Lada X-Ray is the latest development of the AvtoVAZ concern, produced since 2015 in the spirit of the times, capable of competing with compact sedans and hatchbacks from the world's leading manufacturers. Wheels for this car model have been widely available since the release of the first batch of cars to this day. And all followers of the brand can familiarize themselves with their assortment in almost any specialized store and, if desired, purchase, for aesthetic and technical reasons, either an additional set for the winter, or simply wheels to replace worn or damaged ones.
What kind of wheels are installed on the Hrey at the factory: wheel characteristics
Unlike previous Lada models, which were most often equipped with R14 wheels, the X-Ray comes off the assembly line with three main wheel options installed in the original.
Absolutely all X-Ray modifications have the same drilling parameters - the diameter of the mounting hole on the hub, which is 60.1 mm, as well as the bolt pattern - 4x100, which means attaching the disc to the suspension element with 4 studs of 100 mm each. These parameters allow you to select wheels for VAZ not only among domestic manufacturers, but also among the general mass of Western analogues, because the unification has been brought to the European standard.
Lada X-Ray
The wheels on the X-Ray 15 in the stamped version have dimensions 6.0J x 15 ET37, which corresponds to the most suitable tire for a wheel with dimensions of 195/65/R15. In order to cover the not-so-disgusting appearance of the grille, the manufacturer uses special caps of identical radius, made of high-quality plastic with the Lada logo in the center.
R16 also comes in “stamping”, and their parameters are already somewhat different - 6.0J x 16 ET41, that is, the product overhang is 4 mm greater than in the previous version, since the wheels with a larger size are spaced wider, and this reduces the risk of loss stability against shifting the center of gravity on sharp turns.
The tires that come standard are 205/55/R16, which means the wheel sides are slightly compressed to fit on the rim, and the width and grip area are increased. The wheels are also covered with decorative caps, hiding the shortcomings of the “stamping”.
Alloy wheels, 16 radius on the Lada X Ray, have the same geometric parameters as “stamping”, but the design and general style of execution are different - spokes appear on the wheels, which is why the car takes on a spectacular appearance.
Additional Information!
In 2022, the concern announced that a luxury version of the Lada X-Ray would soon go on sale, which would be supplied through a network of dealers with 17-inch wheels, but so far the manufacturer has not fulfilled this promise, and fans of the brand are in standby mode.
R17 wheels on Lada X-Ray
Factory wheel size
Permissible tire sizes, wheels and tire air pressure for Lada XRAY
indicated in the vehicle owner's manual:
| Vehicle modification and execution | Tire size with load capacity and speed indexes* | Technical data of the wheels used | ||||
| DIA**, mm | PCD***, mm | number of mounting holes, pcs. | rim width (inches) | rim offset (ET)****, mm | ||
| Installed by the manufacturer | ||||||
| XRAY | 185/65R15 92Н | 60,1 | 100 | 4 | 6J | 40 |
| 195/65R15 91Н | 37-40 | |||||
| 205/55R16 91Н | 41 | |||||
| 205/50R17 89V | 6½J | |||||
| 205/50R17 93W | ||||||
| XRAY CROSS | 215/50R17 91Н | 7J | 43 | |||
| Allowed to be installed during operation | ||||||
| XRAY | 185/65R15 92Н | 60,1 | 100 | 4 | 5½J, 6J, 6½J | 40 |
| 195/65R15 91T, N, V | 37-40 | |||||
| 205/55R16 91T, HV 205/50R17 89Н, V 205/50R17 93Н, V, W | 41 | |||||
| XRAY CROSS | 215/50R17 91Н, V, W | 6½J, 7J | 43 | |||
Wheel mount
:
| Number of bolts, pcs. | Thread bolt | Length of the cylindrical part of the bolt, mm | Hexagon size of the wrench head, mm | Bolt strength class, not less | Wheel tightening torque, N*m |
| 4 | M12x1.5 | 24,5+0,5 | 17 | 9.8 | 105+15% |
* Speed indices: T – up to 190 km/h, H – up to 210 km/h, V – up to 240 km/h, W – up to 270 km/h. Load capacity indices: 89 – 580 kg, 91 – 615 kg, 92 – 630 kg, 93 – 650 kg. ** DIA – diameter of the central hole of the wheel. *** PCD – diameter of the location of the wheel mounting holes. ****Rim offset (ET) is the distance from the mating plane of the disc to the middle of the rim.
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
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.
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.
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.
Product advantages
Advantages
The main advantages of 15-inch wheels include the following:
- small turning radius;
- directional stability on the road;
- improved pickup rate;
- compact size of wheels for X-Ray vehicles when moving in hard-to-reach places.
The company also took into account the financial condition of local consumers. Wheels and tires can be purchased at very reasonable prices. Lada XRAY still remains competitive. The wheel diameter of 15 inches best suits the overall concept of the car and pricing policy. Today, 16-inch models are offered for sale to consumers.
However, fifteen-inch wheels are sold as standard.
