If you look at the VAZ 2109, the size of the wheels is not very impressive in its appearance. The discrepancy between the small diameter of the wheel and the high profile of the rubber immediately catches the eye. Therefore, car enthusiasts often think about which discs are best suited for a comfortable car ride.
Which discs to choose?
Wheel disks perform the following important functions:
- transmission of torque;
- sealing the tire along the inner perimeter of the touch;
- precise placement of the wheel in relation to the suspension and body.
1.Decoding the characteristics of rubber
First of all, you need to figure out how to decipher the characteristics of rubber, which are usually applied to the side surface of the tire. Usually the size is designated 175/70 R13. From this entry it follows that the tire width is 175 mm; 70 - the height of the tire profile (% of the width). In this example, the profile height is determined as follows: 175x0.7 = 122.5 mm.
Let's translate 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 ″ disks, the basic dimensions 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 patch. As a result, braking is improved and the car becomes more controllable. If you use an alloy wheel, the wheel becomes much lighter. The car runs more steadily on a straight line, but dives worse into a turn. The wider the tire, the more likely it will aquaplane on the fast lane.
With a low profile, the rubber is more resistant to deformation when cornering. But then the bumps from the bumps in the road become stronger. They are transferred directly to the suspension and bodywork. As a result, the wear of the chassis increases and the ride comfort is impaired.
In winter, a wide tire is less able to push through a thin layer of snow or water, which worsens traction. High tire better smooths out the shocks from unevenness of the road, but at a sharp turn at high speed it can "break". It folds to the side or jumps off the disc. The disc can also touch the asphalt and this creates a tip over hazard.
The use of 15 ″ discs is prohibited by the manufacturer and the vehicle may not pass technical inspection. If such discs are used for VAZ 2109, wheel sizes are recommended with a width of 185 mm and 195 mm. In the latter case, the wide tire begins to touch the arch. For a wide disc, it is required to increase its overhang, which leads to overload and rapid bearing failure.
Changing the outer diameter of the wheel
For VAZ 2109, they usually try to take the recommended wheel sizes or a little more, as far as the design of the arches will allow. When installing a wheel with a smaller diameter on a car, noise is reduced and acceleration dynamics increases. As a result, there are more shortcomings: the vehicle's ground clearance decreases, maximum speed, the speedometer starts to "twist", the grip deteriorates.
The maximum wheel width on the VAZ 2109 is 195 mm. The next dimension is 205 mm and this is already exceeding the limit. The wide tire starts to graze on the arches and need to be trimmed. Numerous videos and photos on the Internet show that this is a rather difficult job.
An increase in the outer diameter of the wheel, if it does not interfere with driving, eliminates all the above disadvantages, but then acceleration deteriorates. The load on the steering wheel also increases and this is noticeable since there is no power steering.
Other settings
In addition to the basic characteristics of the tire and wheel, there are other important indicators that must be considered. One of these is wheel offset, which is the distance from the wheel hub to the middle of the disc.
You can also increase the vehicle's ground clearance by using spacers under the shock absorbers. You can install them yourself. Then the overhang can be made smaller, but its deviation from the recommended one leads to a change in the load on the hub bearing. This will lead to a decrease in its resource and affect the controllability of the machine.
The overhang can be made less than recommended for wide discs. If the disks 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 discs, it is imperative to accurately select the installation dimensions for the mounting bolts and nuts (PCD). If the choice is made even with a small mistake, a disc can be installed on the hub with a slight PCD deviation, which is not noticeable visually. Then some of the bolts will fit exactly, while others will be skewed. Such a wheel will begin to "eight", and the nuts spontaneously unwind.
Conclusion
Deviations in the size of tires and rims from the standard for your car have features that should be taken into account when driving. The choice of one or another version of the VAZ 2109 wheel depends on what is its price and the preferences of the motorist.
Each owner of a domestic car sooner or later thinks about such a question - which disks on the VAZ 2109 are better to install. In this case, it is necessary to determine the size of the wheels and the method of their manufacture. It is possible to install stamped and light-alloy products on the machine different sizes... It is also important to know the parameters of 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. Simplicity of design and ease of maintenance have made this machine one of the most popular in the manufacturer's line of models.
