Alloy wheels for VAZ 2107 - which ones to choose r13, r14, r15

WHEEL DISKS

A car's wheel rims are part of its suspension. Like any other detail, they have their purpose.

WHY DO YOU NEED DISKS?

Wheel rims perform several functions at once:

• transmit torque from hubs or axle shafts to tires;
• ensure uniform distribution and compaction of tires around their seating circumference;
• contribute to their correct position relative to the car body and its suspension.

TYPES OF WHEELS

Today, there are two types of rims for car wheels: stamped and cast. The former are made of steel, the latter - from alloys of light but durable metals.

STAMPED DISCS

Each type of wheel rim has its own advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of stamped ones include:

• low cost;
• reliability;
• resistance to shock loads;
• absolute maintainability.

In order to buy a regular “stamping”, just go to any auto store or market. A huge selection, low prices, constant availability on sale - this is what the undemanding car owner needs.

Stamped discs are reliable and maintainable

There is often no need to buy steel wheels, because they are practically eternal. It is almost impossible to break them. The main malfunction of such disks is deformation due to the wheel falling into a hole, hitting a curb, etc. However, this problem is solved by rolling it on a special machine, and at home - by leveling it with a hammer.

A deformed stamped disk can be easily repaired by rolling it on a special machine

As for the shortcomings, there are fewer of them. Basically, motorists note the lack of aesthetics and individuality, as well as the heavy weight, which affects fuel consumption. As for the appearance, indeed, the “stamping” does not differ in either design or attractiveness. They are all the same. But the heavy weight is a controversial issue, since it was taken into account when developing the car, therefore, the engine characteristics are designed for it.

ALLOY WHEELS

Alloy wheels, first of all, give the car its individuality. With them the car becomes more beautiful and looks more modern. It is this factor that most influences the result of the choice between “stamping” and “casting”.

Alloy wheels are lighter and have a custom design

In most cases, car owners, when buying alloy wheels, do not even suspect that such products do not bend like steel ones under critical load, but split. They can, of course, be restored later using argon welding or other technologies, but it will not be possible to return them to their original technical characteristics.

In most cases, restoration of alloy wheels is impossible

VIDEO: WHICH DISCS ARE BETTER

Review of the best summer and winter tires

A good solution is to get two sets of tires. For winter it is better to buy studded ones. A good option for the summer would be the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 model. It has good stability regardless of the quality of the road surface and allows you to easily overcome even heavy mud.

Nokian Hakka Black has a relatively high price. However, compared to others, it performs well in the long term. Even with intensive driving, it can easily “live” for more than 5 years.

General Altimax Sport is a relatively inexpensive option for use in the warm season. Even at high speed, this tire model is practically inaudible. Allows you to easily move at speeds up to 190 km/h.

FULDA KRISTALL MONTERO 3 is distinguished by its unusual appearance. The deep tread and the presence of a large number of longitudinal grooves allow you to move through puddles at high speed. Hydroplaning is excluded.

PREMIORRI SOLAZO is a tire that allows you to move even in difficult road conditions without any special problems. The low weight of the tire saves fuel.

The choice of winter tires needs to be taken much more seriously. If you have a limited budget, the KAMA 505 “Irbis” would be a good solution. The protector deteriorates relatively quickly. However, this point is fully justified by the low cost of the model. Positioned as all-season.

Nokian Hakkapelitta 8 is a modern tire for passenger cars. It differs from its analogues in its reliability and maneuverability.

Nordmaster tires have an original tread pattern and a number of other important advantages. The presence of studs allows the driver to feel confident on asphalt and ice.

A distinctive feature of the TungaMaster is the presence of continuous ribs in the design. They provide a rigid, but at the same time easy ride of the car.

Atmel CordiantPolar is a classic solution with excellent technical characteristics. A good solution for winter. Reliable and inexpensive tires.

Using recommended tires is the key to safety on the road. It is important to monitor the condition of the tread and the level of pressure inside the wheels. This will avoid problems on the road and make the car easier to drive.

MAIN PARAMETERS OF WHEELS FOR VAZ 2107

Each part of any mechanism has its own characteristics and parameters, according to which it is actually selected. Discs are no exception. These parameters include:

• diameter;
• width;
• departure;
• hub center hole diameter;
• bolt pattern;
• drilling

  
  Wheels of different cars have different parameters

DISC DIAMETER

Diameter is the main parameter that determines the possibility of installing a disk on a specific car. Standard VAZ 2107 wheels have a diameter of 13 inches.

