Recommended tire and wheel sizes for Lada Kalina 2 (hatchback and station wagon)

Many owners of Kalina cars are faced with the problem of selecting wheels and tires for their car. The easiest thing is to buy the same wheels and tires as before, but the main problem lies in the selection of alloy wheels.

At the moment, even on the manufacturer’s official website there is no such information.

At the moment, the size of tires (wheels) approved for use on Kalina are marked (profile width / profile height / rim diameter):

• 175/70/R13 - for cars up to the 2nd half of 2007 (Since 2007, the plant began installing larger brake discs).
• 175/65/R14
• 185/60|R14

When operating a vehicle with other tire sizes, the following must be taken into account: when driving, the tires may come into contact with vehicle elements, the load on individual components may increase, and the vehicle's chassis may be removed from warranty during warranty repairs.

When choosing discs for viburnum, the following parameters will be useful to you:

• Fit size (PSD): 4 * 98
• Rim Width: 5.5 inches +/- 0.5mm
• Wheel offset (ET): 30 to 40

Good luck in selecting and purchasing new tires and wheels for your car.

• Tire sizes from R14 to R14, width from 175 to 185 and profile from 60 to 65.
• Minimum tire size: 175/65 R14, maximum:

What tire sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The manufacturer recommends different tire sizes and wheel diameters - it is necessary to take into account the modification and filling of the car. The type of body on which the installation is carried out is also important.

For cars with the “standard” and “norm” configurations when using standard 5 1/2J wheels, the manufacturer recommends using the following tire models:

• 175/65R14 with a speed index of 82H;
• 185/60R14 with a speed index of 82H.

Regardless of the rim width used, the rim offset must be 35 mm. For luxury vehicles, the following types of tires are used:

• 175/65R14;
• 185/60R14;
• 185/55R15.

It should be noted that the rim width for the “luxury” configuration may differ. Modifications with 5 ½ J and 6J are presented. It is worth noting: the listed standards apply to modifications 2192, 2194 (hatchback, station wagon).

The body design and chassis of the Cross 2194 Lada Kalina are significantly different. The manufacturer installs 15-inch diameter tires on this model with a wheel width of 195 mm and a tread height of 55 mm. The speed index is 85H, the rim width is 6J. Rim offset, ET – 33 mm. The manufacturer installs only radial tires.

Owners should remember: cars of even the same year of manufacture can be equipped with tires of different brands from the factory.

The reason for this is the change in the cost of wheels throughout the year. The car plant purchases a large batch at once. After the stock runs out, the plant purchases new tires. Moreover, the dimension remains the same. However, the manufacturer may vary.

Also a separate category is the Kalina Sport modification. The factory installs wheels with the following overall dimensions on it:

• 15 inches diameter: 185/55 mm; 195/50 mm;
• 16 inches in diameter – 195/50 mm;
• diameter 17 inches - 205/40 mm.

Models

175/70 R13

Tunga Zodiak 2

This model was released for the 2022 season, and it was created with an eye to Russian operating conditions.
The protector is made of 2 layers of rubber compound. The outer one has a special composition with increased wear resistance. And the internal one ensures driving efficiency due to the low level of hysteresis losses.

The center has 3 stiffening ribs, which guarantees good handling. And road traction is ensured by drainage grooves of a zigzag configuration.

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Price – 1,800 rub.

Dunlop SP Touring

These summer tires for the Lada Kalina have several undeniable advantages:

1. Massive projector ribs that guarantee excellent road grip.
2. Rigid shoulder areas distribute pressure evenly.
3. Acute reaction to turning the steering wheel.
4. High-quality drainage system with 4 drainage channels.
5. The rubber mixture contains innovative polymers, which increases service life.

Price – 2,400 rubles.

175/65 R14

Cordiant Sport 2 PS501

These summer tires for Lada Kalina are suitable for those who prefer active driving. The advantages of such rubber are obvious:

1. 2-layer projector.
2. The presence of a wear indicator in the mixture.
3. The special shape of the breaker increases the service life.

