"Which tires are better for the "nine?" What size tires for the VAZ 2109

We will figure out how to choose the right tires and wheels for your VAZ 2109. We will not touch upon specific manufacturers, we will simply make a review, thanks to which you will have a good understanding of tires and wheels according to their appearance and labeling.
VAZ 2109 cars use wheels with a diameter of 13 inches. Therefore, if you saw R13 on your tire, then this is precisely an indication of the disc diameter.
However, in addition to the diameter, the disk has other important parameters:

Disk diameter - everything is clear here, this is the diameter inside the disk on which the tire will be installed.
Rim width - the width inside the rim at which the tire will be mounted.
ET drive failure. A parameter showing how deep the disc will be recessed into the car arch.
PCD - the number of mounting holes and the distance between them.
DIA is the diameter of the central hole of the wheel rim.
There are five important parameters and each of them must not be forgotten. Standard marking
VAZ disk is as follows:
5Jx13H2
That's all. In this case, the unspecified parameters are as follows:
Wheel offset 40 mm
PCD 98/4 mm
DIA 58.5 mm
The diameter and width of the rim are important because if you do not take them into account, then standard VAZ tires will not fit on this rim. Offset is important in how the wheel will look on the car: offset<40 мм — колесо будет утоплено в арку, >40mm will stick out from the side of the car.
PCD is very important, if you take a disc with any other PCD, then you simply will not be able to screw it to the hub. Either the number of holes will be wrong, or the distance between these holes will not be exactly 98 mm. The bolts will not fit into the holes on the hub, and if they do, the disc will warp when compressed. There are many discussions on this issue on the Internet. For example, wheels from Renault Laguna with a diameter of 13 inches have PCD not 98 x 4, but 100 x 4. This means that the distance between the holes in the disk is not VAZ’s 98 mm, but 100 mm. The subject of the dispute is the following: some argue that this is all nonsense, carefully crimp the bolts crosswise when installing and ride to your health. Others argue that this should not be done - the disk will become uneven and the car will shake when driving. We are all different people, and what is good for one may be bad for another. One will drive with a broken suspension on such rims and not pay attention to the fact that the car is shaking. Another person will pay attention to even minor vibrations when the car is moving. The reason for the vibrations is the following: due to an uneven fit (even fractions of a millimeter play a role), the wheel on a disk with PCD 100 on a hub with holes 98 x 4 rotates not in a circle, but in an ellipse. That is, the center of the car axle will not coincide with the center of the disk. But here supporters of 100 x 4 disks will again object - there are special bolts
with eccentrics:

It makes sense to use bolts with eccentrics if you are installing alloy wheels. The reason is as follows: a stamped used disk in good condition on a VAZ 2109 it costs about $10. And one eccentric bolt costs about $2-3. That is, it turns out that four eccentric bolts cost the same as the disk itself.
Now let's move on to the tires. The vast majority of tires currently produced by industry
tubeless radial. An explanation of the typical designations on the tire is given below.

Let's look at a few examples. Example No. 1:

The picture shows a tire with a diameter of 14 inches, width 185 mm, height equal to 185 mm * 0.7 (70% of the tire width). This winter tires, since there is an M+S inscription, it is also tubeless. The arrow shows the direction of rotation of the wheel. This is also important, because if you do not place it in the direction of the arrow, the tires will wear out more. Here are a couple more typical tire designations:

Car owners wish domestic production VAZ-2109 replace factory rims for elements with a different diameter is very clear.

Modern lightweight designs can improve the car's handling characteristics and fuel consumption, but, as a rule, the reason for such replacement is a simple desire to improve the appearance.

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Such an operation is not difficult to perform.

True, depending on the chosen replacement options, this is either carried out without problems, or such a procedure requires intervention in the design of the car.

What wheels were installed on different bodies and configurations?

The VAZ-2109 car is a 5-door version of the VAZ-2108. Over the entire period of production, from 1987 to 2004, the car underwent 7 modifications, including options for export. Their disk parameters also changed, although the bolt pattern always remained the same. These differences were expressed in the choice of rim width, in the size of the offset and in three options for the diameter of the circle.

But in the factory, only wheels with a diameter of 13 inches were usually installed. Wheels R14 and R15 were considered only acceptable for installation. Here are the two main brands rims, which were equipped with cars on the factory assembly line:

5Jx13 ET35;
5Jx13 ET40.

The first numbers of the marking indicate the width of the rim, 13 is the overall diameter, ET35-40 is the offset in mm. The standard factory disk design was a stamped steel product. Losing to its cast light-alloy competitors in a number of indicators, steel stamping has always been and remains durable, inexpensive and reliable.

