VAZ 2114 hub size

The AvtoVAZ company took an important step for itself when it decided to restyling the legendary “Nine”. This is exactly how the VAZ 2114 appeared, which was produced in almost a million copies over the entire period of its production.

The uniqueness of the car is that it is literally created for tuning. Of course, the manufacturer didn’t do this on purpose, but it turned out more than successfully.

But if you don’t want or can’t spend a lot of money on tuning and modifications, there is a simple and budget option - install new wheels on the VAZ 2114.

What kind of drilling is on the VAZ-2114

One of the main parameters that you should pay attention to when replacing standard disks on a VAZ-2114 car is the dimensions, location and diameters of the mounting holes, PCD, pitch circle diameter, or, in simple terms, drilling or bolt pattern.

Bolt pattern on a VAZ-2114 wheel

Bolt pattern - this characteristic is expressed in two numbers and indicates the distance between the centers of the mounting holes and their number.

Drilling for all VAZ cars (except Oka and Niva) - 4x98 , four holes, the centers of which are located at a distance of 98 mm from each other .

However, this is a simplified designation for the user. The disc manufacturer is required to take into account both the diameter of the holes, their number, the distance between their centers, and the diameter along which the centers of the holes are located . Such a designation would complicate the selection of disks by the user, so knowing drilling in the “number of holes/distance between them” format is considered sufficient.

A few more wheel parameters

The drill bit can be measured using the spare wheel. In all SAMARA drilling 4*98

There are several more parameters that relate to the original VAZ-2114 rims - the width of the stock rim is 5.0J , the offset of the ET45 , the diameter of the centering hole at the hub is 58.5 .

Why replace wheels?

The first and most obvious reason is wear and tear. The disk has a simple design with a minimum of parts and can last a very long time. But as a result of long-term active use of the vehicle, it loses its aesthetic appeal. Original parts may not differ in quality and durability, since the cost of the model does not imply this. That many car enthusiasts prefer not to wait until a rusty or bent disk on the pavement finally fails, so that they don’t feel sorry for throwing it away.

The second reason is the simple desire to decorate your car. Original wheels for the VAZ 2114 cannot offer the car owner anything original. That’s why many people put wheels from foreign cars on their cars. Tuning is a great hobby, but you need to be very careful when upgrading your car, especially in such important areas. You can install wheels from foreign cars on the Four. But only subject to strict adherence to safety rules.

Decoding indicators on disk

It will be easier to select car wheels when the decoding of the provided indexes is known, and therefore special care is required to consider the details in this matter. It is imperative to remember that each designation is placed for a reason and has its own information load.

For example, 175/70 R13 is considered a standard option, so it needs to be considered in particular detail. This means that the diameter of the tire is 13 inches, the profile height in percentage is 70, and the width in millimeters is 175. This allows you to figure out in detail whether the tire is suitable for fitting a car. Based on this, a disk is selected that fits perfectly into the geometric proportions.

Varieties

Selecting new wheels for a VAZ 2114 is not an easy task. When choosing them, it is important to take into account a number of parameters, plus combine them with personal preferences.

As for the dimensions, the emphasis should be on the diameter of the hub (58.5 millimeters) and its width (5-6.5 inches). For fastening, standard M12 bolts are used, the thread pitch of which is 1.25 millimeters.

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As with most other cars, the VAZ 2114 is offered on the market:

• Steel (stamped);
• Light alloy (divided into forged and cast).

Stamped

Steel wheels are very common. Not surprising, because all “fourteenth” models are equipped as standard with exactly these types of “rollers”. However, they are popular not only because of this. These wheels are cheap, but at the same time reliable and durable.

When impacted, they do not shatter into pieces, unlike some other disc materials. They just get deformed. Such deformations are sometimes removed manually, although the best option is to use special equipment.

But they also have disadvantages, including:

• Large mass, which negatively affects control, fuel consumption and tire wear;
• Weight also affects the chassis and transmission;
• Steel ones extremely rarely have an attractive appearance, which is one of the main reasons for replacing them with analogues.

Cast

Many car owners prefer to use alloy wheels on the VAZ 2114. This is due to a number of advantages that they carry.

1. They have less weight compared to stamped analogues.
2. Helps extend the service life of vehicle components and components.
3. Have a positive effect on reducing fuel consumption.
4. Cools the brake system more effectively.
5. They have a wide range of different designs that can become a real decoration for the entire car. It is enough to put the casting on the car and it will instantly transform. A simple but effective way of external tuning.

As for the disadvantages, they also exist:

• Alloy wheels do not bend under strong impacts, as happens with stamped rollers. The situation is worse - a split is occurring. This leads to increased danger during accidents and high-speed movements;
• The side surfaces begin to oxidize over time. This requires increased attention and periodic maintenance;
• The cost of alloy wheels is noticeably higher than the price of steel counterparts.

