Winter tires for Lada Xray: review of prices and manufacturers

The domestic hatchback Lada XRAY immediately after its start of sales in 2015 caused a discussion among motorists. purposefully reduced the diameter of the wheels on a brand new car. Externally, the exterior acquired an imbalance.

The massive body looked somewhat ridiculous on 15-inch wheels. To some, such extremes of the manufacturer seemed unfounded. But X-ray wheels of this size are optimal for the city, where the hatchback should actually drive.

However, given the dimensions of the machine itself, it can be used with confidence on rough terrain. Large arches allow you to overcome bumpy roads with moderate off-road conditions. Of course, the Lada XRAY is not an SUV, but the potential is clearly visible.

Let's try to figure out the optimal wheel diameter for a car from, which rarely designs truly successful models. Is it a mistake to release the Lada XRAY on 15 inches or does it have a hidden meaning?

Developers' thoughts on wheel diameter

There was no question for the developers about what wheels to put on the Lada XRAY. They initially designed the car for urban conditions. The hatchback does not have all-wheel drive. Hence the large diameter of the wheels becomes unreasonable. Why reduce maneuverability in favor of cross-country ability if no one will use such a function. The designers decided to fully concentrate on a car model designed for the family.

Main advantages of 15 inch wheels:

• small turning radius;
• road stability;
• improve pickup rates;
• compact dimensions for transportation.

AvtoVAZ also understands the financial situation in the country very well. Reducing the cost of some elements allows us to create that very attractive price for residents of the CIS. Lada XRAY simply needs to remain competitive, otherwise the manufacturer will go bankrupt. It will not be possible to win a client with quality, so you have to resort to such unpopular methods.

The wheel diameter of 15 inches best suits the overall concept of the car and pricing policy. If desired, 16-inch models are available for sale. However, the standard configuration will remain unchanged for now.

Lada XRAY B0 2022 1.6i 106

Generation: B0 Engine: VAZ-21129, I4, Gasoline Power: 106 hp (78 kW) Equipment: Classic, Comfort, Luxe, Standard, Optima, Top

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada XRAY B0 2022 1.6i 106 car is equipped with 6Jx15 ET40 rims assembled with 185/65 R15 88H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET40 - 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.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 88H:

• 88 - maximum permissible tire load 560 kg;
• H — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 210 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 4x100. Thus, all disks are mounted with four bolts and the distance between them is exactly one hundred millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 60.1 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2.4 MPa.

What is the advantage of 16-17 inch wheels?

After the announcement, Lada XRAY lost its client. Considering only the presence of a bench model, many, without testing the car on the road, immediately rejected it. The disproportionate exterior was to blame. Although now the opinion is gradually changing, the first impression has already been formed.

Large arches are the main complaint against the developers. Having off-road potential, it would be foolish to bypass this driving option. The size of the wheels should at least provide the opportunity to sometimes leave the track to feel the full control of the hatchback. With 15 inches, such a chance is lost forever.

The situation is smoothed out a little by 16-inch wheels. They reduce the negative impression of the exterior. Also, given the roads in Russia, increased cross-country ability is by no means a whim. The situation is especially aggravated with the onset of winter, when there are huge snowdrifts everywhere and the roads are constantly accumulating pieces of ice. Even while in the city, every motorist has to experience the full extent of off-road conditions.

Hence, the wheel parameters of 16 and 17 inches look much more appropriate. You will definitely have to overpay for their purchase, but repairing the underbody of a car from damage is also not a cheap task.

Factory recommended wheel size

All data, both on wheel and tire sizes, on the recommended tire pressure for XRAY hatchbacks, is presented in tabular form in the Operating Manual for these cars:

How to increase the return of Lada XRAY wheel diameter

It is worth noting that the Lada XRAY has increased clearance between the road and the bottom. The ground clearance is higher than many competitors - 195 mm. Given this decision by the manufacturer, a lot depends on the choice of the desired tire diameter.

If, with the standard 15 inches, the car turns into a turn at high speed, then it will show good stability indicators. It's a completely different matter with 16 and 17 inches - the difference is noticeable.

Here are the main car parameters that are most affected by changing tires:

• vehicle weight;
• fuel consumption;
• braking distances;
• dynamics.