Standard disk sizes

The main technical characteristics of the rims of any car, including the VAZ-2109, are expressed by the following parameters:

Diameter. This refers to the size of the rim in inches, excluding the tire.
Rim width is the size of the tire seat in inches.
The size of the central hole for the hub.
Bolt pattern is a parameter indicating the number of holes and the diameter of the circle connecting their central points.
Overhang is the distance between the hub mounting surface and an imaginary plane passing vertically through the middle circumference of the disk.

For the VAZ-2109, two parameters were always the same:

The central hole is 58.5 mm.
Bolt pattern - 4x98.

The wheels are manufactured in three versions: R13, R14 and R15. Other factory parameters, taking into account the corresponding tires, are shown in the table.

Disc diameter, inches	Rim width, inches	Departure amount,	Tire parameters, mm
		in mm
13	5	35-38	165/70 155/75
	5.5	35-38	185/65 175/70
14	4	45	135/80
	5.5	35-43	175/65 165/65
	6	35-40	185/60 175/65
15	6	30	185/55
	6.5	30	195/55 195/50
	6.5	35	205/50 195/50
	7	35	205/50 195/50

Parameters of standard nuts

Fastening the cast disk to the hub involves the use of special bolts or nuts. It should be noted that nuts from stamped disks are unacceptable here. Firstly, because in cast specimens the conical or spherical part of the fastener is more pronounced than in stamped ones.

For example, the conical part of a bolt or nut has an angle of 60 degrees. This is done in order to increase the area of their contact with a material softer than steel. Secondly, the stamp is thinner than the casting, and when replacing the disk, the length of the bolt simply will not be enough.

It is better to immediately use the fasteners that correspond to the light-alloy wheel used, otherwise deformation of the holes, crumbling and scratches are possible.

By saving on the necessary nuts or bolts, you can irreversibly damage a more expensive element.

The softness of the metal also means regularly checking the tightness of the fasteners, especially at first and with new discs, when the material has not yet become compacted from work loads. Otherwise, under the influence of cyclic shock and vibration, the nuts may spontaneously unscrew.

Nuts must have conical or spherical washers. It is necessary to ensure that the profile of the washers exactly fits the corresponding recess in the hole of the disk being installed. Some disc models are designed to use cylindrical fasteners with flat washers.

What drives can be installed

When planning to replace old steel wheels with alloy wheels, you should choose either original products or products from well-known manufacturers who care about the quality and safety of their products.

Alloy wheels combine the following beneficial properties: they are lightweight, practical to use, endowed with sufficient strength and have an attractive appearance, which is aimed at transforming the entire appearance of the car.

The most common among alloy wheels are aluminum products. This is due to the fact that they are resistant to corrosion, meet strength requirements and, in comparison with other alloy wheels, remain relatively inexpensive.

Titanium alloy is the most expensive option. It matches everyone too technical specifications, but still has a more attractive appearance. In third place is the option using a magnesium alloy.

The latest models from AvtoVAZ use wheels with a 4x100 mounting pattern. When installing them on a 4x98 hub, you should use studs with an eccentric to compensate for the difference of 2 mm. To install disks with other mounting patterns, you will have to use the appropriate adapters (spacers).

You must understand that installing wheels larger than 15 inches is impossible without interfering with the car’s design.

Maximum and minimum acceptable parameters of non-standard disks

The size of the wheel arches on the VAZ 2109 limits the possibility of installing wheels with a diameter larger than R15. It turns out that any non-standard specimen must fit into the dimensional frame of 13-15 inches. It is impractical to look for something smaller, and to install a larger diameter, you will need to increase the wheel arch, that is, change the body structure.

Limiting yourself to the given parameters of the arch, you need to look at the other indicators of the non-standard disk. To connect parts with different schemes bolt patterns, spacers-adapters can be used. In this case, the problem of disc hole incompatibility with the hub can be easily solved.

The main thing is to choose suitable fastenings. The width of the rim, according to the limits set by VAZ designers, is limited to 4-7 inches. Exceeding these parameters may impair vehicle handling and raise questions during registration.

The permissible disc overhang is directly related to its width and design. In the factory assembly, this figure ranged from 30 to 45 mm. You can change the offset using spacers.

But you need to remember that as the offset decreases, the track width increases; wide tires may go beyond the installed ones. overall dimensions car. The central hole of a non-standard disk must be at least 58.5 mm.

Although the options for replacing disks on a VAZ-2109 are limited to certain parameters, there are still quite a lot of them. But, first of all, you should still pay attention to the original ones, most adapted to this car products. This is simpler, safer, and more profitable from a financial point of view.

