VAZ 2114 silver on stamps

Second generation Samara cars are found on the roads all the time. Most of them are in poor condition, but there are also examples that have been seriously modified by external tuning. An integral part of a well-maintained “four” is casting instead of stamped discs. Stylish wheels improve the appearance of the car several times. Even an ordinary VAZ 2114 in casting with the right style attracts attention.

Parameters of stamped wheels for the VAZ 2114 car

The VAZ 2114, which is a restyling of the iconic car of the 90s of the last century - the “nine”, was produced in Russia for 12 years - from 2001 to 2013, and during this period won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of Russians. Even today, on the roads of the country you can find this car in good condition, and often with tuning to suit the taste preferences of its owner. Of course, all mechanical parts sooner or later become unusable, and the driver needs to replace the disks for his “iron horse”. Many wheel manufacturers offer potential buyers a wide range of these products for the fourteenth Lada model.

On years

The colors of VAZ 2114 by year of production are presented in the following table

Wheels for VAZ 2114

Restyling of the VAZ 2109 from 2001 took place only in some parts of the body, so the entire base, including the suspension, wheel arches, hubs, etc., remained untouched. Therefore, the wheels on the VAZ 2114 that the manufacturer equipped its cars with were also the same.

VAZ 2114

In the simplest configuration with a 1.5 liter engine, the car came off the assembly line with 5.5J x 13 ET35 wheels, which corresponded to a radius of 13 inches and was suitable for high-profile tires with parameters 175/70/R13 and a bolt pattern of 4x98, and the drill diameter was 58.6 mm.

All other modifications from later dates (since 2003 with a 1.6 liter engine and since 2007 - 1.7 liter) were equipped with 15 radius wheels. Depending on how the car was equipped with various options, the dimensions were 5.0J x 14 ET35, 5.5J x 14 ET35, 6.0J x 14 ET35, tires came with parameters 175/65/R14 and 185/60/R14. This shows that the wheel offset does not change, and its width varies within 10 mm, which does not affect the stability of the car at all. However, with a tire width of 185 mm, maneuverability in difficult road conditions became slightly better.

Important ! The listed wheel sizes for the Lada 2114 satisfied few people, both in size and in terms of visual characteristics - in simple versions the stamped wheels were simply painted in metallic color, and in more expensive versions these same products were covered with decorative plastic caps. That is why car enthusiasts have always independently replaced factory wheels with options that are more acceptable to them, up to 17 radius in cast or forged versions.

R16 wheels for VAZ 2114

How the rim models of cars produced in Tolyatti during the Soviet period changed over time

The Volzhsky Automobile Plant, which is the largest domestic automaker, has produced a sufficient number of passenger vehicle models over the years. And until now, the manufacturer has not given up its position, offering consumers new types of products that constantly occupy leading positions in sales rankings. Since the moment when the first car (VAZ-2101) rolled off the assembly line in 1970, dozens of brands and modifications of budget cars have seen the light of day.

To equip vehicles, wheels with different characteristics were used (the table clearly demonstrates the differences in the wheels of VAZ cars of different models).

Table. Comparison of disk models that were installed on VAZ cars

Now it’s clear how to distinguish VAZ car wheels (standard) by external characteristics.

Almost all passenger cars produced in Tolyatti during Soviet times were equipped with 13″ wheels. Many modern cars coming off the AvtoVAZ assembly line are equipped with such stamped wheels.

What wheels are suitable for the VAZ 2114

When choosing wheels for any budget car, the fundamental criterion that motivates the purchase is the price. Expensive wheels (from 10 thousand rubles and more) on a VAZ 2114 with the same tires could amount to 25 to 30% of the price of a new car. This means that not every car enthusiast could decide on such an expensive purchase.