The diameter of the disc determines its size

Naturally, the larger the wheel size, the better the car looks. Moreover, with larger rims, the car “swallows” small holes and road potholes better. On the “seven” you can install wheels no larger than 14 inches in size without changing tires or modifying the chassis.

DISC WIDTH

The width of the rim, or rather its rim, characterizes the width of the tire that can be used with it. The standard width of the “seven” disk is 5 inches, but parts up to 6 inches wide can be installed.

The diameter and width together determine the size of the disc. In the marking it is designated as follows: 13x5, 14x5, 15x5.5 or vice versa: 5x13, 5.5x14, etc.

The width of the tire depends on the width of the rim

DISC OUTPUT

Reach is probably the most difficult characteristic to understand. It determines the distance from the interface plane of the part with the hub to the conventional plane dividing the disk rim in half. Depending on the model, discs can have either positive or negative offset. In the first case, the mating plane of the part does not cross the conventional boundary, which divides it into two equal halves. Looking at a car equipped with wheels with a positive offset, it will seem to you that the wheels of the car seem to be recessed inside the arches. With a negative offset, on the contrary, the mating plane shifts toward the longitudinal axis of the car itself, and the disk “sticks out” outward.

The standard “seven” disk has an offset of + 29 mm. However, for this parameter a standard deviation in one direction or another is provided, equal to 5 mm. In other words, the VAZ 2107 will fit wheels with an offset from + 24 to + 34 mm. The amount of overhang is measured in millimeters and is indicated on the marking as follows: ET 29, ET 30, ET 33, etc.

With a positive offset, the wheel seems to be recessed in the arch, with a negative offset, it sticks out.

Changing the offset value of the “sevens”, most often in a negative direction, is used to give the appearance of the car a sporty style and aggressiveness. But here it is important not to overdo it. The fact is that when the offset changes in one direction or another, the distance between the point of attachment of the wheel to the suspension and the support point on the road surface also changes. And the more the standard distance is changed, the greater the load the wheel bearing will be subject to. In addition, the changes will also affect the car’s handling, and this is no longer safe.

DIAMETER OF CENTERING HOLE

Any wheel rim is designed for a certain size of the hub, or rather, its centering flange. It is on this that the disk is mounted with its centering hole. For "seven" discs, the central hole has a diameter of 58.5 mm. In standard labeling this is designated as “DIA 58.5”. No deviations are allowed here, but some tuning enthusiasts manage to install on VAZ 2107 wheels with a smaller hole diameter by boring it, or a larger one by using special centering rings.

Centering rings are used when installing disks with a large diameter centering hole on a car.

BOLTS

A parameter such as the bolt pattern indicates the number of holes for mounting the disk and the diameter of the circle along which they are located. The factory 7 wheel rim has four holes for mounting bolts. They are located on one circle, the diameter of which is 98 mm. On the marking the bolt pattern is indicated as follows: “LZ/PCD 4x98”.

As you understand, installing wheels with a different bolt pattern on a VAZ 2107 simply won’t work, especially if its values ​​differ not only in the size of the circle, but also in the number of holes. However, there is a way out, and more than one. The first option is to use special spacers between the disc and the hub. Such spacers have two bolt patterns: one standard for fastening to the hub, and the second for mounting the disk. The second option is suitable only for disks with the same number of bolts and a slight deviation from the diameter of the circle on which they are located. During installation, naturally, problems will arise with tightening the bolts at the final stage. It will not be possible to tighten them completely, which is why the wheel will dangle while moving. But this problem can be solved using special bolts with an offset center. You can either buy them or order them from a familiar turner.

The bolt pattern includes the number of mounting holes and the diameter of the circle on which they are located

VERLOVKA

Such a parameter as drilling is necessary so that the car owner, when buying wheels, does not make a mistake with the size of the mounting holes. If they are larger than the diameter of the bolts, the disc will not fit tightly and will begin to wobble over time. If they are smaller, the bolts simply will not fit into the holes. The diameter of the holes for the mounting bolts in the standard 7 wheels is 12.5 mm. For fixation, M12x1.25 type bolts are used.

Drilling determines the diameter of the disk mounting holes

WHAT CARS WILL FIT WHEELS FOR VAZ 2107

Unfortunately, there are very few cars that have the same wheel parameters as the 7. VAZ 2107, in this sense, is almost unique. And it’s not at all about their diameter, width, or reach. It all comes down to the bolt pattern and the size of the hub hole.

