The war of “stamping” with “casting”: choosing wheels for the VAZ 2109

Replacing discs is a natural step for owners of any car. Even those who prefer to ride on factory wheels won't be able to use them forever. And when the old ones become unusable, the question arises - what to buy to replace them.

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What size alloy wheels and tires can be installed on VAZ cars?

The most popular size of alloy wheels on VAZ cars are wheels with a diameter of 14 inches (R14). However, when installing wheels with a diameter different from the factory ones, you must comply with the width and offset set by the car manufacturer. If these parameters are significantly exceeded, then in turns and when the car is fully loaded, the protruding wheels will constantly rub against the fender liners, touching the wheel arches and parts of the car’s suspension.

On Samaras (VAZ 2108, 2109, 21093, 21099) difficulties often arise with the rear wheels - enlarged wheels quite often “conflict” with the wheel arches and elements of the car’s suspension. Therefore, before purchasing, you should make sure that the sizes of alloy wheels you have chosen will not cause problems after they are installed on the car.

Normal and fairly wide alloy wheels on the VAZ 2108, 2109, 21093, 21099 can be, for example, 6 inches wide (J6.0) with an offset (indicated by ET) of 35-40 mm . For such wheels, standard VAZ 2110 tires (size 175/65 R14) are suitable, but tires with a width of 165 or 185 millimeters are also acceptable.

Explanation of symbols on tires and wheels can be found here:

In addition, the “eights” and “nines” can be equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels with low-profile tires. But then the offset should be within 30-35 mm, and the tires, for example, should be 185/55 R15 or 195/50 R15. Installation of tires of size 195/55 R15 or 205/50 R15 is possible only on the front axle, because rear wheels with this diameter will require additional modifications to the suspension and wheel arches.

tires of sizes 185/60 R14 and 195/50 R15 performed best on alloy wheels installed on VAZ 2108, 2109, 21093, 21099 vehicles . But this does not mean at all that other combinations of alloy wheel and tire sizes are not suitable for your VAZ.

It will also be useful to know that for all VAZ alloy wheels in the catalogs there is such a parameter as PSD 4x98 . It means that four bolts inscribed in a circle with a diameter of 98 millimeters are used to secure the wheel rim to the hub. And the diameter of the central hole of all alloy wheels on a VAZ must be at least 58.5 millimeters.

Kinds

Analyzing the wheel rim market, the entire range can be divided into three types:

• Stamped steel;
• Light alloy cast;
• Light alloy forged.

Steel

Many cars, including the VAZ 2109, were equipped with stamped wheels from the factory. Outwardly, they are completely unattractive, and over time they lose their external characteristics. Let's be honest, this is a relic of the past.

Cast

But at the same time, steel stampings have their advantages, due to which this type of disc is still produced and is in impressive demand among consumers:

• Affordable price. These are the cheapest options available today;
• High strength indicators. Considering the quality of our roads, many people think primarily about quality, safety, and not external data;
• Reliability. They do not have to be changed almost every season, which results in impressive savings;
• With strong impacts, the stampings do not break or crack. They crumple as much as possible, which opens up opportunities for recovery and restoration;
• Easy to remove and change without outside help.

But let's be completely honest. With all their positive qualities, the disgusting appearance forces car owners to abandon reliability and durability in favor of image and external attractiveness. Moreover, you should not think that light-alloy options are absolutely fragile and break only from one type of damage.

Forged

Light alloy

If we talk about alloy wheels, they are made, as you may have guessed, from special light alloys.

A total of three types of alloys are used.

When choosing alloy wheel sets, be sure to compare their strengths and weaknesses. Appearance is far from the only criterion that you need to pay attention to when purchasing.

Advantages and disadvantages of light alloy

Compared to steel wheels, choosing light alloy options provides car owners with a fairly extensive list of advantages. But it is also important to know about the disadvantages.

