Alloy wheels for Lada Priora - photo selection in sizes R14 and R15

January 15, 2015 Lada.Online 793 638 156

The size of tires and wheels significantly affects how a car behaves on the road. Each manufacturer indicates the acceptable sizes of tires and wheels; as a rule, this list is limited to several options. We'll tell you what other tires and wheels are suitable for the Priora besides the factory ones and how this will affect the operation of the car.

Attica wheels on Priora

Most of the wheels for this Lada model are produced at factories inside Russia, and they fully meet the quality requirements imposed on them by car owners, and also have a reasonable price.

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One of the most popular brands is Attika. Such wheels are even installed on luxury car models already at the factory, since the AvtoVAZ concern has direct agreements with suppliers. These wheels have the following characteristics and advantages:

• The wheels are produced at the K&K plant, which has long had a warm relationship with the automobile concern and provides impeccable performance properties.
• They have 2 color options at once - Black Platinum A, painted in a brutal dark metallic, as well as a light shade called Silver A, which is very convenient for both owners of black and white cars.
• They are available in several radius sizes - R13, R14, R15, and also have a width of 5.5J and 6.0J, which is especially convenient for seasonal changing of wheels, when in summer a tire width of 175 mm is sufficient, and in winter you can install 185 mm for better grip. with a slippery road surface. Exclusive, more expensive options for low-profile tires are also available in sizes R16 and R17.
• Due to our own production in Russia, the cost of production does not include unnecessary expenses for transportation and customs clearance of cargo, which makes the wheels relatively cheap - the entire set of 4 wheels costs from 10 thousand rubles* with a minimum size.
• Various design options, characteristics of reach, including negative ones, will satisfy the wishes of even the most demanding customer.
• They are sold at almost every authorized VAZ dealer and at numerous car markets in the Russian Federation in huge quantities, which allows the driver to replace even one wheel without purchasing a whole set, as sellers often require when selling imported products.

Attica wheels on Priora Important!
The main disadvantage of Attika is the popularity of the products, so a car enthusiast will hardly be able to stand out in the crowd with such wheels, since the consumer product is in demand by almost everyone.

Why is it important to make the right choice?

If the choice concerns tires for the cold season, experts recommend giving preference to narrow tires. This is justified by better grip on the road surface in relatively slippery weather; the rubber pressure on the road surface will be stronger, so narrow ones are less sensitive to the asphalt. Low-profile tires increase the car's sensitivity to potholes and bumps. Let's figure out what unsprung masses are. This is the actual weight of the tires and wheels, which affects the ability to hold the road and increase acceleration. For example, if the wheels of a car are 2 kg lighter, acceleration will be significantly reduced.

Every millimeter of the selected disk is important for the operation of the car. Even a small deviation from the usual parameters and requirements can provoke accelerated tire wear, broken suspension and, as a result, a traffic accident. Not all drivers really attach importance to this; they choose products with other, inappropriate parameters. It is almost impossible to determine this visually, but a wheel with such a disk is secured qualitatively with only 1 bolt. The remaining 4 fastenings will be poorly tightened and skewed. If this happens, the consequences can be unpredictable.

How to choose the right wheel size for a Lada Priora

In order for the car owner to make the right choice and purchase exactly the wheels he needs, he must know a few simple rules regarding this brand of car, in particular:

• All wheels on the Lada Priora, regardless of manufacturer, size and material, must have the same drilling and bolt pattern parameters: the diameter of the central hole is 58 mm, and the length and number of studs, traditional for all VAZ models, is 4x98.
• R14 is the most popular option, since it is the one that is installed at the factory, and when changing disks you can always contact an official dealer without resorting to any expensive products in markets and car shops. The main dimension of these wheels is 5.5J x 14H2 ET35, and the special design of the wheel arches with a rim offset of 35 allows you to install several tire sizes at once - 175/70R13, 175/65R14, 185/60R14, 185/65R14 and 185/55R15, as in both winter and summer versions.
• Wheels on the Priora R15 are a less popular option; they can be either stamped, cast or forged; they are used to replace wheels yourself, at the driver’s request. The main geometric parameters of such wheels are 6.0J x 15H2 ET35, and from this it can be seen that the rim offset relative to the center of the mount is the same value as the previous version, which means that the tires should be installed with a smaller profile, which is better adapted to sports driving on good roads. The main recommended tire size is 195/55/R15.
• R16 - wheels installed specifically for sporty driving around the city in the summer, can be either “stamped” or “forged”, have a complex design and correspond to the status of the car owner. For the Priora, 2 main sizes are suitable at once - 6.0J x 16H2 ET35 and 6.5J x 16H2 ET35. In this case, rubber can also have 2 main parameters - 195/50/R16 and 205/45/R17, and the latter option obliges the car owner to install additional plastic mud flaps around the perimeter of the wheel arch, and otherwise a wide wheel will definitely quickly pollute the body of the Priora. .
• For the most sophisticated drivers, wheels with parameters of 6.5J x 17H2 ET35 are offered, which can be equipped with 205/40/R17 tires, and they are much more expensive than the previous ones, and are also often available in a forged version. However, with such low-profile tires, the driver can safely drive on asphalt at maximum speeds and not be afraid of sharp turns.