TABLE: CARS WITH SIMILAR WHEELS PARAMETERS

As for domestic cars, standard alloy wheels from VAZ 2112, VAZ 2170 can be installed on the “seven” without modifications. They have similar parameters.

But you don’t have to waste time searching for suitable stock drives. Today you can freely buy wheels of a wide variety of designs, made from various alloys. The cost of a set of good “wheels” for a VAZ 2107, depending on the characteristics and manufacturer, varies from 10 to 40 thousand rubles. Not cheap, of course, but beautiful.

IS IT REALISTIC TO INSTALL SIXTEEN INCH WHEELS ON A VAZ 2107?

Probably, everyone who had to see the “seven” on sixteen- and even seventeen-inch disks was very interested in how they were “dragged” there. It's actually simple. In some cases, the owners of such cars do not even digest the arches. It's all about the height of the tire, which is expressed as a percentage of the height of the rubber profile to its width. And if for a stock tire it is 70%, then in order to put fifteen-inch wheels on the “seven”, you need to put rubber on them with a height of 40–50%.

When installing larger diameter wheels on a VAZ 2107, low-profile tires are used

To install sixteen- and seventeen-inch wheels, it is better to raise the car a little using special spacers for shock absorbers, or increase the size of the arches by cutting them out. As for the tire profile height, it is better if it is no more than 25%.

VIDEO: VAZ 2107 ON SEVENTEEN-INCH WHEELS

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.

TIRES FOR VAZ 2107

The safety of the car driver and his passengers depends even more on the characteristics and condition of the car’s tires. Their choice must be approached very carefully, and in no case should you skimp.

TYPES OF TIRES BY SEASONAL USE

According to seasonal use, tires are divided into:

• winter;
• summer;
• all-season.

The first ones are made of soft rubber and have a special tread. At the same time, each manufacturer tries to increase the tread area, because the larger it is, the better the tire will perform on winter roads.

The larger the tread area, the better the tire performs on slippery roads.

Summer tires are rougher, and their tread pattern is designed more for better grip on wet surfaces and drainage of water from the plane of contact between the tire and the road.

Summer tire tread is designed for wet grip

All-season tires are a generalized version of the first two types. If the “all-season” tire is really of high quality, then in winter it copes with its duties normally, but in the summer it is significantly inferior to summer tires in terms of the quality of grip on wet surfaces.

High-quality all-season tires do a good job in winter

TIRE PARAMETERS VAZ 2107

Like wheels, car tires have their own parameters. These include:

• profile width (the width of the tire itself, measured in millimeters);
• height (expressed as a percentage of the profile height to the width, measured as a percentage);
• landing diameter (determines the inner diameter of the tire, measured in inches);
• load capacity (indicates the maximum load per tire, measured in kgf);
• permissible speed value (indicates the estimated maximum permissible speed, measured in km/h).

VAZ 2107 leaves the assembly line of the plant shod with thirteen-inch radial tires with a profile width of 175 or 165 mm and a height of 70%. Standard tires are designed for 190 km/h and a load on one wheel not exceeding 470 kgf.

Tires, like wheels, have their own parameters

It is impossible not to mention the tire pressure, because the vehicle’s cross-country ability, its driving performance, and fuel consumption depend on it. The manufacturer of the VAZ 2107 recommends observing the following pressure indicators.

TABLE: RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE FOR VAZ 2107

The choice between beauty and functionality of wheels should be based on how you use the car. If it is intended for city car rides, or participates in exhibitions of tuned cars, festive motorcades, then alloy wheels and low-profile tires are an ideal option. If the car is used daily in our off-road conditions for work, then it is better to install “stamping” on it with standard tires.

Tire pressure

Car enthusiasts often ask the question: how long to pump tires and is it worth doing it for winter tires? In winter conditions, the pressure measured by the pressure gauge may be lower than it actually is. For example, an indicator of 1.7 atmospheres at a temperature of -8 degrees can be recorded by the device as 1.6 at a temperature of -20 degrees. A decrease in temperature causes a decrease in pressure.

Both low and high pressure create an incorrect contact patch, which reduces traction, and in winter this is especially fraught.

