Recommended tire and wheel sizes for Lada Granta (before and after 2022)

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AVTOVAZ recommends installing only one size of tires and wheels on the Cross and Sport versions (on Vesta Cross, XRAY Cross and Vesta Sport only 17-inch wheels, on Largus Cross only R16, and Granta Cross only R15). These permissible tire and wheel sizes are indicated in the vehicle owner's manual. However, when checking a car, government agencies are guided by the requirements that are specified in the documents drawn up when certifying a car before starting sales in the country - VTTS (Vehicle Type Approval). The Lada.Online website studied these documents and discovered an interesting feature.

The OTTS number is indicated in the title of your vehicle. We find it on the Internet and look at the acceptable tires.

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Selection of tires by model

Knowing the size of the “shoes”, all that remains is to choose the style. Any car should have two sets of tires: winter and summer. Winter tires are installed without waiting for frost, but when the thermometer regularly drops below +5 degrees.

To save on the purchase of winter tires, some drivers make the mistaken decision to drive all-season tires. Therefore, we will make a small digression and explain why this should not be done.

When and what tires are needed for a car?

Let’s say right away that there are no tires that behave stably in any conditions. Why then is the tire called all-season? Because of the tread, which must have a deep relief and grooves through which water, dirt, and slush can easily pass.

All-season tires are tires that are comfortable to drive in the off-season, when the air temperature varies from +7 to -10 degrees. It is often marked M+S (mud/snow), which confuses many.

But in fact, an all-season tire is a summer tire and is not suitable for year-round driving, even in the southern regions of the country.

• All mud tires, and all winter tires, have an all-season tread. The only difference is in the rubber composition, which is designed for positive or negative wheel operation. On a winter tire, for better grip on icy roads, many thread-like sipes are made, which distinguishes it from all-season tires.
• Studless winter tires are popularly called Velcro. On such tires, the car feels great in icy conditions, but when the temperature outside is consistently positive (above +6-7 degrees), it must be changed to summer shoes.
• Winter tires are much softer, so if you try to drive them in the summer, they will wear out quickly. Studded tires are better suited for driving on snow, so when in winter you have to drive not on cleared asphalt, but on a country road, it is better to give preference to studded tires.
• All year round, all-season vehicles are driven mainly by trucks and buses, on which changing wheels is a labor-intensive process, and besides, there are usually more than four of them. True, in severe frosts and snowfalls they have a hard time riding on such tires.

And another important factor is for those who spend a lot of time driving. A tire for winter use is much softer than a summer one, but it is also noisy when driving, especially the studded one.

The summer one, and it is also an all-season one, in severe frosts “steals” and just rattles. And this is not to mention the fact that you will not so much ride on the ice as perform figure skating.

Tire pressure

We found out which tires are suitable for the Lada Granta - now we’ll figure out the pressure. A lot depends on it during the operation of tires, the purchase of which is one of the sources of expense for any car owner. The pressure must be constantly monitored to ensure that the tires do not wear out too quickly.

Premature wear occurs when there is insufficient pressure, but over-pumping is also fraught with consequences.

• If the pressure is regularly lowered by 0.5 Atm less than the norm for 14 radius of 1.9 Atm in the front, and 2.0 Atm in the rear, the tires will last 4 times less - plus fuel consumption increases.
• With an even greater lack of pressure, the car may lose control and the braking distance increases.
• If you drive for a long time on half-flat tires and then inflate them, the tire may simply explode.

Therefore, you need to have a pressure gauge on hand, take measurements from time to time (especially in winter), and if you need to pump up the wheels. The front and rear pair of tires should have the same pressure.

Specific indicators depend on the wheel size. Take, for example, the 195/50 profile, which is one of the replacement options for the LADA Sedan Sport. If this is a radius of 15, then the optimal pressure is 2.3 Atm, and at radius 16 you need to pump 2.4 Atm.

Recommended tire and wheel sizes for Lada Granta (before and after 2018)

Tire size is one of the most important parameters that can significantly change the behavior of a car on the road. In our review we will tell you about the permissible tire size on the Grant, as well as what the size of the tires affects during the operation of the car. Let's start with the tire and wheel sizes allowed by the manufacturer.

