Every owner of a domestic car sooner or later thinks about such a question - which wheels are better to install on the VAZ 2109. In this case, it is necessary to determine the dimensions of the wheels and the method of their manufacture. It is possible to install stamped and light-alloy products of various sizes on the machine. It is also important to know the parameters of the VAZ disks so that the kit fits perfectly.
Models VAZ 2108 and 2109 have long become legends. For all the time, a huge number of these cars were produced, which were supplied to various countries of the world. The simplicity of design and ease of maintenance have made this machine one of the most popular models in the manufacturer's lineup.
Car VAZ 2109
Disks on 2109 and 2108 from VAZ were installed the same. The cars had identical parameters, the only difference was the number of doors. Due to the high popularity of the car, in the country's market you can find a huge number of offers for the sale of spare parts, tires and wheels.
Note!
The dimensions of the wheel arches allow you to install discs with radii from R13 to R15 on the "Nine".
Some car owners prefer to install products that exceed these allowable dimensions. In this case, it is necessary to redo the design of the machine.
In the factory, the machine is most often supplied with stamped wheels of various radii. There are some versions with cast products, but they are quite rare. However, for every motorist there comes a time when it is necessary to change the wheels. This may be due to wear and tear, changes in season, and other reasons.
In this case, the market has plenty to choose from. Both original stamped or alloy wheels are presented, as well as products from various other companies. Some car owners even purchase used products.
Alloy wheel disks of a large radius on the VAZ 2109 For the entire time of the release of the model, there were no changes in the parameters and dimensions of the wheel mounts. It is possible to install them from early models to new ones and vice versa. Many domestic disc manufacturers offer a special line of products for the VAZ 2109. In this case, all parameters and dimensions match perfectly. The most popular installation is 2109 15-inch drives. This is considered the optimal solution, since this size meets the requirements of the manufacturer and does not affect the smoothness and comfort when driving.
Almost all VAZ cars have the same bolt pattern.
The standard bolt pattern is 4x98. That is, to install the products, four bolts are required, which are mounted at an axial distance of 98 millimeters. This is a very popular mounting method among cars of this class. Due to this, car owners usually have no problems with the selection of rims.
If it was decided to replace the wheels, then many different parameters and characteristics must be taken into account. Chief among them are the dimensions in width and height of the product, overhang and bolt pattern. Knowing them, you can safely purchase the selected discs.
However, the following factors should be kept in mind:
- In winter, it is desirable to install wheels of a minimum radius and width. This is done to obtain better stability in bad weather on slippery road surfaces;
- In the warm season there are no special requirements. You can put larger discs, this will give more control and stability under normal conditions.
Among tuning enthusiasts, it is popular to remake a car to install large-sized products. It is important to consider that intervention in the design of the machine should be done as carefully as possible and it is advisable to entrust this to professionals. In addition, exceeding the allowable dimensions can lead to problems with annual maintenance. Installing large wheels will greatly affect the comfort of movement.
Characteristics and parameters of wheels for a domestic car
The main parameters of any product is bolt pattern or drilling.
Due to the fact that the VAZ 2109 has a base common with the models of the Fiat concern, this parameter is 4x98. However, you should also take into account the dimensions of the overhang and the diameter of the hub. If all of the above parameters match, then we can safely say that the disk is suitable.
A wide range of products with a drilling parameter of 4x100 is presented on the market. These products are inexpensive and of high quality and many car owners are tempted to install them. It is possible to carry out such an installation, but for this it is necessary to purchase special eccentric bolts that are designed to install disks of other sizes.
Wheel parameters As for the wheels themselves, the VAZ 2109 can be set to 13, 14 and 15 inches. In the latter case, it is necessary to select tires with a low profile so that the wheel fits.
The car from the factory was equipped with rims of the following sizes:
- wheels 5J on 13 ET40 with tires 165 / 70R13;
- 4.5J wheels on 13 ET40, tires - 155 / 80R13;
- wheels 5.5J on 13 ET40, tires - 175 / 70R13;
- 5J wheels on 14 ET40, tires - 175 / 65R14;
- wheels 5.5J on 14 ET37, tires - 185 / 60R14;
- wheels 6J on 14 ET35, tires - 185 / 60R14.