Forged

Forged wheels, which are gaining popularity, are also perfect for the domestic modernized “nine” represented by the VAZ 2114.

Strengths include:

1. High level of strength that matches stamped discs and even exceeds them in some places;
2. Lightweight design, which is not inferior to alloy wheels;
3. External attractiveness of forged products;
4. High levels of rigidity and reliability. With strong impacts they bend a little, even less than steel ones;
5. The surface is not very susceptible to corrosion, so you don’t have to care for them as carefully as cast ones.

The only drawback of forged kits is their high price. If your budget allows, and such a purchase is really justified, put your VAZ 2114 on forged wheels.

How to install a 4x100 disk on a VAZ-2114

Most older foreign cars have a 4x100 drill. This makes it possible to diversify the choice of disks almost indefinitely. However, we must take into account that simply installing, without modifications, 4x100 wheels on a 4x98 seat will not lead to anything good. The fact is that the tolerance in the manufacture of the disk does not exceed 0.7-1 mm . That is, it is theoretically possible to put on a disk with a 4x100 fit, but this will lead to the fact that only one bolt out of four will fit exactly on the cone. The remaining fasteners simply will not tighten all the way and, as a result, the disk will sit with a distortion that is almost impossible to check by eye.

Disc with bolt pattern 4*100

The disc will not fit with its mating plane to the hub, and this will lead to the fact that it will have a runout.

Systematic runout can not only lead to the fact that the only bolt that is tightened correctly will quickly become loose, but also to instant wear of the wheel bearing, and the remaining bolts will loosen on their own. There is a way out of this situation.

Disc runout leads to rapid wear of the wheel bearing

To install a disc with a 4*100 bolt pattern, you need to either install a spacer or install studs with nuts instead of bolts.

A less reliable option is to install bolts with an offset head. A not entirely correct option is to install studs, for example, from the cylinder head and nuts from Niva, but the studs are not designed for torsional force, so the most reliable option would be to install spacers. You can carve them yourself or buy them ready-made.

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But here you need to take into account several nuances:

1. The width of the spacer must be at least 20 mm, since only in this case we will ensure proper thread strength.
2. In this case, the offset of the disk will increase by the same 20 mm, which must be taken into account when selecting a disk.
3. In this case, the disc must be selected with a minimum offset in order to remove the load from the hub and somehow compensate for the difference in offset.

Installing studs with eccentric nut

Correcting the situation with foreign car wheels

Despite such a large discrepancy in bolt pattern, VAZ 2114 drivers still continue to use wheels from foreign cars. But this does not make them potential catalysts for accidents on the roads. There are ways to avoid the possibility of a crash due to “foreign” disks. You just need to eliminate the gap or make it harmless.

Method number 1: change the bolts

Replace with bolts with an offset head or eccentric. The design of these fasteners implies greater versatility and reliable fastening. It cannot be said that with such bolts on the disk you are absolutely protected from accidents due to disc mismatch.

A very popular method, the effectiveness of which drivers do not complain about.

Method number 2: use “studs”

Studs are special fasteners for rims. Which can serve as a complete replacement for bolts, and this is even a preferable option if there are discrepancies in the bolt pattern. The studs provide reliable fastening to any discs, but only with minor differences.

They will not save you if there is a serious gap - if you try this method at random, you take a serious risk.

Method number 3: eliminating the gap

You can remove the gap between the disc and the hub on your own; no preparation is required for this. This is the best way, as it completely and permanently eliminates the problem. Implementation of this method will take more time than simply purchasing new fasteners. But the result is worth it; the driver does not have to worry about the condition of the disc until he hears a characteristic knock.

This means that the material has worn out and can no longer provide safety.

You can choose any of these methods. Depending on how much time you have to work on the disc and how long a period of work is needed. If you need to attach someone else’s disk only as a temporary replacement for an original or custom one, then the first two methods are also perfect.

Factory standard options

On the VAZ conveyor, stampings with a diameter of 13 inches (1 inch is 2.5 centimeters) are installed on the VAZ 2114 model. Tires installed, as a rule, are not expensive, with a high profile.

For tuning enthusiasts, there is a lot to work on with such a basic option, because there is room to change the diameters of the rims and the height of the tire profile. One of the options for tuning a VAZ 2114 is to install wheels with the most suitable wheel diameter and minimum tire profile height.

On the VAZ 2114 you can install wheels with a diameter of 15″,

but you will have to install low-profile tires and you can install 14″ (14 inch) wheels and a tire width from 5″ to 6″. This is clearly written in the LADA VAZ 2114 passport.

What tires can be installed on 14″ wheels?

For such wheels, only two tire markings are suitable:

1. 185/60 R14. This size is preferable.
2. 175/65 R14.

