Which winter tires are best for the grant?

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Without tires, a car is not a car, but a cart. Thanks to the tires, reliable traction of the car with the road is ensured. It is especially important to have road stability in winter. Our country has a harsh winter, the road surface in many parts of the country is covered with a layer of ice and snow, and the well-advertised so-called “all-season” vehicles will not save the day. Weather conditions require different properties from tires; the performance of universal all-season tires is average and does not provide good grip results. Some people manage to drive on summer tires in winter, and take great risks, and most of them get into accidents due to instability on the road and increased braking distance. There is only one conclusion: winter wheels are simply necessary for our conditions.

Basic tire sizes

In principle, to find out what size tires can be installed on a Lada Granta, just look at the passport or at the plate on the inside of the car door.

Nevertheless, we present to your attention a list of parameters that the manufacturer declares using the example of modifications for the 2022 release:

Modification	Basic size	Replacement options
2190 Sedan/1.6 16V	R14 175/65	R14 185/60R15 195/50 and 185/55
2190 Sedan/1.6 8V	R14 175/65	No options
2190 Sedan/1.6 16V Sport	R15 185/55	R15 195/50R16 195/50
2191 Liftback/1.6 16V	R14 175/65	R14 185/60R15 185/55
2191 Liftback/1.6 8V	R14 175/65	R14 185/60R15 185/55

Tire pressure

We found out which tires are suitable for the Lada Granta - now we’ll figure out the pressure. A lot depends on it during the operation of tires, the purchase of which is one of the sources of expense for any car owner. The pressure must be constantly monitored to ensure that the tires do not wear out too quickly.

Premature wear occurs when there is insufficient pressure, but over-pumping is also fraught with consequences.

If the pressure is regularly lowered by 0.5 Atm less than the norm for 14 radius of 1.9 Atm in the front, and 2.0 Atm in the rear, the tires will last 4 times less - plus fuel consumption increases.
With an even greater lack of pressure, the car may lose control and the braking distance increases.
If you drive for a long time on half-flat tires and then inflate them, the tire may simply explode.

Therefore, you need to have a pressure gauge on hand, take measurements from time to time (especially in winter), and if you need to pump up the wheels. The front and rear pair of tires should have the same pressure.

Specific indicators depend on the wheel size. Take, for example, the 195/50 profile, which is one of the replacement options for the LADA Sedan Sport. If this is a radius of 15, then the optimal pressure is 2.3 Atm, and at radius 16 you need to pump 2.4 Atm.

A short checklist - How to buy tires for the Lada Granta correctly

1. You should look for the right tires, keeping in mind the factory dimensional specifications. The size of the selected tires must match these data. 2

Pay attention to the tread pattern. Driving comfort largely depends on it

Pay attention to the width parameters. The acceleration and braking of a car is affected by the width of the spot converging with the road surface.

4. Particular attention should be paid to the bore diameter. Tires that are excessively high or wide can damage the suspension, while tires that are too narrow will increase the load on the bearings. 5

It is important to take into account the maximum speed index and the load capacity index. 6

Treadwear, Traction, Temperature and MaxPressure data provide information on the tire's factory wear life, braking performance, temperature resistance and pressure limit for the tire respectively.

Selection of tires by model

Knowing the size of the “shoes”, all that remains is to choose the style. Any car should have two sets of tires: winter and summer. Winter tires are installed without waiting for frost, but when the thermometer regularly drops below +5 degrees.

To save on the purchase of winter tires, some drivers make the mistaken decision to drive all-season tires. Therefore, we will make a small digression and explain why this should not be done.

When and what tires are needed for a car?

Let’s say right away that there are no tires that behave stably in any conditions. Why then is the tire called all-season? Because of the tread, which must have a deep relief and grooves through which water, dirt, and slush can easily pass.

All-season tires are tires that are comfortable to drive in the off-season, when the air temperature varies from +7 to -10 degrees. It is often marked M+S (mud/snow), which confuses many.

But in fact, an all-season tire is a summer tire and is not suitable for year-round driving, even in the southern regions of the country.