If we consider the parameters of the wheels on the VAZ 2114, without paying attention to the price, here you can also find a number of limiting factors, in particular:

• First of all, the owner must know where he is going to use his car, because driving on the highway at high speeds implies the danger of using high-profile tires. A product under pressure may accidentally become deformed or even come off the wheel at too high speeds. In this regard, when operating a car on smooth asphalt, it is permissible to install tires with a profile of 55 mm or lower, which corresponds to a radius of R15-R17.
• If a car enthusiast drives more outdoors, on dirt roads, then, on the contrary, he should leave the factory version on the car, and the replacement will only be with an increase in the width of the wheel. This is due to the fact that the side surface of the rubber also contributes slightly to traction on soft ground.
• For the same reasons, a car enthusiast should choose winter wheels with a smaller radius, since loose snow often has the same characteristics and composition as dirt.

R15 wheels on Lada 2114
If we consider the color of the wheel, then the market today offers a wide range of different colors with predominant black and white shades. However, the price of such products is high, and often, when purchasing cast or forged wheels, the owner simply takes them to a car tuning studio, where professionals paint them in the color of his choice. So, a black VAZ 2114 on white wheels will look very impressive on the road.

When choosing a material and method of manufacturing a disk, in addition to the price, you need to pay attention to the grille pattern of the product (the owner of the VAZ should like it), as well as to the manufacturer who guarantees the strength of the product. “Stamping” cannot have a greater thickness of steel and has less strength than “casting” or “forging”. In addition, it looks much less impressive than other wheels, but the low cost often attracts car enthusiasts, and they purchase various decorative caps made of plastic, steel or rubber to cover the unaesthetic appearance.

Important ! Experts recommend changing wheels either in pairs, that is, on the entire front or rear axle, or completely, if the driver’s budget allows for buying a set of four discs.

Drivers often have 2 sets available at once - one for the summer, with a large radius and high-quality low-profile tires, and the other for the cold season, when the radius is smaller, the profile is higher, and the tire surface is softer. Of course, these are additional costs, and not every person can afford such a step, but over 5 years of operation, tire fitting will cost the owner much less, and the procedure itself will go faster, which will allow him to compensate for the extra costs twice a year.

Alloy wheels R15 on 2114

Rules for choosing R13 wheels on a VAZ 2114

Wheels on 2114 with a radius of 13 inches, as a rule, are installed not for aesthetic purposes, but when replacing worn or damaged wheels.

Thus, it is important for VAZ 2114 owners to know the following features of this product size:

• 95% of R13 wheels are sold only in a stamped version, and their price rarely exceeds 1.3-1.5 thousand rubles*
• In order to cover the unpresentable exterior of the wheels, the driver is often offered wheels along with a set of caps that perfectly imitate “casting”. However, when choosing, it should be taken into account that the less perforation on a plastic or rubber product, the worse the brake system will be ventilated, which can lead to overheating and deformation.
• The main dimension of R13 wheels for this car is 5.5J x 13 ET35, however, if desired, the driver can increase the width by 1 dimensional step - up to 5.5J.
• Brands that produce similar products in both ventilated and basic versions are AvtoVAZ, as well as friendly domestic enterprises K&K and SKAD. It simply doesn’t make sense to consider more expensive manufacturers in the case of 13 radius in “stamping”.

Important ! The K&K and SKAD companies are large enterprises that produce inexpensive and high-quality products for VAZ drilling and bolting up to R17, and all “stamping” can be purchased from these brands, since the automaker itself trusts them.

R13 wheels for VAZ 2114

Rules for choosing R14 wheels on a VAZ 2114

Wheels with a radius of R14 are also installed at the factory, but owners change them not only when absolutely necessary, but also to improve the appearance of the car, so “cast” options are widely available on the market at an affordable price - 3-5 thousand rubles.

To choose the right wheels of this size, the owner should know some facts:

• If the choice fell on “stamping” with hubcaps, you need to make sure that the perforations in the wheels correspond to the clips on plastic or rubber products, otherwise the hubcaps simply will not fit and they will have to be secured with cable ties.
• It is best to choose ventilated wheels, that is, those that have a sufficient amount of perforation, because the brake disc or drum, as a rule, especially during long driving, gets very hot and can deteriorate.
• Alloy wheels should be purchased with the same offset ET35, which is set by the manufacturer at the factory, since otherwise the wheels will either be too recessed or, conversely, protrude beyond the transverse dimensions of the car.
• The rubber must have a profile of no more than 65 mm, otherwise it will touch the fender liners or wheel arches on sharp turns or when driving on uneven roads.
• Among the most popular brands, you should choose K&K, SKAD, IFree, VSMPO Aurora, YST and some other domestic manufacturers. It makes no sense to consider importing a VAZ with a similar size, since the aesthetic appearance will not be achieved, and the price will be 2 times higher.

