Every car owner understands perfectly well the importance of choosing the right tires for their car. The stability and driving performance of the car, as well as traffic safety, directly depend on this. Therefore, for each brand, the manufacturer must indicate the required wheel parameters, as well as a list of the most optimal tire and wheel models. This list includes several types of rubber for different operating conditions.

Lada Vesta is a domestically produced sedan, which has been produced by the VAZ plant since 2015. A special feature is the Lada Vesta wheel size with parameters R16-R17, in contrast to earlier models, which are characterized by the use of standard sizes R13-R14.

Initially, this model was released on the market with wheels size 185/65/r15. Gradually, the manufacturer decided to switch to wheels on the Lada Vesta of an increased size, reaching 16 - 17 inches. The decision to install wheels of a different size made it possible to significantly increase Vesta’s handling and stability on the road.

Features of standard tires

Ladas delivered from the assembly line are equipped with Belarusian tires from the Belshina plant, which are designed specifically for this car and are of fairly high quality. The type of tires on the Lada Vesta belongs to the ART Motion brand. This fact suggests that during the production process the rubber undergoes a series of tests in accordance with Spanish standards.

The tires have shown excellent parameters in practice, guaranteeing a number of advantages:

• High controllability, including on water-filled asphalt. This is facilitated by special arc-shaped grooves located on the inside of each tire. These grooves play the role of a kind of drainage system through which water is removed from under the wheel.
• The outer part of the tire has enlarged relief blocks, which increase the vehicle's stability on sharp turns.
• The protector is selected in such a way that the noise level is as low as possible.
• Three longitudinal grooves are responsible for the directional stability of the machine;
• Low rolling resistance reduces fuel consumption and improves speed characteristics.
• Increased grip properties provide short braking distances and eliminate slipping.
• An important role is played by the low cost of this rubber with relatively high quality.

Lada Vesta in the “luxury” configuration is equipped with tires from the German manufacturer Continental in size 195/55/R16, which are among the best on the world market. The most suitable tire size and .

The factory set of wheels includes 16 or 17-inch alloy wheels from K&K. This company occupies a leading position in the Russian market today.

Selecting disks for Vesta

No matter how good the wheels on the Lada Vesta are, sooner or later they have to be changed. The harsh conditions of our roads negatively affect the life of any wheels. Also, some car owners want to replace the standard wheels of a new car with alternative ones with a different design.

• exclusively 16 or 17-inch tires;
• alloy wheels 175/70/R16 or 205/60/R16;
• alloy wheels 175/55/R17 or 195/50/R

What wheels are suitable for Vesta? The following wheel rim models can be considered the most suitable:

• K&K Anna 15 6Х15 4Х100 DIA 60 ET 50;
• K&K Ptalomey 16 6Х16 4Х100 DIA 60 ET 50;
• K&K Ptalomey 17 6X17 4X100 DIA 60 ET 50.

The latest model is different in size, which changes the stability of the car for the better.

If winter tires are required for the Lada Vesta, then it is better to choose narrower ones, as they have higher stability at low temperatures and slippery roads typical of winter conditions.

When buying rims for Lada Vesta, you should pay attention that the Lada Vesta bolt pattern is somewhat different from that previously used. Wheel compatibility depends on which bolt pattern is used. These wheels are designed for fastening with four bolts, and their sizes correspond to the sizes of bolts for Korean cars, which significantly expands the range of wheels for this car. The diameter of the mounting holes is 100 mm.

If there is a need to install wheels made of light alloys, then we can recommend the products of the company PDW, which specializes in the production of forged and cast wheels for domestic brands of cars. Therefore, the parameters of PDW disks correspond to the maximum possible extent to the standards adopted by VAZ.

It should be remembered that installing wheels of an inappropriately large diameter significantly reduces ride comfort, especially when driving on potholes and other uneven surfaces. Increasing the width increases almost all qualities of the wheel, except stability on wet roads.

18-inch wheels

This wheel size is used in the Lada Vesta “Concept” modification. The total diameter of the wheel is significantly larger than on other modifications and is 668.7 millimeters. The tire size in this case is 235/45/R18. Moreover, replacing them with 17-inch ones will not work.

