What tires are on the VAZ 2107 factory. The size of tires and rims, or how to understand the markings. The choice of wheel disks for VAZ

Using automatic selection of tires and rims for the car VAZ 2107, you can avoid many problems associated with their compatibility and compliance with the recommendations of the car manufacturers. This is due to the significant role they play in providing a range of performance characteristics of any modern vehicle. In addition, tires and rims in a modern car are one of the 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 get into such technical nuances. Regardless of this, the automatic selection system will be extremely useful, that is, it allows you to minimize the likelihood of making the wrong decision when choosing certain tires and rims. And there is plenty to choose from, thanks to the widest range of such products presented in the Mosavtoshina online store.

The choice of wheels on the VAZ-2107 for car owners is important. Correctly selected tires provide stability and controllability, fast acceleration and light braking, smooth ride and safety on the road. They take the torque from the engine of the car and help the vehicle move by traction.

A brief overview will help you figure out which wheels and tires to put on the “seven”, how seasonality affects the choice of wheels and what type of tread is best suited for different weather conditions.

When choosing disks for a VAZ 2107, strength, balancing and wheel sizes are taken into account. The main parameters that you pay attention to when buying are the radius and width. The manufacturer equipped the car with standard disks labeled 5Jx13H2 ET29. The numbers and letters indicate the following:

• “5” is the width of the rim, in inches;
• “J” - profile;
• “13” is the diameter of the disc rim, in inches;
• “H2” is the number of humps on the wheel rim;
• “ET” - letter designation of wheel rim departure;
• “29” - rim overhang, in mm.

Valid disk parameters are as follows:

1. The number of holes and the diameter of the circle on the wheel disks (bolt pattern) - 4x98 mm.
2. The diameter of the hub is 58.5 mm.
3. The rim diameter is 13-15 ”.
4. Wheel overhang - 15 - 30 mm.
5. Recommended width is 5.0-6.0 ”.
6. Fasteners - М12х1.25.

It is better not to put wider discs on the “seven”. For them, you need to select the appropriate tires. They are larger in parameters than the size of the wheel arch liners, and can touch or rub against the structural elements of the car.

Consequences of installing wide discs:

1. Rapid contamination of the side parts of the machine.
2. When turning the wheel, they rub against the side member and body wings, which leads to intense wear and damage to the car.
3. While driving, rubber can touch the brakes, and this is fraught with an accident on the road.
4. Increased wear of the wheel hub bearings, as they will bear more load.

Discs with a small overhang of the rim (the disc will protrude more out of the car) are also not installed. At the same time, the hub bearing takes most of the load, so it can quickly fail or jam.

Wheels are classified into forged, stamped and cast wheels. Steel stamped wheels are installed in the “seven” by the manufacturer. They have an average margin of safety, are inexpensive and have a long service life. The disadvantage of tooling is the need for periodic rust treatment, which leads to a rapid loss of appearance.

Particular attention is paid to the bolt pattern 4x98. The rim has 4 holes for the mounting bolts that secure it. The diameter of the circle with holes is 98 mm. The distance between the centers of two closely spaced mounts for the VAZ 2107 is 69.3 mm. In the disks used on foreign cars, there is a bolt pattern - 4x100, the distance between the centers is 70.7 mm. When such imported equipment is installed on a VAZ, an error of 1.4 mm appears, due to which the disk is not fixed and is quickly damaged. Therefore, car owners use studs, elongated bolts, spacers and eccentrics as fasteners. Incorrect installation will result in imbalance and vibrations, wheel falling out and further accidents.

Standard tire parameters

The basic tires on the VAZ 2107 are designated 175 / 70R13 82T, which stands for:

• “175” - tire profile width, in mm;
• “70” - the ratio of the profile height and tire width, in%;
• “R” - radial type;
• “13” is the diameter of the rubber fit, in inches;
• “82” - tonnage of the tire, 470 kg;
• “T” - the highest sustained speed, 190 km / h.

In addition to the typical tire size R13 82T with a height of 70% to the width, the manufacturer recommends installing tires with 165 mm width and wheel size 80R13 82T. Standard elements are low-profile, with a 1-layer steel-cord breaker to reduce rolling losses.