Another important factor is noise. By increasing the area of ​​contact with the ground, additional friction is created and the likelihood of picking up small stones. Lada XRAY is far from ahead of its competitors in terms of sound insulation. Accordingly, on our roads the driver runs the risk of encountering constant noise in the cabin. If you want to reduce the influence of the road on the sound, you should pay attention to the smallest tires in width.

According to some sources, the wheel pattern on the Lada XRAY allows the option of installing 20-inch wheels. Definitely, such drastic changes will immediately reduce many of the hatchback’s performance. AvtoVAZ itself recommends limiting yourself to 19 inches with the following tire ratings: 175/45, 185/40, 195/40.

What parameters of wheel rims are decisive?

The main size that most people pay attention to is the bead diameter. It is often mistakenly called “radius” due to the letter R present in the rubber marking. In fact, in this case, this letter does not designate the radius, but the radial structure of the tire cord, so phrases like “sixteenth radius rubber” are grossly erroneous. This parameter cannot have variations: it is impossible to correctly seat a tire with a different mounting diameter on the beads.

“Lada X-Ray” comes with various wheel options depending on the configuration: stamped 15” and 16”, as well as light-alloy 16”.

Although wheels with a diameter of 17” appeared in the manufacturer’s announcements, they are not yet on the production line.

Next, the buyer pays attention to the width of the rim. It is measured in inches and varies in ½ inch (12.7 mm) increments. The width of the rubber usually changes in increments of 5 or 10 mm - therefore, tires of several similar sizes can be installed on a rim of the same size. For example, on a rim with a width of 6.5” you can install tires with a width of 195 or 205 mm. Variations in rim width are also acceptable: with the same tire size, many cars have standard stamped wheels that are half an inch thicker than cast ones. In addition to the width designation, the design features of the disk are often marked, usually J and/or H2 - a wheel with two rounded humps (protrusions for fixing the sides of tubeless tires).

All options are 6 inches wide.

The fit of the discs to the hub is ensured by two structural elements: the central hole and holes for the mounting bolts. The most important dimension is the diameter where the mounting holes (PCD) are located and their number. The “classic” VAZ bolt pattern is size 4*98 (4 holes on a diameter of 98 mm), inherited from the FIAT 124. In the case of the Lada X-Ray, the influence of the Renault-Nissan concern can already be felt here: wheels have a familiar “ Loganov" bolt pattern 4*100 . Despite the seemingly small difference, XRay wheels are not interchangeable with those installed on previous Lada models.

The size of the central hole itself is also important. Usually it is made 0.1 mm larger than the diameter of the protruding part of the hub, so that the wheels can be easily put on even on a rusty and dirty hub. Naturally, a wheel with a smaller landing diameter cannot be put on the hub. Discs with a larger landing diameter than the hub are installed through special spacer rings, which can be purchased along with the wheels. The disadvantage of this solution is that the spacer rings stick to the hub over time, and subsequently it becomes difficult to remove them.

The landing size of the Lada X-Ray hubs is 60.1 mm.

The last parameter of the disk is its offset, designated as ET. Overhang is measured as the distance from the center of the disk along the width to the mating plane. Of two wheels with different offsets, the one whose offset is smaller will protrude more outward . According to the instruction manual, Lada X-Ray uses 15-inch wheels with an offset of 37-40 mm and 16-inch wheels with an offset of 41 mm.

What is the full wheel marking?

Based on the above, the full designation of the standard rims that the factory installs on the XRay looks like this:

• 15x6J 4×100 ET37d60.1 – for dimension 15”;
• 16x6J 4×100 ET41 d60.1 – for size 16”.

When choosing analogues, be guided by the specified data; for XRay they are optimal.

What variations are allowed?

Most often, such questions arise from people looking for a strictly defined design. It is not always possible to select a wheel in strict accordance with the factory parameters.

It is worth remembering that installing wheels of a non-standard size may entail the dealer’s refusal of a number of warranties for suspension repairs!

Standard Lada X-Ray tires have dimensions 195/65R15 or 205/55R16. These tires can be used with both 6-inch and 6.5-inch wide rims. You should not buy wider rims: on XRay this will lead to the outer edge of the tread protruding beyond the arch and increased contamination of the car. If necessary, rims with a width of 5.5 inches can be used.