In order to preserve the integrity of your beautiful, but not the most reliable, alloy wheels for a longer time, it is recommended to adhere to a few simple rules for their operation.

Wheels for cars

The VAZ 2108 and 2109 models have long become legends. Over the years, a huge number of these cars have been produced and delivered to various countries around the world. Simplicity of design and ease of maintenance made this machine one of the most popular models in the manufacturer’s line.

VAZ 2109 car

The disks on 2109 and 2108 from VAZ were installed identically. The cars had identical parameters, the only difference was the number of doors. Due to the high popularity of the car, on the country's market you can find a huge number of offers for the sale of spare parts, tires and wheels.

Some car owners prefer to install products that exceed these permissible dimensions. In this case, it is necessary to redesign the machine.

In the factory configuration, the machine is most often supplied with stamped wheels of various radii. There are some versions with castings, but they are quite rare. However, there comes a time for every motorist when it is necessary to change tires. This may occur due to wear or damage, seasonal changes, or other reasons.

In this case, there are plenty to choose from on the market. Both original stamped or light-alloy wheels and products from various other companies are presented. Some car owners even purchase used products.

Large radius alloy wheels for VAZ 2109

During the entire production of the model, there were no changes in the parameters and sizes of wheel mounts. It is possible to install them from earlier models to new ones and vice versa. Many domestic wheel manufacturers offer a special line of products for the VAZ 2109. In this case, all parameters and dimensions match perfectly. The most popular installation is for 2109 15-inch disks. This is considered the optimal solution, since this size meets the manufacturer’s requirements and does not affect the smoothness and comfort of movement.

The standard bolt pattern is 4x98. That is, to install the products, four bolts are required, which are fastened at an axial distance of 98 millimeters. This is a very popular mounting method among cars of this class. Thanks to this, car owners usually have no problems with selecting wheel rims.

If a decision has been made to replace wheels, then many different parameters and characteristics must be taken into account. The main ones are the dimensions of the width and height of the product, offset and bolt pattern. Knowing them, you can safely purchase the selected discs.

However, the following factors should be kept in mind:

• In winter, it is advisable to install wheels with a minimum radius and width. This is done to obtain better stability in bad weather on slippery road surfaces;
• In the warm season there are no special requirements. You can install larger rims, this will give greater controllability and stability under normal conditions.

Is it possible to install 4x100 disks?

This option can be seen quite often on the VAZ-2109. However, in reality this solution is not correct.

The problem is that the standard bolt pattern of the model in question differs relatively little from the factory one. It seems to many that these couple of millimeters do not matter. However, it is impossible to secure a 4×100 disk properly with ordinary bolts. There is a thickening on them (under the head) - it is this that does not allow the fasteners to be screwed in completely. Moreover, if you try to do this by force, most likely you will break the thread in the hub.

Therefore, they have to be secured with special eccentric bolts, and they have disadvantages that do not have the best effect on reliability. You should not forget about them if your own safety and that of your passengers is important to you.

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Characteristics and parameters of wheels for a domestic car

Due to the fact that the VAZ 2109 has a common base with the models of the Fiat concern, this parameter is 4x98. However, the overhang dimensions and hub diameter should also be taken into account. If all the listed parameters match, then we can safely say that the disk is suitable.

There is a wide range of products on the market with a drilling parameter of 4x100. These products are inexpensive and high quality, and many car owners are tempted to install them. It is possible to carry out such an installation, but for this you need to purchase special eccentric bolts, which are designed for installing disks of other sizes.

Wheel parameters

The car was equipped from the factory with wheel rims of the following sizes:

• 5J wheels on 13 ET40 with 165/70R13 tires;
• 4.5J wheels on 13 ET40, tires - 155/80R13;
• 5.5J wheels on 13 ET40, tires - 175/70R13;
• 5J wheels on 14 ET40, tires - 175/65R14;
• 5.5J wheels on 14 ET37, tires - 185/60R14;
• 6J wheels on 14 ET35, tires - 185/60R14.