If you look at the VAZ 2109, the size of the wheels is not very impressive in appearance. The discrepancy between the small diameter of the wheel and the high profile of the rubber immediately catches your eye. Therefore, car enthusiasts often think about which wheels are best suited for comfortable driving.

Which wheels to choose?

Wheel rims perform the following important functions:

torque transmission;
sealing the tire along the inner perimeter of the contact;
precise placement of the wheel relative to the suspension and body.

1.Deciphering the characteristics of rubber

First of all, you need to figure out how to decipher the characteristics of rubber, which are usually applied to lateral surface tires. Usually the size is designated 175/70 R13. From this entry it follows that the tire width is 175 mm; 70 - tire profile height (% of width). In this example, the profile height is determined as follows: 175x0.7 = 122.5 mm.

Let's convert the diameter into a general dimension: d=13x25.4=330 mm. As a result, the outer diameter of the tire will be: D=330+122.5x2=575 mm.

For 14″ wheels, the main sizes can be as follows: 185/60 R14 and 175/65 R14.

2.Features of using wide and narrow wheels

Each size has its own advantages and disadvantages. A wider tire increases the grip on the road surface. As a result, braking improves and the car becomes more controllable. If you use an alloy wheel, the wheel becomes much lighter. The car is more stable on a straight line, but “dives” worse when turning. The wider the tire, the more likely it is to hydroplane on the highway.

With a low profile, the rubber is more resistant to deformation when cornering. But then the impacts from uneven roads become stronger. They are transmitted directly to the suspension and body. As a result, wear on the chassis increases and ride comfort deteriorates.

In winter, a wide tire is less able to push through a thin layer of snow or water, which reduces traction. A tall tire better smooths out impacts from road unevenness, but when turning sharply at high speed, it may “break.” It folds sideways or jumps off the disk. The disc may also touch the asphalt, creating a risk of tipping over.

The use of 15″ wheels is prohibited by the manufacturer and the vehicle may not pass technical inspection. If such wheels are used for the VAZ 2109, the recommended wheel sizes are 185 mm wide and 195 mm wide. In the latter case, the wide tire is already beginning to touch the arch. For a wide disk, it is necessary to increase its overhang, which leads to overload and rapid failure of the bearing.

Changing the outer diameter of the wheel

For the VAZ 2109, they usually try to take the recommended wheel sizes or a little larger, as far as the arch design allows. When installing wheels with a smaller diameter on a car, noise is reduced and acceleration dynamics are increased. As a result, more shortcomings appear: the vehicle's ground clearance decreases, maximum speed, the speedometer begins to “twist”, and road grip deteriorates.

The maximum wheel width on a VAZ 2109 is 195 mm. The next size is 205 mm and this is already exceeding the limit. The wide tire begins to touch the arches and they need to be trimmed. Numerous videos and photos on the Internet show that this is quite a difficult job.

Increasing the outer diameter of the wheel, if it does not interfere with driving, eliminates all of the above disadvantages, but then acceleration worsens. The load on the steering wheel also increases, and this is noticeable since there is no power steering.

Other settings

In addition to the main characteristics of the tire and disk, there are others important indicators, which need to be taken into account. One of them is wheel offset, which is the distance from the wheel hub to the middle of the rim.

You can also increase the car's ground clearance using spacers for shock absorbers. You can install them yourself. Then the offset can be made smaller, but its deviation from the recommended one leads to a change in the load on the hub bearing. This will result in a reduction in its service life and affect the controllability of the car.

The offset can be made less than recommended for wide rims. If the discs are narrow, then you can take more. For the right choice It is advisable to seek help from a specialist, from whom you will receive precise instructions on what parameters are needed. When purchasing disks, it is extremely important to accurately select the mounting dimensions for the mounting bolts and nuts (PCD). If the choice is made even with a slight error, a disc with a slight PCD deviation that is not visually noticeable can be installed on the hub. Then some bolts will fit exactly, while others will fit misaligned. Such a wheel will begin to “figure eight”, and the nuts will spontaneously unscrew.

Conclusion

Deviations in tire and wheel sizes from the standard ones for your vehicle have features that should be taken into account when driving. The choice of one or another version of the VAZ 2109 wheel depends on its price and the preferences of the car enthusiast.

VAZ 2109 is a 5-door front-wheel drive hatchback produced at the Volzhsky Automobile Plant. In comparison with the “related” VAZ-2108, the model was positioned as more “solid” and intended for a family man, since it was endowed with a less expressive appearance and 5 doors. Due to the characteristic contours of the body, the car was often called a “chisel”.

“Nine” represents class B. The main competitors of the model include Skoda cars Felicia and Renault 19. The Russian car was inferior to its classmates in reliability, but was much more affordable.

The peak of popularity of the VAZ 2109 occurred in the 90s. Then production of the model opened in Belgium and Finland. However, the production of the “nine” soon ceased in these countries. In 2004, the model was discontinued at the Volzhsky Automobile Plant. Until 2011, the VAZ 2109 was produced in Ukraine.

Sales of the “nine” started in 1987. Externally, the model was almost completely identical to the VAZ-2108, differing from it only in the number of doors. The car retains the same styling: angular body features, a relatively slight slope of the windshield, a large protruding bumper and noticeable rectangular headlights. Despite their similar design and dimensions, the “nine” and “eight” were fundamentally different cars. The width of the front doors in the VAZ-2109 was reduced by almost 250 mm. In the appearance of the model, one could guess the swiftness of the lines, but the sportiness became much less.

The interior of the “nine” turned out to be extremely practical. At the same time, the developers managed to increase comfort indicators. The car now has a “low” instrument panel, which has become more convenient. The front seats received headrests, and the upper belt attachment points were height-adjustable. Upholstery with inserts and optional fabric seats added to the model's prestige. The folded rear seats made the VAZ-2109 look like a station wagon. The cabin had ventilation and heating systems.

The first modernization of the car took place in 1989. The front part of the body has been slightly refined. The entire restyling consisted of a transition to “long” front wings, replacing the “short” version. In 1990, the model received a new 1.5-liter engine (72 hp). The modernized version was called VAZ-21093. It was this modification that became the most popular. By the mid-1990s from the line power units 1.1- and 1.3-liter engines were excluded. The engines were combined with 5-speed gearboxes.

The next restyling of the model took place in 1995. They stopped melting the radiator grille. The last cosmetic improvement of the VAZ-2109 happened in 1997. The car has not changed again.

Wheel and tire sizes

Regardless of the modification, the “nine” could be equipped the following types tires and wheels:

wheels 5J on 13 ET40 (5 – width in inches, 13 – diameter in inches, 40 – positive offset in mm), tires – 165/70R13 (165 – tire width in mm, 70 – profile height in%, 13 – rim diameter in inches);
4.5J wheels on 13 ET40, tires – 155/80R13;
5.5J wheels on 13 ET40, tires – 175/70R13;
5J wheels on 14 ET40, tires – 175/65R14;
5.5J wheels on 14 ET37, tires – 185/60R14;
6J wheels on 14 ET35, tires – 185/60R14.

Other characteristics of VAZ-2109 wheels:

PCD (drilling) – 4 by 98 (4 is the number of holes, 98 is the diameter of the circle on which they are located in mm);
fasteners – M12 by 1.25 (12 – stud diameter in mm, 1.25 – thread size);
diameter of the central hole – 58.5 mm;
tire pressure – 1.9-2 bar.

The VAZ 2109 belongs to the Lada Sputnik family - a five-door modification of the previous model 2108 from the Lada Sputnik family.

Classic models came off the factory assembly line with standard rims stamped from a steel alloy:

4 1/2J-13;
4 1/2J-13H2;
5 J-13H2.

Before deciphering the markings, you need to figure out which ones are accepted technical dimensions and parameters car rims. Regardless of the manufacturing method, cast or stamped, they are designated in the same way. There is a mark on the outer surface that displays all the necessary information.

This includes:

name of the manufacturing plant;
the state where the release took place;
date (based on the “week/year” principle, example: 1815 – 18th week of 2015);
X-ray scan marking (light-alloy cast products are checked for the absence of internal cracks and defects);
dimensions;
sign of the control department (for Russia - ROSTEST, for Germany - TUV, international organization - ISO, for America - SAE, etc.);
heat number and permissible load (lb (pounds), kg, example: max load 1800LB – maximum pressure up to 1800 lbs or 816 kg).

More details about standard sizes

All over the world it is common to use the European designation system. For example, simple wheels for tubeless on a VAZ-2109 are 4 1/2 J-13H2 ET30.

J – coded parameters for the rim flange in mm (this includes rounding radii, tilt angles, etc.). This paragraph includes a list of dimensions to obtain a highly specialized conclusion when conducting technical tests. There are other categories - D, E, F, etc.

H2 – double hump or annular offset of the rim flange HUMP (it keeps the tubeless tire from slipping). There are also such variations of humps - H (simple), A (asymmetrical), CH (combined), FH (flat).

13 – bore diameter in inches.

