The operation of any car always raises many questions among owners. After all, the driver wants not only to fix all problems in a timely manner, but also to predict them. Especially many questions arise about the correct selection of tires and wheels for your car. Today, a huge number of different products are sold, and few people know how to choose the kit that is ideal for a car.
- Disc sizes
- Types
Photo gallery: main types of disks
- Video: review of wheels for VAZ classics
- Tires for VAZ 2106
Video: how to change tires and start wheels in 10 minutes
Disc radius options
The cars were equipped by the manufacturer with R13 wheels, which combine technical and operational convenience. They were appreciated by owners who value the attractiveness and practicality of driving.
But if you want to update the appearance of the car and make it as solid as possible, it is recommended to pay attention to R14-15 and even R16 wheels, while providing the corresponding technical advantages.
Due to the fact that manufacturers have tried to carefully study the design features, car enthusiasts can count on ease of use in accordance with the established rules. Even a large radius will look perfect and will not cause a violation of the technological features of the vehicle.
But, as practice shows, it will be difficult for an inexperienced driver to drive a car on large rims, so it is recommended to gradually switch to them so as not to encounter operational inconveniences.
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Motor
Increasing engine power is not a difficult task. You can change original spare parts and improve engine performance.
- They install collectors.
- The turbine and corresponding pistons are modified.
- Increase speed thanks to the installation of lightweight valves.
- Mount the crankcase.
- They can change a carburetor engine to an injection one.
- Suspension.
- They install sports brake discs and also install a large cylinder.
- Change the shock absorbers to stiffer or sportier ones.
- Hinges are modified. The original hinges are replaced with tuned ones.
- To improve maneuverability, the diameters are changed.
- Transmission.
The factory box can be changed to a sports box. Thanks to this change, gear shift speed can be increased.
Technical specifications
The choice of disks is based on technical parameters that are important to consider for safe use in subsequent operation. Experts have formed basic technical standards that are important to adhere to when choosing disks in order to avoid operational inconveniences:
- The number of mounting holes and their circumference diameter is 4*98.
- Hub diameter is 58 mm.
- The most suitable disk size is 13-15, but the 16 radius refers to non-standard variants of a special design.
- Reach – 15-30 mm.
- The most suitable disc width is 5-6 mm.
- M12*1.25 bolts are suitable for fastening the wheels.
These are technical recommendations, but depending on the specifics of the tires and the individual needs of the buyer, wheels are also selected.
What wheels were installed on different bodies and configurations?
Initially, the VAZ-2106 car was conceived as a modernization of the VAZ-2103, which included getting rid of various “excesses” and bringing some parameters to European standards of that time. In total, since 1976, 7 modifications of the domestic “six” have been produced.
But none of these transformations affected the assembly line equipment with car wheels. The VAZ-2106 was always factory-installed with the most budget-friendly 13-inch stamped steel wheels with the following parameters:
- 4.5JX13ET37;
- 5JX13ET
4.5J and 5J are the width (inches);
13 – diameter (inches);
ET – disc offset size in mm.
Options with wider 13- and 14-inch wheels were considered as an acceptable replacement. Equipping the wheels with only the smallest diameter and most inexpensive steel stampings was caused not by the design features of the car, but by the desire to reduce the financial costs of production.
Stamped steel wheels are durable, repairable and low cost. But this is where the list of their advantages ends. If we compare dies with cast or forged lightweight specimens, then we can only talk about some shortcomings.
The result of replacing with lightweight versions of products is improved handling and reduced fuel consumption. But you shouldn’t make a replacement just for the sake of replacing it. Improper implementation can later turn into a real problem.
General background information
Ranges of possible values for tires and wheels of VAZ 2106 Zhiguli 2006.
Tires
| Diameter | 0″–15″ |
| Width (mm) | 155–185 |
| Profile (%) | 0–70 |
| The smallest size | 155/0 R0 |
| The biggest size | 185/55 R15 |
Wheel disks
| Diameter | 13″–15″ |
| Width (inches) | 4.5–6 |
| Reach (mm) | 25–37 |
| Drills | 4×98 |
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 VAZ 2106 Zhiguli 2006?
- 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.
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- 02.04.2007 20:28 #2
Standard disk sizes
All standard wheels on the VAZ-2106 have two constant indicators related to the design of the hub:
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:
| Disk options | Tire sizes |
| 4.5JX13ET37 | 155/70R13 |
| 5JX13ET29 | 175/70R13 |
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:
| Disk options | Tire sizes |
| 5.5JX13ET35-32 | 175/70R13 |
| 5.5JX14ET29 | 175/65R14 |
| 6JX14ET29 | 185/60R14 |
Tires for VAZ 2106
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As mentioned above, the standard equipment for standard R13 wheels is 175/70 tires. However, the manufacturer recommends not only this size, but also another one - 165/70. The difference between the two sizes is the width of the tire and the height of its profile.