Other characteristics of products for the VAZ 2109 car:

• PCD (bolt pattern) - 4x98 (4 is the number of holes, 98 is the diameter of the circle on which they are located in mm);
• fasteners - M12 by 1.25 (12 - stud diameter in mm, 1.25 - thread size);
• diameter of the central hole - 58.5 mm;
• tire pressure - 1.9-2 bar.

• 4.5, 5 and 6J represents the width of the wheel rim. In this case, it is equal to sizes from 4.5 to 6 inches;
• The number 13 or 14 indicates the mounting diameter, measured in inches;
• ET represents the overhang of the disc, measured in millimeters;
• The drilling or bolting parameter is designated as 4x98, or PCD. In this case, the product is secured with four bolts, which are located around a circle with a diameter of 98 millimeters;
• The diameter of the central hole is the size for the hub, measured in millimeters.

Markings and parameters

The markings indicated on the rims are of three types:

• European;
• Russian;
• American.

The difference between them is not significant, plus the information is always indicated the same, only sometimes with different ways of notation.

When choosing wheels for the VAZ 2109, you need to adhere to the choice of products with the following parameters.

Size chart
Focus on these key parameters when choosing a new set. Plus, don’t forget about the role of the quality of the products themselves.

Wheel sizes

Some of the most popular sizes for domestic cars are R14 and R15. Installation of such products is possible without any problems, provided that the overhang, width and drilling dimensions are observed. If a decision is made to install products that differ in size, then it is necessary to alter some components or purchase a set of spacers.

If you exceed the parameters without modifying the arches, then the tires in turns will touch the slats and arches, which will lead to high wear of all components and parts of the chassis.

To avoid such problems, you should purchase rims whose sizes are guaranteed to fit all parameters. The optimal sizes of 14 and 15 inches correspond to the factory settings for handling, dynamics and smoothness.

As for large sizes, the decision to install them has its positive and negative sides, which are important to know. And the decision to purchase and replace wheels must be made by the car owner.

• Improved car behavior on the road;
• Improving the appearance of the car;
• Maximum road performance, such as dynamics, handling;
• Better absorption of road surface defects;
• With high-profile tires installed, the wear resistance of the suspension increases;
• Reducing the braking distance.

• Reduced driving comfort, which is associated with the high sensitivity of the suspension to all road defects;
• Difficulty parking and driving on roads with problematic surfaces;
• Increased requirements for pressure control in low-profile tires;
• Increased fuel consumption, which is associated with the increased complexity of driving the wheels;
• High price of the kit.

Tuning the interior of the VAZ 2109 (18 photos)

In this article, we decided to collect the best photos of tuning the interior of the VAZ 2109. When tuning the interior and panel of the VAZ, the appearance of the front and rear seats is modernized and changed. In some cases, the seats are changed completely or partially. Much attention is paid to the car dashboard. Since this is the main place for the car owner. Tuning the VAZ 2109 panel is a very interesting activity. The panel can be painted in any color, or an unusual pattern can be applied. And also cover it with any material, for example: leather, velvet, velor and others. All this can be seen in the photos, pictures and videos in the article. After viewing the article on tuning the VAZ 2109 interior, leave your feedback or any recommendations. Also an interesting article: photo tuning Lada Granta

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In the photo, the tuning of the VAZ 2109 interior is done in an interesting way. The standard dashboard was covered with fabric and new elements were added (TV panel and tachometer installed). Just as you can see in the picture, the seats and door trim are made of light leather.

In this picture, tuning the VAZ 2109 panel led to a change in the appearance of the panel. It was done in an unusual way, with the addition of various elements to the panel, but it seems to me that they went a little overboard.

Photo tuning of the VAZ 2109 body.

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How to choose stamped products

Stamped wheels are the most common for the VAZ 2109. Cars are equipped with these from the factory very often. This is due to the low cost of manufacturing such products.