Old family (until 09.2018)

175/65 R14 82T, N

185/60 R14 82T, N

185/55 R15 82T, N

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.

175/65 R14 82T, N

185/60 R14 82T, N

185/55 R15 82T, N, V

Wheel hub bolt pattern 4x98, DIA - 58.5.

What other tires and wheels are suitable for the Grant?

A survey was conducted among VKontakte users, asking them to choose alloy wheels for Granta. 42% of participants recommend installing R15 wheels on the Grant. 27% chose R14. Third place (17% of voters) believe that 16 wheels on Grant will look best. The left tire compatibility table is built for 175/70 R13, and the right one is for 185/55 R15:

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

Based on reviews from owners, we have compiled a list of compatibility of Lada Granta tires and wheels:

• R14 wheels on Granta can be installed with the following tire parameters: 175/60 ​​R14, 175/55 R14, 175/50 R14, 175/45 R14, 175/40 R14, 185/55 R14, 185/50 R14, 185/45 R14 , 185/40 R14, 195/50 R14, 195/45 R14, 195/40 R14, 205/55 R14, 205/50 R14, 205/45 R14, 205/40 R14 and 205/32 R14.
• R15 wheels on the Grant are installed with the following parameters: 175/50 R15, 175/45 R15, 175/40 R15, 185/50 R15, 185/45 R15, 185/40 R15, 195/50 R15, 195/45 R15, 195/ 40 R15, 205/50 R15, 205/45 R15, 205/40 R15 and 205/32 R15.
• R16 wheels on the Grant are equipped with tires: 175/50 R16, 175/45 R16, 175/40 R16, 185/45 R16, 185/40 R16, 195/45 R16, 195/40 R16 and 205/32 R16.
• Only 5% of participants recommended R17 wheels for the Grant (the same number voted for R13 wheels); it is recommended to install them with tires: 185/40 R17, 195/40 R17 and 205/32 R17.

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.

What does the size of tires and wheels affect?

It is worth noting that it is better to choose winter tires for the Lada Grant as narrow as possible. Thus, the pressure of the car on the road surface will be greater, and therefore the grip on the road will improve. Also, do not forget that wide tires are more sensitive to the ruts on the road, and low-profile tires will transfer even the smallest bumps to your butt.

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 for safety and to increase the service life of your tires, you should maintain the recommended pressure in the Lada Granta tires.

Lada Largus Cross

The operating manual indicates only one size of permitted tires and wheels: 205/55 R16. And the OTTS indicates three acceptable sizes:

• 185/65 R15
• 195/55 R16
• 205/55 R16

There are no restrictions for the Cross version. It turns out that on Largus Cross you can legally install other wheel sizes R16 and R15.

What summer tires are best to buy with Grant?

It was possible to compile a full rating of tires - this is justified by the abundance of offers and conflicting customer reviews, which depends on the working conditions of the stingrays. Below is a table that describes the most popular tires.

Summer tires R14 for Lada Granta

Among the most common stingray offers are the following options.

Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3

A popular and inexpensive tire with good driving characteristics. The skates are supplied in size 175/65 Р14, which is perfect for the Grant. The wheels stand out with good roll, minimal noise and good grip on wet surfaces. An asymmetric tire also has several disadvantages. The most important factor is the presence of weak sidewalls and rapid wear on low-grade road surfaces.

Toyo Proxes CF2

The next option is designed for active use in city mode and on the highway. Light and grippy tires behave stably on high-speed turns and have excellent directional stability. It also stands out for its increased stability when driving on wet asphalt, and the massive shoulder blocks stabilize the behavior of the tires when cornering. The only disadvantage buyers point out is the high cost.

Yokohama BluEarth-Es ES32

A soft and low-noise modification from a trusted manufacturer. The asymmetrical tread maintains directional stability at high speeds and handles corners well. Users love the tire's durability and stability in a variety of road conditions. Buyers consider the disadvantages to be excessively soft sidewalls.

Factory KAMA 217 is not in demand among buyers. Standard tires have a lot of disadvantages that outweigh their low price.