The outer layer is made of soft rubber, which allows you to partially level the road terrain. Inside there is a hard layer that ensures the strength of the frame. Asymmetrically shaped projector blocks and a drainage system allow you to feel confident in turns.

Price – 2,100 rub.

Pirelli Formula Energy

Usually, Pirelli tires for domestic cars are not purchased because of their price, but this model is a budget model in the company’s line.

It has an asymmetrical tread with 2 central ribs. The blocks have different configurations and sizes; there are large checkers in the shoulder areas. All this guarantees excellent grip both on a straight line and in corners. The presence of 3 longitudinal grooves prevents hydroplaning.

The background noise of these summer tires for Kalina is reduced. The weight of the tire itself has also been reduced by 10%.

Price – 2,600 rub.

185/65R15

Kumho KH27 Ecowing ES01

These are Korean tires from a prestigious brand, but in the budget segment.

Good acceleration, maneuvering and braking are guaranteed due to the symmetrical tread, both on dry and wet asphalt.

Even in the case of significant wear, the tires effectively prevent hydroplaning.

Uniform abrasion is ensured by the wide and flat design.

Longitudinal blocks in the projector, along with interspersed deep grooves, improve handling and enhance ride comfort. And background noise is reduced by thoughtful placement of ribs and blocks.

Price – 2,600 rub.

What non-standard sizes can be supplied?

Many Lada Kalina car owners want to make the design of their cars more presentable by installing wheels of non-standard width and diameter. The manufacturer allows the installation of wheels with non-standard sizes on the car:

• 175/65 R14;
• 185/60 R14;
• 185/55 R15.

When choosing new wheels, it is important to keep the rim width in mind. It is advisable to purchase only tires recommended by AvtoVAZ. It is important to remember that tire size affects handling. For example, when increasing the bus:

• the car behaves more stable on the road;
• controllability improves;
• The car turns easier.

Simultaneously with the increase in wheel width, the tread begins to drain water from the contact patch worse. As a result, the car handles much worse and other problems arise. Comfort on uneven roads also deteriorates when using low-profile tires. Since low height leads to constant shock to the suspension.

Selection of tires and wheels for the VAZ Kalina car

Using automatic selection of tires and wheels for the VAZ Kalina , you can avoid many problems associated with their compatibility and compliance with the recommendations of automakers. This is due to the significant role they play in ensuring a number of operational characteristics of any modern vehicle. In addition, one cannot fail to note the importance of tires and rims as active safety elements. That is why the choice between them should be made as responsibly as possible, which presupposes the presence of a whole range of knowledge about these products.

What is the tire pressure

Tire pressure must be monitored - and for different modifications of cars, depending on the load, this parameter can vary significantly. The pressure is also different for the front and rear axles.

The current pressure in the wheel can be measured using a pressure gauge - a special device. There are 3 different states of wheels on a Lada Kalina car:

• low – wide rubber contact patch, the disc can come into contact with the ground;
• overestimated – reduced contact patch with the road surface, the central part of the tread wears down an order of magnitude faster;
• normal pressure - the contact patch between the rubber and the road is normal, the tire wears evenly.

Comfortable and safe driving is possible at nominal pressure. The tire pressure ratings are indicated on a special plate attached to the door pillar. There are also other important data - wheel and tire sizes. This parameter differs slightly depending on the degree of load on the wheels.

For example, for tires 185/65 R14 86N the nominal values ​​are as follows:

• partial load – 0.2 MPa;
• full load – 0.2 MPa.

For rubber of the same diameter and similar parameters, but with a 6.0 J 14H2 disc, the nominal pressure is the same - 0.2 MPa. Too low a pressure will cause the tread to wear unevenly across the center of the wheel. The nominal pressure parameters are identical for winter and summer tires.

Winter tires for viburnum

Which winter tires for Kalina are the best? Almost every owner of this car has similar questions. And the consumer market provides several options: you can save money by buying universal tires (the season change in them is done by simply moving the wheel), or you can pay a decent amount for a good set from a renowned manufacturer. Which option is better to go with?