VAZ 2109 car
Wheels for 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, on 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 redesign the machine.
In the factory configuration, 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, every motorist has a time when it is necessary to change wheels. This can be due to wear or damage, changing seasons or other reasons.
In this case, the market has plenty to choose from. Both original stamped or light-alloy wheels are presented, as well as products from various other companies. Some car owners even buy used products.
Cast wheel disks large radius on the VAZ 2109 During the entire production period, there have been 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 manufacturers of disks offer a special line of products for the VAZ 2109. In this case, all parameters and sizes are ideally matched. The most popular setting is for 2109 15-inch disks. This is considered the best solution, since this size meets the manufacturer's requirements 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 attached at an axial distance of 98 millimeters. This is a very popular mounting method among vehicles of this class. Due to this problems with the selection wheel rims car owners usually don't.
If a decision was made 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:
- V winter period it is desirable to install wheels of minimum radius and width. This is done to obtain better stability in bad weather on slippery road surfaces;
- There are no special requirements in the warm season. Large discs can be used, this will give more control and stability under normal conditions.
Among tuning enthusiasts, it is popular to redesign a car to install large products. It is important to take into account that intervention in the design of the machine should be done as carefully as possible and it is advisable to entrust it to professionals. Moreover, the excess permissible sizes can lead to problems passing the annual Maintenance... Installation big wheels will greatly affect the comfort of travel.
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 common base 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 are the same, then we can safely say that the disk will do.
There is a wide range of products on the market with a drilling parameter of 4x100. 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, which are designed to install discs of other sizes.
Wheel parameters As for the wheels themselves, on the VAZ 2109 it is possible to install the sizes at 13, 14 and 15 inches. In the latter case, it is necessary to select rubber with a low profile so that the wheel fits.
The car from the factory was equipped with wheel disks of the following dimensions:
- wheels 5J for 13 ET40 with tires 165 / 70R13;
- wheels 4.5J for 13 ET40, tires - 155 / 80R13;
- 5.5J wheels for 13 ET40, tires - 175 / 70R13;
- wheels 5J for 14 ET40, tires - 175 / 65R14;
- 5.5J wheels for 14 ET37, tires - 185 / 60R14;
- wheels 6J for 14 ET35, tires - 185 / 60R14.
Other characteristics of products for a 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 represent the width of the wheel rim. In this case, it is equal to sizes from 4.5 to 6 inches;
- The number 13 or 14 denotes the mounting diameter, measured in inches;
- ET is the size of the disc protrusion, measured in millimeters;
- The drill or bolt parameter is referred to as 4x98, or PCD. In this case, the product is fixed with four bolts, which are located in a circle, the diameter of which is 98 millimeters;
- The diameter of the center hole is the size for the hub, measured in millimeters.
Knowing all these parameters, problems with the selection and purchase of disks for a car should not arise.
Wheel dimensions
One of the most popular sizes for 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 units or purchase a set of spacers.
Note!
The problem with installing large wheels is the small wheel arches.
If the parameters are exceeded without reworking the arches, then the tires in turns will touch the slats and arches, which will lead to high wear of all units and parts of the chassis.
To avoid such problems, you should purchase rims that are guaranteed to fit in all parameters. Optimal dimensions in 14 and 15 inches correspond to the factory settings for handling, dynamics and ride.
Wheels with radius R13 and R14 will give the maximum level of driving comfort.
As for large sizes, the decision to install them has its positive and negative sides important to know. And the decision on the purchase and replacement of wheels must be made by the car owner.
- Improved vehicle behavior on the road;
- Improving the appearance of the car;
- Maximum road performance, such as dynamics, handling;
- Better absorption of road surface defects;
- At installed rubber with a high profile, the wear resistance of the suspension increases;
- Decrease in braking distance.
- A 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 the increased complexity of driving the wheels;
- The high price of the kit.
Why is it important to buy original alloy wheels
The purchase of original light alloy products is a guarantee that the highest safety and quality requirements are met. Good producers be sure to check the products before sending them to the stores.
Only original alloy wheels have low weight and good dynamic properties. This will reduce the level of wear, fuel consumption and improve the quality of the machine's handling in all situations.