When choosing, the following factors are taken into account:

1. Tires with a lower profile often lead to disc defects when dropped into a pit.
2. The rubber with a larger profile does not fit into the wheel arch and constantly rubs.
3. The non-standard profile height affects the rim length and speed measurements of the speedometer.
4. The maximum wheel size can be larger than the standard, for example, R14, R15 and R16 when upgrading a car and converting it into an SUV or a sports car, but the parameters of the tires should match the bolt pattern and offset, not hurt when cornering.
5. An underestimated speed index leads to the destruction of rubber at high speeds.
6. Low load tires burst when hitting an obstacle when the vehicle is fully loaded.

The choice of tires for the season

Rubber for VAZ 2107 is divided into summer, winter and all-season. For year-round use, drivers use all-season tires with the All season designation or with the Tous terrain printed on the side of the tire. The behavior of the “seven” on such tires is satisfactory under any weather conditions, but in summer they are worse than summer tires, in winter - winter ones.

Winter tires are made of soft rubber, narrow wavy sipes are provided on the tread for better grip on the road surface. At negative air temperatures, they do not turn to stone. Studded tires are designed for driving on slippery hard roads (ice, packed snow). They are not used when driving on asphalt. The use of winter options in the summer season leads to intense wear. The tire designation is applied to the sidewall, the marking is “M + S”, “MS”, the “Snowflake” pictogram.

Summer wheels are stiffer due to the smaller rubber composition. They are characterized by increased wear resistance, but at low ambient temperatures they have poor adhesion to the coating. The tread lugs are larger than those of winter tires.

The tread pattern can be universal and directional, it is not regulated by the manufacturer. Tires with directional tread have a Rotation symbol on the sidewall and an arrow that indicates the direction of travel as you travel forward.

Air temperature affects tire pressure. In hot weather, it rises and when driving at high speeds reaches 3-4 atm. If the rubber has a cut or hernia, it can explode. The most dangerous is the explosion of the front tire, since it will lead to a skid of the car.

Before installing the equipment on the VAZ-2107, the driver must know what pressure in the wheels needs to be maintained.

The nominal pressure in tires depends on their typical size. For the front wheels 165 / 80R13, it is 1.6 atm, for the rear wheels - 1.9 atm. For rubber 175 / 70R13, the pressure of the front tires is 1.7 atm, the rear - 2 atm.

The choice of disks for the VAZ 2107 has always been the subject of a dispute between car owners. Stamped discs are cheap, durable, unpretentious and available at any car dealership. But it is worth trying to improve the appearance of the car, the first thing you want to do is to install cast or other light-alloy disks on the WHA 2107 .

Therefore, the question of choosing disks is worthy of detailed consideration.

Wheels for VAZ 2107

Wheels, light-alloy (cast, forged, assembled) or stamped, perform the same functions:

• transmission of torque to the tires of the driving wheels;
• ensuring uniform tire compaction around the circumference;
• ensuring the rigidity of the structure and the correct location of the tires in the suspension.

On the "classic" light-alloy and stamped 13-inch wheels with four mounting bolts are used. For tuning, 14-inch wheels can be installed.

Benefits of stamped discs:

The disadvantage of stamped discs is a lot of weight. The greater the unsprung mass, the faster the suspension degrades and the worse the handling on bad roads. In this regard, stamped wheels are much inferior to light-alloy wheels. The second drawback is susceptibility to corrosion, which is why they must be periodically cleaned and tinted.

The advantages of light alloy wheels:

Disadvantages of light alloy disks on the WHA 2107 :

• A fragile material that does not bend, but shatters when hit hard. If the disc does not split with a strong impact, it still does not bend. Therefore, rubber on light-alloy wheels has a much higher chance of damage if it falls into a pit.
• Shorter service life than stamped steel discs.
• High price and attractiveness to thieves.

The high price of alloy wheels makes you take a responsible attitude to their selection.

