Important points
The choice is not an easy matter, there are many manufacturers to suit every taste and budget, studded, Velcro. Different sizes of tires and wheels. Let's try to understand a complex topic using a specific example. I’ll show you which tires I chose, the tire size – width, height, wheel size. I’ll tell you why I decided to choose these particular tires, what motivated me and how much it costs.
I do not advertise any products or collaborate with stores. I bought the wheels with my own money. All advice is personal, you may not agree with it. Please express your questions and opinions in the comments.
Tire markings and designations
Surely not all drivers know what numbers mean what on tires. For example, factory tires on the Lada Vesta are 185/65 R15.
Profile height in % of width. That is, in our case, 65% of 185 mm (about 120). Tire type is radial, designated by the letter “R”. There are also diagonal tires, but now they are more often used for special equipment.
Next, the diameter is indicated, not the radius, as many people mistakenly believe. It's the letter "R" that confuses them. The diameter is written in inches (25.4 mm).
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.
Disk options
The diameter must match that indicated on the tire. The disc must also be the correct width.
Rim width is measured in inches (in our case 6 inches). This disc can accommodate tires with a width of 175 to 205 mm.
But ideally 185-195 mm. The disc must also fit the car (Lada Vesta). The number of mounting holes on the disk and hub must match (4 pcs.). The diameter of the location of the mounting holes (100 mm) is also important.
The diameter of the central hole of the wheel must also match (for us 60.1 mm). If it is larger, then you can buy special inserts.
Disc offset
This important parameter, denoted by the Latin letters “ET”, is measured in mm. It means the distance between the axis of symmetry of the disk and the axis of attachment of the disk to the hub.
The smaller this distance, the more the disc moves outward, and the larger the car track.
For example, on a Lada Vesta on 15-16 wheels the offset is 50 mm and the track is 1510 mm.
If we take the “Cross” version, then it has 17 wheels with an offset of 43 mm. Compared to the regular version, the wheel is 7 mm larger. The track will already be 1524 mm - 7 mm will be added to each wheel.
It is not recommended to change this parameter by more than 5 mm; the car’s handling and the load on the suspension will change.
All acceptable wheel types are listed in the owner's manual. Therefore, it is better to follow AvtoVAZ’s recommendations.
This is 185/65 R15 or 195/55 R16. The first size is the most common. The second is not produced by all factories and is more expensive than 205/55 R16. Although a little smaller in size. It installs on standard 16-wheel drives without any problems and doesn’t hit anything on Vesta.
The best summer tires for the VAZ-2110
The summer tire segment for the VAZ-2110 is represented by budget models. However, not only the reasonable price is the advantage of these tires.
They have good performance characteristics and high strength characteristics.
Viatti Strada Asimmetrico V-130
Description of the tire. This model of summer tires allows the driver to confidently navigate flooded roads without fear of aquaplaning.
An effective drainage network, consisting of powerful longitudinal channels and capacious inclined grooves, quickly copes with the removal of water from the contact area between the wheel and the road.
The computer-simulated arrangement of the asymmetrical tread elements makes it possible to reduce noise when driving.
High-density central blocks maintain directional stability and make driving predictable.
The original shape of the slots in the edge zones allows you to hold the car when changing lanes or performing maneuvers.
Pros of Viatti Strada Asimmetrico V-130
- Moderate noise.
- Clear management.
- Minimal wear.
- Confident grip on wet and dry roads.
- Reliable, durable rubber.
Cons of the Viatti Strada Asimmetrico V-130
- Doesn't like getting into ruts.
Normal, working tires of average quality at an affordable price - the opinion of its owners about the model.
Cordiant Comfort 2
Description of the tire. The main advantages of the model are a high level of safety, good strength characteristics, and high-quality grip on any type of road surface.
The model's compound consists of two layers. The upper one, elastic and soft, reliably contacts the surface of the road, neutralizes shock when driving over holes and bumps.
The lower one is characterized by an increased density of the rubber mixture, which allows the material not to lose its shape during intensive use and in hot weather.
The tire breaker consists of steel and synthetic cord. This combination helps the rubber be puncture resistant and extends its service life.
The presence of three wide drainage channels makes it safe to travel through water sections of the road. Their volume is quite enough to drain the contact area between the tire and the highway.
Pros of Cordiant Comfort 2
- High wear resistance.
- Acoustic comfort.
- Normal control.
- Good price.
- Operational balancing.
- Low rolling resistance.
Cons of Cordiant Comfort 2
- They don't walk well in mud.
These tires are worth the money spent on them; they do not let you down during operation, according to car enthusiasts.
How to choose tires
I decided on some parameters in advance - I definitely decided that I would buy studded tires. I live in a small town where the roads are not always cleaned; sometimes I go out of town. If you live in a region where there is a real Russian winter, then there is no alternative to thorns.
Velcro performs much worse on ice than studded tires. Of course, it is quieter and more comfortable, but if you make a choice between comfort and safety, then the second is more important.
I decided exactly what brand of tires I would buy. The last car had Michelin X Ice North 2.
I've driven it 65 thousand km in 7 years and it still looks fine. Over time it has lost its properties, but most of the thorns have been preserved. The tires are comfortable and performed well on slippery roads and asphalt.
I also decided to put Michelin on the Lada Vesta; last year a new modification, X Ice North 4, was released.