How to choose stamped products
VAZ 2109 with stamped wheel disks
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 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 discs without any problems.
There comes a time when the car enthusiast needs to replace the rims. This is mainly done for safety purposes, sometimes in order to create the image of the car owner. Different disks are suitable for the VAZ 2109, however, their choice must be made according to the recommendations of the car manufacturer, as well as your own preferences.
Disc sizes
At the factory, VAZ 2109 is equipped with discs with dimensions 175/70 R13. Unfortunately, they don't look very attractive. They need to wear rubber with a large profile. Small rims are practically invisible behind such a tire.
To solve this problem, you should first find out which larger disks can be installed on the VAZ 2109, because today there is a very large assortment of models with sizes R14 - R15 on the market.
If such a rim is installed on a car, will it remain specifications? Is it possible to pass inspection on such wheels?
R14 wheels are allowed to be mounted on the model:
- 2109,
- 2108,
- 21099,
- 2114,
On all vehicles, rim width should not exceed 6 inches. In this case, the overhang should be within 35-40 millimeters.
It is allowed to install cast products, as well as forged structures, with the above parameters. The center hole for the discs should be more than or equal to 58.5 millimeters.
For such models, you will have to specially select rubber so that after its installation there is no change in the diameter of the wheel. Otherwise, when the car starts to turn, the tire may touch the suspension parts, possibly touching the wheel arch liners.
Experts advise to install tires with dimensions on R14 wheels:
- 175/65 R14,
- 185/60 R14.
The final option is considered preferable.
Diameter calculation
In principle, each driver can calculate the wheel diameter independently. To do this, he must be good at deciphering the existing rubber markings, for example, we calculate a wheel with dimensions 175/70 R13 for a nine:
- 175 - tire width indicator (mm).
- 70 - the size of the tread height. A percentage of the existing width is taken. In this example: 175x0.7 = 122.5 mm.
- R13 is the diameter of the disc. Calculated: 13 x 25.4 = 330 millimeters.
To obtain the diameter of the wheel, it is necessary to fold disc diameter with the profile height multiplied by two:
330 + 122.5 x 2 = 575 mm.
If you calculate the other wheels, you get:
- 175/65 R14 - 583,
- 185/60 R14 - 577 mm.
The last option is considered the most optimal. The tire is ten millimeters wider. The contact patch of such rubber is much larger, which means that the braking distance will decrease.
The car will be more stable and much easier to drive. Rubber will not wrinkle when cornering at high speed.
However, with all the positive aspects, there are several disadvantages. The wide tire has an aquaplaning effect when driving at high speed. There is no such effect on narrow tires.
In the cabin, shocks will be felt from hitting potholes due to the low profile height. The recommended dimensions of the discs must be indicated in the technical documentation of the car.
Large disc elements
Discs with large size(15 inches) can be installed on "Samara". However, the manufacturer does not recommend doing this, so problems may occur when passing a technical inspection.
The tire 185/55 R15 is suitable for such wheels. Of course, you can try to install 195/50 R15. Before installation, it is imperative to carry out all measurements. It is possible that the wheel will start to "rub", since the width of the rubber is too large.
Fitting a custom wheel rim should take into account the driving style of the vehicle. For example, fans of fast driving can be advised to install strong and light discs at the same time on the "nine", since heavy ones will not allow to develop good speed.
Low-income car enthusiasts don't really need expensive alloy rims. To make the car look attractive, it is enough to install beautiful hubcaps, the cost of which is affordable for every motorist.
We will figure out how to choose the right tires and wheels for your VAZ 2109. We will not touch on specific manufacturers, we will just make an overview, thanks to which you will be well oriented in tires and disks by their outward appearance and labeling.
On VAZ 2109 cars, 13-inch discs are used. Therefore, if you saw R13 on your tires, then this is just an indication of the diameter of the disc.
However, in addition to the diameter of the disc, there are other important parameters:
Disc diameter - everything is clear here, this is the diameter inside the disc on which the tire will be installed.
Rim Width - the width inside the rim that the tire will be mounted on.
ET-disc outage. A parameter showing how deep the disc will be sunk into the car's arch.
PCD - the number of mounting holes and the distance between them.