Important ! If the owner decides to put low profile tires on 14-radius wheels, the vehicle’s ground clearance will be significantly reduced, and the bottom will hit obstacles on the road at every bump, which will quickly lead to wear and tear of parts.

Hub like a lathe

There is a method that allows you to quickly paint the rim:

1. Let's say there is rust on the surface of the rim. To find out about this, you will have to disassemble the disk (Fig. 1);
2. Next, the disk is mounted on the hub, the engine is started and the gear is engaged (Fig. 2);
3. If you are using a left-hand hub, turn the steering wheel to the left, and vice versa;
4. Using cloth-based sandpaper, sanding is carried out (Fig. 3). It is better to fix the sandpaper on a block;
5. Just as “preparation” was done in step 4, painting can be done (Fig. 4).

Since the only correct decision is the selection of paint for a specific car, these tables can be used for car pencils. In the future, when people do send photos of their cars indicating the numbers in the service book, I will show you what cherry is, according to AVTOVAZ :).

The first table - I don’t remember where it came from.

Rules for choosing R15 wheels for 2114

Wheels 15 by 2114 are the most popular replacement option for every owner of this brand of car, since the price/quality ratio and the appearance of larger wheels largely encourage the purchase.

First of all, it is necessary to say about the versatility of the size, since the 60 mm tire profile suitable for these wheels is usually made in the off-season version, that is, the wheels will have the necessary characteristics both for high-speed driving on asphalt and when traveling in winter .

Such discs are no longer standard, so they are often made both in “stamping” and in cast or forged versions, and the right of choice remains with the owner, depending on his aesthetic considerations and the size of the budget.

The main size recommended by the manufacturer is 6.0J x 15 ET45, 6.5J x 15 ET40 or 5.5J x 15 ET45. The maximum tire width can be 205 mm, and the offset can be 45 mm, and it must vary depending on the thickness of the rim in order to center the position of the wheel under the wheel arch.

Companies offering these cast wheels on the market are Venti, Tech-Line, Aero, Neo and others.

Important ! When choosing such wheels, you need to take into account that the standard factory bolt pattern 4x98 is often replaced by the European standard 4x100, which is quite common in many compact cars from the world's leading manufacturers. However, there is no need to worry here, since these parameters are absolutely interchangeable.

Exclusive R17 wheels for VAZ 2114

Selection and replacement of wheel rims

Many car enthusiasts, especially those keen on tuning their cars, install wheels from various foreign cars instead of original wheels. This is due to the fact that the bolt pattern of the VAZ 2114, as already mentioned, is 4*98, and the wheel bolt pattern of the vast majority of serial foreign cars is 4*100.

This seemingly insignificant difference in the distances between the mounting holes is in fact extremely significant, because the tolerance in the manufacture of disks does not exceed 0.7 mm. As a result of this, a disk with center-to-center distances of 100 mm, even if desired, will not fit tightly on a hub with a distance between bolts of 98 mm.

Such a loose fit can lead to such unpleasant consequences as:

• disc beating while driving;
• spontaneous unwinding of fasteners;
• rapid wear of the wheel bearing.

Hub wear

But it is still possible to solve this problem, and there are three options. The first is to use bolts with offset heads, the second is to replace the bolts with studs, the third is to install a metal spacer between the disc and the hub. The first two options, although less expensive, are quite unreliable, since they do not provide the necessary fixation, and the studs, in addition, are not resistant to large torsional loads. That is why it is best to give preference to the last option.

Offset eccentric bolts

However, in this case, several important points should be taken into account:

1. The thickness of the spacers used (which can be purchased at car dealerships) must be at least 20 mm.
2. It is advisable to replace all the disks at once so that there are no differences in their removal.
3. If only one disk is being replaced, then it should be selected with the minimum possible offset in order to compensate for the thickness of the spacer and reduce the load on the hub.