Summer tires R15 for Granta

Most of the ramps supplied for R14 wheels are also sold in size 15. They can be used here too, without any unpleasant consequences.

The best tire options for 15 rollers should be separately considered.

Viatti Bosco A/T

The list of the best opens with a tire version popular among domestic car enthusiasts. The tires perform well on dirt roads and asphalt roads. Durable rubber is not afraid of bumps, unevenness and autumn foliage. The innovative tread is complemented by an advanced rubber composition, which allows you to hold the car on high-speed sections and sharp turns. Wide drainage grooves quickly remove water from the contact patch, preventing the effect of aquaplaning.

Kumho HS51

The next asymmetrical representative of the rating is a proven tire intended for daily use in urban areas. The widest drainage grooves in the center of the slope ensure stable operation of the car on asphalt flooded with water.

It also uses a modified rubber composition, which improves wear resistance compared to older versions.

Bridgestone Potenza RE003 Adrenalin

The last option has a high price, which motorists do not really like. The cost is justified by the use of advanced technological solutions and high-quality rubber “alloy”. The tires are made for city and highway use at high speeds. The massive outer tread holds the line when cornering. The central part provides excellent directional stability.

Summer tires for Grant sedan liftback Cross and Sport

It all depends on operating conditions and load

It is recommended to pay attention to factors here

1. The road surface on which vehicles primarily travel.
2. Intensity and average speed of operation.
3. Applied load. This means whether the car is loaded with additional cargo and how aggressive the driver’s driving style is. Definitely in a quiet ri much longer than under racing loads.

Also, when selecting tires, you should not rely on their size. Many manufacturers produce popular models in a wide range.

Review of the best summer and winter tires for Lada Granta

The most popular winter tires:

• Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S - the tread consists of Velcro, which provides maximum traction on wet asphalt and loose snow. The maximum temperature of use is 25°C. The critical point is -35°. The average cost in online catalogs is from 8,500 rubles.
• Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 - balanced price-quality ratio. The tire provides good traction on loose snow and ice at sub-zero temperatures. Average price from 7,000 rubles.
• Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is a soft compound rubber that is not susceptible to hardening when the temperature drops. The price of one tire is from 5,500 rubles.
• Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is a popular model among car enthusiasts in the CIS, including the Russian Federation. Good quality, technical specifications at an affordable price. The service life before replacement exceeds 60 - 70 thousand km. mileage The average price by region is from 5,000 rubles.
• Nokian WR D4 is an economical option for most car owners. High-quality grip, long service life, affordable price from 2900 rubles.

Summer tires for Lada Granta:

• Goodyear Ecient is a high-quality tire at a premium price from a European manufacturer. The tire warms up within a few seconds, providing the widest possible contact patch with the road surface. Rubber guarantees grip, control, cornering, and a minimum percentage of skidding at medium and high speeds. Average price from 5000 rubles.
• Grip Performance is a budget option from a European brand. Better than standard tires in terms of technical characteristics, acceptable for use in urban conditions. Price from 5500 rubles.
• Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is also a budget model with a price starting from 6,000 rubles. Above average quality at an affordable price.
• Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 is a tire with unidirectional tread, which ensures high handling and minimal vehicle roll when cornering, regardless of weather conditions and temperature conditions. Average cost from 5200 rubles.
• Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT - tires are similar to the previous ones, except that the tread pattern is asymmetrical. Price from 5100 rubles.
• Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue - long service life is the main highlight of the rubber. The average service life exceeds 65,000 km before replacement. Average price from 5500 rubles.

Service station specialists strongly recommend changing tires strictly according to the seasons, and to a lesser extent using universal, all-season tires. The operating temperature range is several degrees lower than seasonal tires, resulting in reduced vehicle controllability.

Indexes and markings of tires on Lada Granta

To choose the right tire you need to be able to read the indices and other symbols on the tires, namely:

• “T” - the maximum permitted speed of movement is not more than 195 km / h. “H” - up to 205 - 210 km/h. It is not recommended to exceed the speed range, as there is a high probability of shooting, cord deformation, and, as a result, an emergency;
• “Q” - load capacity index: from 85 to 490 kg;
• “ET” is the metal rim bead extension coefficient;
• “KM” - partial and full load index: no more than three passengers, cargo in the trunk up to 50 kg;
• “M+S” - full load - more than three people and over 50 kg in the trunk.