Other characteristics of products for the VAZ 2109 car:
- PCD (bolt pattern) - 4x98 (4 - the number of holes, 98 - 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);
- central hole diameter - 58.5 mm;
- tire pressure - 1.9-2 bar.
- 4.5, 5 and 6J represents the wheel rim width. In this case, it is equal to sizes from 4.5 to 6 inches;
- The number 13 or 14 indicates the mounting diameter, measured in inches;
- ET is the size of the disc offset, measured in millimeters;
- The drilling or bolt pattern parameter is denoted as 4x98, or PCD. In this case, the product is fixed with four bolts, which are located along a circle with a diameter of 98 millimeters;
- The diameter of the center hole is the size for the hub, measured in millimeters.
Knowing all these parameters, there should be no problems with the selection and purchase of disks for a car.
Wheel sizes
One of the most popular sizes for a domestic car are R14 and R15. Installation of such products is possible without any problems, subject to the dimensions of the overhang, width and drilling. If a decision is made to install products that differ in size, then it is necessary to redo some components or purchase a set of spacers.
Note!
The problem with big wheels is the small wheel arches.
If you exceed the parameters without finalizing the arches, then the tires in turns will touch the slats and arches, which will lead to high wear of all components and parts of the chassis.
To avoid such problems, you should purchase rims, the dimensions of which are guaranteed to fit in all respects. The optimal dimensions of 14 and 15 inches correspond to the factory settings for handling, dynamics and smoothness.
Wheels with a radius of R13 and R14 will give the maximum level of comfort when driving.
As for large sizes, the decision to install them has its positive and negative sides, which are important to know. And the decision to buy and replace wheels should be made by the car owner.
- Improved car behavior on the road;
- Improving the appearance of the car;
- Maximum road performance, such as dynamics, handling;
- Better absorption of roadway defects;
- With the installed rubber with a high profile, the wear resistance of the suspension increases;
- Reducing the length of the braking distance.
- Decrease in the level of comfort in motion, which is associated with a high sensitivity of the suspension to all road defects;
- Difficulty parking and driving on roads with problematic surfaces;
- Increased requirements for pressure control in low profile tires;
- Increased fuel consumption, which is associated with increased complexity of driving the wheels;
- The high price of the kit.
Why is it important to buy original alloy wheels
Purchasing original light-alloy products is a guarantee that the highest safety and quality requirements are met. Good manufacturers always check products before sending them to stores.
Only original alloy wheels have low weight and good dynamic qualities. This will reduce wear, fuel consumption and improve the quality of the machine's handling in all situations.
How to choose stamped products
VAZ 2109 with stamped rims
Stamped wheels are the most common for the VAZ 2109. Cars are equipped with these from the factory very often. This is due to the low cost of manufacturing such products.
They are not attractive in terms of design and have low performance, but often car enthusiasts are attracted by their price. It is necessary to install stamped products on the VAZ in compliance with the same requirements as for cast products. Their parameters and sizes are fully consistent.
The sizes and parameters common for the entire line of VAZ car models allow you to choose a set of disks without any problems.
Let's face it, regular VAZ 2109 wheels with a dimension of 175/70 R13 visually do not look particularly impressive. It's all about the high height of the rubber profile with a visually small diameter of the disk itself. Therefore, motorists often have a question: is it possible to put larger diameter wheels, 14 or even 15 inches, on the VAZ 2109 without compromising the performance of the car and passing the next technical inspection? You will find the answer to this question by reading this article.
Is it possible to install R14 or R15 wheels on a VAZ 2109
So, you can install R14 wheels on the VAZ 2109, 2108, 21099, 2114, 2115. In this case, the disc parameters should be 5, 5.5 or 6 inches wide, and have a reach of 35-40 mm. It can be set with the same parameters. Other disk parameters: holes 4x98 mm, diameter of the central hole is not less than 58.5 mm.
At the same time, it will be necessary to choose the appropriate size rubber so that the overall diameter of the wheel remains approximately the same. Otherwise, when turning the wheel, the tire will touch the fender liner or suspension elements, which, of course, we do not need.