Spacer VAZ 2114

Rules for choosing R16 and R17 wheels on a VAZ 2114

When VAZ owners choose to purchase wheels of such a large radius, they clearly want to highlight their “iron horse” in the general flow. However, similar wheels for model 2114 have both undeniable advantages and certain disadvantages.

As the disk increases in size, its mass increases, and the “casting” here will be too heavy for a compact car. Alloy wheels will have a slight effect on the dynamics, acceleration time from a standstill, and maneuverability when cornering. That is why it is worth considering forged options, since only these discs, with greater metal strength, are quite light, because they are made of steel with a different chemical composition.

Important ! Alloy wheels on a VAZ 2114 in radius 16 or 17 are highly not recommended for use, since the lifespan of many parts in contact with the wheels is reduced several times.

The second aspect is that 17 radius practically does not exist in “stamping”, since thin metal is easily deformed, and the owner of a Lada 2114 is unlikely to be able to save money here.

Too low a rubber profile (40-45 mm) almost completely eliminates safe and comfortable driving in mud or loose snow, so this size is ideal for operating a car in urban environments and exclusively in summer.

When choosing these wheels, the driver can consider many foreign manufacturers, since the complexity of their production by domestic suppliers significantly affects the quality.

Among the disadvantages, one can also highlight the fact that the wheel arch of the fourteenth model does not allow the installation of a disk with a width of more than 215 mm, and with a radius of 17, one often wants to use a dimension of 235 or higher, which obliges the owner to install additional mudguards.

The wheel size that can be installed on this car model is 7.0J x 16 ET35, 7.5J x 16 ET40, 7.0J x 17 ET35 or 7.5J x 17 ET40, which corresponds to tires 215/45/R16 and 215/40/R17.

Many foreign companies can offer car enthusiasts such wheels, for example, Bridgestone, Vossen, Wolk Rays and other European brands; each of them can be trusted, since they all have a long successful history.

Forged wheels for VAZ 2114

All wheels and tires on a VAZ 2114 with a size larger than the factory one can be installed on the car only after consultation with an expert, unless there are any approvals from the AvtoVAZ concern for this particular size. Thus, many negative factors - incorrect choice of tires, incorrect offset alignment, drilling, width or profile of tires - can cause significant damage to the car and expose its owner to danger on the road.

*Prices are current as of December 2021.

VAZ 2114 wheels: standard dimensions, diameter, bolt pattern

The predecessor of the domestic car VAZ-214 was the VAZ-2109, which was modified by many car owners to suit their taste. This tradition continued to the fourteenth version of Lada. The base of the VAZ-2114 car from 2001 remained almost unchanged, so everything new concerned only body parts. The wheels remained at the factory radius of 13 inches (5.5J x 13 ET35). After 2003, 15-inch wheels (5.5J x 14 ET35) were installed on the car, but they did not suit many car enthusiasts from a technical and visual point of view.

In this regard, the need to independently change the radius of wheel rims, up to size 17, has increased. As a rule, wheels were used in cast or forged versions, since the stamped model looked too ridiculous and stupid.

Since these years, there has been a fashion for tuning wheels on the VAZ-2114, which today is already a kind of tradition. But you need to remember that you can’t just pick up and install any wheels on a car.

Popular options

Most passenger vehicles ride on rims measuring 13-16 inches. Today, installing low-profile tires has become very popular.

According to drivers, it improves car handling. It can be safely installed on a VAZ 2114. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are cars with 14-15-inch wheels on the roads.

When carrying out sports tuning, more modern brake mechanisms are installed. Their overall dimensions are slightly larger than standard parts, so it becomes impossible to install factory wheels back.

It is for this reason that R15 wheels are installed on the car. A conventional design with this diameter will have a width in the range of 3.5 - 7 inches. If this is a sports modification, it can reach up to 13 inches.

When choosing a rim for a specific tire, you must remember that its width should be 20% less than the tire profile.