All mud tires, and all winter tires, have an all-season tread. The only difference is in the rubber composition, which is designed for positive or negative wheel operation. On a winter tire, for better grip on icy roads, many thread-like sipes are made, which distinguishes it from all-season tires.
Studless winter tires are popularly called Velcro. On such tires, the car feels great in icy conditions, but when the temperature outside is consistently positive (above +6-7 degrees), it must be changed to summer shoes.
Winter tires are much softer, so if you try to drive them in the summer, they will wear out quickly. Studded tires are better suited for driving on snow, so when in winter you have to drive not on cleared asphalt, but on a country road, it is better to give preference to studded tires.
All year round, all-season vehicles are driven mainly by trucks and buses, on which changing wheels is a labor-intensive process, and besides, there are usually more than four of them. True, in severe frosts and snowfalls they have a hard time riding on such tires.

And another important factor is for those who spend a lot of time driving. A tire for winter use is much softer than a summer one, but it is also noisy when driving, especially the studded one.

The summer one, and it is also an all-season one, in severe frosts “steals” and just rattles. And this is not to mention the fact that you will not so much ride on the ice as perform figure skating.

General background information

Ranges of possible values for tires and wheels Lada Granta 2017.
Tires

Diameter	13″–16″
Width (mm)	175–195
Profile (%)	45–70
The smallest size	175/70 R13
The biggest size	195/45 R16

Wheel disks

Diameter	13″–16″
Width (inches)	5–6.5
Reach (mm)	33–38
Drills	4×98

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Expert advice

When choosing tires for a car, you must first follow the manufacturer's instructions. Ask yourself a few questions.

On what roads will the car be primarily used?
Do you need increased cross-country ability?
How much of the route will be city roads and how much will be highways?
Will the vehicle carry heavy loads?

The answers to these and similar questions will help determine which tire parameters you need to pay special attention to.

How to choose the right wheels for Lada Granta 2022?

3 types of rims:

Stamped (economical price category) - made from a sheet of iron by stamping on a press.
Light alloy - manufactured by casting (more reliable than stamped ones).
Forged (the highest quality and more expensive than the previous ones) - made from light alloys by stamping at high temperatures.

The choice depends on financial capabilities. However, it should be borne in mind that the quality of the road surface on which you have to drive every day must also be taken into account.

So, if it gets into a hole, a stamped disk will bend and will not cause harm to the tire, but a forged or cast one can cut it. There is a possibility that the cast disc may burst or crack.

It should also be noted that repairing “stamping” wheels is cheaper than repairing cast or forged wheels. But wheels with high-quality cast and forged disks kill the suspension less, because lighter and have more perfect geometry (better balanced).

The same wheels may or may not rub with tires on the same car - wheel alignment adjustment will help here.

What is the tire pressure?

It is the driver's responsibility to constantly monitor tire pressure. This will avoid standard problems associated with vehicle operation. An abnormal pressure value often causes:

deterioration of management;
uneven tread wear.

Often the car owner independently reduces the pressure in the wheels of his own vehicle. This reduces the load on the suspension, and the car “passes” various road irregularities an order of magnitude easier. But it is worth noting: a decrease in pressure even by 0.1 MPa leads to serious problems. The main ones include:

increased fuel consumption;
rapid wear of the outer tread segments;
the car becomes less maneuverable.

An overinflated wheel causes no less problems. The central part of the cylinder begins to wear off quickly. In addition, at ambient temperatures of more than 60 degrees Celsius, the tire may simply explode. Which will lead to driving into the oncoming lane.

Winter tires on Lada Granta

Now let's see which winter tires to choose for the Lada Granta:

Viatti Brina Nordico

A relatively new model, developed by the German Continental together with Italian engineers, and put into production at the facilities of the Nizhnekamsk tire plant.

An asymmetrical tread pattern, a combination of middle blocks with rows of studs along the edges and variable sidewall stiffness technology ensure safe movement and stability when cornering and when crossing uneven roads.

Toyo Observe Garit G3-Ice

Winter tires from the Japanese Toyo are deservedly considered one of the best. If previously only sellers and those who drove it knew about this, then a test carried out at the test site not so long ago left no doubt.

Observe Garit G3-Ice tires competed with the Finnish Hakkapeliitta-7, slightly inferior to it in snowy areas and taking the lead on the compacted track. Experts believe that the whole point is in the studs, which protrude beyond the surface of the tire by 1.2 mm more than normal.

Goodyear UltraGrip 600

Another new product. Atypical tread pattern - as is the case with all Goodyear models. Looking at it, you get the impression that a solid wheel is simply cut into grooves. They provide the tire with excellent handling in loose snow.

Another distinctive feature is the hexagon-shaped studs, which make it possible to quickly accelerate and brake safely.