How to make the necessary calculations
Permissible tire sizes for 14-inch wheels: 175/65 R14 and 185/60 R14. Moreover, the second option is preferable.
However, the diameter of the wheel can be calculated very simply if you know how the rubber characteristics are deciphered. Let's do it for the VAZ 2109.
Take a standard wheel 175/70 R13.
175 - tire width in millimeters;
70 - the height of the rubber profile as a percentage of the width, that is, in our case
175 x 0.70 = 122.5 mm
Disc diameter 13 inches = 13 x 25.4 = 330 mm.
The total wheel diameter is the sum of the rim diameter and two profile heights.
Total 330 + 122.5 x 2 = 575 mm.
Having similarly made calculations, we obtain the following figures for comparison:
- 175/70 R13 - 575 mm;
- 175/65 R14 - 583 mm;
- 185/60 R14 - 577 mm.
We see that the last option is the most suitable. It is also 10 mm wider, which will provide us with a shorter braking distance due to the increased contact patch with the road, better handling, resistance to rubber breaking in corners at high speeds due to the reduced profile height. But at the same time, a wide tire is more prone to hydroplaning at high speed than the same size, but narrower. Also, impacts from the passage of road potholes will be more strongly transmitted to the car body with low profile wheels.
Wheel selection table
To confirm your words, data on the permissible sizes of rims can be found in the factory.
Wheels with a larger radius, for example, 15 inches in diameter, will also fit the Samara, but they are not recommended by the factory, so there may be problems with passing the inspection. For such wheels, you should choose rubber with a dimension of 185/55 R15. With a stretch, 195/50 R15 will also pass, but it’s better to play it safe and try it on if your friends have similar ones. In this case, the wheel may “rub” already due to the too wide rubber.
Permissible sizes of tires and wheels on the VAZ 2109 "Lada Samara"
Photo 14 and 15 rollers on nine (on stamps, slicks, cast)
R15 Stamped R15 R15 Cast R14 Bonded R14 R14
Replacing discs is a natural step for owners of any car. Even those who prefer to ride on factory wheels will not be able to operate them forever. And when the old ones become unusable, the question arises - what to buy to replace them.
Kinds
Analyzing the wheel disk market, the entire range can be divided into three types:
- Steel stamped;
- Light alloy cast;
- Lightweight forged.
Many cars, including the VAZ 2109, were equipped with stamped discs from the factory. Outwardly, they are completely unattractive, over time they lose their external characteristics. Let's be honest, this is a relic of the past.
But at the same time, steel stampings have their advantages, because of which this type of disc is still produced and is in great demand among consumers:
- Affordable price. These are the cheapest options available today;
- High levels of strength. Considering the quality of our roads, many people think first of all about quality, safety, and not external data;
- Reliability. They do not have to be changed almost every season, which results in impressive savings;
- With strong impacts, the stampings do not break or crack. Maximum crumple, which opens up opportunities for restoration, restoration;
- Easily removed and changed without assistance.
But let's be completely honest. With all their positive qualities, a disgusting appearance makes car owners give up reliability and durability in favor of image, external attractiveness. And do not think that light-alloy options are absolutely fragile and break only from one type of pit.
Alloy
If we talk about alloy wheels, they are made, you guessed it, from special light alloys.
In total, three types of alloys are used.
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Peculiarities |
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titanium |
An excellent choice in all respects, except for the price. These are the most expensive alloy wheels, yet they last a long time, are reliable and just look great. |
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Aluminum |
Many put aluminum alloy in first place, given the external characteristics, strength indicators and availability. An important advantage of aluminum is that it is not afraid of corrosion. With proper maintenance, aluminum alloy lasts a long time and maintains the beautiful appearance of the car. |
When choosing alloy wheel sets, be sure to compare their strengths and weaknesses. Appearance is far from the only criterion that you need to pay attention to when buying.
Advantages and disadvantages of light alloy
Compared to steel wheels, opting for light-alloy options provides car owners with a fairly extensive list of benefits. But it is also important to know about the cons.
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Flaws |
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Operating rules
- Try to avoid bumps, which requires more careful driving.
- Park carefully, be careful where you park your car.
