Life hack: we’ll deal with the question - how to choose alloy wheels for the Lada Priora

Factory wheels for Priora - parameters, article number, price

Wheels on the Lada Priora are installed as standard from the factory, their sizes and parameters are as follows:

• Diameter 14 inches.
• Drilling LZ×PCD 4×98 mm.
• Width 5.5J.
• Reach ET 35 mm.
• Center hole diameter DIA 58.6 mm.

There are no alloy wheels for the Lada Priora of any other size, also in the range of the Lada Sport brand. Depending on the configuration, Lada Priora was equipped with stamped steel or light alloy cast wheel elements.

What is the tire pressure

The consequences of too high or too low tire pressure are serious - it is necessary to operate the car with well-inflated tires. Regardless of the load, rubber used and diameter, the nominal pressure is considered to be 0.2 MPa. The width of the rim (5J, 5 ½, 6J) does not matter.

Using tire pressures above the minimum has the following consequences:

• quick grinding of the central part of the tire;
• poor handling;
• There is a high risk of the wheel exploding.

Moreover, if a tire bursts while you are not driving, this can lead to extremely unpleasant consequences. For example, if the front wheel on the driver's side fails, the car may drift into the oncoming lane. Which will lead to a serious accident. Tire pressure should be checked before each trip. It is best to use a special device for this - a pressure gauge. It can be mechanical or electronic.

Many owners specially inflate tires to 1.7-1.8 atm. The main reason is greater ride comfort - thanks to the low pressure, shocks to the suspension are practically not transmitted to the passenger compartment and to the steering wheel. However, low tire pressure causes:

• rapid wear of the tread - it wears down at the edges an order of magnitude faster;
• increased fuel consumption - for every 100 km of travel, gasoline is consumed by 5-15% more.

Operating a vehicle with half-flat tires is dangerous. It is advisable to avoid such practices.

Stampings

Stampings on Priora R14 are designated by catalog number 21700-3101015. Original steel stamped parts are produced by Mefro and TZSK LLC. The part is painted in one of the following colors:

• Black.
• Grey.
• Silver.

Lada Priora with r14 stampings are often found, since steel wheels were installed on most inexpensive trim levels, also due to the low price of stampings. Wheels on Priora - R14 stamping cost 800-900 rubles.

Tuning

As shown in the photo, the white Lada Priora hatchback is one of the cars that most successfully accepts the modernization of its appearance. Even a simple replacement of standard bumpers with restyled ones and tinting the windows gives the car individuality. However, the fantasies of car owners do not end there.

• Various types of body kits are used in the color of the Priora (pictured) hatchback white. Tuning bumpers and radiator grilles, installing a spoiler sometimes make a car completely unrecognizable, aggressive and impressive.

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• Photo of a white Priora hatchback, tuning it in a retro style, can often be seen on the streets. Chrome-plated hubcaps in the style of the 50s of the last century and white rims on the wheels leave no one indifferent.

• The Lada Priora hatchback (pictured) is white, with red lighting at the bottom and looks very original.

• High-quality LEDs and eyelashes installed on a white Priora hatchback (photo below) will make the headlight tuning complete and the appearance seamless.

Advantages and Disadvantages: Dies and Casting

Basically, cars are operated with two sets of tires: winter and summer. Therefore, in order not to waste time and money on seasonal tire fitting, purchase a second set of wheels. The wheels on the Lada Priora are either stamped steel or light alloy cast, and the car owners decide what type of elements to buy.

Differences in steel stampings:

1. Low price.
2. Maintainability.

The main disadvantage of stampings is their high specific gravity. The disadvantages also include low resistance to deformation and the fact that they are monotonous in appearance and not interesting. But a bent steel stamping can be easily straightened even by hand, and when deformed, the wheel absorbs impact energy, protecting the suspension from damage. Therefore, this can be a plus to some extent. The design can be improved by installing wheel covers, but some people like the look of a car with stamps.