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Analysis of technical specifications

By default, Kalina is equipped with 13 and 14 inch wheels. Of course, they can be replaced with more massive ones without any problems, but we are talking about factory equipment. Acceptable sizes:

It is necessary to mention what functions winter tires perform and how they differ from summer tires. Its key difference is the rubber mixture itself and the freezing point. When driving a passenger car, the tires do not have an absolutely correct round shape. In this case, the skid would occur at every turn. The tire is slightly compressed, due to which the friction force increases and the car maintains a clearly defined trajectory. However, at temperatures of +5°C and below, summer tires become very hard and retain their round shape, which reduces the area of ​​their contact with the road. The result is lower stability while driving.

Winter tires freeze at lower temperatures (about -20...-30°C). However, on hot asphalt it becomes very soft. It holds its trajectory well, but wears out literally after a few hundred kilometers. Based on all this, handling is affected by tire pressure, the load on each axle, and the total weight of the vehicle. Therefore, tires are selected with an emphasis on these characteristics, as well as on the driving style (but this is already a mediocre factor). So which tires are ideal for the Lada Kalina?

So, everything is clear with the sizes - they are static. But to ensure proper safety, you need to give preference to soft and medium-hard rubber, because the total weight of the car hardly exceeds 1.5 tons, which is only slightly higher than that of classic small cars. In turn, the tire pressure is maintained at 2.2 atmospheres for the front wheels, 2 for the rear wheels (without or with minimal load).

Wheel size is already a mediocre characteristic. Naturally, the larger the better, but you should not exceed 16 inches.

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Choosing the best brand of winter tires

For Lada Kalina, 3 tire variations are installed from the factory. The best among them, according to reviews from those who have already used a car, are Nikon - tires from a famous Finnish manufacturer. This will be the optimal choice for any configuration of Kalina, be it with a diesel or gasoline engine up to a volume of 1.6 liters (only such variations are installed from the factory, but modification remains possible).

Winter tires like BridgeStone can be called higher quality and more reliable, but not rational in terms of cost. They are almost 3 times more expensive for a regular set of Nikon tires, but in practice they do not work out for their value. Still, it must be taken into account that the Lada Kalina will mainly be used on Russian roads in extremely harsh conditions. And here the use of too “delicate” rubber, for example, from the Nordman company, will not work (although there are several decent options there). Yes, it is reliable and of high quality, providing optimal control characteristics. However, as a consumer it is not the best option.

By the way, one thing that can be mentioned in favor of Nikon is that here the tire sizes for the same model vary over a wide range, so there will definitely not be any problems with the choice. But you shouldn’t buy universal tires that can act as both summer tires and winter tires. In practice, it has been repeatedly proven that under harsh operating conditions it wears out in literally 0.5 seasons. Therefore, saving is inappropriate here. Still, you should keep two sets of Kalina in your garage at once - for winter and summer. Rain is not necessary, since for a car of this class it has practically no advantages, and the hub still wears out unevenly for the most part due to numerous potholes on the roads.

If you don’t want to stop at Nikon, it’s better to pay attention to the Gislaved brand. Despite the fact that we are talking about Chinese production, its quality is not inferior to foreign analogues from Finland. Still, the “Made in China” label no longer indicates low quality products, and this is a fact.

And for those who prefer products in the mid-price category, we can offer winter tires from Nord: a fairly low price and resistance to dynamic loads allow the manufacturer to boast of the wear resistance of the rubber used. True, prices for these products have not been very encouraging lately, but this can only be explained by the jump in the ruble exchange rate.

What about taller tires? Larger tires can indeed improve a car's performance, but keep in mind that the wheel itself will be more vulnerable to aggressive driving, especially on broken asphalt.

Therefore, installing winter tires above R14 is recommended only for extremely careful drivers - only they will feel its benefits. The rest will be unhappy with the manufacturer, blaming the rapid wear of the tires, which is a mistake of the car owner himself.

