Optimal tire pressure for Lada Vesta Cross and wheel sizes

How often to measure to kill rubber

Please note that pressure may change due to changes in ambient temperature.
Moreover, the process occurs equally in winter and summer. The main rule when checking is to measure it before driving, before the tires get hot. After a short trip, the wheels become very hot and the performance differs significantly from the real ones. Measurements should be taken not only after tire wear has become noticeable. The manufacturer recommends checking the inflation when you feel that the car is behaving differently.

For example, it began to throw to the sides, uncertainly when entering turns. In any operating book you will find information that a check must be carried out if temperature changes reach 10-15 degrees.

As a rule, these are the spring/autumn seasons, be careful this is a time of temperature fluctuations.

How often to measure

Please note that pressure readings undergo significant changes when the air temperature changes in winter and summer, gradually during movement, and also during movement when heated. The general rule is that it is necessary to take measurements before a trip only if the car has had time to cool down after previous use. If you measure this value immediately, it will turn out to be overestimated, because an increase in air temperature inevitably leads to an increase in pressure.

A mandatory check is carried out when the ambient temperature changes by 10-15 degrees. In addition, if you notice that the “behavior” of the car has changed, it has become difficult to drive, then first of all it is recommended to check the tire pressure and restore it if necessary.

Low profile tire pressure

This parameter, ignored by novice car enthusiasts, is very important when operating cars with any tires, and especially with low-profile ones. The required tire pressure is always indicated by the vehicle manufacturer in the operating instructions and in an accessible place on the body, for the Lada Vesta - on the B pillar on the driver's side.

1. Low profile tires require increased attention to pressure, as insufficient pressure will make the wheels and suspension even more vulnerable to potholes and rocks on the road.
2. As many years of experience have shown, the pressure in low-profile tires must be maintained 15% higher than that specified by the manufacturer for wheels of the recommended size.

What indicators depend on tire pressure

The following indicators depend on the air in the tires:

• Maneuverability;
• Controllability;
• Road grip;
• Fuel consumption;
• Cross-country ability - if you want to drive off-road, lower the tires.

Uninflated wheels can cause disc damage. Imagine you are driving on a road where the surface is not ideal. We drove through the pit, taking into account the weak pumping, the disk takes more load. For steel rims there is practically no problem, but “casting”, titanium rims, can not only bend, but crack. And the impact on the tire is no less.

It is enough just to look at the photo, as we see with different pumping, the surface of contact between the wheel and the road changes. This is why some areas wear out quickly, while others do not interact at all. Insufficient traction can cause an accident.

If you think pumping is not a problem, you are mistaken. Over-inflated tires are dangerous, increasing the risk of aquaplaning and similarly, the contact plane is smaller, causing uneven wear.

In conclusion, I would like to say, monitor the pressure, maintain it as required by the manufacturer. Pay attention to your own driving preferences. Fans of high-speed driving can deviate from the average by 0.1 bar. After all, at speed, the temperature rises, and accordingly the pressure, which is why an excess of the latter often leads to rupture of the rubber - be careful on the roads!

Tire pressure Lada Vesta

If you don’t know what pressure is in the Lada Vesta tires, then this article will answer your question.

Please note that it is necessary to check tire pressure quite often, as this directly affects driving safety. Manufacturers also set standards for each specific car so that the driver has something to focus on.

The Lada Vesta instruction manual contains the following values:

New Lada: Promotions, discounts and government programs valid for the purchase of cars of the Lada Vesta family
* Speed ​​indices: T – up to 190 km/h, H – up to 210 km/h. Load capacity indices: 88–560 kg; 91–615 kg. **Rim offset (ET) is the distance from the mating plane of the disc to the middle of the rim. *** Partial load – no more than 3 adults in the car without cargo in the trunk.

**** Full load – more than 3 adults or 3 adults and a load of 50 kg in the trunk.

Deviation from these recommendations will lead to dire consequences:

• The stability and controllability of your car will deteriorate;
• Fuel consumption will increase due to greater tire resistance;
• Tire wear will increase.

If you don’t want to memorize the table, then on the Lada Vesta the recommended tire pressure values ​​are indicated on a special information plate, which is located on the B-pillar on the driver’s side. Just open the driver's door and find out the recommended tire pressure for the Lada Vesta.

If the pressure constantly drops, then it is necessary not only to pump up the tires, but to eliminate the source of the leak. First of all, you should check the spool; if it is working, then the problem is in the tires or wheels. You may have a puncture or a loose fit between the tire and the rim.

Note that the air pressure in tires is constantly changing, depending on the temperature of the air inside the tire. At low temperatures, air compresses and pressure drops; as temperature rises, pressure increases.

It is optimal to check the readings at an ambient temperature within 10-15 degrees Celsius and after a short period of inactivity. When driving, the tires warm up, so measuring the pressure immediately after a trip is incorrect.

