Recommended tire and wheel sizes for Lada Kalina 2 (hatchback and station wagon)

July 22, 2015 Lada.Online 354 704 69

Tire size is an important parameter that affects the behavior of a car on the road. In the review we will tell you about the size of tires and wheels of the 2nd generation Lada Kalina allowed by the manufacturer. We will also consider what these parameters influence during operation.

Acceptable sizes of tires and wheels VAZ 2192, 2194

The manufacturer indicated the tire and wheel sizes in the user manual.

On the “Standard” and “Norma” configurations, the manufacturer installs:

• 175/65R14 82H
• 185/60R14 82H

Rim width: 51/2J, disc offset (rim, ET): 35 mm, DIA: 58.5, bolt pattern: 4x98.

For the “Lux” package, the manufacturer installs:

• 175/65R14 82H
• 185/60R14 82H
• 185/55R15 82V

The factory installs the Lada Kalina 2 sport:

• 185/55 R15
• 195/50 R15
• 195/50 R16
• 205/40 R17

Standard tire sizes for Lada Kalina Cross:

• 195/55 R15
• 195/50 R15

R is not a radius, but a designation of the radius of the tire, and the number is the diameter of the rim in inches.

Rim width: 5J, 51/2J and 6J, disc offset (rim, ET): 35 mm, DIA: 58.5, bolt pattern: 4x98.

AVTOVAZ allows the installation of tires and wheels from one configuration of the Lada Kalina 2 to another and vice versa.

General background information

Recommended size of tires and wheels for Lada Priora
Ranges of possible values ​​for tires and wheels for Lada Kalina Cross 2018.
Tires

Wheel disks

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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 Kalina Cross 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.

Tire and Wheel Compatibility

Tuning enthusiasts are concerned about the question of what kind of alloy wheels can be installed on Kalina so that the wheels do not touch the fender liners and the speedometer does not lie. When choosing new “rollers”, take into account the full diameter of the wheel; it should not differ much from the standard one. You can understand which tires are suitable using the compatibility table. The left one is built on 185/60 R14 (minimum diameter), the right one - 185/55 R15 (maximum diameter):

Green indicates the minimum deviation of the wheel diameter (up to 3 mm); Orange indicates a diameter deviation from 3 to 6 mm.

Thus, you can install wheels on Lada Kalina 2:

• 175/70 R13, 185/70 R13, 195/65 R13, 205/60 R13, 215/60 R13, 225/55 R13;
• 175/65 R14 , 185/60 R14 , 195/60 R14, 205/55 R14, 225/50 R14;
• 175/55 R15, 185/55 R15 , 195/50 R15, 205/50 R15, 215/45 R15, 225/45 R15;
• 185/50 R16, 185/45 R16, 195/45 R16, 215/40 R16, 225/40 R16;
• 175/45 R17, 175/40 R17, 185/40 R17, 195/40 R17.

We advise you to choose only those tires that AVTOVAZ recommends (they are highlighted in bold in the list).

Don't forget about the rim width:

When installing tires or wheels that differ in parameters

from those recommended by the factory, you can:

• be refused warranty repair of the chassis;
• be stopped by a traffic police inspector, who has the right to draw up a report on the car’s non-compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations;
• fail to pass technical inspection.

Models

175/70 R13

Tunga Zodiak 2

This model was released for the 2022 season, and it was created with an eye to Russian operating conditions.
The protector is made of 2 layers of rubber compound. The outer one has a special composition with increased wear resistance. And the internal one ensures driving efficiency due to the low level of hysteresis losses.

The center has 3 stiffening ribs, which guarantees good handling. And road traction is ensured by drainage grooves of a zigzag configuration.

Read more: Is the intersection with tram tracks a crossroads?

Price – 1,800 rub.

Dunlop SP Touring

These summer tires for the Lada Kalina have several undeniable advantages:

1. Massive projector ribs that guarantee excellent road grip.
2. Rigid shoulder areas distribute pressure evenly.
3. Acute reaction to turning the steering wheel.
4. High-quality drainage system with 4 drainage channels.
5. The rubber mixture contains innovative polymers, which increases service life.

Price – 2,400 rubles.

175/65 R14

Cordiant Sport 2 PS501

These summer tires for Lada Kalina are suitable for those who prefer active driving. The advantages of such rubber are obvious:

1. 2-layer projector.
2. The presence of a wear indicator in the mixture.
3. The special shape of the breaker increases the service life.

The outer layer is made of soft rubber, which allows you to partially level the road terrain. Inside there is a hard layer that ensures the strength of the frame. Asymmetrically shaped projector blocks and a drainage system allow you to feel confident in turns.

Price – 2,100 rub.

