January 15, 2015 Lada.Online 734 615 156
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.
What does a significant increase in wheel size actually do?
The increased wheel width provides greater stability. If the tires on the new wheel are good, the car will grip the track perfectly at any speed. Also, the increased diameter has a positive effect on the stability of the ride on the highway and the passage of small irregularities. Many potholes that previously hampered your comfort will become invisible on new wheels. Also a big advantage is the appearance of the car. Otherwise, all that remains is to list the shortcomings:
- acceleration will be significantly more difficult, since the engine will have to be loaded much more to overcome the resistance of the wider and larger wheels on the Priora;
- fuel consumption will increase for the same reasons; on a car with a small unit, consumption can increase by 30-40%, which depends on the condition of the engine and the type of tire;
- control will be somewhat more difficult, and if you have a power steering, the latter can break down very often, since the load on the system will increase significantly, and this will lead to costs;
- braking may lose its sharpness, you will have to wait longer for the car to stop, the braking distance will increase, and the wear of the brake pads on the car will increase;
- the cost of tires will increase significantly, since 17 tires often cost twice as much as rubber on stock 14 wheels, which will greatly affect the operating budget of the car.
These are the kind of troubles that can await a person who decides to change the wheels on a Priora to 17 inches. The same applies to 16 disks, which give approximately the same results. If you want to avoid such problems, but still increase the wheel size, you should buy 15-piece alloy wheels with the same tire width and approximately the same final diameter. That is, the height of the rubber profile should be slightly less than on the stock size.
Summer tires Continental 175/65 R14
Continental ContiEcoContact 5
- Speed index:
H (up to 210 km/h) / T (up to 190 km/h) / V (up to 240 km/h) / W (up to 270 km/h) / Y (up to 300 km/h) - Spikes:
no - Diameter:
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 - Profile width:
165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 - Profile height:
45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 - Rating:
4.5
- holds up well in heavy rain
- sustainable
- hard
- No
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
- Speed index:
H (up to 210 km/h) / T (up to 190 km/h) / V (up to 240 km/h) / W (up to 270 km/h) / Y (up to 300 km/h) - Spikes:
no - Diameter:
14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 - Profile width:
165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 255 - Profile height:
45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 - Rating:
4.5
- quiet
- soft
- excellent control
- soft sidewall
Cast, steel or forged wheels for Priora
There are different types of wheels on the market, with dozens of options to choose from for your vehicle. Replacing this part in a car is most often due to the fact that the owner does not like the appearance of the device. Therefore, in most cases, when installing 17-inch wheels on a Lada Priora, it will be a matter of choosing beautiful and inexpensive alloy wheels. Still, it’s worth paying attention to forged offers with the following advantages:
- lightness - weight plays a huge role in this case, since the Priora suspension is designed for light loads and can show all its unreliability with a heavy wheel;
- unpretentiousness - even on unpredictable Russian roads, such products will not be deformed, and if there are minor defects, they can always be corrected at a service center;
- quality - special technologies are used in production that make it possible to reduce weight and increase the strength of the main parts of the wheel mechanism, taking into account its scope of use;
- many designs - forging looks much better than traditional light-alloy products, you can choose original solutions with an unusual and unconventional style;
- service life - such a wheel lasts much longer than traditional solutions, since there are no deformations or other damage, the disc can be used for many seasons in a row.
If you choose light-alloy options, do not buy overtly Chinese products. German, Italian offers, well-known Japanese companies guarantee the quality and durability of their products. These discs are heavier, they contain more metal, and they can withstand much greater loads. For the Russian road, such products can be relevant in all respects. But cheap Chinese goods will not please you with the quality of service on Priora.
Beading, rubber beading
All modern cars are operated with tubeless wheels. To ensure the tightness of the bead, the tire fits tightly to the rim of the disk, so it is difficult to disassemble such a wheel without a tool, especially when it is necessary to preserve the rubber being removed. High-quality independent installation of tubeless tires is also difficult.
Using a jack - its foot is installed on the tire near the rim, the upper part rests against the loop of the cable passed under the wheel, into the car, or another stationary, heavy object. When the jack handle is rotated, its lower part, lowering, will remove the tire from the rim. Having run over the edge of the wheel with a car.
By impact - using a metal corner and a sledgehammer. After the tire has been pressed off the rim on both sides, it must be removed with mounting blades. If you install it yourself, it is unlikely that you will be able to create a tight seal on a tubeless wheel; you should install a tube. Mounting blades are used for edging. You need to put the edge of the tire on the disk, install the tube inside, and fill the second bead.
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.
Which tires should I choose for 17-inch wheels for Priora?
The size of the tires is of great importance, since when installing 205/60 R17, your new items simply will not fit into the wheel arches of the car. The tire set should be something like 205/40 R17. In this case, it will be a really good solution that will fit into the arch and work without any problems. Please note that the 205 width may rub against the wheel arches if the wheel offset is too small. Also evaluate the following parameters:
- quality of rubber - in pits, tires will suffer greatly from excessive loads, so bumps and cuts will definitely appear if you buy not the best quality offers;
- profile height - this has already been mentioned above, it is better to immediately measure the overall diameter of the wheel using various online calculators, as well as measuring the parameters of the wheel arch;
- disc offset - this parameter determines how much the wheel will protrude to the side; it is better to stay at high offset values in order to hide the wheels under the arches;
- season - for the winter it makes sense to change into your original stock wheels, getting better handling and ride safety, but in the summer you can experiment with this factor;
- reliability of the disk itself - it is better to overpay and buy new proven solutions than to pay for used products of unknown quality or downright bad products.
Each factor plays a role in your satisfaction with the changes. When buying everything Chinese and of poor quality, it is better not to undertake any alterations at all. If you decide to make your car more beautiful, buy good products and ensure the safety of your car. This is the only way you can get really good travel options and not completely ruin your car with low-quality reforms.
By the way, your car will look something like the following video:
How much do Tori disks cost?
The cost of K&K Torus discs depends on the radius of the disc itself. The larger the radius, the higher the price of Torus alloy wheels.
- R14 Torus price 2700-3000 rubles per piece
- R15 Torus price from 3500 to 4000 rubles per disk
- R16 Torus price from 4000 to 5000 rubles per disc
- R17 Torus price from 4500 to 5000 rubles per disk
Characteristics of Tori
Wheels R14-R15
- Number of mounting holes 4
- Hole diameter 98 mm
- Central hole diameter 58.5 mm
- Reach (ET) 35 mm
The R14 has a rim width of 5.5mm. The R15 has a rim width of 6.5mm
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?
Factory tires - article number and price
The Lada Priora was mainly equipped with 14-inch wheels, occasionally 13, 15 inches. R16 tires have never been installed on Lada Priora. Over the years, the car on the assembly line was equipped with wheels and tires from different manufacturers, the article number and price also varied, for example:
These are all-season tires of the lower price segment, hard, therefore, not comfortable, high grip, but they last a long time and are resistant to mechanical damage. Of course, all-season use of wheels is conditional; in subzero temperatures and icy conditions, winter wheels must be used.
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.
The table data is taken from the instruction manual.
Factory installed
It is allowed to use winter tires (MS) of the above dimensions and index Q with a corresponding limitation of the maximum vehicle speed (up to 160 km/h).