The drawing below clearly shows the main parameters for the structure of the arrangement of technological holes and protrusions.

ET30 or ET+30 – wheel offset in mm. The dimensions of the distances between the middle of the width of the disk and the mating plane (where the disk and hub are in contact) are indicated, respectively equal to 30 mm. Based on where the product is manufactured, the marking changes to OFFSET (negative) or DEPORT (positive).

For a minus value, a designation with a similar sign is used, for example “-ET30”.

Mounting values on the disk (bolt pattern parameters)

When installing, it is important to consider landing size, which is recommended by the manufacturer, since differences may be due to different systems calculus (metric or imperial).

The diameter distance between mounting holes is designated PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter). The accepted scheme on the VAZ-2109 looks like 4x98 or PCD 98/4, i.e. between the central axes of the bolts (4 pieces) 98 mm.
Fastening elements - metric thread M12x1.25 (bolt stud diameter 12 mm and thread pitch 1.25 mm).
The central hole for the hub shaft on the disk is designated DIA and for the VAZ-2109 this is equal to 58.5 mm.

Important! Often, car enthusiasts confuse PCD values due to a difference of just a couple of mm. For example, standard size for two central holes is just a visually imperceptible deviation of 2 mm - this is PCD at 4/98 and 100. Only 1 bolt will turn out to be completely tightened, and the remaining 3 will be undertightened, which will ultimately lead to an emergency.

Installation of rims on R14, 15 on the VAZ-2109 model

The standard wheel with parameters 175/70 R13 is not particularly visually “noble” compared to the larger version R14 or R15. This is due to the large height of the rubber profile, which visually “overshadows” the already small dimensions of the disk.

Technical features of the VAZ-2109 model provide for the installation of wheels of categories R14 and R15 - forged or cast light alloy. The width of the discs can be from 5 to 6 inches with an offset characteristic of 35 to 40 mm. The remaining values regarding PCD and DIA correspond to 4x98 with a central connector diameter of 58.5 mm.

In this case, the selection of tires must be carried out on the basis that the overall diameter of the wheel is within the standard value. Failure to comply with this condition will result in the tire starting to rub the wheel arch liners and suspension parts while turning.

Method of calculations

Based on the tire characteristics of a standard 175/70 wheel with a radius of R13, where:

values 175 and 70 are the values of the tire width and rubber profile height in percent;
multiplying 175x0.7 together gives 122.5 mm;
the actual diameter of the R13 disk is 13x25.39 will be 330 mm.

To find out the total diameter of the wheel, you need to add the two obtained values, but the profile height comes in double size, i.e. (122.5x2) is added to 330 and the result is 575 mm.

Calculations are carried out using the same principle for a more visual understanding, for example: for models 175/70R13, 175/65R14 and 185/60R14, it comes out to 575, 583 and 577 mm, respectively.

The last value will be most suitable for the VAZ-2109, since it is 10 mm larger in width. This will reduce the braking distance during operation, add controllability, and reduce tire bending when cornering at high speed. Fuel consumption will increase slightly, but potholes and potholes on the road will become less noticeable.

Maximum and minimum parameters of non-standard disks

The design engineers of the Tolyatti Automobile Plant do not particularly “welcome” the installation of rims with a radius of R15, but there are no direct reasons not to do this.

The problem is the difficulty of performing this operation without the involvement of specialists; the intervention of qualified craftsmen is necessary. The reason for this is the “conflict” of the rear arches and suspension parts with the new rims, and in some cases it is necessary to violate the factory design of the transmission.

Pay attention! We should not forget about the mandatory technical inspection, and how traffic police officers will look at such an “upgrade”.

The suitable tire size for R15 wheels is 185/55 and even 195/50, but most likely such a large width will cause rubbing along the arch. Below are the recommended wheels for modifications to the VAZ-2109.

Tabular characteristics for selecting disks

Diameter R13

Diameter R14

Diameter R15

The most suitable size wheels are 14 inches (R14). As stated above, installation of 15-inch ones is also allowed, but with low-profile tires. In this option, the stem should be in a gap between 30-35 mm, and tire models will fit this category: 185/55 or 195/50.

Large tires of the R15 series, for example 195/55 or 205/50, are suitable for mounting on the front axle. In order to insert them onto the rear axle, structural modifications to the suspension design and enlargement of the wheel arches will be required. Optimal sizes for installation on the VAZ-2109 these are models 185/60 for R14 and 195/50 for R15.

On the ninth model, frets are advantageous external tuning for replacing wheels, since this method is budgetary. It can be done without any problems on our own, unless you try to mount very large rims.