The best tires for VAZ 2106

Disc radius options

The cars were equipped by the manufacturer with R13 wheels, which combine technical and operational convenience. They were appreciated by owners who value the attractiveness and practicality of driving.

But if you want to update the appearance of the car and make it as solid as possible, it is recommended to pay attention to R14-15 and even R16 wheels, while providing the corresponding technical advantages.

Due to the fact that manufacturers have tried to carefully study the design features, car enthusiasts can count on ease of use in accordance with the established rules. Even a large radius will look perfect and will not cause a violation of the technological features of the vehicle.

But, as practice shows, it will be difficult for an inexperienced driver to drive a car on large rims, so it is recommended to gradually switch to them so as not to encounter operational inconveniences.

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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;

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.

Technical specifications

The choice of disks is based on technical parameters that are important to consider for safe use in subsequent operation. Experts have formed basic technical standards that are important to adhere to when choosing disks in order to avoid operational inconveniences:

• The number of mounting holes and their circumference diameter is 4*98.
• Hub diameter is 58 mm.
• The most suitable disk size is 13-15, but the 16 radius refers to non-standard variants of a special design.
• Reach – 15-30 mm.
• The most suitable disc width is 5-6 mm.
• M12*1.25 bolts are suitable for fastening the wheels.

These are technical recommendations, but depending on the specifics of the tires and the individual needs of the buyer, wheels are also selected.

Tire selection and storage

• The tire type must be appropriate for the season and road surface conditions. When the average daily temperature is below 5 degrees, you should switch to winter tires, and when it is warmer, to summer tires.
• Summer tires harden at low temperatures and lose grip on the road surface. Winter ones wear out intensively at high temperatures.
• You should not buy studded winter tires if you have to drive on city streets cleared of snow without leaving the city. The studs are good on snow and mud, but do not perform well on asphalt.
• Before storage, tires must be cleaned of dirt and washed.
• Tires should be stored upright on the floor or rack without any sharp edges that could damage the rubber.
• It is unacceptable to store tires hanging from the inner surface - in this position, the edge of the tire adjacent to the rim will be deformed.
• Do not store tires in direct sunlight or outdoors.
• It is unacceptable to place heating devices near tires.

When choosing wheels for a VAZ, you need to look not only at their appearance, but also at the possibility of using them on a particular model. In addition, certain technical characteristics must be taken into account.

The most important of them are:

• bolt pattern;
• diameter;
• departure;
• fastening elements;
• diameter of the centering hole.

What wheels were installed on different bodies and configurations?

Initially, the VAZ-2106 car was conceived as a modernization of the VAZ-2103, which included getting rid of various “excesses” and bringing some parameters to European standards of that time. In total, since 1976, 7 modifications of the domestic “six” have been produced.

But none of these transformations affected the assembly line equipment with car wheels. The VAZ-2106 was always factory-installed with the most budget-friendly 13-inch stamped steel wheels with the following parameters:

• 4.5JX13ET37;
• 5JX13ET

4.5J and 5J are the width (inches);

13 – diameter (inches);

ET – disc offset size in mm.

Options with wider 13- and 14-inch wheels were considered as an acceptable replacement. Equipping the wheels with only the smallest diameter and most inexpensive steel stampings was caused not by the design features of the car, but by the desire to reduce the financial costs of production.

Stamped steel wheels are durable, repairable and low cost. But this is where the list of their advantages ends. If we compare dies with cast or forged lightweight specimens, then we can only talk about some shortcomings.

The result of replacing with lightweight versions of products is improved handling and reduced fuel consumption. But you shouldn’t make a replacement just for the sake of replacing it. Improper implementation can later turn into a real problem.

Full and abbreviated bolt pattern formula

As a rule, a complete formula is indicated on the wheels from the factory, displaying all the necessary parameters. In colloquial speech, car enthusiasts often use a short and recognizable designation, which does not give a complete picture of the product. Let's consider each of the formulas separately.

