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

11.07.2021

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.

alloy type	Peculiarities
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.
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.

Advantages

Flaws

Attractive, modern appearance that allows you to distinguish discs from competitors and monotonous stamped products;
Reduces the weight of the non-sprung part;
Allows you to implement original design ideas;
Effectively cools the brake assembly;
In the manufacture, maximum accuracy is observed, which has a positive effect on balancing, tire wear;
During production, they are coated with anti-corrosion compounds, which allows you not to be afraid to drive even on snow-covered roads strewn with salt or other reagents

The material is quite fragile, therefore, with strong impacts, cracks appear or the disk breaks altogether;
It is impossible to repair light-alloy products, unlike stamped steel;
You can damage the disk in the simplest situation, for example, when parking a car;
When choosing products from dubious manufacturers, there is a high probability of getting into a factory defect;
The discs do not absorb shocks, which causes the suspension of the car to suffer more, it is affected by additional loads

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.

Parameter	Features and Requirements
	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
	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
	This is the diameter of the center hole. For VAZ 2109, it is 58.1 mm
	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.

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

From the factory conveyor, classic models came out with standard rims stamped from a steel alloy:

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

Before deciphering the marking, you need to figure out what technical dimensions and parameters of car rims are accepted. Regardless of the method of manufacture, cast or stamped - their designation is carried out in an identical way. On the outer surface there is a stamp that displays all the necessary information.

This includes:

name of the manufacturing plant;
the state where the release took place;
date (according to the principle "week / year", 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 allowable load (lb (lb), kg, example: max load 1800LB - maximum pressure up to 1800 pounds or 816 kg).

More about sizes

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

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

H2 - double hump or HUMP rim shelf (it keeps the tubeless tire from slipping). There are also such variants of humps - H (simple), A (asymmetric), CH (combined), FH (flat).

13 - landing 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 the hub are in contact) are indicated, respectively, equal to 30 mm. Based on where the product is produced, the marking is changed to OFFSET (negative) or DEPORT (positive).

With a minus value, a designation with a similar sign is carried out, for example "-ET30".

Mounting values on the disk (bolt pattern parameters)

When installing, it is important to take into account the fit size recommended by the manufacturer, since differences may be due to different calculation systems (metric or imperial).

The distance of the diameter between the holes for fasteners is referred to as PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter). The adopted scheme on the VAZ-2109 looks like 4x98 or PCD 98/4, i.e. between the central axes of the bolts (in the amount of 4 pieces) 98 mm.
Fasteners - metric thread on 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 as DIA and for the VAZ-2109 it is 58.5 mm.

Important! Often, motorists confuse PCD values \u200b\u200because of a difference of only a couple of mm. For example, the standard size for the 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 fully tightened, and the remaining 3 will be undertightened, which will eventually lead to an emergency.

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

The standard wheel with parameters 175/70 R13 does not differ in special visual "nobility" in comparison with the enlarged version of R14 or R15. This is due to the high height of the rubber profile, which visually “overshadows” the already small size of the disk.

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

In this case, the selection of rubber should be carried out so that the total diameter of the wheel is within the standard value. Failure to comply with this condition will lead to the fact that during the turn the tire will begin to wipe the fender liner and suspension parts.

Calculation method

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

the values 175 and 70 are the values of the tire width and the height of the rubber profile in percent;
we multiply 175x0.7 with each other, we get 122.5 mm;
the actual diameter of the R13 disc is 13x25.39, it 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 is doubled, i.e. (122.5x2) is added to 330 and you get 575 mm.

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

The last value will be the 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 rubber breaking when cornering at high speed. Fuel consumption will be increased to a small extent, but potholes and potholes on the road will become less noticeable.

Maximum and minimum parameters of non-standard disks

The design engineers of the Togliatti 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 new rims, and in some cases it is necessary to violate the factory design of the transmission.

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

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

Tabular characteristics for the selection of disks

Diameter R13

Diameter R14

Diameter R15

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

Large R15 series tires such as 195/55 or 205/50 are suitable for mounting on the front axle. To insert them on the rear axle, a constructive refinement in the suspension design and an increase in wheel arches will be required. The optimal dimensions for installation on the VAZ-2109 are models 185/60 for R14 and 195/50 for R15.

On the ninth fret model, it is advantageous to carry out external tuning to replace wheels, since this method is budgetary. It can be done on your own without any problems, if you do not try to mount very large rims.

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 options

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 ones. Their parameters and sizes are fully consistent.

The dimensions and parameters common for the entire line of VAZ car models allow you to choose a set of disks without any problems.

VAZ 2109 - 5-door front-wheel drive hatchback, produced at the Volga Automobile Plant. In comparison with the "related" VAZ-2108, the model was positioned as more "solid" and was intended for a family man, since it was endowed with a less expressive appearance and 5 doors. For 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 Felicia and Renault 19 cars. The Russian car lost to “classmates” in reliability, but was much more affordable.

The peak of popularity of the VAZ 2109 came in the 90s. Then the production of the model opened in Belgium and Finland. However, soon the release of the "nine" in these countries ceased. In 2004, the model was removed from production at the Volga Automobile Plant. Until 2011, the VAZ 2109 was produced in Ukraine.

Sales of the "nine" started in 1987. Externally, the model almost completely repeated the VAZ-2108, differing from it only in the number of doors. The car retained the same style: angular features of the body, a relatively slight slope of the windshield, a large protruding bumper and noticeable rectangular headlights. Despite the similar design and dimensions, the "nine" and "eight" were fundamentally different machines. The width of the front doors in the VAZ-2109 was reduced by almost 250 mm. In the appearance of the model, the swiftness of the lines was guessed, but the sportiness became much less.

Salon "nine" was extremely practical. At the same time, the developers managed to increase the comfort indicators. The car has a "low" instrument panel, which has become more convenient. The front seats received headrests, and the upper attachment points for the belts were height adjustable. Inserted upholstery and optional fabric seats added prestige to the models. 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 was slightly ennobled. The whole restyling consisted in the transition to the "long" front fenders, which replaced the "short" version. In 1990, the model received a new 1.5-liter engine (72 hp). The upgraded version was called the VAZ-21093. It was this modification that became the most popular. By the mid-1990s, 1.1- and 1.3-liter engines were excluded from the line of power units. Combined engines with 5-speed gearboxes.

The next restyling of the model took place in 1995. The radiator grill was no longer melted. The last cosmetic improvement of the VAZ-2109 happened in 1997. More car has not changed.

Wheel and tire sizes

Regardless of the modification, the "nine" could be equipped with the following types of tires and disks:

5J rims on 13 ET40 (5 is width in inches, 13 is diameter in inches, 40 is positive offset in mm), tires are 165/70R13 (165 is tire width in mm, 70 is profile height in %, 13 is 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 for 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.

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.