Tires are selected not only according to the season, but also according to the driver’s personal preferences
When talking about tires for the VAZ 2106, you should keep in mind that the optimal pressure indicators will be the same for sizes R13, R14 and R15. However, it is necessary to take into account the temperature outside and the degree of load on the wheels.
Due to the size of the disc, we had to choose thinner tires
In summer, tire pressure should not be lower than 1.9 atmospheres with an average vehicle load. If you plan to transport heavy items, it is recommended to inflate the tires to 2.1 atmospheres in advance.
Parameters of standard nuts
In the factory assembly, M12x1.25 bolts were used to fasten the disks. Standard bolts from VAZ-2106 wheels can only be used to fasten stamped steel wheels. When replacing with alloy wheels, the bolts must also be replaced. The diameter and thread pitch will remain the same. The overall length and shape of the cone under the head will change.
The thickness of cast discs is greater than that of stamped ones. Therefore, the fasteners must be longer. The conical thickening under the head is the clamping surface of the bolt. If the bolts are replaced with studs, the standard nuts should have a similar surface.
The pressing surface can be not only conical, but also flat or spherical in configuration. The choice of bolts or nuts according to the profile of the clamping surface depends on the shape of the recesses in the holes of the disks, since their contours must completely coincide. This will ensure reliable clamping density. The most common conical version of the clamping circuit. For cast wheels, the cone is more pronounced than for stamps, and its angle is 60°.
Important! After installing new alloy wheels, the first time you need to regularly check the tightness of the bolts or nuts until the soft metal is finally compacted under the influence of loads. If this is not done, spontaneous loosening of the bolt may occur.
What drives can be installed
With the installation of standard disks everything is very clear. Stamped steel wheels perfectly match the parameters of the hub, and together with the tires, they completely fit into the wheel arch of the car. However, their heavy weight reduces dynamic performance and increases fuel consumption.
To improve these indicators, you can install light alloy wheel options. In addition to optimizing technical characteristics, the appearance of the car is also significantly improved. Today's aftermarket offers aluminum, magnesium and titanium rims. They are much more expensive than stamped ones, but lower fuel costs partially offset such costs.
When choosing replacement options, when purchasing a new rim you need to pay attention to the following aspects:
- Manufacturer reliability. You should not buy products from unknown manufacturers. After all, everyone claims the high quality of their goods, but no one knows how things really are.
- Technical specifications. When choosing a disk, at a minimum, you need to take into account the dimensions and technical parameters of the car's hub and wheel arch. If the product exceeds the standard parameters, then you need to make sure that you can select the appropriate adapters or the right type of tires.
- Material of manufacture. The disc material must be certified and meet all safety requirements
- Place of purchase. It is better to buy new discs at official retail outlets, because not only the product itself, but also the technical passport and quality certificate can be counterfeited.
Features of winter tires for cars
Many people believe that the difference between tires designed for different seasons comes down to the tread, namely its design. This is partly true; the tread pattern of winter tires is different from that of summer tires. However, the main difference lies not in the tread, but in the rubber composition itself.
The fact is that at negative temperatures, rubber changes its properties - it becomes hard, while the quality of the grip of the “hardened” rubber decreases. In winter tires, the composition has been changed so that it remains soft even at low temperatures.
But this condition also has a negative role - such rubber becomes even softer at positive temperatures, which leads to the fact that driving the car becomes more difficult, it begins to float a little on the road. Additionally, winter tires are often equipped with metal studs to improve wheel traction on snow and ice.
However, not all winter tires...
equipped with spikes - another type of stingray is produced, without spikes. Popularly, such tires are called “Velcro” or “cobwebs”. The fine, specially applied tread of these tires provides reliable grip on winter roads even without the use of studs.
All-season tires, which are supposedly designed for both summer and winter cold, are also popular among people. This is not an entirely correct judgment; rather, these are tires for the autumn-spring period, since in summer they are not hard enough, and in winter they do not have the required softness.
So you shouldn’t take any chances, and in winter use only tires designed for this period.
So, now the market offers a large number of winter tires for cars, including for our automobile industry; winter tires are sold for VAZ classics, as well as the new generation - 21099, 2110-2114.
One of the significant conditions...
When choosing winter tires for a VAZ, the “wallet size” factor is considered. After all, a lot of companies, both domestic and foreign, are engaged in the production of tires.
But this criterion also has one underlying reason - often tires from European manufacturers are designed for their winters, where the temperature is higher than ours. As a result, expensive tires can perform much worse on the highway than inexpensive domestic ones.
To say unequivocally which winter tires are better for classics and which for other models -
impossible, since each driver has his own opinion. Some people like Nokan Hakkapeliitta, which are considered one of the best, while others are content with the domestic Rosava, and consider the tires of this manufacturer to be quite good.
You can also note such companies as Hankook and Bridgestone, they also have tires that can be installed on VAZ. But in general, it all depends on the money available, as well as on certain preferences - “studded” or “Velcro”, with a symmetrical or directional pattern.
