Everything you need to know about Lada Vesta tires. choose the right tires

Original tires

As you know, any wheel includes a tire and a rim. Moreover, they can be of different sizes. sets the following standard size for the wheels of his new car (we mean the simplest configuration): 185/65, and this is with a radius of 15. The indices of other indicators are equal to 88H or 88T.

All these tricky numbers reflect the following parameters:

• Width, mm: 185.
• Profile: 65 percent of the width ((185/100)*65).
• Discs, radius: 15'.
• 88: maximum weight 560 kilograms.
• H: speed index (less than or equal to 210 km/h). In the case of T instead of H: less than or equal to 190 km/h.

The manufacturer of such wheels is the Belshina enterprise, and the wheels themselves are called ArtMotion. The product is characterized by sufficiently soft rubber, which has good endurance along with excellent road grip and low noise levels. The option for the cold season is called ArtMiton Snow.

On the most inexpensive Vesta trim levels, the tires are mounted on stamped steel. The dimensions of these disks are: 6J15ET504x10060.1. As an option, light alloys with the same parameters can be installed. Such discs are produced by K&K, and the disc model is called ANNA-15.

The above dimension is deciphered as follows:

• 6J: rim width (here 6').
• 15: installation diameter (here 15').
• ET50: offset (here 50 mm).
• 4x100 (diameter of the circle of the centers of the mounting holes or PCD). Installation is carried out using 4 bolts located on a circle measuring 100 mm. Sometimes this parameter is called bolt pattern.
• 1: disc hub mounting diameter (DIA).

The manufacturer equips the richest configurations of the Lada Vesta with the following standard sizes: 195/55R1691H or 195/55R1691T .

Let's decipher these numbers:

• Width, mm: 195.
• Profile height: 107.25 mm, which is 55% of 195.
• R16: rim width in (here 16').
• 91: load capacity indicator (for number 91 this is 615 kg).
• H: speed indicator (less than or equal to 210 km/h, in the case of T: less than or equal to 190 km/h).

Such tires for the auto giant are produced by the German company Continental. The model is called EcoContact. However, alloy wheels are no longer manufactured by Continental, but by K&K (the wheel model is called Ptalomey 16). The discs have dimensions 6Jx16ET504x10060.1. In fact, they differ only in the fit size, which is 16 inches.

However, similar wheels and the same rims can be installed on the most inexpensive Lada Vesta configurations - however, as an optional feature.

A car in the Luxe version, for some money, can also be equipped with wheels (with 17 discs) of a similar model from the same manufacturer: Ptalomey 17. Below in the table you can see the wheel sizes for Lada Vesta:

Replacing wheels on a Lada Vesta with your own hands

To replace it, you must go through the preparatory stage. To do this, place the car on a level surface, secure it with the parking brake, and you can engage first gear. You will need a standard tool for this procedure - a jack, a wheel wrench.

Before lifting the car with a jack, you should loosen the bolts holding the wheel. After this, a lifting device is installed under the car - its heel must exactly coincide with the standard place, which is called the “jack”. The car rises until the desired wheel lifts off the ground by 20-40 mm. Now you can completely unscrew the bolts, remove the wheel and install a new one, tightening the bolts as much as possible.

The jack is lowered, and with the help of a wrench, the wheel bolts are finally tightened crosswise with maximum force. After about a few hundred kilometers, you should check the tightness of the wheel bolts. The remaining wheels are replaced in the same way.

Additional sizes

Many car enthusiasts install wheels and tires of a different size on their car, for various reasons: it could be repairs after an accident or just a modification. Let's try to understand in more detail the adequate mounting options for non-standard tires and wheels on the Lada Vesta. We will also consider the advantages and disadvantages of this operation, as well as the consequences of possible installations that promise serious losses in the operating parameters of individual components and assemblies (including early breakdowns).

If the car owner simply decided to change the tires on his car (without changing the dimensions), there is nothing wrong with that. But in this case, it is necessary to ensure that all tires contain the same tread, as well as an equal degree of wear (in this case, the tread is allowed to differ only for the front and rear axles).

Review of the best summer and winter tires

For a comfortable ride, you should have two separate sets of tires - for driving in the summer and winter. If you have a limited budget, the Sava Adapto HP MS tire will be the optimal solution for summer. Its cost will be no more than 3,800 rubles per cylinder. At the same time, it is durable and can be used even in winter.

If you have enough money, you should purchase Michelin Crossclime+ tires. Its price is slightly higher - from 4,500 rubles. The wide contact patch makes it easy to keep the car on the road in any weather conditions. The tread has many channels to drain water from the contact patch.

Goodyear Vector4Seasons tires will cost slightly less than Michelin. However, they will make the movement of the car no less comfortable. However, unlike the model discussed above, the rubber composition does not contain silicon. Which makes the protector less durable and wears out quickly.

Hankook RA33 has a bi-directional tread, so if necessary, the wheels can be easily switched sides. This model will be relatively cheap. The price will be approximately 3,500 rubles. The maximum permissible speed is 190 km/h. There are as many as 4 longitudinal grooves - they help avoid hydroplaning of the car.

Pirelli Cinturato P1 tires are the optimal solution for driving a car in the summer. The wheel can easily withstand a load of 610 kg. Therefore, this model is perfect for cars used to transport families.

Pirelli Winter Formula ICE studded tires provide a high level of comfort and safety - regardless of operating conditions. Even when driving on ice, the car stays confidently on the road.

Hankook W429 tires with steel studs allow you to move at high speed in the cold season. Thanks to the unique composition of rubber, it does not harden at low temperatures.

Nokian HKPL-9 – business class studded tires. Thanks to the unique fastening of metal dumbbells, they remain in place throughout the entire period of operation.

Gislaved Nord Frost is distinguished by its low cost (no more than 4 thousand rubles for 1 wheel) and durability. Maximum speed – 190 km/h. Using such tires, the driver will not have to worry about his safety on the road in winter.

Continental Ice Contact will cost 4,500 rubles or more. This model was introduced back in 2015. However, it is still considered relevant.

You can install any tires or wheels that fit your size on your Lada Vesta car. Installation of R14 is also allowed. However, you must first make sure that there are no compatibility gaps.

Wheels from other Ladas will not fit

Cars with standard size 185/55 radius 15 (remember that these are products from Grant and Priora) are not the same size as Vesta, although offhand they look the same. The fact is that the landing hub diameter of the above car models is 1.6 mm smaller (it is 58.5 mm).

If you try to correct this hole to the required size using a turning groove, in any case, the PCD indicator for such disks will not be 4x100, but 4x98, as a result you will get three fastening bolts that do not coincide with the fastening holes at all. As a result, the alignment of the disk and the hub will be disrupted, and the movement of the vehicle will be accompanied by beating.

Factory stamped wheels for Lada Vesta

It is easier and cheaper to install stamped wheels on a car. They are made from steel by stamping using a mold. Stamps are more impact-resistant and wear-resistant; they are often installed for the winter. Specific wheels are suitable for different cars. They differ in the holes for the hub, are fastened with different bolts, have different disc offsets, etc. It is better to buy discs in stores or look carefully at photos of stamped discs with a diameter of 15 or larger.

Stamped discs are the most durable. They tolerate scratches, abrasions and impacts well. They are cheap and repairable.

The rim size r15 is usually installed on basic cars. They come with tires with characteristics of 175/70 R15. When purchasing wheels, pay attention to the radius of the stamped wheels and the configuration. Sometimes you have to purchase mounting bolts yourself, incurring additional costs and stress.

Allowed to be installed during operation

* Speed ​​indices: T – up to 190 km/h, H – up to 210 km/h. Load capacity indices: 88–560 kg; 91–615 kg.

In September 2022, the “Operating Manual for LADA Vesta dated 09.09.16” was posted on the official website, in which an addition to Table 1 appeared (more about this):

Oversized wheels

Such discs don’t just change the appearance of the car; dynamic performance, handling, and driving stabilization also depend on them. Often, all this data changes for the worse when replacing larger disks.

If you are interested in such a setup, always remember that enlarging the rim will certainly mean choosing other tires (necessarily with a smaller profile). The fact is that the outer diameter of the tire in any case cannot be larger than that recommended by the manufacturer (don’t forget about the wheel arches), otherwise the tires will scratch along the arches when driving (especially when cornering), and this, as you know, is not at all good.

During 12-month tests, the following standard sizes were successfully installed on the Lada Vesta car:

• Radius 15 – 175/70 and 205/60.
• Radius 16 – 185/60.
• Radius 17 – 175/55 and 195/50.

Note that 17' diameter wheels were installed on test modifications of Vesta. In principle, 18-inch wheels can be mounted on a car, but the outer diameter of this tire is almost 670 mm and the width is 235 mm. These parameters are very different from those recommended by the factory, and, despite the formal possibility of installation, real domestic roads will not allow such tires to drive normally (low-profile tires) - road irregularities will quickly ruin the wheels - note, at their price, several times higher than the original ones.

Advantages of mounting large drives:

• Visual effect, the car seems to become more fashionable.
• Increased dynamic properties, road stability, and steering system feedback.
• Less response from road potholes.
• Thrifty attitude towards suspension life (with a profile of at least 55%).
• Reducing the distance when braking.
• Improved functioning of ESP, ABS systems.
• Reducing braking length;

Disadvantages of mounting large drives:

• Lack of convenience when moving (large transfer of road damage to the interior and steering wheel).
• Undesirable driving on bad roads.
• Increased control over tire pressure.
• Increased fuel consumption due to the need for increased energy consumption when starting off.
• High price.

Choosing tires for different operating conditions

Winter becomes a real headache for car enthusiasts; some prefer not to use their cars during this period, while others have to buy winter tires. You cannot drive on summer tires in the cold season - their composition is not designed for low temperatures. Braking, starting to move, and driving become impossible.

Choosing winter tires

Large tires can be installed on Vesta, but for winter it is better to install smaller wheels. If R16 is used in summer, then R15 is recommended for winter. The tire width is also selected smaller. In winter, speed characteristics are not so important. Studded tires and so-called “Velcro” tires are available on the market. It is ideal for residents of large cities who rarely go off-road. Spikes are not needed on asphalt roads. For those who often travel on snowy, icy roads, they are definitely necessary.

Tread pattern selection

There are three types of drawing:

Tire tread pattern

1. Symmetric. Both sides of the pattern are the same and have a wave or bridge shape. Equally effective on snow and ice. Loses its properties on snow porridge in the spring or after treatment with reagents.
2. Directed. It is not afraid of snow, ice, and also does not lose its properties in slush. Not suitable for use on dry asphalt due to increased noise. The peculiarity of these tires is in the direction - they must be mounted strictly according to the direction of travel arrow, which is indicated on the outer side of the product with the inscription “Rotation”.
3. Asymmetrical. In addition to all the advantages of the described figures, noise reduction and high speed characteristics are added. It is installed according to marks indicating the inside and outside with inscriptions on the sides - “Inside”/“Outside”. The only drawback is the high price.

To save money, you can use the directional option. If your budget allows, it is better to choose an asymmetrical pattern.

Pressure

Many beginners do not take into account the pressure in the wheels at all, but, meanwhile, it is extremely important - and this applies not only to low-profile tires, but to any tires in general. The value of this indicator must be written by the manufacturer in the manual for working with the machine, as well as on the body in an accessible place. In particular, for Lada Vesta there is such a mark at the central pillar on the driver's side.

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But still, low-profile tires require more control, because insufficient pressure increases the effect of imperfections in the road surface on the wheel as a whole. In practice, in low-profile tires this figure is usually increased by 15% when compared with the value recommended by the manufacturer.

Wheels for Vesta

In addition to the basic parameters of the wheels, from which you can draw a conclusion about the correctness or incorrectness of use, there are other characteristics, as well as features that cannot be ignored if you want to avoid problems in the future.

ET

The characteristic designated ET (disc offset) is the parameter that the manufacturer indicates in any case, and which should be kept in mind when selecting discs for the machine.

If you choose wheels of sufficient width, and at the same time having a reduced offset value, then the stability of the car increases, but the hub bearings begin to experience heavy loads, as a result they can collapse - and the result, alas, can be an accident.

Therefore, it is highly not recommended to reduce ET by more than 5-7 mm.

PCD

In this case, the value of this characteristic when selecting disks should be observed without any deviations. After all, if the value of this parameter for new disks differs from what is contained in the manual, the disks simply cannot be installed.

D

A number of brands make the hub hole diameter (D) larger - specifically so that the discs can be used on different cars. The only thing that will also need to be purchased in case of difference D is centering inserts. This is the name given to special rings for adapting discs to different car models. In other words, if you purchased discs with an inflated D, it’s not a big deal. If it’s the other way around, alas, you wasted your money.

Despite the fact that wheel manufacturers often take care of their consumers, a number of drivers are frankly lazy to install centering inserts - and, logically, when the car is moving over 100 km/h, the wheels give off a wobble in the interior and steering wheel, and if you don’t immediately guess why matter, any diagnostics will not show anything - as a rule, they sin on balancing, which has absolutely nothing to do with it.

Rim width

If the rims already contain rubber, then using wider or narrower rims than the standard ones can change the parameters of the plane of contact of the wheel with the road surface, which will cause the car's dynamics to suffer. Moreover, when driving on unpaved roads or on snow, tires with a wider rim will slip due to the low overall pressure on the surface - therefore, the width of the rim must also be taken into account.

Summarizing

In general, the wheels that are standard installed on the Lada Vesta have enviable characteristics, unlike previous models. High running properties, reliable operation, and high-quality materials satisfy consumers, as evidenced by positive assessments from specialists.

For winter we recommend narrower tires!

Closer to the cold period of the year, the question of choosing winter tires begins to worry. Specimens that are a little narrower are worthy of attention, because wide ones are quite unpredictable in snowy ruts.

In addition, the low-profile design allows you to feel all the delights of uneven surfaces, and high tires add comfort. You can start preparing for winter in the summer to choose a suitable replacement.