Hankook W429 i Pike

Winter studded tires of different generations from the Korean manufacturer Hankook have long established themselves as an excellent combination of price and quality. The latest model has been slightly redesigned; the shape of some tread elements has slightly changed, although the symmetry of the pattern and directionality have been preserved.

Massive blocks on the sides replaced narrow ribs, and the tire began to work better in icy conditions.

The best models for summer

Now let's present several worthy summer models:

Bridgestone Ecopia EP150

The tread of this Japanese tire is developed using a new technology (NANO-PROTECH), which makes it possible to reduce the coefficient of rotational resistance and, as a result, save fuel consumption. Plus, the EP150 turned out to be lighter in weight and almost silent.

Nitto NT860

Another Japanese tire produced in Malaysia. Very soft rubber, perfectly balanced and brakes, thanks to the deep tread, self-cleaning from dirt and snow. With all this, the best thing is the low price.

Kormoran Impulser B2

Serbian Kormoran was developed using Michelin technology. The tire is stable when driving at speed, does not “float” if it gets into a puddle, has excellent grip on the road and is controlled when cornering.

Matador MP 47 Hectorra

The new generation summer tire from Slovenia MP-47 Hectorra performs excellently on both dry and wet surfaces thanks to its asymmetrical pattern with four deep longitudinal grooves.

Tread elements are optimized to the maximum, which improves acceleration and braking efforts and reduces noise levels.

Which winter tires are best for a car, or what to put on it for the summer, is, of course, up to the owner to decide. It all depends on what climate zone you have to use the car and what roads you drive on. And our information is designed to understand the characteristics of certain models and the advisability of their use.

Winter tires, which ones are better to choose??

For winter it is better to use winter “shoes”. At the same time, studded tires from Goodyear, Pirelli, Michelin X-Ice are indispensable on poorly cleaned roads and in winter with frequent thaws and frosts, and also if you have to drive mainly on compacted snow. For residents of large cities who use the Lada Granta only for commuting to work, ordinary winter tires from such well-known companies as Hankook Goodyear, Cordiant, Continental, etc. are sufficient.

Winter tires must be soft at the road contact area (for good grip) and hard at the base of the tread to ensure precise handling. New models entering the Russian market have these properties:

1. Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic, UltraGrip 8 Performance, choice of sizes for Lada Granta: bore diameter from R13 to R17, width from 175 to 225 mm.

2. Pirelli sizes from 13 to 20 inches.

3. Continental offer studless ContiWinterContact tires in sizes with a seat diameter from 15 to 16 inches.

4. Dynlop Winter, choice of size for Lada Granta: bore diameter R13 -16, profile width 155

5. Yokohama offers the iceGuard friction tire, the rubber is presented only with a diameter of 15, 16 and 18 inches, but in the near future the size range will expand from 12 to 19 inches.

6. Hankook friction winter tire Winter i*cept tires will be sold in common sizes from 14 to 16 inches

7. Cordiant Winter Drive comes in popular sizes: 175/70R13, 175/65R14, 185/60R14, 185/65R15, 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 205/60R16, 215/65R16

For studded winter tires to be good, all the studs must be the same height.

In order for studded tires to serve you for a long time, it is important to break them in correctly so that the studs stay in their seats.

For the first 500 km you should drive without overloading, do not skid, do not brake sharply and take turns in easy mode. You should be especially careful with spikes when driving on dry asphalt and across tram tracks and curbs.

When buying winter tires, you should not forget that tires get punctured more often in winter than in summer, and you cannot do without a winter spare tire.

Reviews

Weight
1.	Nokian
Efficiency, controllability on ice and snow. Road holding in loose snow	Noisy running. Lack of smoothness in movement	110	1.7	9.0
2.	Toyo Observer
Good directional stability on snow, handling on ice	High braking distance	119	1.2	8.9
3.	Continental Ice Contact	Best lateral and longitudinal grip, maximum acceleration, average fuel consumption	Low level of comfort	115	1.4	8.5
4.	Hankook Winter Pike	Confident control on ice and snow	High braking distance	110	1.5	8.7
5.	Pirelli Ice Zero	Excellent directional stability and maneuverability	Insufficient information content in the snow	110	1.3	8.4
6.	GoodYear Ultra Grip	High cross-country ability in snow	Poor stability on asphalt	117	1.2	8.6
7.	Nordmann	Good handling	Noisiness	110	1.5	8.4
8.	Gislaved Nord Frost	Short braking distance	Poor controllability during extreme maneuvering	110	1.7	8.5
9.	Bridgestone Spilke	Confident cross-country ability, controllability	Increased braking distance	117	1.2	8.4
10.	Nitto ThermaSpike	Smooth ride	Noise	115	1.5	8.5
11.	Firestone Cruiser	Low noise level	Increased fuel consumption	110	1.7	8.7