Pirelli Formula Energy

Usually, Pirelli tires for domestic cars are not purchased because of their price, but this model is a budget model in the company’s line.

It has an asymmetrical tread with 2 central ribs. The blocks have different configurations and sizes; there are large checkers in the shoulder areas. All this guarantees excellent grip both on a straight line and in corners. The presence of 3 longitudinal grooves prevents hydroplaning.

The background noise of these summer tires for Kalina is reduced. The weight of the tire itself has also been reduced by 10%.

Price – 2,600 rub.

185/65R15

Kumho KH27 Ecowing ES01

These are Korean tires from a prestigious brand, but in the budget segment.

Good acceleration, maneuvering and braking are guaranteed due to the symmetrical tread, both on dry and wet asphalt.

Even in the case of significant wear, the tires effectively prevent hydroplaning.

Uniform abrasion is ensured by the wide and flat design.

Longitudinal blocks in the projector, along with interspersed deep grooves, improve handling and enhance ride comfort. And background noise is reduced by thoughtful placement of ribs and blocks.

Price – 2,600 rub.

What does the size of tires and wheels affect?

Have you decided to choose winter tires for Lada Kalina 2? For winter it is recommended to choose narrow tires. The fact is that with such tires the pressure on the road surface will be greater, and therefore the grip on the road will improve. Wide tires are more sensitive to ruts in winter. Low-profile tires perfectly transfer even the smallest pits to the fifth point.

The smaller the unsprung masses

(this includes a lot of tires and wheels), the better the car will hold the road and accelerate faster. For example, if you put wheels on a car that are 2 kg lighter each, then acceleration to 100 km/h will be reduced by 0.2 seconds.

Attention! Installing larger wheels may lead to problems with ABS and ESC calibration (the systems may not work correctly).

Let us remind you that other instructions for modifying the new Kalina are in the tuning category or in the contents.

Where can I buy

: in our online store (category Wheels for Kalina).

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Winter tires for viburnum

Which winter tires for Kalina are the best? Almost every owner of this car has similar questions. And the consumer market provides several options: you can save money by buying universal tires (the season change in them is done by simply moving the wheel), or you can pay a decent amount for a good set from a renowned manufacturer. Which option is better to go with?

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Analysis of technical specifications

By default, Kalina is equipped with 13 and 14 inch wheels. Of course, they can be replaced with more massive ones without any problems, but we are talking about factory equipment. Acceptable sizes:

It is necessary to mention what functions winter tires perform and how they differ from summer tires. Its key difference is the rubber mixture itself and the freezing point. When driving a passenger car, the tires do not have an absolutely correct round shape. In this case, the skid would occur at every turn. The tire is slightly compressed, due to which the friction force increases and the car maintains a clearly defined trajectory. However, at temperatures of +5°C and below, summer tires become very hard and retain their round shape, which reduces the area of ​​their contact with the road. The result is lower stability while driving.

Winter tires freeze at lower temperatures (about -20...-30°C). However, on hot asphalt it becomes very soft. It holds its trajectory well, but wears out literally after a few hundred kilometers. Based on all this, handling is affected by tire pressure, the load on each axle, and the total weight of the vehicle. Therefore, tires are selected with an emphasis on these characteristics, as well as on the driving style (but this is already a mediocre factor). So which tires are ideal for the Lada Kalina?

So, everything is clear with the sizes - they are static. But to ensure proper safety, you need to give preference to soft and medium-hard rubber, because the total weight of the car hardly exceeds 1.5 tons, which is only slightly higher than that of classic small cars. In turn, the tire pressure is maintained at 2.2 atmospheres for the front wheels, 2 for the rear wheels (without or with minimal load).

Wheel size is already a mediocre characteristic. Naturally, the larger the better, but you should not exceed 16 inches.

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Choosing the best brand of winter tires

For Lada Kalina, 3 tire variations are installed from the factory. The best among them, according to reviews from those who have already used a car, are Nikon - tires from a famous Finnish manufacturer. This will be the optimal choice for any configuration of Kalina, be it with a diesel or gasoline engine up to a volume of 1.6 liters (only such variations are installed from the factory, but modification remains possible).

Winter tires like BridgeStone can be called higher quality and more reliable, but not rational in terms of cost. They are almost 3 times more expensive for a regular set of Nikon tires, but in practice they do not work out for their value. Still, it must be taken into account that the Lada Kalina will mainly be used on Russian roads in extremely harsh conditions. And here the use of too “delicate” rubber, for example, from the Nordman company, will not work (although there are several decent options there). Yes, it is reliable and of high quality, providing optimal control characteristics. However, as a consumer it is not the best option.