We can also mention Kleber winter tires, but they are expensive. But they are very durable. They will easily withstand 4 seasons, maintaining the original tread pattern. But, according to reviews, they are prone to skidding at high speeds. Although this can be adjusted by tire pressure, there is no point in using them.

Cordiant Winter Drive budget studless winter tires Velcro

Among studless tires, the so-called Velcro tires, in the budget category, according to reviews from car owners, Cordiant Winter Drive took pride of place. Almost silent, it moves and brakes well in slush, loose and compacted snow. On ice it behaves somewhat weaker, however, in city conditions good handling is maintained.

Completely predictable behavior of a car with Cordiant Winter Drive tires, abrasion-resistant, soft, with good tread, but at temperatures from 5 degrees above zero it begins to “float”. An excellent option for a quiet winter ride; it handles well in the snowdrifts.

predictable behavior on various surfaces; does not wash off; soft; good tread; acceptable cost.

braking on ice is worse; somewhat noisy for a non-studded shoe; floats at temperatures above +5.

17" casting machine

See what the Kalina-2 hatchback might look like on 17-inch wheels:

Kalina-2 on 17-inch casting, with and without lowering

There are two tuning options presented here, with and without lowering, and in both cases the wheels used are: 7Jx17 ET-38. Tires – 205/40 R17. According to the author of the first method, there are no problems as a result. That is, the wheels do not cling to the body anywhere even when the car is loaded. The only thing is that when you turn the steering wheel all the way, one of the wheels still slightly touches the metal, but this can be neglected.

You need to take into account the following: if you simply take and install wheels with 205/40 R17 tires, the seating position of the Kalina-2 hatchback or station wagon will increase to 175 mm (the standard value is 160 mm). In general, the next step should be a competently executed understatement. Author's version: the front suspension uses struts and springs shortened by 90 mm, the rear suspension is also equipped with shortened shock absorbers and springs (–90 mm). You don’t have to lower anything, but simply install new wheels, and this tuning method has been tested by owners in reality. But it is unlikely that a car with a seat height increased to 175 mm has better handling than the factory version. We will leave the choice to the owner.

Steel or light alloy: which is better and why

Recommended size of tires and wheels for Lada Granta (before and after 2018)

Based on the manufacturing method, models are divided into two types. Steel ones (also called stampings) are distinguished by the fact that during production all parts are welded. This is a simple technology, so their price is low. The positive aspects of this option: discs are easily restored even with deep deformations, they are highly reliable, durable, and repairs are simple and inexpensive. Negative aspects: difficulties with auto-balancing, increased weight, uniform appearance (it is possible to modify it with caps or paint), low corrosion resistance.

Light alloy products are modern and more popular; they include aluminum and magnesium alloys. According to the production method, they are divided into cast, forged, combined, and titanium.

When choosing cast specimens, you should pay attention to the metal that is part of the alloy: magnesium - lighter in weight, but with reduced strength; aluminum - less susceptible to cracking. So which products are most suitable for Lada Kalina? Every driver strives for maximum safety on the road

When choosing wheels, you should analyze the condition of the surfaces on which the car will be driven and your driving style.

Every driver strives for maximum safety on the road. When choosing wheels, you should analyze the condition of the surfaces on which the car will be driven and your driving style.

Alloy wheels for Kalina have such advantages.

1. Wide range of different models. Additionally, there is the possibility of painting.
2. Low weight increases the dynamic parameters of the suspension, which improves driving safety.
3. Better performance of heat removal from brake units.

In Europe, alloy wheels are more popular. In the Russian market, due to the quality of roads, most drivers choose steel or forged ones.

Every Lada Kalina owner sooner or later faces the need to replace wheel rims. When you want to give the exterior of your “horse” a more attractive appearance, then you should take a closer look at the cast versions of the products

How practical is this? We will try to answer this question, which concerns a huge army of owners of products from the Russian automotive industry; it is also important to know that if you install other wheels, you will need a bolt pattern. We’ll also figure out: what aspects need to be focused on when choosing, and what is the best tire size?