Abbreviated

The shortened formula for determining the measured indicators is called PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter). It includes two sizes and looks like this: 4ˣ98 (wheel bolt pattern for VAZ-2110). The number “4” here indicates the number of notches for bolts, the number “98” is the result of a transverse measurement of their circumference.

Common PCD values: 98, 100, 108, 112, 114.3, 120, 130, 139.7.

A common mistake is to install a 98 disc on a 100 hub, since the difference is not visually visible. The result will be misalignment and incomplete fit of the disk to the hub.

The abbreviated formula allows you to select the required spare part that can be installed on the car. However, an incorrect bolt pattern according to other parameters will not allow full operation of the vehicle.

Full

How to find out the bolt pattern using the full formula, which is indicated on the disc at the factory and has the following format: 7.5 Jˣ15 H2 5ˣ100 ET 40 D 54.1? Let's look at what each alphanumeric group in this encoding means.

1. 7.5 JX 15 – rim width 7.5 inches, diameter 15 inches. The letter “X” indicates that the disk is cast or forged, the letter “J” indicates that the product should be used only on single-wheel drive vehicles (marking for all-wheel drive vehicles is JJ).
2. H2 – the number of end protrusions (humps) designed to hold a tubeless tire. Options with one protrusion (“H1”) or without them (“AN”) are possible. Hump ​​(hillock, elevation) - ensures reliable fixation of the tire in corners, avoiding depressurization.
   

   Marking	Decoding
   H	Hump
   H2	Double Hump
   FH	Flat Hump
   FH2	Double Flat Hump
   CH	Combination Hump
   EH2	Extended Hump
   EH2+	Extended Hump 2+
   A.H.	Asymmetric Hump

3. PCD 5ˣ100 is the bolt pattern formula discussed in the previous subparagraph of this article.
4. ET 40 (short for German Einpress Tief) is the departure indicator. In the example shown, a positive overhang of 40 mm is indicated. If the offset is negative, a “-” sign is placed in front of the number; if it is zero, a “0” sign is placed in front of the number. The amount of overhang determines where the mating plane will be located. Deviation from the values ​​recommended by the manufacturer leads to a change in the direction and magnitude of the forces that act on the suspension.
5. D 54.1 – hub hole diameter in mm (DIA).

Note: rim width and diameter are measured in inches. 1 inch is equal to 2.54 cm. The remaining dimensions of the bolt pattern are usually measured in millimeters.

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• 02.04.2007 20:28 #2

Standard disk sizes

All standard wheels on the VAZ-2106 have two constant indicators related to the design of the hub:

The diameter of the central hole is 58.5 mm.
For those wheels that were installed on the VAZ 2106 by the manufacturer, tires with the following dimensional parameters were used:

The numbers in the tire parameters mean the width in mm, separated by a fraction - the profile height as a percentage of the width, 13 - the rim diameter in inches. Other wheels and tires that were considered by the manufacturer as standard and acceptable for installation:

Parameters of standard nuts

In the factory assembly, M12x1.25 bolts were used to fasten the disks. Standard bolts from VAZ-2106 wheels can only be used to fasten stamped steel wheels. When replacing with alloy wheels, the bolts must also be replaced. The diameter and thread pitch will remain the same. The overall length and shape of the cone under the head will change.

The thickness of cast discs is greater than that of stamped ones. Therefore, the fasteners must be longer. The conical thickening under the head is the clamping surface of the bolt. If the bolts are replaced with studs, the standard nuts should have a similar surface.

The pressing surface can be not only conical, but also flat or spherical in configuration. The choice of bolts or nuts according to the profile of the clamping surface depends on the shape of the recesses in the holes of the disks, since their contours must completely coincide. This will ensure reliable clamping density. The most common conical version of the clamping circuit. For cast wheels, the cone is more pronounced than for stamps, and its angle is 60°.

Important! After installing new alloy wheels, the first time you need to regularly check the tightness of the bolts or nuts until the soft metal is finally compacted under the influence of loads. If this is not done, spontaneous loosening of the bolt may occur.