Replacing standard wheels provided by the manufacturer with 15-inch ones may prevent you from passing technical inspection. Because the car's passport states that it is not recommended to install wide wheels on this car. This is what a four looks like with 15 wheels.

Dimensions of standard wheels VAZ 2114

According to the technical documentation on the VAZ 2114, it is allowed to install wheels with dimensions 5Jx13 ET35 PCD4x98 DIA58.6, which means the following:

• 5J – width 5 inches;
• ET35 – offset 35 mm;
• PCD4x98 – number and distance between holes for fasteners (disc bolt pattern), in this case 4 holes, the distance between them is 98 mm;
• DIA58.6 – hub hole diameter 58.6 mm.

Classification of disks by manufacturing method

Wheels for VAZ 2114 cars can be manufactured using different technologies, so before purchasing it is important to consider all the options available:

• Stamped. This is the most common option, which combines various technical and practical features. Low cost combined with high quality are the main advantages that made the products popular in the automotive market for the VAZ 2114.

Among the advantages of stamped discs, we can highlight such qualities that have become the basis for the development of wide consumer interest: due to their softness, such discs are smoothly deformed, so the driver will not encounter unexpected cracking of the disc while driving; Considering that the discs do not burst, but bend, they can be easily restored.

• Cast. You can even more often find cars on die-cast ones, since they are the personification of durability, reliability, quality and attractiveness. But you will have to spend a lot of money on such a model, since, taking into account the peculiarities of the technological process, the cost increases significantly.

The high cost makes such wheels not affordable for every buyer, but you can count on the following positive aspects: low weight, which makes the car easier to drive;

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fuel consumption is slightly reduced; there is a large assortment of shapes to choose the most attractive option; The integrity of the tire is preserved, as it is protected from negative external influences.

• Forged. Such discs are created by mechanical forging, so they have a solid structure. As a rule, these are white models with characteristic stylistic features.

Photos and technical characteristics of each option are an opportunity to choose the most attractive and high-quality type for equipping your vehicle.

Balancing the wheels correctly

The problem with replacing disks is mainly that the error is not visible to the naked eye. And an inexperienced driver will not notice it even while driving. The best thing you can do is take as many measures as possible to prevent an emergency. Balancing the wheel you are replacing with the rest of the wheels will solve most of your potential problems.

To protect yourself and not have to spend a lot on repairs. It is enough to choose a disk with as much offset as possible to install the spacer.

A discrepancy between the original bolt pattern of the VAZ 2114 will lead to a problem if you do it yourself and do not have the experience to do it. The best solution in such cases is to use the services of a specialist. And you can buy any wheels for your car without being tied to their factory format. Do-it-yourself tuning should be safe.

Installation of non-factory wheels on a VAZ

If you want to install a wheel rim of a different design on a VAZ car, you should pay special attention to the offset value. The conventional marking of this value indicates the distance from the plane of contact of the wheels to the conditional center of the rim. This indicator is measured in millimeters.

The most suitable one can be called the ET36 departure. Of course, the PCD, or more precisely the diameter of the circle on which the wheel rim mounting holes are located, must be in accordance with factory requirements.

On VAZ-2114 cars, this value is 98 millimeters. In technical documentation, this parameter is noted as PCD = 4 × 98 millimeters, this is the bolt pattern.

The optimal ratio of the width of wheel rims, the bolt pattern of which is 4×98 mm:

• 175/65R14 – wheel width 5.5J;
• 185/60R14 – 6J;
• 185/55R15 – 6J;
• 195/60R1 – 6.5J.

You can change the wheels on a VAZ car yourself. For many Russian car owners this is not a problem. But if there is no practice, there is no need to rely on resourcefulness and ingenuity. The brake and disc systems of any car do not tolerate amateurs, since human safety is at stake.

From time to time, it is better to carry out diagnostics using certified equipment, and you can change the brake pads yourself. Moreover, such work is not carried out often.

Wheel rims can last approximately 40 thousand kilometers. However, if the owner takes good care of his own car, then this period can be extended to 100 thousand kilometers. The size of rims for VAZ cars, as well as their type, is at the request of the owner. The most important thing is that the choice of wheel rims should not contradict the characteristics specified by the manufacturer. So, when visiting an auto parts store and buying new rims, all of the above must be taken into account.

Forged wheels

It is worth paying tribute to cast wheels, because exclusive wheels are made using the forging method. Today, forging is the zenith of technology for manufacturing wheels for a VAZ car. For forging, a billet made of light-alloy aluminum metals is used.

To produce forged wheel rims, powerful presses are used to create the required configuration of the element. In this field, high-precision metal cutting machines bring the workpiece to the finished product.

Forging hardens the metal, and the finished part becomes very strong and reliable. Forged wheels are used on racing cars. Their hardness indicators are two or even more times greater than those of stock spare parts.