life. Today we will analyze in detail which wheels are suitable for the VAZ 2107, how they are changed, and several other interesting topics.

General background information

Bolt pattern of rims and wheels on VAZ-2112

Ranges of possible values ​​for tires and wheels VAZ 2107 2008. Tires

Wheel disks

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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 a VAZ 2107 2008?

3 types of rims:

• 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.

What is the tire pressure?

It is the driver's responsibility to constantly monitor tire pressure. This will avoid standard problems associated with vehicle operation. An abnormal pressure value often causes:

• deterioration of management;
• uneven tread wear.

Often the car owner independently reduces the pressure in the wheels of his own vehicle. This reduces the load on the suspension, and the car “passes” various road irregularities an order of magnitude easier. But it is worth noting: a decrease in pressure even by 0.1 MPa leads to serious problems. The main ones include:

• increased fuel consumption;
• rapid wear of the outer tread segments;
• the car becomes less maneuverable.

An overinflated wheel causes no less problems. The central part of the cylinder begins to wear off quickly. In addition, at ambient temperatures of more than 60 degrees Celsius, the tire may simply explode. Which will lead to driving into the oncoming lane.