VAZ-2106 wheels

Despite the fact that the last production car of domestic production, the VAZ-2106, rolled off the factory assembly line back in 2006, operating models of this brand can still be found on the roads of our country.

This is also evidenced by the demand for auto parts, including wheel rims, which today are produced by many different manufacturers. There is a choice of diameters, type of manufacture and design.

What wheels were installed on different bodies and configurations?

Initially, the VAZ-2106 car was conceived as a modernization of the VAZ-2103, which included getting rid of various “excesses” and bringing some parameters to European standards of that time. In total, since 1976, 7 modifications of the domestic “six” have been produced.

But none of these transformations affected the assembly line equipment with car wheels. The VAZ-2106 was always factory-installed with the most budget-friendly 13-inch stamped steel wheels with the following parameters:

• 4.5JX13ET37;
• 5JX13ET

4.5J and 5J are the width (inches);

13 – diameter (inches);

ET – disc offset size in mm.

Options with wider 13- and 14-inch wheels were considered as an acceptable replacement. Equipping the wheels with only the smallest diameter and most inexpensive steel stampings was caused not by the design features of the car, but by the desire to reduce the financial costs of production.

Stamped steel wheels are durable, repairable and low cost. But this is where the list of their advantages ends. If we compare dies with cast or forged lightweight specimens, then we can only talk about some shortcomings.

The result of replacing with lightweight versions of products is improved handling and reduced fuel consumption. But you shouldn’t make a replacement just for the sake of replacing it. Improper implementation can later turn into a real problem.

Standard disk sizes

All standard wheels on the VAZ-2106 have two constant indicators related to the design of the hub:

1. The pattern of mounting holes (bolt pattern) is 4x98.
2. The diameter of the central hole is 58.5 mm.

For those wheels that were installed on the VAZ 2106 by the manufacturer, tires with the following dimensional parameters were used:

The numbers in the tire parameters mean the width in mm, separated by a fraction - the profile height as a percentage of the width, 13 - the rim diameter in inches. Other wheels and tires that were considered by the manufacturer as standard and acceptable for installation:

Parameters of standard nuts

In the factory assembly, M12x1.25 bolts were used to fasten the disks. Standard bolts from VAZ-2106 wheels can only be used to fasten stamped steel wheels. When replacing with alloy wheels, the bolts must also be replaced. The diameter and thread pitch will remain the same. The overall length and shape of the cone under the head will change.

The thickness of cast discs is greater than that of stamped ones. Therefore, the fasteners must be longer. The conical thickening under the head is the clamping surface of the bolt. If the bolts are replaced with studs, the standard nuts should have a similar surface.

The pressing surface can be not only conical, but also flat or spherical in configuration. The choice of bolts or nuts according to the profile of the clamping surface depends on the shape of the recesses in the holes of the disks, since their contours must completely coincide. This will ensure reliable clamping density. The most common conical version of the clamping circuit. For cast wheels, the cone is more pronounced than for stamps, and its angle is 60°.

Important! After installing new alloy wheels, the first time you need to regularly check the tightness of the bolts or nuts until the soft metal is finally compacted under the influence of loads. If this is not done, spontaneous loosening of the bolt may occur.

What drives can be installed

With the installation of standard disks everything is very clear. Stamped steel wheels perfectly match the parameters of the hub, and together with the tires, they completely fit into the wheel arch of the car. However, their heavy weight reduces dynamic performance and increases fuel consumption.

To improve these indicators, you can install light alloy wheel options. In addition to optimizing technical characteristics, the appearance of the car is also significantly improved. Today's aftermarket offers aluminum, magnesium and titanium rims. They are much more expensive than stamped ones, but lower fuel costs partially offset such costs.

When choosing replacement options, when purchasing a new rim you need to pay attention to the following aspects:

• Manufacturer reliability. You should not buy products from unknown manufacturers. After all, everyone claims the high quality of their goods, but no one knows how things really are.
• Technical specifications. When choosing a disk, at a minimum, you need to take into account the dimensions and technical parameters of the car's hub and wheel arch. If the product exceeds the standard parameters, then you need to make sure that you can select the appropriate adapters or the right type of tires.
• Material of manufacture. The disc material must be certified and meet all safety requirements
• Place of purchase. It is better to buy new discs at official retail outlets, because not only the product itself, but also the technical passport and quality certificate can be counterfeited.

