Every driver should know that the size of tires and wheels is one of the main factors that significantly affects the behavior of the car on the road. Each manufacturer indicates the acceptable sizes of tires and wheels; this list consists of several options. Do you know what other tires and wheels are suitable for Vesta besides those specified by the manufacturer?
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.
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.
Asymmetrical directional
This is the rarest option. Not currently produced. These tires were designed to effectively drain water and smoothly distribute the load over the entire surface of the tire. But the difficulty of using it was with the spare wheel, since for a regular car you had to carry 2 of them.
As you can see, there are no ideal tires for the Lada Vesta SV Cross. Each tire has its own disadvantages. Therefore, you need to select tires taking into account your driving style, as well as the weather conditions in which the car will be used.
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.
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.
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.
Tire pressure Lada Vesta Cross
The tire pressure of the Lada Vesta CROSS SV is a very important indicator, since not only the car’s handling and overall driving comfort, but also the safety of the tires and wheels depend on it. The fact is that with high tire pressure it will be very uncomfortable to drive on uneven roads, and this can also lead to premature wear of the tread along the central part of the tire.
Too low tire pressure allows you to drive more comfortably - the ride will be smooth and soft. But at high speeds there is a risk of losing control. In addition, rapid wear of the tire along the edges is possible, and when entering a hole or bump, damage to the tire and disk may occur.
Based on all of the above, we can conclude that the tire pressure on the Lada Vesta Cross should be from 2.1 to 2.5 atmospheres, depending on driving style and usual level of comfort. It is not recommended to overestimate or underestimate the pressure.
Characteristics of standard tires
AvtoVAZ uses Belarusian tires, the peculiarity of which is that they were developed for Vesta and are characterized by good quality. By their variety, these tires belong to the ART Motion brand. This means that the products undergo a mandatory testing procedure based on European Union standards. This rubber has proven its quality in practice, demonstrating many advantages:
- High level of controllability regardless of the surface condition. Additional water drainage on wet asphalt is facilitated by arc-shaped grooves on the inside.
- On the outside of the tire there are special blocks designed to increase stability on sharp turns.
- The tread ensures minimal noise when driving.
- 3 grooves in the longitudinal direction are responsible for maintaining directional stability.
- Maximum speed is improved and fuel consumption is reduced due to low rolling resistance.
- The braking distance is reduced due to increased traction.
- Good quality at a relatively low price compared to foreign analogues.
In the maximum configuration “Lux” Vesta, and in the middle configuration also Vesta Cross, is equipped with tires from the German manufacturer Continental 195/55/R16.
As standard, the car is equipped with stamped wheels 6J 15 ET 50 4×100 60.1. This index is deciphered as follows:
- 6J – rim width;
- 15 – landing diameter in inches;
- ET50 – wheel offset – 50 mm;
- 4x100 – 4 fastening bolts, their diameter is 100 mm. This is the bolt pattern parameter on the Lada Vesta. Installation of discs from previous models is not allowed; they use a 4x98 bolt pattern - boring and fitting will lead to runout during movement and vibration;
- 1 – diameter of the hole in the center.
These wheels are fitted with tires of size 195/55 R16 91H. The ratio of wheel and disk sizes is presented in the table:
Modification
Rim offset
195/55 R16 91H, 87, 91T
205/50 R17 93W
Index T – speed limit up to 190 km/h, H – up to 210 km/h. Numbers from 88 to 91 are load capacity indices from 560 to 615 kg.
Every motorist should know how to check tire pressure. If it is weak, the wheel will come into contact with the road surface over a smaller area, traction and handling will deteriorate. If the pressure is too high, the tire becomes too stiff, the dynamic performance decreases, and the suspension parts wear out faster.
The manufacturer recommends maintaining the tire pressure on the Lada Vesta at 2.1 atmospheres. Experienced drivers try to adjust the indicator independently depending on their driving style. To check the pressure, you need a pressure gauge. It is sold at any auto parts store. You can contact a car service center, where they will check the pressure, pump up the tires if necessary, and test them for punctures.
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.
New Lada: Technical Characteristics of Lada Vesta
Which brand should you give preference when choosing tires for Vesta?
According to surveys on the Internet and online reviews of Lada Vesta owners, they give the greatest preference to the following models of winter tires for their car:
- NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA 8 have a unique Nokian Eco Stud 8 stud technology. There is also a special flange, and the studs of this brand of tires are characterized by a significantly smaller swing amplitude. The Eco Stud rubber layer gives a good shock-absorbing effect. The tread is made from a unique mixture of cryosilane - Hakkapeliitta Cryo-silane Gen 2, which provides excellent traction. The tires have amplifiers, which are located in the rear sector of the tread blocks and guarantee excellent deceleration of the Lada Vesta. The tires have diagonal 3D sipes and also self-locking 3D sipes on the outside of the shoulder areas. Cost from 4,264 rubles*.
- BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK SPIKE-01 is another good option for winter studs for Vesta. They have good grip on ice thanks to the studs, which are made using a special Cross-Edge Pin technology - that is, a special cross-shaped notch is applied in the middle of the stud. The spikes don't get lost, which is a plus. Thanks to self-cleaning sipes that remove ice chips from the studs, the tires provide excellent handling on ice. Tires cost from 3,169 rubles*.
- YOKOHAMA ICE GUARD F700Z are tires for harsh winters, and they will be an excellent choice for the Lada Vesta. They show excellent grip thanks to the two-layer tread structure. The bottom layer is hard and holds the studs firmly, while the top layer is softer and designed specifically for driving on ice. The tire's contact patch is significantly increased, which ensures high-quality grip in snow, ice and slush. This tire model uses the innovative Yokohama IceGUARD F700Z technology, which gives the tires water-absorbing properties. Thanks to it, water is removed and absorbed, and the protector comes into contact with dry ice. The cost of tires starts from 2,147 rubles.
- DUNLOP ICE TOUCH are designed for driving on slush, ice and dense snow. An absolute Dunlop classic, this model shows that it was designed for exactly this purpose. The contact patch is quite large due to the wide central rib; the rubber mixture contains polymers that guarantee the tires elasticity, providing good grip and traction. The tread pattern of this model is directional and equipped with wide drainage grooves. The spikes are located chaotically, the lamellas are at different angles, the edges are quite sharp. The price of tires is from 3000 rubles.
- "KAMA EURO 519" - budget domestic tires with decent characteristics. Owners note the presence of fan-shaped slats and V-shaped grooves. They provide an excellent self-cleaning process for tires. Thanks to the dense bottom layer, the spikes are securely fixed. The rubber composition contains a fairly high percentage of natural rubber, which allows the top layer of the tire to remain quite soft. Noise is reduced due to the optimal placement of the studs. Price from 1800 rubles.
- "Belshina BEL-127" is also a high-quality and inexpensive option for winter tires for the Lada Vesta. The tires have projector blocks with voluminous wavy lamellas. Directional protector. The central stiffener provides good stability, and the water drainage system has centrifugal-type gutters to remove water from under the tread pattern. Price "Belshina Bel-127" from 1,900 rubles.
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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.
What wheels can be installed on Vesta?
In addition to the luxury modification of Vesta described above, simpler versions of the brand are also in high demand among the population, primarily in a sedan body with a 1.6-liter engine. For such cars, the most popular wheel diameter is R15, and in some cases, when equipping a car with an automatic transmission, the dimension is R16. When choosing replacement options as needed, car enthusiasts usually adhere to the following criteria:
- Considering that in the simplest configuration the Lada Vesta has stamped 15-inch wheels, their unpresentable appearance often spoils the entire exterior of the car, and drivers often change the wheels. Of course, they can be covered with decorative plastic or rubber caps, but this dummy will be too conspicuous.
- For a diameter of 15 inches, summer tires must have increased side cord rigidity, because high-speed driving on them is extremely difficult, especially considering the effect of inertial forces on corners. But for winter tires this parameter will be ideal, because traction with wet snow in a deep snowdrift will be carried out not only along the sole of the tire, but also along its side surface. If a motorist is a fan of aggressive dynamic driving, he should get wheels R17 or higher to ride on them in the warm season. "Vesta", the tire size depends not only on the personal preferences of the car owner, but also on the technical capabilities of the cylinders after installation.
- The most optimal option for the Lada Vesta are wheels with a diameter of R16, which can be used for both summer and winter use, since the 6.5J rim width is enough to install tires with a sole width of 185-195 mm, and The profile height of 55-60 mm allows you to move along highways and at the same time not get stuck in mud or a snowdrift.
- In addition, wheels with such parameters are ideally suited for installing all-season tires 195/55/R16, and when choosing truly high-quality products, the car enthusiast gets the opportunity not to go to a tire service 2 times a year over the next 3-5 seasons, depending depending on driving style. So, having once overpaid for quality and reliability, over the coming years he will only be able to save time and money.
When choosing wheels for Vesta, taking into account the rich range of products, the driver can purchase for himself any option that will satisfy him. Depending on the nature of the vehicle's operation. The main thing in this matter is to use only products of original brands, without resorting to installing cheap replicas, since neither the manufacturer nor the seller himself can provide a guarantee for the long and safe operation of a car with such wheels.
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).
New Lada: Validity and warranty conditions for the Lada Vesta car