They are not attractive in terms of design and have poor performance, but often car enthusiasts are attracted by their price. It is necessary to install stamped products on VAZs in compliance with the same requirements as for cast ones. Their parameters and sizes are fully consistent.

The dimensions and parameters common for the entire line of VAZ car models allow you to choose a set of wheels without any problems.

Let's face it, the standard VAZ 2109 wheels with dimensions of 175/70 R13 do not look particularly impressive visually. It's all about the high profile of the rubber with a visually small diameter of the disc itself. Therefore, car enthusiasts often have a question: is it possible to install wheels of a larger diameter, 14 or even 15 inches, on a VAZ 2109 without compromising the car’s performance and passing the next technical inspection? You will find the answer to this question by reading this article.

Wheel rims for VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars

• Wheel rims with the following markings are installed on VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars:
• for 13-inch tires 5J-13H2, 5.5J-13H2, 4.5J-13H2;
• for 14-inch tires 5J-14H2, 5.5J-14H2, 6J-14H2.
• Let's decipher this marking in accordance with the size of the disks.
• A – mounting diameter (A – in the image below).
• The mounting diameter is the mounting diameter for a tire, for example 13 or 14 inches.
• B - rim profile width.

Width is the distance between the two flanges of the rim and corresponds to the thickness of the tire. Also indicated in inches.

B – disc offset.

The distance between the axis of symmetry of the disk (dividing it into two equal halves) and the mounting plane of the wheel. In the marking it is designated as ET and measured in millimeters.

1. D – diameter of the central hole of the wheel rim.
2. Measured in mm, designated DIA.
3. D – diameter of the circle where the mounting bolts are located.
4. Measured in mm, designated PCD.

wheel rim diagram and its main parameters for VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars

In addition, the wheel rim may have so-called humps - landing shelves. Humps are ring-shaped projections on disks (along the edges). They are necessary primarily for tubeless tires. For reliable fixation of the tire bead in turns and to prevent depressurization of the tire. There may be only one hump - designation on disk H or two humps - designation H2.

• For example, the designation on a standard wheel rim for a tubeless tire for VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 5Jx13N2 ET 35 is deciphered as follows: wheel rim 5 inches wide, J profile shape, with a landing diameter of 14 inches, two humps, with a rim offset of 35 mm.
• For all rims (14 and 15) for VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 vehicles, the size of the central hole will be 53 mm, the diameter of the mounting holes will be 98 mm.
• Notes and additions

- Inch - 2.54 mm. Accordingly, 5 inches is 12.7 cm, 13 inches is 33.02 cm, and 14 inches is 35.56 cm, etc.

— The size of the disc is usually marked on the outside of the disc (see photo at the beginning of the article).

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Source: https://twokarburators.ru/kolesnye-diski-avtomobiley-vaz-2108-2109-21099/

Is it possible to install R14 or R15 wheels on a VAZ 2109

So, you can install R14 wheels on VAZ 2109, 2108, 21099, 2114, 2115. The disk parameters should be 5, 5.5 or 6 inches wide and have an offset of 35-40 mm. You can also install cast or forged wheels with the same parameters. Other parameters of the disks: holes 4x98 mm, central hole diameter at least 58.5 mm.

In this case, it will be necessary to select tires of the appropriate size so that the overall diameter of the wheel remains approximately the same. Otherwise, when turning the wheel, the tire will touch the wheel arch liners or suspension elements, which, of course, is not what we want.

Mounting values ​​on the disk (bolt pattern parameters)

When installing, it is important to take into account the fitting size recommended by the manufacturer, since differences may be due to different calculation systems (metric or imperial).