Casting looks more beautiful, weighs lighter, since light alloys are used in its manufacture, and almost any design can be cast. Improving the design of the car and reducing sprung masses are the advantages of installing casting. The main disadvantage is the high price. Casting is three or more times more expensive than dies of the same size.

The strength of alloy wheels is higher than that of stamps, but this advantage has a downside. Yes, the casting can withstand light impacts, but after a serious impact, for example, falling into a hole at high speed, the casting can no longer be restored. The coating of most models is afraid of the aggressive action of anti-icing agents; this is the “scourge” of winter roads in large cities.

Therefore, stamps are better for winter - even if the steel rusts (which should not happen with high-quality painting), the wheels are easy to tint and inexpensive to replace. The almost continuous design of the stamping sidewall better protects brake system parts from snow and mud.

Pros and cons of a white car

Advantages of painting a Priora white hatchback car:

• Of course, a chic appearance! White color can visually increase volume. Therefore, clean and sparkling in the sun, as if from a picture, the white Priora hatchback always has an impressive and at the same time elegant appearance.

• In dry weather, dust and dirt are much less visible on it than on cars with a dark color. Pollution becomes noticeable only from a close distance, but from a distance the car appears clean. Accordingly, cleaning costs are reduced.

• White color tends to reflect sunlight. This is especially felt in the summer heat. The white Priora hatchback (photo below) heats up much less.

• It is clearly visible on the road, including at night. This most likely determines the statistics of accidents - white cars get into them much less often.

• The purer the white color of your Lada, the less susceptible it will be to fading. In case of repairs and the need for touch-up, it will be much easier to choose a shade that best matches the original one.

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• Small scratches and chips are much less noticeable. This is because paint primer is usually white. Therefore, if the scratch is shallow, then it is not visible.

• White Priora hatchback lends itself very well to modernization. Tuning (pictured), which will make your car original, can be done with your own hands.

List of wheel manufacturers for Priora and their price

Stampings and castings with a diameter of 14 inches are produced by many domestic and foreign companies. Among the stamp manufacturers, the following stand out:

• KFZ is an Austrian company that supplies wheels to many auto manufacturers. Model 5935 is suitable for Priora. Cost – 1300-1800 rubles.
• Mefro is a German company that produces high-quality, affordable parts. This company produces original spare parts for Lada, article number 21700-3101015, price 900–1100 rubles.
• Magnetto - produced in the Leningrad region, the brand belongs to the Italian group of companies CLN SpA Code for Priora - 14003, costs around 900 rubles.
• TZSK - Tolyatti Steel Wheel Plant - the official supplier of AvtoVAZ. Cost – 850-950 rubles.
• Eurodisk is a brand of the Fergana Mechanical Plant, production is carried out in Uzbekistan and the Leningrad region. The standard Priora model 53B35B costs about 900 rubles.
• Trebl is a Chinese brand. The brand's assortment includes a wheel with article number 53B35B for the Lada Priora, their price is approximately 950 rubles. Casting is represented by a greater variety than stamping. Unfortunately, many low-quality Chinese-made models are sold that are not durable enough. The production of cast elements is a technologically complex process, so choose casting from reliable companies.

Good light alloy wheels are produced by Russian manufacturers. K&K is a supplier of Lada conveyors. Products from the Krasnoyarsk plant are durable and of high quality.

The KiK line is offered as original Lada Priora accessories:

1. Torus.
2. Status.
3. Magma.
4. Combi.
5. Sonar.
6. Attica.
7. Sunway.
8. Orbis.

Many other K&K elements correspond to the Prior size:

• Accent.
• Iguana.
• Kalina-sport.
• Omaha.
• Rome.
• Siesta.
• Blade.
• Moulin rouge.

And this is not a complete list - there is a large selection. The cost of domestic casting is 2200–4000 rubles.

Another popular domestic manufacturer of light alloy wheels is SKAD. The plant for their production, located in Divnogorsk, has been operating since 2002, supplying wheels to many foreign automakers, including Ford, Volkswagen. SCAD is produced using modern technologies and meets international standards. The company's product range includes wheels for domestic cars.

The most popular models suitable for Priora are:

1. Uranus2.
2. Magnum.
3. Callisto.
4. Sting.
5. Veritas.

SKAD offers its products at the same price as KiK.

Tech Line is a product of the Azov Tek plant located in the Rostov region. 16 wheels of the brand’s model range with different designs have standard Prior sizes, for example:

1. Multi-spoke: TL 437, TL 426, TL 406.
2. Six-beam: TL 1401, TL 414.
3. Star-shaped: TL 430, TL 429.
4. With an unusual design: TL 418, TL 420, TL 438, TL 1406.

The price of Azov casting is 2600–3300 rubles.

ALCASTA is a Russian brand, production is located in Asia. There is nothing wrong with the design and durability of the products of this brand. Models popular among Prior owners are M29, M32, price 3300–3500 rubles.

Among Chinese wheels, you can pay attention to the brands Nitro or NZ Wheels. Factory production using modern equipment gives the wheels of these brands good quality, complemented by a large selection of design solutions and an affordable price. Popular Nitro models:

• Y-243.
• Y-247.
• Y-236.

Price – about 3500 rubles.

The NZ Wheels range includes F-32, F-41, SH-627, SH-607. Price – 3400–3800 rubles.

It is difficult to find wheels in the size for Priora from European, American, and Japanese manufacturers. But if you deviate from the standard parameters, you can choose beautiful castings from well-known brands. True, they cost much more than their Russian and Chinese counterparts.

Wheel sizes: what wheels can be installed on Priora

Wheel arches of Lada Priora accommodate wheels not only of standard size. Without modifications, the Lada Priora can accommodate wheels with a diameter of 15 and even 16 inches, naturally, together with lower-profile tires than the standard ones.

It is permissible to install rims with a width of 5.0–6.0J. For non-standard wheel configurations, wider ones are used: 6.5–7J. Overhang within ±5 mm. That is, wheels with an offset of 30 to 40 mm are suitable. The use of spacers allows you to install a disc with a different offset.

A large assortment of both stampings and castings allows you to select wheels for the Lada Priora in full accordance with the wishes and capabilities of the owner. The main thing is to use high-quality wheels that fit the size and the appropriate tires.

Standard tire size for Lada Priora

The standard tire size for the Lada Priora is 14 inches. The diameters installed by the factory in various configurations are as follows:

1. 175/65 R14.
2. 185/60 R14.
3. 185/65 R14.
4. 185/55 R15.

The speed index is at least H, which implies a limit of 210 km/h. Load index – 82, maximum load capacity – 475 kg.

The manufacturer allows the vehicle to be operated with wheels with the same tire size, but speed index V (up to 240 km/h) for tires with a diameter of 15 inches, T (no more than 190 km/h) for other sizes.

Tires with a diameter of 13 inches are not allowed to be installed on Prioras equipped with larger wheels from the manufacturer.

Tire pressure

The wheels need to be pumped up to 2.2 atmospheres in the front and 1.8 atmospheres in the rear.

What can happen to tires - malfunctions Rubber is a soft material that is quite easily pierced, cut, and torn. The most common injuries are punctures. A pinhole puncture of tubeless tires with a sharp object does not immediately cause a complete loss of air in the tire and is eliminated even without re-bending the wheel. When hitting foreign objects, the tread may be penetrated over a large area.

Also, the rubber suffers from side cuts, especially models with soft sides: when driving through holes with sharp edges, due to careless parking along curbs. Another problem is “hernia” - swelling in the side.

Tires are subject to natural wear and tear. The use of wheels is allowed with a tread depth of at least 1.6 mm for summer tires and at least 4 mm for winter tires. If operating rules are not followed, for example, driving with incorrect pressure, damaged suspension, broken wheel alignment, the tire wears out faster and unevenly.