By the way, one thing that can be mentioned in favor of Nikon is that here the tire sizes for the same model vary over a wide range, so there will definitely not be any problems with the choice. But you shouldn’t buy universal tires that can act as both summer tires and winter tires. In practice, it has been repeatedly proven that under harsh operating conditions it wears out in literally 0.5 seasons. Therefore, saving is inappropriate here. Still, you should keep two sets of Kalina in your garage at once - for winter and summer. Rain is not necessary, since for a car of this class it has practically no advantages, and the hub still wears out unevenly for the most part due to numerous potholes on the roads.

If you don’t want to stop at Nikon, it’s better to pay attention to the Gislaved brand. Despite the fact that we are talking about Chinese production, its quality is not inferior to foreign analogues from Finland. Still, the “Made in China” label no longer indicates low quality products, and this is a fact.

And for those who prefer products in the mid-price category, we can offer winter tires from Nord: a fairly low price and resistance to dynamic loads allow the manufacturer to boast of the wear resistance of the rubber used. True, prices for these products have not been very encouraging lately, but this can only be explained by the jump in the ruble exchange rate.

What about taller tires? Larger tires can indeed improve a car's performance, but keep in mind that the wheel itself will be more vulnerable to aggressive driving, especially on broken asphalt.

Therefore, installing winter tires above R14 is recommended only for extremely careful drivers - only they will feel its benefits. The rest will be unhappy with the manufacturer, blaming the rapid wear of the tires, which is a mistake of the car owner himself.

We can also mention Kleber winter tires, but they are expensive. But they are very durable. They will easily withstand 4 seasons, maintaining the original tread pattern. But, according to reviews, they are prone to skidding at high speeds. Although this can be adjusted by tire pressure, there is no point in using them.

Lada Kalina Sport II 2022 1.6i 114

Generation: II Engine: VAZ-21126, I4, Gasoline Power: 114 hp
(84 kW)Options: Sport, Light, Drive Active, Luxe Wheel rim bolt pattern parameters

What wheel sizes does the manufacturer recommend to install?

The Lada Kalina Sport II 2022 1.6i 114 car is equipped with 6.5Jx16 ET33 rims assembled with 195/50 R16 88V tires as standard. Where:

• 6.5J - rim width in inches;
• 16″ — tire diameter in inches;
• ET33 - disc offset in millimeters.

The vehicle tire marking 195/50 R16 is deciphered as follows:

• 195 — profile width (cross section of the tire) in millimeters;
• 50 - profile height as a percentage of its width;
• R - radial cord winding;
• 16 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 88V:

• 88 - maximum permissible tire load 560 kg;
• V - maximum permissible vehicle speed is 240 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 - 4x98. Thus, all disks are mounted on four bolts and the distance between them is exactly ninety-eight millimeters. The diameter of the car's hub is 58.6 mm.

Standard tire pressure is 2 MPa.

Answers (5)

You can only break the chassis and steering parts. And so to install R16 wheels you need to look for wheels with the following parameters - 16 / 7.0J PCD 4×98 ET 35 CO 58.6

Guys often install on R16, the main thing is to choose according to the parameters - drilling 4x98, approximate offset and not to overdo it with the width. You should also take into account that after installing such large wheels, the ground clearance of your Lada Kalina will increase from 160 mm to 175 mm, and the car will not look very nice. Therefore, think in advance about proper lowering - preferably by replacing the springs with sports, shortened ones.

Lada Kalina on R16 wheels

Nothing looks like that. I just don’t really like the icon, sorry)))

icon of what? disks or cars?

The overall tuning was very well done. Not only wheels, but also understatement and photography

but in general, it looks very good. Although I would add more thresholds. Well, it's really a piece of candy.

Yes, whatever the 16, you can put it at 17, you just need to lower the car, of course, the springs and shock absorbers. This guy did it, put it in R17 and lowered it correctly

But this is what happens when you put on big rims and don’t lower them. A real jeep.

Guys in this photo, what kind of casting and tires, characteristics?

Cordiant Winter Drive budget studless winter tires Velcro

Among studless tires, the so-called Velcro tires, in the budget category, according to reviews from car owners, Cordiant Winter Drive took pride of place. Almost silent, it moves and brakes well in slush, loose and compacted snow. On ice it behaves somewhat weaker, however, in city conditions good handling is maintained.

Completely predictable behavior of a car with Cordiant Winter Drive tires, abrasion-resistant, soft, with good tread, but at temperatures from 5 degrees above zero it begins to “float”. An excellent option for a quiet winter ride; it handles well in the snowdrifts.

predictable behavior on various surfaces; does not wash off; soft; good tread; acceptable cost.

braking on ice is worse; somewhat noisy for a non-studded shoe; floats at temperatures above +5.