- Avoid hitting holes, potholes. This is dangerous for a car with any wheels, but if the stamping can still be restored later, the light alloy will have to be sent to a landfill.
- When driving on rails, do not pick up a lot of speed. Impacts on metal can cause not only disk deformation, but also suspension failure.
Marking and parameters
The markings indicated on the rims are of three types:
- European;
- Russian;
- American.
The difference between them is not significant, plus the information is always indicated the same, only sometimes with different ways of designation.
When choosing wheels for the VAZ 2109, you need to stick to the choice of products with the following parameters.
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Features and requirements |
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Here we are talking about the width of the rim and the diameter. For nines, it is important to use discs where the diameter and width of the rim have such parameters - 5.5 by 13.5, 5.5 by 14 or 6 by 14 inches. It is possible to install disks with a large diameter, only this will affect the technical characteristics, control complexity, fuel consumption and other parameters |
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This is the number of holes designed to fix the disk and the distance between them. For VAZ 2109, the required parameter is 98/4 |
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This is the diameter of the center hole. For VAZ 2109, it is 58.1 mm |
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This is a flight. Requires +40. Choosing rims with a shorter offset will increase traction, resulting in harder steering, faster wheel bearing wear, and higher fuel consumption. |
Keep these key parameters in mind when choosing a new kit. Plus, do not forget about the role of the quality of the products themselves.
When choosing a set of new stampings or light alloys, be sure to pay attention to the following points.
- All alloy wheels must be certified, supplemented with a quality mark and x-ray control.
- All discs must be marked by the regulatory authority and a document confirming that the discs have passed quality control and compliance with applicable standards.
- The product indicates the maximum load that the disc can handle.
- The name, and other information about the manufacturer is quite obvious information that you can and should read on the disk.
- Production heat number, production method, marking and date of manufacture. If not, look for a kit in another store. This is clearly a fake or dubious batch.
Storage rules
Many car owners purchase two sets of wheels, one of which is used in winter and the other in summer. This allows you not to throw rubber every time from one set to another.
But leaving the wheels in the garage or elsewhere for a long time, you risk losing their original quality, since the storage rules have not been followed.
And they are quite simple.
- Do not just throw the kit somewhere in the corner where there is space.
- Before storing, mark the wheels so you know where the front left, rear right, and so on.
- Store wheels exclusively in a dry, cool and dark place. In the immediate vicinity of the tires should not be chemicals, gasoline, oil. These components are capable of destroying the structure of the wheels over time, therefore their service life is noticeably reduced.
- If the tires are stored with the rims, they must not be kept in a standing position. Hang or place horizontally. Many experts advise using wooden pallets.
- If the rubber is stored separately, it is located vertically. Moreover, the tires should be rotated once a month so that the pressure does not deform the compound. Do not hang or stack tires on top of each other.
- Before storing, inspect the projectors, remove all pebbles, stuck pebbles.
- Carefully check the condition of the wheels before installing them for the new season.
Wheels are not just a visual decoration for a car. In many ways, safety, reliability of the suspension, fuel consumption and a number of other parameters depend on their quality and the correct choice.
Using the automatic selection of tires and wheels for the car VAZ 2109, you can avoid many problems related to their compatibility and compliance with the recommendations of car manufacturers. The fact is that tires and rims have a significant impact on most of the basic performance characteristics of a vehicle. In addition, one cannot fail to note the importance of tires and rims as elements of active safety. That is why it is extremely important to approach their choice very responsibly, using rather specific knowledge about these products for this.
Unfortunately, or, conversely, fortunately, a significant part of motorists prefer not to study the technical device of their own car thoroughly. However, the automatic selection system will prove to be extremely useful, regardless, as it will minimize the chance of choosing the wrong rims or tires. And there is plenty to choose from, thanks to the widest range of such products presented in the Mosavtoshina online store.
The desire of the owners of a domestically produced VAZ-2109 car to replace factory rims with elements with a different diameter is very clear.
Modern lightweight designs can improve the handling and fuel consumption of a car, but the reason for this replacement is usually simply the desire to improve appearance.
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Such an operation is easy to perform.
True, depending on the replacement options chosen, this is either carried out without problems, or such a procedure requires intervention in the design of the car.