What does the pressure in Lada Granta tires affect?

• Safety and comfort when traveling by car. Over-inflated tires become hard and produce a distinct knocking sound when they hit a hole or bump. There is a high probability that the metal rim will be deformed and the camber-toe angle will be disrupted.
• Fuel consumption: the lower the pressure, the more effort the engine needs to put in to rotate the wheel and move the car. In the case of overinflated tires, fuel consumption is within normal limits.
• Chassis and suspension of the vehicle: overinflated tires do not dampen impacts from unevenness and potholes, but fully transfer them to steering rods, ends, and ball joints. Thus, the elements of the steering system fail faster.
• Shock absorbers and strut pressure springs: similar to the steering rack, rods, and tips, the elements wear out faster due to systematic work. Sharp jolts and impacts cause the spring coils to burst, become deformed, and the shock absorber rod breaks the cylinder.

If you encounter any difficulties with repairs or diagnostics of components and assemblies, contact specialists from service stations, workshops, and service centers for help.

About wheel sizes for Lada Granta

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In the 10s of this century, the AvtoVAZ concern significantly improved the quality of its products, increasing the popularity of the brand. This is primarily due to the fact that cheap foreign cars, also produced in the country as part of joint production with global brands, have begun to actively spread on the Russian market. One of the most popular models of the domestic automobile industry is the Lada Granta model, produced since 2011 and over the last 8 years of sales, which has spread in tens of thousands of copies throughout all regions of the Russian Federation.

Basic characteristics of Lada Granta wheels

Almost all of the concern's models, produced since the founding of the plant in the 60s of the last century, were compact budget cars with the same dimensions and wheelbase, with the exception of the VAZ 2121 Niva and its modifications. The Lada Granta wheel size, depending on the configuration, has the following options:

R14 wheels for Lada Granta

• The wheel pattern is not much different from previous models produced back in the 80s and 90s of the 20th century. A stamped or cast disc is attached to the hub using 4 studs, the holes for which are located around a circle with a diameter of 98 mm. However, with minor manipulations with the hub, you can install a disc with a standard European bolt pattern for the small class 4x100.
• The diameter of the central hole, set by the manufacturer, has also remained virtually unchanged over the past 30 years and is 58.6 mm, which ensures full compatibility of the brand with other VAZ models.
• One of the main differences between more modern modifications of the Lada is that the developers use various parts to improve the exterior, among which the appearance of the rims plays a major role. If the most budget models are made in stamping with or without decorative caps and have dimensions R13 or R14, then the more prestigious versions of the brand already have diameters of 15, 16 or 17 inches in combination with low-profile tires and in a cast version, giving the Lada the status of an expensive car, unlike tires on Granta size 14 or 13.
• The width of the wheels on the Lada Grant, thanks to the enlarged arches, unlike classic VAZ models, can vary in the range from 5J to 7J.
• The ET (wheel offset) indicator ranges from 30 to 38 mm depending on the width of the wheel, which allows it to always be under the wheel arch and not interfere with the stability of the car.
• All wheels on the Grant are equipped with summer tires of different sizes depending on the size of the rims. Thus, AvtoVAZ recommends using tires with dimensions 175/70/R13, 175/65/R14, 185/60/R14, 185/55/R15, 195/45/R16, 205/45/R16 or 205 for this model /40/R17. Each of the listed parameters should be selected not only depending on the installed discs, but also based on their operating conditions of the car, seasonality and the expenditure part of the owner’s budget.

Features of tire selection for Lada Granta

Regardless of the quality of standard tires, the driver will need an additional set of wheels with the onset of the next cold weather, because hard treads will not be able to keep the car on the road in an emergency. And the poor quality of roads in certain regions of the country often causes the need for emergency tire service, including the installation of new tires to replace irretrievably lost ones. All this means that the driver is often faced with the problem of selecting tires for his “iron horse” and he must adhere to the following rules:

• Seasonality and the nature of the vehicle’s operation should be taken into account. If the driver is preparing to buy a winter set of wheels, then he should consider the size R13-R15, because this tire on the Granta has a fairly high profile, allowing the tire to provide reliable grip not only on the sole with the treads, but also on the side surface cord.