Using automatic selection of tires and wheels for the car Lada Vesta, you can avoid many problems associated with their compatibility and compliance with automaker recommendations. This is due to the significant role they play in ensuring a number of operational characteristics of any modern vehicle. In addition, one cannot fail to note the importance of tires and rims as active safety elements. That is why the choice between them should be made as responsibly as possible, which presupposes the presence of a whole range of knowledge about these products.

Unfortunately, most car owners prefer not to go into such technical nuances. A fully automatic selection system in this case is perhaps the only way to avoid the wrong choice when purchasing tires and rims. And thanks to the widest range presented in the Mosavtoshina online store, it is very diverse.

We asked ourselves logical questions: how will an increase in disk diameter affect the sprung masses and, accordingly, the suspension life; whether additional tests were carried out, during which the engineers decided to modernize the units, or whether the tests showed that an increase in size would not have any effect on the running condition.

These questions were sent to the press service of the car plant. Were sent twice. But after five days we have not received any answer. Therefore, we decided to present the opinion of expert observers of Kolesa.ru and ask you, our readers, what you think about this.

Currently, the maximum wheel size available for equipping Vesta is 195/55 R16. At the Lada stand there was a sedan on display on 17-wheel drive wheels, shod with Michelin 205/50 tires.

However, in official images Vesta Exclusive is equipped with 17-inch wheels, but with Hankook 225/50 tires. We assume that the tire size of the serial Vesta in the new modification will be 205/50.

Now directly to the comments of our experts.

Losses in dynamics, comfort and efficiency are mainly associated with an increase in the weight of the wheels; if the increase is minimal, then the negative consequences will be insignificant. In any case, the increased price of wheels and tires is compensated at the expense of the buyer. But whether AVTOVAZ will reconfigure the suspension taking into account changes in the elastic characteristics of the wheels and their mass is a big question.

Today Vesta has a very well-developed suspension in terms of the balance of driving characteristics. Time and tests will tell whether the car will retain its advantages in the form of a very successful combination of smoothness and handling.

But low-profile tires are not always good. Almost any bump is a “hernia” or through-and-through damage, sometimes a violation of the geometry of the disc with subsequent rolling out (which also does not benefit the disc).

Now let’s consider a situation where as the diameter of the disk increases, the diameter of the entire wheel increases.

This will immediately affect many parameters: acceleration, maximum speed, braking, fuel consumption. The speedometer will start to “lie” a little more, although not critically. In short, all parameters will become worse, only the maximum speed may increase slightly. Yes, and the ground clearance will be higher. Otherwise, everything is much sadder: the car will accelerate worse, and this will be noticeable.

A car wheel is a necessary part, which, in symbiosis with a tire, is a device that converts external energy into useful work for moving the vehicle. Each car owner should have basic information about this element and know which of them are rationally suitable for the purchased Lada Vesta. Below you will see photographs of the domestic novelty on different wheels. Wheels on Lada Vesta are divided into two types:

• The first type includes cast wheels, which are manufactured by casting into a mold of a certain diameter. The materials for creation are often: aluminum, magnesium, and also, in rare cases, titanium alloys. After the casting process, a heat treatment session is necessary. The final appearance of the discs is obtained after mechanical cleaning and the painting process. The cost of such parts is the most optimal.
• Stamped discs represent the second type. They are made from steel sheets of ST-3 format. The two halves with holes are welded and become whole. Straightened using a sledgehammer or on a specialized machine. Such a part has a lot of weight, but easily gives in to resistance and pressure. The main disadvantages will be susceptibility to corrosion and poor balancing, which can lead to unpleasant consequences when driving at high speed.

Interesting!

In the Russian Federation, the production of wheel parts is carried out by aluminum smelters in Krasnoyarsk and Sayanogorsk, as well as the largest titanium processing concern, which bears the abbreviation VSMPO. The first place in terms of quality is occupied by Germany, Italy and the USA.