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R17 wheels for Lada Priora

Important! Drivers should be aware that a decrease in the rubber profile and, accordingly, the volume of air inside the tire will inevitably lead to the fact that each bump will have a strong impact on the suspension system and car body frame, which can cause rapid wear of parts.

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.

Characteristics of alloy wheels "Black Edition" on the Lada Priora

Along with foreign automobile concerns, AvtoVAZ always offers its customers several variants of cars of the same model, and each modification has its own advantages and, accordingly, different prices. One of the flagships of the model is the Black Edition modification, which has been produced since 2016 and has the largest number of technical and electronic innovations. But the most notable thing is that it has a beautiful glossy black metallic finish and additional stylish moldings, also black.

The wheels for this configuration are also unusual. First of all, this is a high-quality “casting”, with a stylish wheel design - 12 thin spokes evenly support the rim, creating a feeling of sporty style. In addition, the increased strength of steel eliminates the risk of wheel deformation even when falling into a deep hole or hitting an obstacle.

The wheels are painted matte black, and it matches perfectly with the shade of the body of the car itself and gives the Priora a menacing look.

The wheel size 6.0J x 15H2 ET35 allows you to install 195/55/R15 tires, which largely ensures stability on the road, and also allows you to install winter tires without purchasing new wheels, because the parameters are universal for any season of the year.

Wheels for Priora Black Edition

Note!

If for some reason one or more wheels have become unusable, the owner of the Priora can contact an official AvtoVAZ dealer, where they will select just such a wheel and have it professionally replaced.

Manufacturers and prices of analogues

The tires of the Lada Priora correspond to the size popular for budget cars, so suitable models can be found in the assortment of almost any manufacturer.

• A common budget brand that produces all-season tires is Kama. The products of the Nizhnekamsk plant include many models of all-season products. Price – from 1500 rubles.
• Ukrainian ROSAVA BC-40 tires of the required Lada Priora size cost about 2,000 rubles. Chinese Sunfull SF-688 tires are sold at the same price.
• Matador, a company owned by the tire concern Continental, offers MP61 Adhessa and MP62 All Weather Evo all-season tires in the Lada Priora size. The price is about 2500 rubles.
• The oldest American company Goodyear has in its assortment “all-season” Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, costing 3,700–4,000 rubles.
• The premium brand Continental also makes products for year-round use - AllSeasonContact, price on average 4,700 rubles.

Priorovskie wheels from Grants Sport

Often, Priora owners pay attention to the exclusive car from the concern - Lada Granta Sport. The car is made in the spirit of the times, has a real combat look and wheels with parameters 195/50/R16. Almost every ambitious Priora owner has a great desire to install just such wheels on his car, but there are both advantages and disadvantages, namely:

• Multi-spoke alloy wheels with these geometric parameters, crowned with a massive steel rim and low-profile tires, create a stunning effect, distinguishing the car from the rest on the road.
• The Chinese manufacturer was able to satisfy the quality requirements of the plant, and all wheels come perfectly smooth and homogeneous in composition and do not require serious balancing when installing them assembled on a car.
• One of the downsides is that these wheels on the Priora are in no way compatible with the fender liners, since the rubber simply rests against them and wears them out, which also damages the protectors. To avoid this, the driver will have to completely get rid of the plastic protection on his car, exposing the body to aggressive environmental influences, especially in winter.
• In addition, the cost of these products is clearly too high, and it is advisable to install it only on the premium Priora models, since otherwise they will stand out too much against the background of a poor exterior package without sports body kits, moldings, grilles and headlights.

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Wheels for Lada Granta Sport

Thus, experts advise car enthusiasts to refrain from installing these discs and try to find something on the market that is more suitable specifically for the Priora.

Recommendations for storing and caring for discs

• During a routine technical inspection, check the geometry and balancing of the wheel on a special diagnostic stand. If deviations are detected, restore the integrity of the structure;
• If cracks or dents form on the rim, immediately contact a service station for preventive maintenance;
• Avoid hitting road potholes at high and medium speeds. Regardless of the material or workmanship, the disk will be deformed and the seal will be compromised;
• Monitor the tire pressure; it should not be lower/higher than recommended by the manufacturer. If it deviates, pump it up;
• Switch to summer/winter mode in a timely manner. This means that in summer the tire pressure is 0.15 atm higher, and in winter it is lower by the same amount. The parameters are specified in the vehicle operating instructions;
• Tighten the rim nuts with a torque wrench. Excessive tightening contributes to the breakage of the studs, weak - an emergency situation, unscrewing the wheel.

In dry, sunny weather, cast aluminum wheels are least susceptible to external damage. But in slush, ice, when the road is strewn with various chemicals, the rim is most susceptible to corrosion. This provokes paint peeling and destruction of the molecular composition.

Wash your wheels as they get dirty. Since it is unlikely that you can clean it properly with a rag, use high-pressure compressors. Equipment of this class is available at many service stations, workshops, and service centers.

Systematic polishing allows you to get rid of scratches and burrs. First clean the wheel from dirt, dry it thoroughly, and then treat it with a chemical. Wipe several times with a microfiber cloth.

Store the wheels in a hanging position without touching each other. Pre-clean them, dry them, and wrap them in cellophane.

Some motorists practice applying an aerosol to the surface before preservation. However, this is a purely personal decision of the owner.