№	Positive
1.	Vasily: KAMA tires are of average quality, a little noisy, but they suit me. I'm not going to change it. I think 2-3 seasons will be enough.
2.	Kirill: I have Kama-217 from the factory, no complaints, the tires are of average quality. I'm not going to change it, let it last for a few seasons.
3.	Vladimir: I heard negative reviews about the Lada Granta Liftback tires. Not the best, but you can use them, let them go. The car is only ten months old.
4.	Ignat: I bought a Granta a year ago, and as part of the promotion I also bought four Kama Breeze 175/65 R13 winter tires. Handling on snow is average, the main thing is not to overdrive.
5.	Vladislav: since I drive no more than 85 - 90 km/h, factory tires suit me. A little noisy, but tolerable.
Negative
1.	Victor: since the factory tires are of poor quality, after buying the car at the dealership I immediately changed to a set of new ones. Additionally, I bought four winter stingrays.
2.	Ivan: factory tires are no good, already at a speed of 80 km/h they hum, vibrate, and send vibrations to the steering wheel. Balancing and wheel alignment did not help eliminate the vibrations. I will exchange it for foreign analogues.
3.	Vitaly: after buying the car I immediately changed to Toyo shoes, and additionally bought a set of winter tires on sale.

Conclusion Installing factory winter tires on a Granta Liftback is not the best solution, because you can’t expect something luxurious from a car in the budget segment.

Each owner independently chooses the type of tire to purchase. Do not buy all-season tires, since the range of temperature conditions is significantly limited from specifically winter to summer.

Which winter tires are best for Granta? Which winter tires should I choose for Granta?

For owners of a car brand like the Lada Grant, with the arrival of winter, a problem arises with the correct choice of winter tires.

Everyone knows that it is better to start choosing winter tires early, so that the choice is thoughtful and balanced. So that during each season you don’t have to stand in long queues for tire fitting, you need to buy additional wheels, and as a result, you won’t waste time waiting in line and you can change the wheels yourself, which ultimately will help save money. Some experts say that urban On roads, you should not install tires with studs, but it is better to install Velcro tires. But with such a choice, it is worth considering how often the roads are cleared of snow drifts, and the roads are cleared even less often, and in such a situation it is better to opt for tires with spikes. Before you start choosing a winter tire, you need to look through a lot of useful information and listen to reviews from others car owners for various brands of winter tires.

After studying all the data, you can come to a conclusion and make a list of the most common and frequently used brands of winter tires for the Lada Grant. One can note such a German brand as Continental ConticleContact; among the Finnish brands, a brand called Nokian Hakkarelitta 7 stands out. A brand of tires such as Gislavde Nord Frost 5 is in even greater demand; this brand is produced by a subsidiary of Continental. A company from France that produces a brand of tires such as Michelin X-Ice North XIN2 is considered to be often used.

From time to time, tests are carried out in which different brands of tires are compared, and mainly the German and Finnish manufacturers are in the lead in these tests. That is, we can say with confidence that the best of the above brands are Nokian Hakkarelitta 7 and Continental ConticleContact. It is safe to say that the manufacturers of these tire brands occupied leading positions in previous years. Tires under the Gislavde brand are considered good tires, but they also have the disadvantage of a weak cord. If a wheel hits a curb, a bump will immediately appear on the tire. Michelin tires also have their positive and negative sides. The negative side is poor cross-country ability in deep snow and, accordingly, if you have to drive in areas where there is always a lot of snow, then you should not choose these tires.

Velcro or Spiked?

Winter tires are divided into studded and velcro. Which ones are better? It all depends on the road you will be driving on. If you think 100% that you will not go out of town on the highway in winter, then you can confidently buy studless winter tires, but do not forget about the poor behavior of such tires on ice. The advantage of Velcro is its good adhesion to asphalt. Well, if you assume that you will have to go on a country road at least once, then you simply need studs. Outside the city there will be snow and ice, and spikes will perform well in such conditions.

When choosing winter tires, as when purchasing any product, you pay attention mainly to the price. But not everyone understands that their safety on the road and their life depend on winter tires.

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