The influence of tire and wheel size on a car

Discs on Vesta cause a specific effect for the manifestation of certain categories:

• Increasing the diameter and width of the wheel, as well as the width of the tire, significantly improves the overall appearance. It improves traction and steering precision.
• The driver will clearly feel discomfort if he drives on rims that are smaller than those installed. This disadvantage is compensated by the expansion of the tire itself.
• Road noise is not affected by changing wheel sizes. However, as the width of the rim and tire increases, fuel consumption on any surface increases.

If you look at a photo of a Lada Vesta on 17 wheels, you can immediately notice the addition of manly dynamism and unsurpassed style to the image. Accordingly, it is necessary to purchase size 17 tires here. One such car “shoe” will cost 5,000 rubles. And a product from a foreign workshop with an exclusive style can cost a lot of money (14-16 thousand rubles).

Photos of the Lada Vesta on 18 discs were discovered on the Internet immediately after the concept car was demonstrated in 2015 at an automobile exhibition in Moscow. This volume of casting inspires enormous respect for the product, as it creates the impression that the wheels are the most important part.

On a note!

The eighteenth disk element and the R17 wheel are not installed for the Lada Vesta sedan at the factory, but the owner has the right to choose and install them to give an unusual look. It is likely that such “shoes” will appear on a sports car or SUV from a domestic concern.

Wheels from the manufacturer and purchased by the owner

For the Lada Vesta sedan there are r15 wheels and r16 wheels. Stamped wheels are mounted only for the first option. They are installed on the cheapest modifications of the new product from AvtoVAZ. Cast (r15 and r16) are available for more advanced and expensive “Comfort” and “Lux” trim levels. The photographs clearly show the difference between these elements. The vehicle owner's manual provides useful information about the wheel parts on the chassis axle.

• Alloy wheels 15 radius on the Lada Vesta, installed by the factory, are equipped with a load capacity index of 560 kg (not to be confused with capacity). Tire pressure at full and partial load is 0.21 and 0.22 mPa, respectively. These parts are installed today on all versions of the four-door sedan from the Tolyatti concern. All these indicators equally apply to “stamp” disks (radius fifteen).
• Alloy wheels 16 radius on the Lada Vesta, delivered on the plant conveyor, have a large load capacity index - 615 kg. The tire pressure is the same – 0.21/0.22.

On a note!

If the owner decides to change the wheels on his car, you need to understand that 15-inch wheels have a maximum speed limit of 190 km/h. For the R16 this figure increases to 210 km/h. Winter tires do not allow the vehicle to accelerate beyond the limit of 160 km/h. Failure to comply with instructions may result in an emergency.

Balancing as a necessary condition for safety

This procedure, carried out successfully, is intended to guarantee elimination of the multifunction steering wheel wobbling while driving at high speed and the subsequent crash of the car. In addition to the steering wheel, shock absorbers and other elements of the chassis will consistently fail.

The balancing procedure is necessary at least once a year. It is required when changing tires. The main reason for wheel wobble is wear of the rubber and subsequent deformation of the casting. To perform the operation, contact a tire service.

Combination of Lada Vesta body palette and wheel elements

Today, they very often decorate a car by combining contrasts and different shades in design. The manufacturer met aesthetic lovers halfway and began producing castings in a variety of colors.

To make the wheels on a white Lada Vesta look good, it is recommended to buy wheels in a contrasting black tone. This interesting solution makes it easy to separate the chassis from the body itself. The rims for a black Lada Vesta should be white as a priority, which will make your vehicle stand out brightly and stylishly from the huge number of cars on the highway and in the city.

Where to buy the part

Casting and “stamping” of ordinary diameter (R15/R16) are sold on specialized Internet sites, as well as in showrooms of the official supplier of spare parts from AvtoVAZ. Stamped wheels for Lada Vesta are the cheapest in the range. Their price starts at 1300 rubles. You can buy alloy wheels for Lada Vesta in stores for 2,500 rubles. The assortment of this product on the shelves is huge, which will allow every owner to find a wheel that suits their car.

R18 wheels, like R17 wheels, have a higher cost (from 5,000 rubles) and low-profile tires, which are very sensitive to uneven road surfaces. They are installed on the chassis axle to visually highlight an attractive part of the car.