I read a lot of reviews, feedback, comments. This is one of the best tires available today. You shouldn't skimp on tires. If you compare the braking distance at 100 km per hour on good tires and cheap ones, the difference is 30-40 meters.
Of course, tires cannot provide a guarantee, and you can fly off the track with any tires. But high-quality wheels will help you avoid an accident, and the chance of this is much higher.
Often people do not have enough money, they buy the tires they earned. Something else is not clear - cheap tires on alloy wheels. It is better to buy high-quality rubber, but stamped ones. Beauty and tuning are good, but safety is more important.
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.
How much money is needed
I had 30 thousand rubles, went shopping, compared prices.
Advice: do not buy tires and wheels at the first store you come across, prices vary greatly.
In neighboring stores, the price per set may differ by 6-8 thousand. For example, I found Michelin tires for the Lada Vesta in the cheapest store that cost 3,950 rubles. The most expensive one costs 4,900 rubles. “SKAD” wheels: cheap – 4000, expensive – 4500.
The kit could be bought for 32 thousand, and exactly the same one in another store for 38. This is provided that the diameter is R15. If we compare 16 wheels, I couldn’t find Michelin 195/55 R16 tires; other options start from 5,500 rubles. The closest size to the factory one is 195/60 R16, but the price tag for it is too high - from 6800 rubles.
A larger tire 205/55 R16 costs from 5,500 rubles - a difference of 1,300. The price for 16 SKAD wheels is 5,000 rubles, a set with tires costs about 42 thousand.
I found the wheels and tires in an online store, I won’t indicate the name so as not to advertise. It turned out cheaper there, the order is delivered within a week, tire fitting costs 600 rubles. For the money with alloy wheels it was only enough for 15 wheels. I wanted to buy 16 from stampings, but I didn’t. I also considered buying 16 wheels without rims to put them on the factory ones. Later I thought about saving up money for good CDs.
The best all-season tires for the VAZ-2110
All-season tires are in particular demand among Russian drivers. It allows you to use one set for a long time, without wasting time on off-season “change of shoes.”
The performance properties of the rubber compound enable these tires to function normally in the summer and winter seasons.
Kama-365 (NK-241)
Description of the tire. The model is characterized by large tread blocks located diagonally, as well as deep recesses designed to drain snow and water.
Powerful shoulder blocks reliably hold the car on wet or muddy roads. The wide slots of the grooves separating them contribute to good maneuverability on dirt roads or snowy sections of the road.
The robust design of the model, made of high-quality steel, as well as the seamless production technology of a synthetic breaker, makes the tire resistant to deformation.
Two central powerful stiffening ribs allow the driver to maintain directional stability in various driving modes.
The rounded transition from the tread to the side allows the rubber to instantly respond to steering inputs and improves control.
Pros of Kama-365 (NK-241)
- Low noise level.
- Reasonable price.
- Predictable control.
- Elastic tire at slightly sub-zero temperatures.
- Long service life.
Cons of Kama-365 (NK-241)
- Defective products are received.
Advantages and disadvantages
For 15 disks, the advantages are:
- Price (the set is 9,000 rubles cheaper).
- The car drives smoother.
- The wheels are practical, easier to find in a store.
- It's harder to get a side cut.
- Less chance of denting discs.
With 16 wheels, the Lada Vesta looks more beautiful and handles better. As a result, I settled on size 15 - 195/65 R15. In this size, the outer diameter, compared to stock wheels, is 13 mm larger. The wheel arch is filled out more, but the wheel appears visually smaller. The ground clearance rises by 6.5 mm.
This option is also suitable for the Cross package. The difference in outer diameter with standard tires is only 2 mm.
I was worried that the front wheels would hit when turning. Therefore, I bought wheels with an offset of not 50, but 45 mm. This does not affect anything, and for the Cross the offset is generally 43 mm.
Does the speedometer differ in speed?
Many companies have conducted tests that compare speedometer readings with real speed. An error of 3-5 km at 100 km per hour is normal and exists on almost all cars. Usually the speedometer shows more than it should. The higher the speed, the greater the error, which can reach 20 km per hour.
On the regular Lada Vesta and the Cross version, the difference in the outer diameter of the wheel is about 15 mm. On cars with the same gearbox and equal engine speeds, the speed varies. Vesta Cross will go 2.5 km/h faster. But it’s unlikely that anyone adjusted and adjusted the speedometer on the Cross. If I'm wrong, write in the comments, maybe everything is wrong.
If you measured the actual speed of the car, be sure to write it down. Let's find out how different the speed of a regular Vesta is from the Cross configuration. Also indicate what wheels are installed on your car and their offset. If you set a certain size and difficulties arise (for example, the wheel began to touch), write to us. This will warn other drivers. Your experience may be useful, please share it.
Is the car out of warranty?
If you do not put something completely unusual on the car, then there will be no problems with the dealer. They sell and install wheels themselves, which do not always correspond to the dimensions of AvtoVAZ. If you were denied a warranty due to the size of the wheels, be sure to write and we will discuss the issue. So far I am not aware of such cases.
As a result, I ordered Michelin X Ice North 4 size 195/65 R15, they are a little more expensive than 185. I paid 4040 rubles for them. I bought the wheels from SCAD Samurai with an offset of 45 mm - 3590 rubles. Plus 600 rubles – tire fitting. Slightly exceeded my budget, spent a total of 31,120 rubles. The discs were packed in boxes, nothing was damaged.
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