Types of alloy wheels

According to the production method, light-alloy wheels are divided into three types:

• Cast - made by casting from an alloy on an aluminum or magnesium base. The latter option is more expensive. The physical characteristics of alloy wheels differ depending on the alloy used. Accordingly, the price differs. The weight of alloy wheels is one third less than that of steel. They look better, but the high brittleness of the material often causes chips when hitting the edge of a burly pit.

• Forged differs from cast production technology. Hot stamping allows for lighter weight and greater strength than casting. Also, such discs are less fragile, which increases their durability. The impact force for deformation of a forged disc is much greater than for a steel one. Therefore, with strong impacts, more loads are placed on the car's suspension.

• Prefabricated, assembled from spirit-three parts with bolts. Parts of the collecting disc are manufactured using different technologies. For example, the rim is forged, the disc is cast. This approach reduces disk weight and increases maintainability. Assembled discs can be 2-3 times lighter than cast discs. When choosing a collecting disc, you should pay attention to the material of the bolts. They must be titanium. Steel bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which degrades the appearance and performance of the disc.

Selection of alloy wheels

Wheels on the VAZ 2107 must correspond to the predominant use of the car. Low profile discs are not suitable for driving on bad roads, if you need good handling at high speed, a high profile will not be the best choice.

The main thing is the compliance of the geometric dimensions of the disks with the parameters of the car.

• The nominal size of the VAZ "classic" disk is 13 inches. Alloy wheels can be fitted in 13, 14 and 15 inches. But it should be borne in mind that with a larger disc diameter, a lower tire profile should be used. Otherwise, the wheel will rub or will not fit into the wheel arch at all. Consider. That low-profile tires will be especially easy to damage when hitting a pothole in the asphalt.

• Rims that are too wide (over 30 mm overhang) will provide better grip, but the tire edges constantly protruding from the mud flaps will cause severe contamination of the sides of the car. Also, a wide wheel can touch the wheel arch liners.

• The standard VAZ wheels have four holes for the mounting bolts. The diameter of the circle on which they are placed is 98 mm. In other words, the distance between a pair of diametrically opposite holes is 98 mm.
• Hole diameter - 12.5 mm. This is an important parameter, since in large holes the bolts will dangle, in smaller holes they will not crawl through.
• The diameter of the inner hole of the disc corresponds to the diameter of the hub - 58.5 mm. It is with its help, and not with bolts, that the disc is centered. Therefore, discs with a smaller hole will not fit on the machine, with a larger one - they will require the installation of an additional centering ring.

When choosing the optimal size of wheels, you can use the selection service, which is available on many sites of online stores of tires and wheels.

Installation of alloy wheels on the VAZ 2107

Light-alloy wheels are installed in the same way as stamped ones. Difficulties can arise if the diameter or overhang of the disc is very different from the standard. In this case, you will have to change the shape of the wheel arches and fenders so that the wheel does not overwrite when turning or while driving. Such alterations are very laborious and expensive, so you should think about it before deciding to install disks of non-standard sizes on the VAZ 2107.

Within the framework of this article, we will try to figure out which wheels should be installed on the VAZ 2107. The marking will be disassembled, which indicates what dimensions this or that disc has, this or that tire. Based on the information given here, everyone will be able to independently choose a set of wheels for their "seven".

Factory parameters of "seven" rims

The automobile concern "AvtoVAZ" installs steel wheels on VAZ 2107 cars, which are designed for mounting tubeless tires. Factory disks are labeled 5Jхl3Н2 ЕТ 29. Let's try to figure out what this means.
The number "5" is the width of the rim of the disc. Measurement unit - inch
The part number "J" is a symbol for the special profile of the disc rim
The number "13" is the rim landing diameter for the tire. The unit of measurement is inch.
The combination "H2" means that there are two annular lugs on the rim of the rim, which are designed to accommodate a tubeless tire
Article "ET" is a symbol for the size of the protrusion of the rim of the wheel rim
The number "29" is the value of the size of the protrusion of the rim of the wheel rim. Measurement unit - millimeters

Factory parameters of "seven" tires

Leaving the factory, VAZ 2107 cars are equipped with tubeless tires marked 175 / 70R13 82T. Let's now figure out what this means.
The number "175" is the width of the tire section. Measurement unit - millimeters
The number "70" is the ratio of the height of the tire section to the width of the tire section. Measurement unit - percent
Part number "R" is the accepted designation for a radial tire
The number "13" is the diameter of the tire fit. Measurement unit - inch
The figure "82" is the so-called load capacity index, which determines how much weight can press on one such tire. In this case, it is 470 kgf
The article "T" is a symbol of the maximum speed for which the given tire is designed. In this case, it is one hundred and ninety kilometers per hour.