Winter tires for Lada Granta
At the same time, the high profile provides a sufficient air buffer, which has the effect of natural shock absorption of the spring part. This factor increases driver comfort in the cabin, and also reduces wear on the vital systems of the car base - the hub, suspension, steering rod and ball joints. In addition, the diameter of the R15 rim is ideal for installing all-season tires, which eliminates the need for the driver to annually re-shoe the car for the next 2-3 years during normal operation.

• Also, given that this car is a budget car, and its retail price starts at 420 thousand rubles. as of February 2022, not every car enthusiast is ready to spend large sums on its re-shoes. After all, an R17 tire produced by brands such as Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli or Continental can easily cost 10 thousand rubles. per product or more, so drivers often resort to domestic analogues.

The most popular Russian tire manufacturers, whose products are compatible with almost all cars of the AvtoVAZ concern, are factories such as Nokian with a branch in the Leningrad region, Viatti - an Italian brand produced on the basis of the Nizhnekamskneftekhim enterprise, Matador, Amtel and many other companies , based in different regions of the Russian Federation.

• The last thing you should pay attention to is the rubber outsole, as it must have a pronounced tread in accordance with its purpose. In the case of the winter studded version, the metal elements must sit firmly in the thickness of the rubber compound and be made of stainless alloys. The high quality of the treads, carefully thought out by the engineers, not only provides the best grip on the road surface, but also reduces noise levels, which is extremely important for the comfort of the occupants.

Tire size table for Lada Granta Sport

“Lada Granta Sport” is one of the luxury modifications of the popular VAZ model, which has a fairly powerful 1.6i engine with 113 horsepower.
For this configuration, the concern's engineers equip the car with wheels that are more durable than the simpler versions of this car. Recommended wheel rim parameters for Granta Sport are shown in the following table: [td]Rim width, inches

R17 wheels on Lada Granta Sport
In addition to wheels, drivers must choose tires correctly, because for normal operation of the car all parameters of the wheel assembly, and not its individual parts, are important. Below is another table that clearly displays all the compatibility indicators of Granta Sport wheels for the above wheel parameters:

Characteristics of standard tires on the Lada Granta Liftback

The premium and most expensive modification of this car is considered to be the Lada Granta Liftback, equipped not only with a 1.6 engine, like the Sport package, but also in the most complete versions, the manufacturer installs a 5-speed automatic transmission on it.

Wheels for Lada Granta Liftback

Belshina tires are installed on domestic cars, namely the Art Motion model, since the concern has long had business relations with its Belarusian partner. These tires are installed in sizes 14 and 15 inches, and the most prestigious option is equipped with tires from the world famous brand Continental with a seat diameter of R16. As for the standard version, the model’s rims are shod with tires with dimensions 190/65/R15:

• The sole width of 195 mm is sufficient for dynamic driving around the city; the car does not fall under its own weight, since the large area of ​​​​contact with the road surface greatly reduces the specific pressure per cm² of soil. The high profile provides a very powerful air gap between the disc rim and the road, which acts as a natural shock absorber.
• A profile with a height of 65 mm obliges you to install tires only with a reinforced side cord in the summer, because when driving fast and performing maneuvers at high speed, deformation of the tires is possible, up to their depressurization.

This height of the side surface allows you to install high-quality all-season tires and completely forget about the annual re-shoeing of the vehicle.

• The size of the R15, of course, is too small for driving outside the city. But together with the 65 mm profile, the total diameter of the wheel assembly is 15 x 25.4 + 65 + 65 = 511 mm, which is quite enough to provide normal ground clearance for a compact liftback.

The luggage compartment volume for the Lada Granta Liftback is significantly larger than that of the sedan. If the driver, when purchasing a car, plans to transport cargo, for example, when traveling to the country, he should install tires with a higher load index in order to provide them with a sufficient margin of safety. In other cases, the wheel size for the Grant can be safely selected in accordance with the recommendations of AvtoVAZ.