Wheel functionality

In front-wheel drive cars, the disk transfers revolutions to the drive pair. The tire fits tightly on it. The front suspension becomes stiffer due to the correct placement of the tire.

Wheels for the VAZ 2107 are available in several versions.

They differ in certain parameters:

• Width.
• Diameter.
• Mass.
• Number of mounting holes.

It is allowed to install wheels of sizes R13, R14 on any VAZ 2107 car. According to the production method, this can be either stamping or casting.

Beginners always ask the question, which discs are best to put on the seven? It will not be possible to answer it in one sentence. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Stamped

Main advantages:

• Low cost.
• Unpretentiousness.
• Excellent wear resistance.
• Plastic.

The stamping, falling into the hole, does not break or crack, it only wrinkles. You can straighten out the dent with a regular hammer.

The main disadvantage, perhaps, is the large mass. Because of this, the car takes a long time to accelerate, it develops greater inertia, and the braking distance increases. All these qualities affect the car’s handling and increase fuel consumption.

If you look at the stamped wheels on the VAZ 2107 from an aesthetic point of view, you will notice that they all look the same. The factory coating is usually of poor quality, so the paint quickly begins to fly off and the surface becomes covered with rust. To prevent the stamping from making noise or being corroded by salt, it must be constantly washed.

Cast

Today, the best wheels on the VAZ 2107 are considered to be cast products. They recently came into fashion and quickly gained great popularity. Light alloys are used for their production, so they weigh 30% less than stamped counterparts.

Alloy wheels are highly durable and almost never rust. In addition, their appearance has many differences. Designers take care of the aesthetics of the product, giving it an original look.

If we consider die-cast models from the point of view of functionality, certain advantages immediately become noticeable:

• Fast acceleration.
• Soft movement
• Reduced fuel consumption.

For all their advantages, alloy wheels are not without negative qualities. After a strong blow, for example, when flying into a deep hole, it will not crumple, but simply burst. Such parts cannot be repaired.

The cost of cast structures is always higher than ordinary stamping, and the service life is much shorter. Any impact is transmitted to the suspension, since alloy wheels cannot absorb external influences by their own deformation. Each driver decides which wheels to install on a VAZ 2107 individually, taking into account future operating conditions.

When choosing, it is very important to consider the car model. For example, wheels for low-profile tires are not suitable for summer residents; heavy structures will increase fuel consumption.

Recommend good winter tires for the classics.

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VAZ 2107 wheel sizes

Four mounting bolts are used to secure the products. The holes for them are located around a circle with a diameter of 98 millimeters. Holes with a diameter of 12.5 millimeters are drilled for the bolts.

In order for the disc to fit freely on the hub, a central hole with a diameter of 58.5 millimeters is made in it. It is through this hole that its orientation occurs. The bolts only press the flange against it.

When installing an alloy wheel, you may need to use an adapter ring. Sometimes without such an additional part it is impossible to create an accurate alignment of the hub and the surface of the disk. The ring can be freely purchased at any auto store.

The offset, or offset of the disc on a VAZ 2107 is usually 29 millimeters. This term refers to the distance formed between the mating surface of the disk after installation on the hub, with a conditional plane passing through the center of the disk rim.

That is, when the offset is positive, it seems that the element has gone deep into the arch. With a negative value, it seems to come out of the arch, it seems that it is too deeply recessed in the seat.

Experts advise making the flight within normal limits. If the overhang is too large, the wheel may begin to touch the fender liners. A deviation of 5 millimeters in any direction is allowed. In other words, on a VAZ 2107 the offset can be in the range of +24/+34 millimeters.

Moreover, this parameter is designed only for a specific disk width. To install a wider model, it is necessary to withstand a smaller offset.

Wheels for VAZ 2107: choice, size, bolt pattern

Car wheels perform not only basic operational functions. It’s hard to imagine the stylish appearance of a vehicle without well-groomed and pleasing wheels. The choice of products on which tires will be installed must take into account a number of factors.

Tuning decisions should in no way be made to the detriment of the technical characteristics of the car. The selection of wheels for a VAZ-2107 will be successful if you take into account a number of technological and design features of the model.

Throughout the entire period of mass production, the VAZ 2107 was equipped with stamped wheels with a diameter of 13 inches (R13) for standard 175//70 R13 tires. Export versions, as an exception, were equipped with light alloy models of the same size.

In addition to diameter, there are a number of other parameters of car rims:

• width;
• bolt pattern;
• departure;
• centering hole.