The Lada Vesta on casting differs from the Lada on stamped wheels in better design and quality, so the consumer has a wide range of choices. Which of them to buy is decided by the potential owner. In addition, it is possible to first look at the necessary photographs, and then observe the image of the product live.

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The list of the main characteristics of the car also includes the tire size, since this parameter is not only an element of the exterior, but also a factor influencing the handling, dynamics and cross-country ability of the car. Let's consider the size of the wheels of the Lada Vesta sedan, which is increasingly found on the roads.

Standard wheels

A car wheel consists of a disk and a tire, which have individual characteristics.

The AvtoVAZ concern indicates the standard tire size for the Lada Vesta car in the basic configuration - 185/65/R15 88 N (the manufacturer allows the use of T). It means:

• width – 185 mm;
• profile – 65% of 185 mm (120.25 mm);
• The tire must be mounted on a rim with a diameter of 15 inches;
• 88 – load capacity index 560 kg;
• H – speed index, up to 210 km/h (for T – up to 190 km/h).

Such tires under the name ArtMotion for AvtoVAZ are manufactured at Belshina OJSC; the products are characterized by moderate softness and good rubber wear resistance, low noise and excellent road holding. Belshina OJSC also produces tires with identical characteristics in a winter version - the ArtMotion Snow model.

In the basic configurations of the Lada Vesta, these tires are mounted on stamped steel rims of size 6J 15 ET 50 4x100 60.1 (as an option - light alloy models of the same dimensions ANNA-15 from the manufacturer K&K), which means:

• 6J – disk rim width (6 inches);
• 15 – mounting diameter in inches;
• ET 50 – offset 50 mm;
• 4x100 (PCD, bolt pattern) – the disk is secured with 4 bolts located around a circle with a diameter of 100 mm;
• 60.1(DIA) – size of the central (hub) hole.

For top-end configurations of Lada Vesta, the factory installs wheels with dimensions 195/55 R16 91 N (T allowed):

• width – 195 mm;
• profile height – 107.25 mm (55% of 195);
• R16 (mounting diameter of the disk) – 16 inches;
• 91 (load capacity index) – 615 kg;
• H (speed index) - up to 210 km/h (T is allowed - up to 190 km/h).

These EcoContact tires are supplied to AvtoVAZ by the German company Continental. They are mounted on light alloy wheels of the K&K company model Ptalomey-16 with dimensions 6Jx16 ET50 4x100 60.1, the geometric characteristics of which differ only in the mounting diameter - 16 inches.

For basic versions of Lada Vesta, installation of wheels of these dimensions on K&K alloy wheels is also possible as an additional option.

In the Luxe configuration of the Lada Vesta, for an additional fee, it is possible to install wheels even with 17-inch rims of the same model - Ptalomey-17.

For clarity, let’s summarize the correspondence between the sizes of tires and wheels of the Lada Vesta in a table.

Alternative wheel sizes for Lada Vesta

Installing wheels of a different size on a car is not a rare situation, and the reasons for this can be different - from restoring the car after an accident to tuning. Let's consider common acceptable options for installing non-standard size wheels on a Lada Vesta, the pros and cons of this procedure, as well as errors that can lead to deterioration of the vehicle's performance and even premature failure of some components.

The situation when a car enthusiast decides to “change” his car to new tires of the standard size, but manufactured by another manufacturer, without replacing the rims, does not require any special comments. However, there are rules here: all tires must have the same tread profile or the same degree of wear (differences in the tread profile of pairs of tires on the front and rear axles are allowed).

Unsuitability of disks of other Lada models

Wheel rims of size 185/55/R15 from the AvtoVAZ Grant, Priora and Kalina models cannot be installed on the Lada Vesta, even though at first glance they seem suitable. The diameter of the hole for the wheel hub of these cars is 58.5 mm, that is, 1.6 mm less.

But, even if this hole is bored on a lathe to the required size, the bolt pattern (PCD) of these products is 4x98, not 4x100, and 3 of the four mounting bolts will not be centered relative to the mounting holes, accordingly, the disk will not be aligned with the hub, and its rotation will be accompanied by beating.