Lada Vesta B/C 2021 1.8i

Generation: B/C Engine: I4, Gasoline Power: 124 hp (91 kW)

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada Vesta B/C 2021 1.8i is equipped as standard with 6Jx15 ET50 wheel rims assembled with 185/65 R15 88H tires. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET50 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 185/65 R15 is deciphered as follows:

• 185 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 65 — profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 15 is the tire diameter in inches.

Hub hole diameter (d)

Some manufacturers produce wheels with an oversized hole diameter for the hub - this circumstance allows them to be used using special inserts - centering rings on many car models. Therefore, a larger hole diameter for the hub is an easily solvable problem, in contrast to the opposite situation, when the hole is small.

And yet, there is a common situation when bolted fastening seems sufficient to the car enthusiast, and the use of centering rings is neglected. In this case, at speeds above 100 km/h, wheel runout begins, which can be difficult to diagnose, and pointless balancing costs follow.

How many atmospheres to pump the wheels on the Lada Vesta Cross - instructions

The factory recommendation for Vesta Cross indicates from 2.2 to 2.4 “atmospheres”, this also depends on driving style. The size plays a role, considering that the manufacturer installs R17 wheels and size 205/50.

New Lada: Getting rid of squeaks in the glove compartment of Lada Vesta

Some people want a higher, wider tire, so they “play” with the inflation level as they want. But, you need to take into account all the features, what the load is, the diameter, the larger the diameter, the smaller the height.

It is generally accepted that for the Cross version the average values ​​range from 2.2 to 2.4 atmospheres.

What does tire marking mean?

To choose high-quality tires, you need to understand what this or that icon on the element label means. First of all, the designation can be divided into several groups:

• width. Indicates the dimensions of the element in millimeters. The standard figure reaches 205 mm;
• height percentage. It is written with a slash. In fact, the tire height on the Lada Vesta SV Cross should reach 102.5 mm;
• tire type The letter R indicates that the tires come with a radial cord. There cannot be any other designations here, since modern tires are made only using this technology;
• disk dimensions. The number after R is the diameter of the disk in inches (in fact, in our station wagon this figure is 17 inches);
• rubber marking. It indicates the maximum load permissible on one wheel. In principle, passenger transport does not depend much on this parameter; it has more to do with trucks;
• speed index. Next in the marking is a letter that indicates what maximum speed the tire can withstand;
• additional designations. Some symbols indicate that the tire is heavy-duty (XL), all-season (M+S), rain, etc.

It will also be interesting to read: How to choose a roof rack for the Lada Vesta SV Cross

There are some additional symbols, for example, indicating the direction of the tread, but the basic symbols are enough to choose the appropriate option.

What non-standard sizes can be supplied?

In addition to the standard wheels listed above, you can install tires of non-standard diameter on your Lada Vesta. When choosing such solutions, you should definitely adhere to a number of recommendations:

• when using rubber with a diameter of 15 inches, the tire composition must have increased strength - since the car will have greater inertia when cornering;
• for aggressive, fast driving - wheels with a diameter of 17 inches are best suited;
• Summer tires are best equipped with wheels with a diameter of 16 inches - such wheels can be equipped with tires with a sole width of 185 to 195 mm and a profile height of 55-60 mm.

Before installing and starting to use tires of non-standard sizes, the driver should “try on” them. Often, when the wheel width or profile height increases, the tread begins to touch the plastic fender liner.

As a result, the fender liner itself may be broken, and the protector begins to quickly wear down on the plastic surface. Wheels that are too large often damage mudguards and the body.

The appearance of cracks and chips in the paintwork causes serious trouble.

Unsuitability of disks of other models of the Lada line

Wheel rims of size 185/55/R15 from the AvtoVAZ Grant, Priora and Kalina models cannot be installed on the Lada Vesta, even though at first glance they seem suitable. The diameter of the hole for the wheel hub of these cars is 58.5 mm, that is, 1.6 mm less.

But, even if this hole is bored on a lathe to the required size, the bolt pattern (PCD) of these products is 4x98, not 4x100, and 3 of the four mounting bolts will not be centered relative to the mounting holes, accordingly, the disk will not be aligned with the hub, and its rotation will be accompanied by beating.

Standard tire pressure monitoring system for Lada vesta

At the moment, this system is available - it is installed on export versions of the Lada family: Vesta, XRay, Kalina, Granta. It’s hard to say when the option will appear on Lada models intended for Russia; the fact that the option is available is encouraging. Perhaps soon the “gadgets” will be available here too.

Taking into account the equipment of export vehicles, their “tidy” is also different, because this is where information from the sensors is sent. In general, the TPMS tire pressure monitoring system is represented by four built-in sensors in the wheel valves. TPMS sensors regularly measure and send data to the dashboard, informing the driver.