DIA is the diameter of the center hole of the wheel disc.
There are five important parameters, and each of them must not be forgotten. Standard marking
VAZ disk is as follows:
5Jx13H2
And that's all. In this case, the unspecified parameters are as follows:
Wheel overhang 40 mm
PCD 98/4 mm
DIA 58.5 mm
The diameter and width of the disc are important because if you do not take them into account, then the standard VAZ rubber will not fit on this disc. Departure is important in how the wheel will look on the car: Departure<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 cannot screw it to the hub. Either the number of holes will not be the same, or the distance between these holes is not exactly 98 mm. The bolts will not fall into the holes on the hub, and if they do, the disc will warp during compression. There are many discussions on the Internet about this. For example, disks from Renault Laguna with a diameter of 13 inches have a PCD of not 98 x 4, but 100 x 4. This means that the distance between the holes in the disk is not 98 mm, but 100 mm. The subject of the dispute is as follows: some argue that this is all nonsense, carefully squeeze the bolts when installing in a crisscross pattern and go to health. Others argue that this is not worth doing - the disc will become uneven and the car will shake when driving. We are all different people, and what is good for one person may be bad for another. One will drive with a broken suspension on such discs and not pay attention to the fact that the car shakes. Another person will notice even minor vibrations when the vehicle is moving. The reason for the vibrations is as follows: due to an uneven fit (even fractions of a millimeter play a role), a wheel on a disc 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 axle of the car will not coincide with the center of the disc, but here the supporters of 100 x 4 discs will again object - there are special bolts
with eccentrics:
It makes sense to use eccentric bolts if you install alloy wheels. The reason is as follows: stamped used disc 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 disc itself.
Now let's get into the tires. The overwhelming majority of tires produced by the industry today
tubeless radial. The explanation of the type designations on the bus is given below.
Let's look at a few examples. Example # 1:
The picture shows a tire with a diameter of 14 inches, a width of 185 mm and a height equal to 185 mm * 0.7 (70% of the width of the tire). it winter tires, since there is an inscription M + S, it is also tubeless. The arrow shows the direction of rotation of the wheel. This is also important, because if you put it not on the arrow, then the rubber will wear out more. Here are a couple more typical tire designations:
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 cars Felicia and Renault 19. Russian car lost to "classmates" in reliability, but was much more accessible.
The peak of popularity of the VAZ 2109 fell on the 90s. Then the production of the model opened in Belgium and Finland. However, soon the release of the "nine" in these countries stopped. 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. Outwardly, the model almost completely repeated the VAZ-2108, differing from it only in the number of doors. The car has the same style: angular body features, a relatively slight slope windshield, large protruding bumper and prominent rectangular headlights. Despite the similar design and dimensions, "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 exterior of the model, the swiftness of the lines was guessed, but the sportiness became much less.
Salon "nine" turned out to be extremely practical. At the same time, the developers managed to increase the comfort indicators. The car now has a "low" dashboard, which has become more convenient. The front seats received head restraints, and the upper belt anchorage points were height-adjustable. Padded upholstery and fabric seats, available as an option, added prestige to the model. The folded rear seats were made from the VAZ-2109 to resemble 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 refined. The whole restyling consisted in the transition to the "long" front fenders, replacing the "short" version. In 1990, the model received a new 1.5-liter engine (72 hp). The upgraded version was named 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. Engines were combined with 5-speed gearboxes.
Another restyling of the model took place in 1995. They stopped melting the radiator grill. The last cosmetic improvement of the VAZ-2109 happened in 1997. The car did not change anymore.
Sizes of discs and tires
Regardless of the modification, the "nine" could be equipped with the following types of tires and disks:
- wheels 5J by 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);
- wheels 4.5J for 13 ET40, tires - 155 / 80R13;
- 5.5J wheels for 13 ET40, tires - 175 / 70R13;
- wheels 5J for 14 ET40, tires - 175 / 65R14;
- 5.5J wheels for 14 ET37, tires - 185 / 60R14;
- wheels 6J for 14 ET35, tires - 185 / 60R14.
Other characteristics of the VAZ-2109 wheels:
- PCD (drilling) - 4 by 98 (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.