A short checklist - How to buy tires for the Lada Granta correctly

1. You should look for the right tires, keeping in mind the factory dimensional specifications. The size of the selected tires must match these data. 2

Pay attention to the tread pattern. Driving comfort largely depends on it

3

Pay attention to the width parameters. The acceleration and braking of a car is affected by the width of the spot converging with the road surface.

4. Particular attention should be paid to the bore diameter. Tires that are excessively high or wide can damage the suspension, while tires that are too narrow will increase the load on the bearings. 5

It is important to take into account the maximum speed index and the load capacity index. 6

Treadwear, Traction, Temperature and MaxPressure data provide information on the tire's factory wear life, braking performance, temperature resistance and pressure limit for the tire respectively.

Non-standard tire size for LADA Granta

On some cars it is possible to install wheels in the size range R16 or R17. But car owners should be aware that often such a change can only harm the car and worsen its overall quality indicators.

For other Lada 2190 models, specialists and car manufacturers do not recommend installing disks whose diameter exceeds R15. Since it has been proven that the higher this indicator, the greater the risk of disc deformation. Therefore, when choosing new wheels and tires, you should not experiment with new sizes. Tires with dimensions that do not differ from the factory assembly are best suited for the car.

Winter tires on Lada Granta

Now let's see which winter tires to choose for the Lada Granta:

Viatti Brina Nordico

A relatively new model, developed by the German Continental together with Italian engineers, and put into production at the facilities of the Nizhnekamsk tire plant.

An asymmetrical tread pattern, a combination of middle blocks with rows of studs along the edges and variable sidewall stiffness technology ensure safe movement and stability when cornering and when crossing uneven roads.

Toyo Observe Garit G3-Ice

Winter tires from the Japanese Toyo are deservedly considered one of the best. If previously only sellers and those who drove it knew about this, then a test carried out at the test site not so long ago left no doubt.

Observe Garit G3-Ice tires competed with the Finnish Hakkapeliitta-7, slightly inferior to it in snowy areas and taking the lead on the compacted track. Experts believe that the whole point is in the studs, which protrude beyond the surface of the tire by 1.2 mm more than normal.

Goodyear UltraGrip 600

Another new product. Atypical tread pattern - as is the case with all Goodyear models. Looking at it, you get the impression that a solid wheel is simply cut into grooves. They provide the tire with excellent handling in loose snow.

Another distinctive feature is the hexagon-shaped studs, which make it possible to quickly accelerate and brake safely.

Hankook W429 i Pike

Winter studded tires of different generations from the Korean manufacturer Hankook have long established themselves as an excellent combination of price and quality. The latest model has been slightly redesigned; the shape of some tread elements has slightly changed, although the symmetry of the pattern and directionality have been preserved.

Massive blocks on the sides replaced narrow ribs, and the tire began to work better in icy conditions.

What drives can be installed

It is clear that any car manufacturer, just like AvtoVAZ, always recommends installing only its original sets of spare parts. But replacing a wheel rim with non-standard samples has long been considered completely commonplace.

Often such a replacement can even improve handling characteristics and reduce financial costs. The wrong approach to this issue can lead to the repair of suspension elements and the entire chassis of the car.

Owners of Grants sometimes notice that the standard set with winter tires copes with its functions worse than the less wide non-standard options. Wide wheels are prone to skidding and hydroplaning.

Regardless of the reasons why the discs are replaced, inexpensive stamped products, cast or forged options can be installed on the Lada Granta. If the stamp is made only of steel, then the material for the production of light alloy wheels can be aluminum, titanium and magnesium alloys.

Stamped wheels, despite their unattractive appearance, are in high demand due to their practicality. Firstly, this is the cheapest replacement option, and secondly, with strong impacts such a product will only bend, which can always be fixed, and the unattractive appearance can be easily hidden with inexpensive plastic caps.

But their high weight reduces the dynamics of vehicle acceleration and increases fuel consumption, which often tips the scales towards the purchase of cast and forged wheels, which, due to their lightness and high thermal conductivity, improve dynamics and contribute to faster cooling of the brake elements. Products made from titanium alloy have the most attractive appearance and have the best strength, but they are also the most expensive of this product segment.