• The diameter distance between mounting holes is designated PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter). The accepted scheme on the VAZ-2109 looks like 4x98 or PCD 98/4, i.e. between the central axes of the bolts (4 pieces) 98 mm.
• Fastening elements - metric thread M12x1.25 (bolt stud diameter 12 mm and thread pitch 1.25 mm).
• The central hole for the hub shaft on the disk is designated DIA and for the VAZ-2109 this is equal to 58.5 mm.

Important! Often, car enthusiasts confuse PCD values ​​due to a difference of just a couple of mm. For example, the standard size for the two central holes is just a visually imperceptible deviation of 2 mm - this is PCD at 4/98 and 100. Only 1 bolt will turn out to be completely tightened, and the remaining 3 will be undertightened, which will ultimately lead to an emergency.

How to make the necessary calculations

Acceptable tire sizes for 14-inch wheels: 175/65 R14 and 185/60 R14. Moreover, the second option is preferable.

However, the diameter of the wheel can be calculated very simply if you know how the characteristics of the rubber are deciphered. Let's do this for the VAZ 2109.

Let's take a standard 175/70 R13 wheel. 175 – tire width in millimeters; 70 – height of the rubber profile as a percentage of the width, that is, in our case 175 x 0.70 = 122.5 mm

Disc diameter 13 inches = 13 x 25.4 = 330 mm.

The total wheel diameter is the sum of the rim diameter and two profile heights. Total 330 + 122.5 x 2 = 575 mm.

Having made calculations in a similar way, we get the following figures for comparison:

• 175/70 R13 – 575 mm;
• 175/65 R14 – 583 mm;
• 185/60 R14 – 577 mm.

We see that the last option is the most suitable. It is also 10 mm wider, which will provide us with a shorter braking distance due to the increased contact patch with the road, better handling, and resistance to tire bending in corners at high speeds due to the reduced profile height. But at the same time, a wide tire is more prone to hydroplaning at high speeds than a tire with the same parameters, but narrower. Also, impacts from driving through road potholes will be more strongly transmitted to the body of a car with wheels of low profile height.

Table for selecting suitable wheels

To confirm your words, data on permissible wheel rim sizes can be found in the factory instruction manual.

Wheels with a larger radius, for example with a diameter of 15 inches, are also suitable for the Samara, but they are not recommended by the factory, so there may be problems with passing the technical inspection. For such wheels, you should choose tires with a dimension of 185/55 R15. With a stretch, 195/50 R15 will also work, but it’s better to play it safe and try it on if your friends have similar ones. In this case, the wheel may “rub” due to the tire being too wide.

Acceptable sizes of tires and wheels for the VAZ 2109 Lada Samara

Photos 14 and 15 of rollers on the nine (on stamps, slicks, cast)

Maximum and minimum parameters of non-standard disks

Tolyatti auto design engineers installed wheel rims with a radius of R15, but there are no direct reasons not to do this.

The problem is the difficulty of performing this operation without the involvement of specialists; the intervention of qualified craftsmen is necessary. The reason for this is the “conflict” of the rear arches and suspension parts with the new rims, and in some cases it is necessary to violate the factory design of the transmission.

Note! We should not forget about the mandatory technical inspection, and how traffic police officers will look at such an “upgrade”.

The suitable tire size for R15 wheels is 185/55 and even 195/50, but most likely such a large width will cause rubbing along the arch. Below are the recommended wheels for modifications to the VAZ-2109.

Tire and wheel sizes for VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099, 2110, 2111, 2112 cars

Standard disk sizes

All standard wheels on the VAZ-2106 have two constant indicators related to the design of the hub:

1. The pattern of mounting holes (bolt pattern) is 4x98.
2. The diameter of the central hole is 58.5 mm.

For those wheels that were installed on the VAZ 2106 by the manufacturer, tires with the following dimensional parameters were used:

The numbers in the tire parameters mean the width in mm, separated by a fraction - the profile height as a percentage of the width, 13 - the rim diameter in inches. Other wheels and tires that were considered by the manufacturer as standard and acceptable for installation: