What wheels are suitable for the Lada Kalina?

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Lada Kalina is the first car of the Russian concern AvtoVAZ, produced in 2 generations over 14 years, from 2004 to 2022, and had an appearance close to Western competitors in this class of compact cars. In terms of the cost of the basic equipment, Kalina was always ahead of its European competitors. The high reliability of this Lada made it possible to operate it for 8-10 years, which led to the need to replace worn parts, and the main ones were always the wheels.

Wheels for Kalina

The wheelbase, technical characteristics of the engine, as well as the traditional compact size are an invariable feature of absolutely all VAZ cars, with the exception of the iconic Niva. Numerous car owners of domestic cars are largely limited in the choice of wheels, since the dimensions of the car in the basic configuration simply do not allow them to install something exotic. If we talk about the factory version, then the wheels for the Kalina are supplied with the following characteristics:

Lada Kalina

This is a traditional 58.1 mm drill and 4x98 bolt pattern for the brand, which, in principle, is not bad, as it provides versatility and interchangeability. In addition, the standard European size 4x100 is also suitable for these parameters.
The simplest configuration of the Lada Kalina is equipped with stamped wheels 5.0J x 13 ET40, which corresponds to 175/70/R13 tires. Such a small size is especially convenient for tire fitting, since you can even “change the shoes” of the car manually, and the car also becomes more passable on snowy roads.
As standard, the manufacturer equips this car with wheels with the specifications 5.5J x 14 ET37 or 6.0J x 14 ET37, and the ideal tires for this size are 175/65/R14 and 185/60/R14, respectively. As a rule, they also come in the “stamping” version, but are covered with decorative plastic caps in the original version.
More expensive modifications of the Kalina are equipped with 6.5J x 15 ET35 wheels and 195/50/R15 tires. This is the best option, since with such a size, the car enthusiast does not need to change the shoes of his “iron horse” twice every year, and he can immediately install all-season tires and change them only as they wear out.
The luxury version of the car is considered the most expensive and comes from the factory with an automatic transmission and alloy wheels, which can compete with the equipment of compact cars from the world's leading automakers. So, the size of this product is 6.5J x 16 ET45, and the tires have dimensions of 195/45/R16.

Factory wheels on Lada Kalina
If you consider a car option such as the Kalina Sport, intended for high-speed travel around the city, then installing R13 wheels on this modification is highly not recommended due to the too high profile of the tire. The risk is that on sharp turns the tires may simply fly off the side of the rim, and this will inevitably lead to an accident. Thus, the wheels on the Lada Kalina Sport have a width of at least 6.0J-6.5J and a radius of 15 inches and above.

Winter tires for “Standard” and “Norma”

Those who purchased a car with a 14-inch “stamping” are in the most advantageous position. In this case, the owner will be able to choose anything from a huge list of studded tires, including imported ones. AvtoVAZ recommends using the following sizes:

175/65 R14
185/60 R14

For winter, obviously, the first option is suitable: narrower tires have better cross-country ability.

Each cell of the following table contains the outer diameter of the wheel:

See column number 14

As a result of tests carried out by different publications, a list of products that meet the above goals was formed. The list contains the names of brands under which studs of size 175/65 R14 are offered:

Hakkapeliitta 8 – good grip properties, even on ice. Add to this high cross-country ability and low fuel consumption. Comments can be made regarding directional stability in the snow.
Continental ContiIceContact - the owner can count on ideal traction properties, including on ice. Good braking on asphalt is guaranteed, but fuel consumption will be quite high.
Michelin X-Ice North 2 - the balance of all indicators is complemented by good grip properties demonstrated on snow. Fuel consumption will be low, but increased noise will be noted.
Gislaved NordFrost 100 – ideal deceleration on wet asphalt. To it we must add good handling, as well as stability and cross-country ability in winter.
Nokian Nordman 4 – option suitable for snow and asphalt. Fuel consumption will be moderate, but braking on dry asphalt will not bring pleasant emotions.
Kama EURO 519 – poor deceleration on wet asphalt, and in general, these tires are only for snow.
Cordiant Polar 2 – the worst grip on snowy roads, high fuel consumption. There are no comments only when driving at low speeds.
Amtel NordMaster ST is an asphalt tire that holds its course well on snow.

Based on the information provided, you can easily choose the appropriate option.

This is what the tread of modern winter tires looks like

How to choose wheels with radii R13 and R14 for the Lada Kalina

These wheels have the following distinctive features, knowing which, the owner will quickly decide what kind of wheel he needs:

R13 wheels on the Lada Kalina should not be considered in the “cast” version, since they will not add beauty to the car due to their small size, and they will not be cheap compared to stamped products (1.2-1.7 thousand rubles .* per wheel).
Alloy wheels for 14 on the Lada Kalina are presented on the market with many options, from which you can choose the most suitable products both for aesthetic reasons and based on the most reasonable price.
The width of the wheel rim cannot be less than 5.0J, since otherwise the disks will simply lose stability, but not more than 6.0J, so that the driver does not have to look for a non-standard offset.
Rubber must be selected only with a high profile, 65-70 mm, which excludes the possibility of comfortable high-speed driving, however, with a smaller cross-sectional size, the car will drop so low above the road that the driver will have to go around every bump to avoid damage to the bottom.
The most popular brands of these wheels are domestic giants, such as AvtoVAZ itself or franchise concerns - K&K and SKAD.

How to choose wheels with radii R15 and R16 for the Lada Kalina

Those car enthusiasts who choose 15 and 16 radius wheels for their Lada Kalina save less on their budget and often think about the appearance of their “iron horse”.

With a radius of 16, the “casting” has a relatively large mass, given that the car itself is very compact and light. Therefore, when driving at high speeds, a driver with such discs will definitely feel a decrease in the dynamic characteristics of his car. Thus, R16 should only be purchased in a forged version, since the specific gravity of a lightweight alloy will be lower than on cast wheels.

When adjusting the factory wheel width 6.5J x 15 ET35 or 6.5J x 16 ET40, it should be taken into account that it is necessary to carefully select the ET dimension, since the disk must be under the wheel arch and at the same time not touch the stationary parts of the car. In addition, if the wheel protrudes beyond the dimensions, the driver will need to purchase additional plastic protection against dirt around the perimeter of the wheel arches.

For a spare wheel, it is better to purchase an inexpensive stamped version; it will cost less than “casting” or “forging”, and besides, this wheel is used extremely rarely.

Among the most well-known manufacturers, various companies of both Russian and foreign production predominate, with the exception of those listed above, in particular IFree, YST, Yokatta, VSMPO Aurora, NZ, Alcasta and some others.

Alloy wheels on Lada Kalina Sport

Stamped and cast: which is better?

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According to the production method, wheels for LADA Kalina are divided into two global categories: stamped (from steel sheet) and light alloy (forged, cast or combined).

For the first option, manufacturing involves welding individual structural elements of the product. The technology is simple, which has a positive effect on the cost of disks.

Among the advantages of “stampings” we note:

reliability;
maintainability (tendency to eliminate bent areas);
durability.

it is difficult to perform auto-balancing;
significant mass of products;
lack of design possibilities (same type);
low corrosion resistance.

Now let's touch on light alloy options. Such discs are more progressive products that are made from light metal alloys such as magnesium and aluminum, etc.

When choosing the kit you like, we recommend paying attention to the indication of the primary metal included in the material structure. If magnesium predominates, then the discs are light in weight, but the strength properties of this option are far from ideal

Aluminum gives the product strength and fluidity. This translates into good resistance to cracking under impact loads. Wheel alignment will also likely be required.

If magnesium dominates, then the discs are light in weight, but the strength properties of this option are far from ideal. Aluminum gives the product strength and fluidity. This translates into good resistance to cracking under impact loads. Wheel alignment will also likely be required.

To give preference to any of the above options, we recommend that you undertake an approximate analysis of the condition of the roads on which your LADA Kalina will travel in the future.

availability of a wide range of models;
light weight, which has a positive effect on handling and dynamics;
good dissipation of heat generated by brake units.

Characteristics of wheels on Lada Kalina Cross

Starting in 2014, Russian engineers of the AvtoVAZ concern slightly adjusted the suspension of the Lada Kalina station wagon and they got a crossover, since the car was raised a few more centimeters above the ground. In addition, the necessary attributes for a small SUV were added to this version, and a fundamentally new car rolled off the assembly line - the Lada Kalina Cross. Of course, in order to match the qualities of the SUV, the car is equipped with slightly different rims.

The wheel size for Kalina Cross in the simplest configuration is 5.5J x 14 ET35, and for a slightly more expensive modification - 6.0J x 15 ET33, which corresponds to tires 175-185/55-65/R14-R15, but in this In this case, the car does not look very impressive due to too large gaps between the rubber surface and the wheel arches. Therefore, many car enthusiasts change the tire profile without touching the wheels to 70 and even 75 mm, which creates the effect of a real SUV.

In richer trim levels, the car is equipped with a slightly larger radius of wheels with parameters 6.5J x 15 ET30, and 195/55/R15 tires fit perfectly on them. This size is in high demand among buyers, as it is optimal for both smooth asphalt and off-road trails.

Lada Kalina wheel size: tires, wheels, bolt pattern

Lada Kalina owners often wonder what kind of wheels and tires are suitable for this car? In this case, the manufacturer provided an answer to this question and compiled a list of possible options for installing different wheel and tire options on Kalina. But the bolt pattern also plays a big role.

Tire size on Kalina (factory)

According to the manufacturer's data, three tire sizes can be installed on the Lada Kalina. It depends on the year of manufacture of the car. So, let's look at what options exist for installing tires on the Lada Kalina:

The most common size option is 175/70R13. This is the standard size of “Zhiguli” tires, which takes its history back to the “Classics”.
The second most popular size on the VAZ, but the most common on the Lada Kalina is 175/65R14.

14th radius on a Lada Kalina with Kama-217 tires (this is a classic!)

The wheel rim with which the Lada Kalina comes off the production line in the most popular “Norma” configuration

From a different angle, the same tires and the same wheels

The third standard tire size option is 185/65R15.

Standard version of wheels for Lada Kalina in LUX configuration: 6.0×15 4*98 ET 35 dia58.6

All other tire size options are non-standard and are not recommended for installation on the Lada Kalina.

Visual table of tire applicability for Kalina

Visual table for selecting tire sizes for Lada Kalina

Disk size

There are two options for installing disks on the Lada Kalina according to the technical documentation:

5.5x14

Wheel rim 5.5*14*98

6.5x15

Standard rim R15

Appearance on 15th wheels

To install other discs, you will have to replace some suspension and control parts.

Bolt pattern and possible options

Bolt pattern is the fastening of the wheel to the hub using bolts or special studs. Simply put, this is the size of a car's "shoe."

Wheel rim for Kalina with bolt pattern 4*98

For all generations of Lada Kalina, the bolt pattern is standard 4x98, although there were experiments when some cars came off the assembly line with a non-standard parameter - 4x100.

Tires and wheels for Kalina (compatibility and photos)

External tuning of a car begins with replacing standard stamped wheels with cast ones. And here the first question arises: what wheels to put on Kalina? In this article we will look at the size, parameters of Lada Kalina wheels and their compatibility.

Standard tire and wheel sizes for Lada Kalina

From the technical characteristics of the car it turned out that, depending on the configuration, the standard size of Lada Kalina wheels can be as follows:

175/70R13
175/65R14
185/60R14

Lada Kalina tires and wheels have the following parameters:

Tire size, load capacity index	175/70R13 82T, N	175/65R14 82T, N	185/60R14 82T, N
Wheel rim (disk) width, inches*	5J	5J, 5'/2	5J, 5'/2J
5J, 5'/2J, 6J	5J, 5'/2J, 6J	5J, 5'/2J, 6J
Wheel rim offset (ET), mm*	35	35	35
35-40	35-40	35-40
Air pressure in tires front/rear when loaded with more than 3 people without luggage, MPa (bar)	0,19/0,19 (1,9/1,9)	0,20/0,20 (2,0/2,0)
Air pressure in tires front/rear at maximum permitted load, MPa (bar)	0,19/0,21 (1,9/2,1)	0,20/0,22 (2,0/2,2)
Diameter of mounting holes, mm	98
Diameter of the central hole of the wheel (disk), mm	56
Minimum tire tread height, mm	1,6

Marking of wheels and tires

What tires and wheels are suitable for Kalina

Alloy wheels for Kalina

Now, in order, for comparison: R14 wheels on Kalina (Photo author):

R15 wheels for Kalina (Author of photo): R16 wheels for Kalina (Author of photo): R17 wheels for Kalina (Author of photo): R18 wheels for Kalina (Author of photo): By the way, do you know how to lower Kalina?

General background information

Ranges of possible values for tires and wheels Lada Kalina 2014.

Tires

Diameter	14″–16″
Width (mm)	175–205
Profile (%)	45–65
The smallest size	175/65 R14
The biggest size	205/45 R16

Wheel disks

Diameter	14″–16″
Width (inches)	5.5–6.5
Reach (mm)	35–38
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 Lada Kalina 2014?

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.

Attention! Our catalog is an information resource and does not guarantee full compliance of the proposed dimensions with your car. Make sure that your car has wheels of the appropriate radius.

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