The standard rim width of the VAZ-2107 of various models ranges from 5 to 5.5 inches. This size is of great importance for the directional stability of the car; the coefficient of adhesion to the road surface depends on it. Symbol: 5.0J or 5.5J.

The bolt pattern in production models is indicated by the symbols 4x98, where 4 is the number of holes for mounting bolts, 98 is the diameter in millimeters of the circle on which they are located. To put it simply, 98 mm is the distance between the central axes of opposite holes. Novice car enthusiasts underestimate another important parameter. The diameter of the hole itself affects the reliability of fastening the wheel to the hub; it must be taken into account when choosing mounting bolts.

Overhang is the distance between the plane of contact of the disk with the hub and the plane that conventionally cuts the rim in the center. There are positive and negative offsets. In the first case, the wheel is recessed into the arch, in the second it is moved towards its outer boundary or even protrudes beyond it. The standard offset of VAZ-2107 wheels is positive and amounts to 29 mm (ET29).

The centering hole for production models is marked with DIA 58.5. The numbers indicate the hub diameter in millimeters. The value of this parameter is important when choosing new disks; if the centering values ​​do not match, a special sealing ring is additionally purchased. The tightness of the fit of the central hole of the disk to the hub is a determining factor; the correct operation of the tires and the absence of “runout” of the wheel depend on it.

What wheel sizes are suitable for different VAZ car models?

Tires play a very important role in any land transport. If they are selected correctly, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, the trip becomes comfortable and safe. Let's try to figure out what wheel sizes are suitable for certain VAZ models from the Tolyatti plant.

VAZ 2107

There are several types of tires for the seven. The industry produces them in seasonal versions:

In order to save money, drivers prefer to install all-season wheels on their cars; their standard size is 175/70R13 82T, where:

70 is the ratio of the height to the width of the profile.

R - radial type tire.

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82 - load capacity coefficient.

T is the highest speed developed by a car on such wheels.

VAZ 2114

Tires of two sizes are relevant for the hatchback: R13, R14. Full details can be found in the technical manual. The optimal size is considered to be R13. In summer, such models are completely safe.

R14 tires are considered more suitable for winter. Tires with dimensions 175/65 can be considered an ideal option for driving on snowy roads, as well as icy tracks.

When choosing, be sure to take into account the width of the tire. It will not allow the car to “drown” in the snow; it will only be pushed to a certain depth.

Factory wheel parameters depend on the vehicle configuration. They can be standard or slightly enlarged:

For such tires, wheels on the VAZ 2114 are suitable 14.4x98. Moreover, their width is selected according to the size of the tire. Usually it is in the range of 5-6.

If R15 are installed, the wheels must be 6.0/6.5x15 4x98. For R16 tires – 6.5x16 4x98.

VAZ 2110

“Ten” is available in various configurations. Therefore, it is equipped with several types of wheels:

More: How to replace a spool valve on a car wheel

Many car enthusiasts tune their cars. Any wheels can be installed on the VAZ 2110. The maximum diameter is 16. In this case, the wheels may touch the protection. To prevent this from happening, it is enough to equip the rear shock absorbers with special spacers.

VAZ 2112

Car enthusiasts affectionately call this car “twelve”. In the factory configuration, it is equipped with tires with parameters R13, R14.

Mostly stamped steel wheels are used. Sometimes light alloy ones are also installed. Standard wheel sizes:

For tuning you can use tires 195/50 R15, 205/45 R16.

Parameters of standard bolts

The disks are fastened with a 19 mm wrench using steel bolts M12x1.25x27, where 12 indicates the diameter, 1.25 is the thread pitch, 27 is the length of the threaded part. The seat has a cone shape for reliable fixation and centering.

The use of bolts that do not meet the technical requirements leads to vibration of the wheel and contributes to its separation.

Freelance options

VAZ-2107 cars are equipped with stamping, which has certain advantages and disadvantages. Stamped discs serve for a long time and reliably, bend and do not burst upon impact, and can be easily repaired even at home. Such models are easy to use, affordable, and do not attract the attention of intruders. However, the relatively large weight increases fuel consumption, makes acceleration and braking difficult, and creates inconvenience during installation and dismantling.

Innovative light alloy models are divided into 3 categories based on their manufacturing method:

• cast;
• forged;
• prefabricated

Cast ones are made from alloys based on aluminum or magnesium, which allows them to reduce their weight by a third compared to standard versions. The fragility and inelasticity of the material upon impact leads to chips or even bursting of the wheel.