In addition to the standard factory set, the AvtoVAZ automobile concern allows the installation of wheels marked 5 / 2Jхl3, which have a rim overhang in the range of twenty-five to thirty millimeters.
It is worth noting that the recommendations given by the factories by the manufacturer did not appear out of the blue. All data has been checked by engineers in theory and tested in practice. And you can see the different tire tests that have been tested on the network. So, these parameters of rims and tires are ideal for a combination of several factors at once, including the stability of the vehicle on the road, vehicle handling, vehicle cross-country ability and vehicle safety level.
In order to make it more clear, we will give possible scenarios for the development of events if some of the recommended parameters are not observed. So, if the rim overhang on the wheel is greater than the standard one, then it will engage the brakes while driving, which can increase the braking distance. If the rim overhang is less than the recommended value, then this brings the value of the load on the hub bearings beyond the normal range, and this can lead to their unexpected failure, which will entail the unpredictability of the vehicle's trajectory, and this is already a direct threat to the life of the driver and his passengers ...
Violation of all other recommendations given by the manufacturer will also not lead to anything good. At best, this will increase the wear of parts of various units, and at worst, it will seriously reduce the already not very best level of safety of the VAZ 2107 car.

How to choose the right tire size based on the manufacturer's recommendations

The manufacturing plant installs steel wheels on 2107 cars designed for tubeless tires with a dimension of 13 inches. The rubber on the VAZ 2107 can be installed in different ways: with a dimension of 5JxI3H2 ET 29 or 5 '/ 2JxI3 with a rim overhang of 25-30 cm.

When recommending choosing one or another size of VAZ 2107 tires, the manufacturer takes into account the conditions for ensuring maximum cross-country ability, stability, safety and controllability of this model. For example, if you install wheels with a large offset, then they can touch the elements of the brake system, but installing smaller wheels will significantly increase the load on the hub bearings, which in turn will cause unpredictable behavior of the "seven" during emergency braking or in case of failure of the brake system circuit.

High-profile tires on the VAZ 2107 will help to rub against the body parts at maximum suspension travel, but the installation of wide tires will lead to their friction on the side members of the car or on the wing in sharp turns.

If you install tires with a lower load index than the manufacturer requires, such a wheel can burst with maximum load when hitting an obstacle, and if you install a rubber with an underestimated speed index, then at high speeds it can collapse.

In addition to the fact that you need to choose the correct size of VAZ 2107 tires, you also need to take into account their seasonality. All types of tires are usually divided into three types: all-season, summer and winter. If the car owner operates the car all year round, and winter is always snowy, then, of course, it is better to buy two sets of rubber: summer and winter. Winter tires on the VAZ 2107 are made of soft rubber, and their tread has wavy narrow sipes (slots). Such tires do not turn to stone at subzero temperatures and cling much better to the roughness of the road surface. You can also identify winter tires by the inscriptions MS or M + S on the sidewall, there may also be a “snowflake” icon.

The possibility of using studded tires on the "seven" in winter depends on the specific driving conditions. But it must be borne in mind that the studs are used only to improve the grip of the wheel with hard surfaces - rolled snow or ice. In other situations, the studs simply do not work, and on an asphalt surface they even worsen the grip of the wheel with the road.

If you use winter tires on a VAZ 2107 car in the summer, this will lead to their intensive wear. But all-season tires can be used all year round. In terms of their performance, such tires behave quite satisfactorily in all conditions, but in winter they lose in their technical performance to winter tires, and in summer - to summer ones.

As for the rubber tread pattern, it does not play a significant role, since it is not regulated by the manufacturer's requirements and can be both directional and universal. If the pattern is directional, then an arrow is indicated on the sidewall of the tire, showing the direction of rotation of the wheel.