Most often you have to deal with departure deviations. A small change (within 35-45 mm) has virtually no effect on the operation of the car. A larger change is fraught with the following:

• Wheels with a reduced offset protrude significantly beyond the edges of the arches. The vehicle becomes more dirty and the force on the steering wheel increases (at standard offset, the wheel rotates around the center of the contact patch; with a changed contact patch, it shifts relative to the axis of rotation). The load on the wheel bearings increases.
• Wheels with an increased offset go deeper into the arch. Such a disc can touch the protruding part of the brake caliper or suspension parts. Steering wheel force and bearing wear also increase.

Consequently, when buying wheels with an abnormal offset for a Lada X-Ray, you can pay for it with worse handling and more frequent repairs. Pay special attention to discs with a large offset - perhaps they will not fit structurally on the XRay, as they will rest against the caliper. It is reasonable to slightly increase the offset when installing wheels with a larger rim width - in this case, the center of the turning axis will maintain its position relative to the contact patch with the road.

Impact on acceleration and gas mileage

The wheel diameter on the Lada XRAY directly affects the two most important indicators for men: acceleration and fuel consumption. For each increase in wheel diameter, approximately 2% is lost in acceleration, if we take 15 inches as a basis. Young people should definitely remember this pattern, because it is novice motorists who like to press the pedal to the floor.

Russians are familiar with the race for every liter of gasoline. In this regard, AvtoVAZ takes care of the safety of the family budget. 15-inch wheels are the most economical option. If you track the increase in fuel consumption for every inch, you get a disappointing figure of 3%. Here it’s worth thinking seriously about switching to 17th - fuel consumption is 6% higher.

Which winter tires are suitable for the Lada X-Ray and which are summer tires?

If we present the brands as concisely as possible, then the most in demand among our garage community are winter tires such as:

• Nokian WRD4;
• Kama 505IRBIS;
• Nokian Hakkaptliitta8;
• Bridgestoe BlizzakVRX;
• Hankook Winter I*CEPTEVO;
• Goodyear Ultragrip Performance.

Regarding summer tires for X-Ray, there are the following manufacturer options to choose from:

• Pirelli CinturatoP791V
• Kama Euro129 91V
• MaxxisHP5Premitra5 91V
• Goodyear Efficientgrip93H
• LaufennS-FitEQ(LK01)93W

Optimal wheel size for Lada XRAY

This time, AvtoVAZ, releasing another hatchback, thoroughly worked out the option with the optimal wheel size. The 15-inch model is without a doubt the place to be. Such improved indicators as stability when cornering, fuel efficiency, and a small turning radius fit optimally into the concept of a city car.

Although with 16 inch wheels the Lada XRAY takes on an aesthetic appearance. The path opens to off-road terrain, which very often awaits around the next corner. Car owners ultimately have to make their final choice on their own. Weighing all the advantages with the negative factors, you will get the ideal option for the required driving style. As a result, each motorist has his own values ​​when choosing the desired wheel diameter.

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Lada XRAY B0 2022 1.8i

Generation: B0 Engine: VAZ-21179, I4, Gasoline Power: 122 hp (90 kW) Equipment: Comfort, Luxe, Exclusive, Optima, Top

Wheel bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada XRAY B0 2022 1.8i is equipped with 6Jx15 ET40 rims and 185/65 R15 88H tires as standard. Where:

• 6J - rim width in inches;
• 15″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET40 - 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.

In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be printed on the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two- or three-digit number; the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 88H:

• 88 - maximum permissible tire load 560 kg;
• H — maximum permissible vehicle speed is 210 km/h.

Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid problems with handling, safety and other difficulties. What non-standard sizes can be supplied? Refer to the table; it indicates possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge; you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options.

At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 4x100. Thus, all disks are mounted with four bolts and the distance between them is exactly one hundred millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 60.1 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2.4 MPa.

How to choose the right wheels for “Hray” 15 radius

Before buying wheels for Lada X-Ray 15 radius, the driver should know some of the advantages and disadvantages of this size

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First of all, you should remember that these wheels on the Xray R15 are the minimum for this model, and in order to get the standard wheel size, you need to use tires with a 65 mm profile, otherwise the vehicle's ground clearance will be significantly reduced and the driver will often hit the bottom even at slight unevenness.

When the owner of a Lada prefers fast and aggressive driving, he should not choose this size, and all because of the same profile, because on sharp turns the tires can be deformed from high forces caused by inertia, and even fly off the rims, which is inevitable will lead to an accident with serious consequences at least for the vehicle.