Their aluminum counterparts are more popular. They are not as expensive as titanium, but in terms of strength they meet all safety requirements, and, moreover, they look great. The disadvantages of cast wheels include their worse strength characteristics than stamped steel options and high cost. A strong blow can permanently damage the disk.

The best models for summer

Now let's present several worthy summer models:

Bridgestone Ecopia EP150

The tread of this Japanese tire is developed using a new technology (NANO-PROTECH), which makes it possible to reduce the coefficient of rotational resistance and, as a result, save fuel consumption. Plus, the EP150 turned out to be lighter in weight and almost silent.

Nitto NT860

Another Japanese tire produced in Malaysia. Very soft rubber, perfectly balanced and brakes, thanks to the deep tread, self-cleaning from dirt and snow. With all this, the best thing is the low price.

Kormoran Impulser B2

Serbian Kormoran was developed using Michelin technology. The tire is stable when driving at speed, does not “float” if it gets into a puddle, has excellent grip on the road and is controlled when cornering.

Matador MP 47 Hectorra

The new generation summer tire from Slovenia MP-47 Hectorra performs excellently on both dry and wet surfaces thanks to its asymmetrical pattern with four deep longitudinal grooves.

Tread elements are optimized to the maximum, which improves acceleration and braking efforts and reduces noise levels.

Conclusion

Which winter tires are best for a car, or what to put on it for the summer, is, of course, up to the owner to decide. It all depends on what climate zone you have to use the car and what roads you drive on. And our information is designed to understand the characteristics of certain models and the advisability of their use.

Tires for LADA Granta (Lada Granta)

North Ossetia Alania

Taimyr (Dolgano-Nenets) Autonomous Okrug

Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra AO

For owners of a car brand like the Lada Grant, with the arrival of winter, a problem arises with the correct choice of winter tires.

Everyone knows that it is better to start choosing winter tires early, so that the choice is thoughtful and balanced. So that during each season you don’t have to stand in long queues for tire fitting, you need to buy additional wheels, and as a result, you won’t waste time waiting in line and you can change the wheels yourself, which ultimately will help save money. Some experts say that urban On roads, you should not install tires with studs, but it is better to install Velcro tires. But with such a choice, it is worth considering how often the roads are cleared of snow drifts, and the roads are cleared even less often, and in such a situation it is better to opt for tires with spikes. Before you start choosing a winter tire, you need to look through a lot of useful information and listen to reviews from others car owners for various brands of winter tires.

After studying all the data, you can come to a conclusion and make a list of the most common and frequently used brands of winter tires for the Lada Grant. One can note such a German brand as Continental ConticleContact; among the Finnish brands, a brand called Nokian Hakkarelitta 7 stands out. A brand of tires such as Gislavde Nord Frost 5 is in even greater demand; this brand is produced by a subsidiary of Continental. A company from France that produces a brand of tires such as Michelin X-Ice North XIN2 is considered to be often used.

From time to time, tests are carried out in which different brands of tires are compared, and mainly the German and Finnish manufacturers are in the lead in these tests. That is, we can say with confidence that the best of the above brands are Nokian Hakkarelitta 7 and Continental ConticleContact. It is safe to say that the manufacturers of these tire brands occupied leading positions in previous years. Tires under the Gislavde brand are considered good tires, but they also have the disadvantage of a weak cord. If a wheel hits a curb, a bump will immediately appear on the tire. Michelin tires also have their positive and negative sides. The negative side is poor cross-country ability in deep snow and, accordingly, if you have to drive in areas where there is always a lot of snow, then you should not choose these tires.

Old family (until 09.2018)

Sedan

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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.

Liftback

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• * Speed ​​indices: T – up to 190 km/h, H – up to 210 km/h, V – up to 240 km/h. Load capacity indices: 82 – 475 kg.
• **Rim offset (ET) is the distance from the mating plane of the disc to the middle of the rim.

Wheel hub bolt pattern 4x98, DIA - 58.5.