Minimum and maximum possible parameters of non-standard disks

Selecting non-standard disks is associated with certain difficulties. This applies to the boundaries of the wheel arch, hub parameters, overhang and permissible rim width.

Despite the fact that at the factory only 13-inch wheels were installed on the VAZ-2106, and only 14-inch wheels were considered as replacement options, 15 and even 16-inch wheels are also applicable for installation in this car model.

• The R 15-inch version is more suitable for driving in urban environments. Bad roads can cause them to wear out quickly.

• R To a large extent, this size is set only to improve the appearance of the car. Use on bad roads can lead to damage to the rims and wheel arch.

In the latest VAZ models, manufacturers abandoned their usual 4x98 mm bolt pattern in favor of the more universal 4x100 mm. With the use of eccentrics, a difference of 2 mm can be solved. Other bolt patterns require the installation of additional adapter spacers.

The maximum rim width provided by the manufacturer is 6 inches with an offset of 29 mm. When installing a wider version, you will have to adjust the offset using spacers. But you need to understand that wide rims can worsen the car’s handling. In addition, they are more susceptible to drifts in bad weather or during the winter season.

To increase the level of driving comfort, using new alloy wheels is not only possible, but also necessary. But, based on safety and common sense considerations, it is worth sticking to the standard factory parameters.

What drives can be installed

With the installation of standard disks everything is very clear. Stamped steel wheels perfectly match the parameters of the hub, and together with the tires, they completely fit into the wheel arch of the car. However, their heavy weight reduces dynamic performance and increases fuel consumption.

To improve these indicators, you can install light alloy wheel options. In addition to optimizing technical characteristics, the appearance of the car is also significantly improved. Today's aftermarket offers aluminum, magnesium and titanium rims. They are much more expensive than stamped ones, but lower fuel costs partially offset such costs.

When choosing replacement options, when purchasing a new rim you need to pay attention to the following aspects:

• Manufacturer reliability. You should not buy products from unknown manufacturers. After all, everyone claims the high quality of their goods, but no one knows how things really are.
• Technical specifications. When choosing a disk, at a minimum, you need to take into account the dimensions and technical parameters of the car's hub and wheel arch. If the product exceeds the standard parameters, then you need to make sure that you can select the appropriate adapters or the right type of tires.
• Material of manufacture. The disc material must be certified and meet all safety requirements
• Place of purchase. It is better to buy new discs at official retail outlets, because not only the product itself, but also the technical passport and quality certificate can be counterfeited.

The importance of bolt pattern

Unfortunately, when purchasing, not all car enthusiasts ask themselves how to find out the wheel bolt pattern. Ignoring this parameter can lead to dire consequences. Determining the presence of a problem visually is quite problematic. When tuning their car, many motorists try to select wheels not according to technical parameters, but based on appearance. Often a situation arises in which the discs fit only approximately according to the bolt pattern. On the Internet you can find compatibility tables for disk models from various manufacturers, but you should not trust this data directly. Some experts suggest “adjusting” the car’s parameters to new rims, whose PCD value differs significantly from the standard one. During installation, centering rings are usually used. However, the effectiveness and safety of this method is controversial. Rings can be made of aluminum or plastic. Although manufacturers claim that the materials used are specially designed for loads, the presence of an additional element in the wheel fastening system gives an additional chance of weakening the structure and, if the ring splits, can lead to an accident.

Installing rims with an incorrect PCD indicator can cause:

Increased wheel runout;

Damage to the suspension or steering mechanism;

Wheel loosening while driving.

Even if the wheel is centered, the chamfers of the bolt studs will not fit snugly into the wheel sockets. For this reason, the stress in the metal increases, which accelerates the wear of the holes. In addition, there is always a risk of “losing” a wheel while driving.