Forged products are distinguished by increased strength and lower density due to hot stamping technology. Deformation requires a lot of force, but the inflexibility of the material forces the suspension to take on the full force of impacts when driving on a bad road.

Prefabricated ones consist of 2-3 segments fastened with bolts. You need to pay special attention to the fastening material. Steel bolts rust quickly, titanium bolts do not corrode. Components can be manufactured using different methods and from different materials. This technological solution makes it possible to reduce weight, increase the interchangeability of parts and the maintainability of products.

R13 or R14

Another important issue is the possibility of switching from standard R13 tires to R14. This issue is controversial; it comes down to tires rather than wheels. Since the disc size is larger, this affects the profile height. The lower the profile, the more the rubber will transmit road unevenness to the suspension, which will ultimately result in an increase in driving rigidity, but the car's handling will improve.

But if you take into account that the handling will improve slightly, but the possibility of damaging the disk itself or the slope on potholes will increase, then it is still better to use disks on the car assigned by the manufacturer.

Many car enthusiasts in VAZs use R14 wheels in the summer, and in the winter they switch to R13, and stamped wheels.

Selection principles

The selection of wheels is made taking into account the design features of the vehicle and operating conditions, assessing the impact of many factors.

The VAZ-2107 on 14 wheels looks more attractive than the standard version, but it must be taken into account that a new light-alloy version will lead to additional financial costs due to a change in tire size.

A car with 15 rims looks beautiful, but requires the use of low-profile tires, otherwise the tires will rub against the wheel arch protection. Operation in off-road conditions, maximum loading of the trunk with this option is fraught with negative consequences.

Wide wheels with a long offset increase stability, but tend to heavily pollute the car in bad weather conditions. The large curb weight of the car leads to friction between the tires and the fender liners.

The selection of accessories is carried out taking into account the correspondence of the parameters of the tires used to the standard sizes of the wheels. Dimensions of 13 inches exclude the use of wide-profile tires due to the small volume of the wheel arch.

Choosing non-standard wheels means replacing car tires. It is necessary to take into account the acceptable tire sizes for the VAZ-2107 recommended by experts:

• diameter 13-15 inches;
• width 165-185 mm;
• tire profile – 55-80%.

What non-standard sizes can be supplied?

Some vehicle owners practice installing wheels whose diameter differs from the standard one.

It is important to remember that increasing the diameter, width of the wheel, or tread height can cause serious problems.

For example, mounting 16" wheels on vehicles whose arches are designed for 14" tires may cause:

• damage to the paintwork of the body;
• breakage of plastic fender liners;
• failure of mudguards.

After installation, non-standard wheels should not touch body elements or wheel arch liners. This will not only damage the plastic and paint. But it can cause other problems. Constant friction of the tire against the fender liner leads to rapid wear of the tread. Which requires premature tire replacement.

The difference in weight between tires with a standard diameter and those that are just 1-2 inches larger can be several kilograms. Such a difference in weight suggests accelerated wear of wheel bearings and other body elements. First of all, suspension components. Increased load accelerates the failure of racks and other components.

When choosing custom tires, keep the following points in mind:

• low-profile tires improve the handling of the vehicle - however, when driving on a road with poor-quality surfaces, the likelihood of damage to the suspension increases significantly;
• a larger profile may simply not fit in the arch and damage the car body;
• non-standard profile height requires adjustment and adjustment of the speedometer - otherwise the data it displays will be incorrect.

To install wheels of larger diameter, in some cases it will be necessary to roll out the wheel arches with a special roller. It will allow the openings to be enlarged, and the new wheel will no longer wear off the tread on the plastic of the fender liner.

Acceptable parameters of non-standard disks

Tuning of the VAZ 2107 is carried out based on the design parameters of the car. The pursuit of stylish design should not be in dissonance with the requirements of safety and comfort.

The table below illustrates some selection criteria (standard indicators are highlighted in bold):

The central hole for the VAZ 2107 should have a diameter of 58.5 mm. The use of larger discs is possible using a special adaptive ring.

Connoisseurs of extreme design and low profile should take into account the permissible limits of experimentation:

• disc diameter from 13 to 15 inches;
• reach 24-34 mm;
• rim width 5-6 inches;
• central hole 58.5 mm;
• The bolt pattern is strictly 4x98.