What disks were installed on various bodies and configurations
The VAZ-2109 car is a 5-door version of the VAZ-2108. For the entire period of production, from 1987 to 2004, the car has undergone 7 modifications, including options for export. Their disk parameters also changed, despite the fact that the bolt pattern always remained unchanged. These differences were expressed in the choice of the width of the rim, in the size of the offset and in three variants of the diameter of the circle.
But in the factory, only disks with a diameter of 13 inches were usually installed. The R14 and R15 rims were only considered acceptable for installation. Here are the two main brands of rims that cars were equipped with on the factory assembly line:
- 5Jx13ET35;
- 5Jx13ET40.
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 design of the disk was a stamped steel product. Losing to its cast light-alloy competitors in a number of ways, steel stamping has always been and remains strong, 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 wheel in inches, excluding tires.
- Rim Width - The size of the tire seat in inches.
- The size of the center hole for the hub.
- Razboltovka - a parameter indicating the number of holes and the size of the diameter of the circle that unites their center points.
- Reach - the distance between the mounting surface of the hub and an imaginary plane passing vertically through the middle circumference of the disk.
The VAZ-2109 had two parameters that were always the same:
- The central hole is 58.5 mm.
- Razboltovka - 4x98.
Discs are produced in three versions: R13, R14 and R15. The remaining factory parameters, taking into account the corresponding tires, are indicated in the table.
| Disc diameter, in inches | Rim Width, inches | departure amount, | Tire parameters, in mm |
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| 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 |
Standard nuts parameters
Mounting a cast disk to the hub involves the use of special bolts or nuts. It should be noted that nuts from stamped discs are unacceptable here. Firstly, because in cast specimens the conical or spherical part of the fastener is more pronounced than in stamped specimens.
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 that is softer than steel. Secondly, the die is thinner than the casting, and when replacing the disc, the length of the bolt simply will not be enough.
It is better to immediately use the fasteners that correspond to the alloy wheel used, otherwise deformation of the holes, crumbling and scratches are possible.
By saving on the necessary nuts or bolts, you can irrevocably spoil a more expensive element.
The softness of the metal also means regular checks of tightness of fasteners, especially at first and with new discs, when the material has not yet compacted from work loads. Otherwise, under the influence of cyclic shocks and vibrations, the nuts may spontaneously unwind. 
Nuts must have conical or spherical washers. It is necessary to ensure that the profile of the washers fits exactly into the corresponding recess in the hole of the disc to be installed. Some disc models are designed to use cylindrical mounts with flat washers.
What disks 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 product.
Alloy wheels combine the following useful properties: they are light, 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 also meets all the technical specifications, but it still has a more attractive appearance. In third place is the option using a magnesium alloy.
The latest models from AvtoVAZ use discs with a 4x100 mounting pattern. When installing them on a 4x98 hub, you should use eccentric studs to compensate for the difference of 2 mm. To install drives with other mounting schemes, you will have to use the appropriate adapters (spacers). 
It must be understood that the installation of disks larger than 15 inches is impossible without interfering with the design of the car.
Maximum and minimum acceptable parameters of non-standard disks
The size of the wheel arches on the VAZ 2109 limits the possibility of installing disks with a diameter larger than R15. It turns out that any non-standard copy should fit into the dimensional framework of 13-15 inches. Looking for something smaller is impractical, 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 rest of the indicators of the non-standard disk. To connect parts with different bolt patterns, adapter spacers can be used. In this case, the problem of incompatibility of the disc with the hub through the holes is quite easily solved.
The main thing is to choose the right fasteners. The width of the rim, according to the limits set by the designers of the VAZ, is limited to 4-7 inches. Exceeding these parameters may impair vehicle handling and cause questions during registration.
The allowable overhang of a disc 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 with a decrease in the overhang, the track width increases, wide tires can go beyond the established overall dimensions of the car. The center hole of the non-standard disc must be at least 58.5 mm.
Although the options for replacing disks with a VAZ-2109 are limited by certain parameters, there are still quite a lot of them. But, first of all, you should still pay attention to original products that are maximally adapted to this car. It's easier, safer, and more profitable from a financial point of view.