The standard wheel size is 6.0J x 15 ET37, which can be increased in width to 6.5J, however, the offset must also be increased to ET41, otherwise the protruding tires in rainy weather will greatly stain the car body, and the plastic linings on the wheel arches, protecting from splashes, look extremely ridiculous on this model.

Often such wheels are produced not only in cast, but also in stamped versions, so drivers have the opportunity to save money or simply purchase a spare tire, which is used extremely rarely.

The main manufacturers that produce wheels for Lada X-Ray of this radius are K&K or SCAD, which is unchanged for Lada, as well as YST, NZ, Alcasta and some other brands.

R15 wheels on Lada X-Ray

Important!

Drivers should be suspicious of cheap Chinese replicas and give preference only to original products, because poor quality of the product or too soft steel quickly leads to imbalance, as well as damage to the disc when driving on uneven roads, which affects not only the wheel, but also pendant.

How to choose the right R16 wheels for Lada X-Ray

16-radius wheels are much more popular for this brand of car and are installed as standard in almost all trim levels, except for the simplest one. Thus, for an owner who decides to replace them for some reason, it will be better to choose the factory size.

It is for the Lada X-Ray that this dimension largely meets the conditions for optimality in terms of wheel size, which determines the vehicle's ground clearance and profile height. Therefore, these discs can be used for all-season tires and do not have to replace them every six months, which will significantly allow car enthusiasts to save money.

The factory wheel size can be supplemented with parameters of 6.5J x 16 or 7.0J x 16, which will make it possible to use 215-225/55/R16 tires, and the car will feel much better on slippery roads.

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These wheels, just like in size R15, are used in both stamped and cast versions. However, if a car enthusiast has enough money to replace wheels, he can always find a premium option - forged wheels, which will be much lighter and stronger than cast ones.

Note! Considering that the cost of a car is from 530 thousand rubles*, fully equipped wheels of a given radius in a forged version can cost up to 20% of the price of a new car.

R16 radii for Lada X-Ray are produced by many well-known manufacturers, in addition to those listed above, and some of them can be distinguished due to their impeccable quality, in particular LegeArtis, X-Race, Replica, Cross Street. In addition, alloy wheels R16 “Phoenix” on Lada Vesta and X-Ray (article number 8450030687) are very popular among car enthusiasts.

Low profile tires for Lada X-Ray

If discs are changed after prolonged use, from one year or more, then replacing only one product will be too noticeable both in the appearance of the car and during its operation. Thus, a new disc may have a slightly different shape, degree of wear, chemical composition and, most importantly, weight, as a result of which the car may pull to the side on the road, especially at high speeds.

It is advisable to change the wheels as a whole set at once, and if there is no budget for such a procedure, experts often advise replacing the wheels in pairs - for the whole axle at once. Moreover, in the case of X-Ray, given the front-wheel drive and engine location, newer wheels need to be placed forward.

Basic parameters for selecting wheels for Lada X-Ray

Xray wheels are not limited to the dimensions listed above, and the manufacturer is not against car enthusiasts installing wheels with other parameters on their cars. However, there is a certain set of rules that every Lada owner should adhere to:

• First of all, a lot depends on the place where the car is used, because the difference between “stamping” and “casting” or “forging”, as a rule, reaches 200-400% in cost. If the owner drives an X-Ray on city asphalt and parks in guarded parking lots, he can choose beautiful and expensive wheels for the X-Ray, if the budget allows it. However, in rural areas or if the car owner has concerns about wheels being stolen at night, it is more practical to install a regular “stamping” and cover it with beautiful caps, the cost of which in total is much lower than alloy wheels.
• If the car often drives on soft ground, too large a disc radius will not allow the installation of high-profile tires, and the car will get stuck off-road, since it will have virtually no traction on the side surface.
• The same can be said about winter wheels, therefore, when the driver has summer wheels of 16, 17, and sometimes 18 radius, in the cold season it is worth acquiring another set of smaller dimensions, for example, R15, but with the highest profile. In this case, the additional expenses will be more than compensated for over several seasons, since the wheels will be changed without “re-shoeing,” which is not very cheap.

Important! When choosing large rims, the driver should remember that a profile of less than 40 mm is considered by car enthusiasts to be “insulating tape”, and all shock impacts from potholes on the road will be transmitted directly to the suspension and steering wheel, as well as the driver’s and passengers’ seats. This not only deprives the owner of the X-Ray of comfortable operation, but also causes rapid wear of spare parts on the car.

R16 wheels on Lada X-Ray