When choosing an offset, you need to remember that wide rims require a smaller offset value.

In exceptional cases, extreme sports enthusiasts install products with different bolt patterns and central holes, but this is possible when replacing individual parts of the car (hub, brake drum). Experts do not recommend making changes to the design features of the car.

Knowledge of the design features of the VAZ-2107 and compliance with technical operation standards allows you to choose attractive wheel models without reducing the technical characteristics of the car and threatening driving safety.

Features of choosing winter tires

Winter tires are available in two versions without studs or with studs, and both options are quite in demand.

For better traction, winter tires are additionally equipped with studs; it is difficult to unambiguously answer the question of which studded winter tires are better, since you need to take into account what goals you need to achieve when driving.

Some people need tires for driving on snow, compacted snow and ice, and therefore need to purchase tires with a large pattern that provides good cross-country ability. These include Cordiant Polar 175/70 R13.

For driving mainly around the city, you can generally get by with Velcro, but since snow is not always cleared from the streets in a timely manner, it is still better to purchase studded tires with a low-noise “pattern” NordMaster 175/70 R13.

Alloy wheels for VAZ 2107

The appearance of the car is determined by the condition of the paintwork, external parts and accessories. Original alloy wheels on a VAZ 2107 car are one of the most common types of tuning. In addition to purely decorative factors, such parts can significantly improve the operational and technical characteristics of the car.

High-quality alloy wheels on the VAZ 2107 reduce unsprung weight. This circumstance has a positive effect on the condition of the suspension and leads to the following consequences:

1. The load on suspension parts: silent blocks, shock absorbers and ball joints is reduced.
2. This increases their service life and, accordingly, the vehicle’s overhaul mileage.
3. Reducing the overall costs of purchasing spare parts and parts for repair work.

The above points are valid primarily only for high-quality alloy wheels. Low quality products can cause a traffic accident with serious consequences.

RULES FOR SELECTION OF LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS

The VAZ 2107 car has very specific technical parameters. The manufacturer recommends using certain types of components and consumables during operation. Stamped steel or cast alloy wheels must have the following technical characteristics:

1. number of bolts – 4 units;
2. distance between attachment points - 98.0 mm;
3. disc mounting diameter - 13 inches;
4. wheel width in the area where the tire is installed is 5.5 inches;
5. Disc offset – distance from the central plane to the mounting pad – 29 mm;
6. The minimum diameter of the hub assembly is 60.1 mm.

The manufacturer of the VAZ 2107 recommends adhering to exactly these characteristics when choosing and installing wheel rims. In some cases, sellers urge you not to pay too much attention to the machine’s operating manual and to purchase castings with other parameters. They are driven mainly by the desire to sell a set of components and make a profit from this process.

Selection by generation VAZ (LADA) 2107

• Article 151750
• Manufacturer code 470657
• Bridgestone brand
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes Yes

• Article 148085
• Manufacturer code 329269
• Brand Dunlop
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

• Article 148561
• Manufacturer code 380619864
• Brand CORDIANT
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

• Article 151395
• Manufacturer code 3150001
• Brand VIATTI
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

• Article 151394
• Manufacturer code 3151001
• Brand VIATTI
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes Yes

• Article 148083
• Manufacturer code 315459
• Brand Dunlop
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes Yes

• Article 152687
• Manufacturer code 2151002
• Brand KAMA
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes Yes

• Article 148565
• Manufacturer code 366617346
• Brand CORDIANT
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

• Article 147609
• Manufacturer code 12023
• Bridgestone brand
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

• Article 185542
• Manufacturer code 1151011
• Brand KAMA
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes Yes

• Article 156991
• Manufacturer code 276888
• Brand Tigar
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes Yes

Was in stock October 06, 2022 for RUR 3,390.

• Article 153925
• Manufacturer code R11806
• Brand Roadstone
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

Was in stock October 05, 2022 for RUB 4,240.

• Article 185143
• Manufacturer code TS32556
• Nokian brand
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes Yes

Was in stock September 24, 2022 for RUR 2,800.

• Article 152688
• Manufacturer code 1151004
• Brand KAMA
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes Yes

Was in stock September 06, 2022 for RUR 4,070.

• Article 179107
• Manufacturer code 11914
• Bridgestone brand
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

Was in stock on August 21, 2022 for RUR 2,410.