Winter tires for Granta: features

When choosing winter tires for a Lada Granta car, you need to know exactly what modification of this car the tires are selected for. The first generation Lada Granta began production in May 2011 as a sedan in several trim levels. At the same time, Lada Granta Sport was introduced. In May 2015, production of the Lada Granta Liftback began.

The production of the first generation "Grants" ended in 2022. In 2019, mass production of the second generation Lada Granta began in two bodies: a sedan and a liftback, in several trim levels.

The in-plant designation of the Lada Granta sedan car is VAZ 2190, the Lada Granda liftback is VAZ 2191.

Characteristics

Any car tire has a number of characteristics that must be taken into account in order to choose the right tire for your car.
The first most important characteristic of rubber is size. Tire size parameters using the 175/65 R14 marking as an example:

• 175 is the width of the tire, measured in millimeters.
• 65 is the profile height, measured as a percentage of the tire width.
• R - indicates that the tire is radial (from the English word radial), but certainly not that the radius designation follows, as many people think. Wheels have no radius, only diameter. The radius of a tire is its type of construction. There is also a bias tire type.
• 14 is the tire diameter in inches. To convert this figure into the usual centimeters, you need to multiply the inch value by 2.54.

Tire size
The second important characteristic of any tire is the maximum weight and speed index. It is most often recommended to install 82 H tires on Grant cars. This marking indicates that this tire can withstand loads of up to 475 kg and operates effectively at speeds of up to 210 km/h.

Note!

The maximum load parameter is indicated for one tire. Therefore, for a set of 4 tires, the maximum load in this case will be 1 t 900 kg. Considering that the average total weight of the Grant is 1.5 tons, the load on the tire is calculated with a good margin.

Next, you need to pay attention to the presence of thorns. Many versions of winter tires are produced without studs at all. Some have sparse thorns. Each manufacturer strives to come up with a new, improved type of studs. They differ in shape, size and material from which they are made. Their main purpose is to pierce the ice for better starting and braking on icy surfaces.

Additional Information!

In many countries, including Russia, there is a legal restriction on having too many studs on a tire. This is due to the fact that the spikes damage the asphalt surface.

The next important factor is the depth of the tread pattern and the pattern itself. The tread determines the quality of wheel grip on the road surface. The more technologically advanced the pattern on the rubber is, the better the tires will have noise, drainage and reliability characteristics.

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In addition, there are many other characteristics. In general, the better the quality of the tire, the more reliable and stable ride it will provide.

Low-quality cheap tires can also wear out extremely quickly and lose studs, so such savings are not always appropriate.

Non-standard tire size for LADA Granta

On some cars it is possible to install wheels in the size range R16 or R17. But car owners should be aware that often such a change can only harm the car and worsen its overall quality indicators.

For other Lada 2190 models, specialists and car manufacturers do not recommend installing disks whose diameter exceeds R15. Since it has been proven that the higher this indicator, the greater the risk of disc deformation. Therefore, when choosing new wheels and tires, you should not experiment with new sizes. Tires with dimensions that do not differ from the factory assembly are best suited for the car.

Lada XRAY Cross

The operating manual indicates only one size of permitted tires and wheels: 215/50 R17. And the OTTS specifies five acceptable sizes:

• 195/65 R15
• 185/65 R15
• 205/55 R16
• 205/50 R17
• 215/50 R17

There are no restrictions for the Cross version. It turns out that on the XRAY Cross you can legally install a different wheel size R17, as well as R16 or R15.

Field players

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Who participates in our tests? First of all, tires from leading manufacturers. This is the so-called Top Five, the top five: Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Continental and Pirelli. Another important player is the Finnish company Nokian Tires: the capacity of its plant in St. Petersburg will soon reach 18 million tires per year. In total, these six attackers sell the lion's share of all passenger tires on the Russian market.

The second line includes mid-price tires: BFGoodrich, Sava, Gislaved, Matador, Formula, as well as tires from fast-growing companies such as Yokohama, Hankook, Toyo and other Asian manufacturers.

In defense - budget tires, including domestic ones, for example Cordiant. We also carefully study the tires of young Chinese companies: they do not make a difference on the field, but sometimes we take them into our tests - what if a brilliant newcomer appears and beats everyone?