What kind of wheels can be installed on a VAZ-2114

When choosing wheels for a VAZ 2114, one of the key criteria is their price. Thus, the cost of some wheels can sometimes be half the price of the car itself. If price is not the main criterion, then you may encounter many more important factors. Often, when purchasing wheels for a car, motorists do not think about the consequences of choosing a particular diameter, radius or tire profile.

Firstly, the car owner should always remember that different rubber profiles are designed to perform different tasks. So, when driving at high speed on a highway on high-profile wheels, a number of dangers arise.

For example, a tire may not be able to withstand the load, become deformed and fly off the wheel, which can lead to a serious accident. For these reasons, when using wheels on a flat asphalt road, the best choice would be tires with a maximum profile of 55 mm and a radius in the range from R15 to R17.

If the VAZ-2114 car will often be used on dirt roads, then the most reasonable solution would be to use factory wheels only with an increase in their width. Thus, the tires will demonstrate better traction on soft ground, and the vehicle's cross-country ability will increase. For the same reasons, in winter it is customary to choose wheels with a smaller radius. Since snow and snow porridge are close in physical properties to mud.

It is recommended to choose the color of the wheels after purchase, because the prices for factory painting are greatly inflated. The best option would be to purchase forged or cast wheels and then paint them in a car studio. A good combination for the VAZ-2114 would be the main black color of the car and white wheels, as in the photo. It looks quite impressive and attracts the attention of others.

The choice of material from which the disc is made is no less important. Factory wheels or stamps are low cost and just as attractive. Therefore, the leading positions among car enthusiasts are occupied by “casting” and “forging”. These wheels are more aesthetically pleasing than stamped ones, but their cost can greatly upset the motorist. That is why, most often, plastic or rubber decorative caps are simply purchased.

Stamped

The most common type are stamped steel wheels. They are installed at the factory when the car is assembled. They gained such popularity among manufacturers for a reason. Stamped wheels are the most budget option among their competitors in the form of “cast” and “forged” wheels.

They cost approximately 1200-2000 rubles for the version with a 14 radius. The second important advantage is their impact resistance. Once damaged, they do not crack, but bend, so they can be easily restored in any tire shop.

The disadvantages of such discs are their weight and appearance. They are made of metal, which results in a lot of weight. All stamped discs are similar to each other, so they are not particularly popular in terms of beauty. The result is the purchase of wheel caps.

Cast

The second most popular are alloy wheels. They have a number of advantages over “stamped” ones. One of these advantages is the weight, which can be several times less than that of a stamp. Alloy wheels are made from aluminum and magnesium alloys.

Such substances are characterized by fairly low weight and good thermal conductivity, which ensures better heat dissipation from the car’s brake components. Also, these accessories can be of any shape, which gives a more elegant and presentable look to the VAZ-2114 on alloy wheels.

The disadvantages of alloy wheels include their cost and fragility. As a rule, the price is approximately 3000-4000 rubles for the option with a 14 radius. This is 1.5-2 times more expensive than a stamped disk. Fragility lies in the impossibility of difficult restoration of disks after they split.

Alloy wheels

Owners of VAZ 2114, in order to give their car a more attractive look, install alloy wheels.

pros

They differ from standard designs in a number of advantages:

• The weight is much less than the stamped counterpart.
• Increase the service life of the car and all its components.
• Reduce fuel consumption.
• Promotes improved cooling of the brake system.

There is a wide range of alloy wheels on the market. Their original design makes the car more attractive. In fact, this is one of the simplest types of tuning.

Minuses

Unfortunately, the structures are not very flexible. In the event of a strong impact, they crack or split into several parts. This phenomenon is very dangerous when the car is moving at speed.

Over time, oxidation of the side surfaces occurs. Therefore, light alloy rims need to be constantly monitored and maintained.

The price is much higher than the cost of metal analogues.

Forged

Such discs are radically different in production technology from previous ones. Due to this, forged wheels are characterized as the strongest and most durable. You can also note their lightness, which surpasses even casting.

Due to the fact that this type of disc is the most durable, when it falls into a hole, it is primarily the car’s suspension that suffers, since the entire impulse is transferred to it. You can also note their constraint in design. This is due to limitations in manufacturing technology.