• Article 189462
• Manufacturer code 2150002
• Brand KAMA
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

Was in stock July 01, 2022 for RUR 3,090.

• Article 165283
• Manufacturer code 360492
• Brand Tigar
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

Was in stock September 27, 2022 for RUR 3,590.

• Article 152767
• Manufacturer code 2232923
• Brand Kumho
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

Was in stock September 14, 2022 for RUR 3,150.

• Article 179983
• Manufacturer code 650855416
• Brand CORDIANT
• Seasonality Winter
• Size 175/70R13
• Spikes No

Was in stock September 14, 2022 for RUR 5,100.

SOME FEATURES OF ALLOY WHEELS

When it comes to choosing a specific model of components, the car owner’s own opinion is decisive. When buying wheels for a VAZ 2107 car, you should keep the following points in mind:

1. There are two types of components of this type: cast and forged. The first option is relatively inexpensive; in this category there are many defects with hidden defects.

Forged, or more precisely, wheels made using high-pressure casting technology, are distinguished by a high level of quality. There are practically no defects among these products.

Products of this type have a wide range of standard sizes and a huge selection of components of different designs. Every car enthusiast can choose the most suitable wheels for himself, not only by technical characteristics, but also by their appearance.

Flagships of the winter line in the domestic market

Which brand of tires to choose for the winter is difficult to answer unambiguously, since the choice depends on many factors: the characteristics of the road surface in the region, weather conditions, financial capabilities and many others. The rating of winter tires can be based on popularity among motorists, positive reviews, price/quality. I’ll just give you some popular models from various companies.

Atmel CordiantPolar model, suitable for middle-class foreign cars and domestic classics. The tread of the product is equipped with deep grooves, which prevents the effect of aquaplaning and removes dirt and slush from the contact patch. The rubber composition includes natural and synthetic rubber, which ensures that it remains soft even at low temperatures, down to -50 degrees. The basic model does not include studs, but according to the manufacturer's standard, 128 studs can be installed.

Tunga Tunga (C-140)

The brand's models such as Tunga and TungaMaster are also of interest; the tread is equipped with a solid central rib, an original tread pattern and lamellas of various shapes that separate the tread blocks. The equipment and composition of the tire provide reliable grip on any type of surface and remain soft at low temperatures. The possibility of installing spikes is provided. Rubber is available in sizes R13 and R14.

Nordmaster tires are equipped with an original tread pattern, there are a large number of sipes, the basic model has studs. The specific composition of rubber makes it possible to maintain the softness of the product at low temperatures. The structural features allow you to maintain grip on any type of canvas. Wide elements of the shoulder areas are provided. The tread pattern is supplemented with two middle longitudinal ribs. The shape and direction of the tread pattern helps to improve the vehicle's performance in deep snow. Available in sizes R13, R14 to R15.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

Nokian Hakkapelitta 8 is a modern tire for passenger cars. There is a large number of slats of various shapes. The type of spikes is tetrahedral. The studs are widely distributed, which reduces noise during use and improves traction on any type of road surface. The products comply with regulations and European safety standards. The flat tread contour ensures reliable and uniform contact with the surface. The special rubber composition prevents rolling and allows you to maintain the softness of the product at low temperatures.

For several years I drove KAME 505 “Irbis”, excellent tires in the first year of operation, confidently holds the road at speed, overcomes snow and porridge. In the third year, it dries out somewhat and the spines are lost, which leads to worse movement on ice. Of course, this is inherent in all models, but in expensive ones the aging process is longer.

It is simply not realistic to list and describe all the models and list their characteristics, so before purchasing, look at as many models as possible, read reviews on them and then make a decision. There are other suitable models for the R13 size, common among domestic manufacturers, which are not inferior in technical characteristics to foreign analogues, but it’s up to you to decide which winter tires are best to choose for the VAZ 2101 - 2107, 2108, 2109.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Alloy wheels for the VAZ 2107 are installed on the vehicle without additional elements. Typically, standard wheel bolts are used for this, which can be easily unscrewed using a standard wheel wrench. This approach greatly simplifies the life of car thieves; experts recommend purchasing a set of so-called secrets.

Alloy wheels mounted on a VAZ 2107 car, with the help of this type of fastener, can significantly reduce the risk of their theft. When choosing wheels for your car, you should pay attention, first of all, to the recommended parameters. The issue of choosing the appearance of the wheels is decided by car owners in accordance with their own ideas.

Sources

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