Installing larger diameter discs

Large rims not only change the appearance of the car, but also affect its dynamics, maneuverability, and stability on the highway, and not always for the better.

When deciding on their installation, you should know the basic principle - the larger the diameter of the disk, the lower the height of the tire profile, because the size of the outer diameter of the wheel is tied to the size of the wheel arch - when turning, the tire should not touch or rest against anything at all steering wheel rotation range.

Testing the Lada Vesta over the course of a year showed acceptable wheel size options:

• tires for R15 wheels:

• tires for R16: 185/60 R16.

• tires for R17:

17-inch wheels were installed on the Concept version of the Lada Vesta. Technically, this sedan can also be equipped with R18 wheels, but the outer diameter of this wheel (669 mm), as well as the tire width (235 mm), differ significantly from the factory values ​​and cannot be considered in the real conditions of Russian roads due to the too low profile as practical - defects in the road surface will quickly damage both tires and wheels, the price of which, due to their size, is several times higher than the cost of standard ones.

The effect of wheels with a large diameter and low-profile tires on a car

Positive:

• increasing the style of the car, the effectiveness of the exterior;
• improvement of driving qualities - dynamics, road stability, steering sensitivity;
• better “absorption” of potholes compared to a smaller radius;
• with a tire profile from 55 – increased durability of the suspension;
• reducing the braking distance;
• increasing the efficiency of ABS and ESP.

Negative:

• uncomfortable driving due to sensitivity to road surface defects;
• restriction of use on roads with defective surfaces;
• the need for increased pressure control;
• greater need for kinetic energy at the start - higher fuel consumption;
• higher cost.

Low profile tire pressure

This parameter, ignored by novice car enthusiasts, is very important when operating cars with any tires, and especially with low-profile ones. The required tire pressure is always indicated by the car manufacturer in the operating instructions and in an accessible place on the body, for the Lada Vesta - on the B pillar on the driver's side.

Low profile tires require increased attention to pressure, as insufficient pressure will make the wheels and suspension even more vulnerable to potholes and rocks on the road.

As many years of experience have shown, the pressure in low-profile tires must be maintained 15% higher than that specified by the manufacturer for wheels of the recommended size.

How to choose wheels for Lada Vesta

In addition to the main sizes of tires and wheels, which clearly indicate their suitability or unsuitability for the Lada Vesta, there are other parameters and nuances, ignoring which when choosing is fraught with subsequent troubles.

Disc offset

This parameter (ET) is a critical characteristic, and when purchasing, it is better to be guided by the ET value specified by the car manufacturer.

Installing wide wheels with a reduced ET value increases the vehicle's stability, but at the same time increases the load on the wheel bearings, the consequences of their destruction on the move are unpredictable.

Reducing the offset is allowed by no more than 5-7 mm.

PCD Parameter

This value (bolt pattern) must be observed absolutely when choosing new discs. If the PCD marking is different from the value specified in the machine's operating instructions, it will not be possible to install the discs.

Hub hole diameter (D)

Some manufacturers produce wheels with an oversized hole diameter for the hub - this circumstance allows them to be used using special inserts - centering rings on many car models. Therefore, a larger hole diameter for the hub is an easily solvable problem, in contrast to the opposite situation, when the hole is small.

And yet, there is a common situation when bolted fastening seems sufficient to the car enthusiast, and the use of centering rings is neglected. In this case, at speeds above 100 km/h, wheel runout begins, which can be difficult to diagnose, and pointless balancing costs follow.

Rim width

This parameter is important when choosing rims for existing tires - the use of excessively narrow or, conversely, wide rims distorts the geometry of the plane of contact of the tire with the road surface and worsens the dynamic characteristics of the car. In addition, when driving on snow or dirt, wide tires slip due to low specific pressure on the road, so when choosing the size of tires and wheels, you should take this factor into account.

Conclusion

Replacing standard size wheels with alternative ones should be well thought out by the car owner. Going by style alone and even improving the car's performance is not enough. When choosing wheels of a new size, you should remember that now, taking into account the existing wheels, you will have to choose roads.