Tires: characteristics, types, types


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To make summer tires last longer, you need to store them properly. Also, do not forget that you cannot install tires with different treads on the same car axle. Dear user, you have limited rights to publish topics and comments in the forums (banned).

Please tell me which tires are best! In this situation, the Moscow region. Although the size is 13″, the characteristics of tires of size 175/70 R13 and 185/60 R14 are similar. There they compare Bridge with Michelin. But why don’t you think about the rain? On a wet road, a car shod with disgusting tires will behave exactly the same as on ice... Dear BloodMagic, you appeared on the forum and started so zealously......

Download Microsoft Powerpoint for Windows from our website and enjoy the capabilities of the program. Please note that winter tires for and summer tires for VAZ 2110/2112/2115 may have different sizes. For a long time, motorists could only equip their cars with heavy and unattractive stamped wheels - the so-called “basins”. Today, the selection of wheels causes some difficulties, since the market offers steel and light alloy wheels, combined models.

Each alloy wheel is a work of art that will make your car brighter and more attractive. Such discs are not restored, but this does not in any way reduce the demand for stylish and attractive models.

As a result, the finished product is stronger and lighter, which gives discs using forging technology an undeniably positive reputation. In the online store Rezina.cc, everything is done to ensure that customers find the optimal wheel model for their car. We sell discs from Asia, America, Europe and the CIS countries, thanks to which you can buy premium, middle and budget class discs.

Sergei Mishin's team tested 20 sets of summer tires in two sizes.

The limit is a drift of the front axle at the beginning of maneuvering and a deep skid at the exit. Delayed reactions and lack of information content interfere. On small and medium bumps the tires vibrate and shake the car, on large ones they bounce. It is difficult to correct the direction or softly change lanes due to the very wide “zero”, delays in reactions and lateral swing after the maneuver. It is limited to an even more abrupt slip into a skid already at the moment of shifting the steering wheel - as if the sidewall of the tires had folded and the tread had lost contact with the road.

This is because tire pressure can change while the car is moving at high speeds and frequent maneuvers (especially noticeable in the summer). If I haven’t convinced you, then be sure to immediately install the tires on the rims, because some rubber defects can only be noticeable when they are installed on the car. It is unacceptable, for example, to install a tire with a diameter of 16 on a 16.5-inch wheel.

Despite the huge selection of domestic and foreign cars, our car enthusiasts still give preference to the domestic automobile industry. They are no longer the most prestigious, but remain reliable “horses” for several generations.

What tire sizes does the VAZ 2110 manufacturer recommend installing?

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The manufacturer gives specific recommendations on what tires should be installed.

The VAZ 2110 is a front-wheel drive car, and the manufacturer recommends installing tires: 175/70 R13, 175/65 R14. This is stated in the instruction manual.

POINT 1 – BRAND, ASSEMBLY, HYPERMARKETS

BRAND sometimes plays a decisive role in choosing summer (and winter) tires. If a manufacturer has a name, it means quality and reliability. YES this is almost always the case (although large manufacturers sometimes have problems).

BUT it is worth noting that there are BRANDS, say, from the “national section”, for example our Russian ones. They are now producing quite good tires, say VIATTI, AMTEL, CORDIANT (etc.), and both in terms of characteristics and parameters they are no worse than expensive imported ones. And often they can stand much lower (sometimes up to two times).

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If you have an ordinary foreign car or VAZ, it’s worth considering our manufacturers; if you have the money, then of course you can look at imported ones.

BUT what I don’t advise you to do yet is to take China, they are not only heavier, but also their quality may be poor. For example, some Chinese brands are very difficult to balance. Although, again, they are developing very quickly, I think in three or four years, the quality will increase noticeably.

ASSEMBLY - some foreign manufacturers have localized production in our country. Many people are afraid of these tires; they say that foreign ones were better. I can’t speak for everyone (sometimes there were indeed miscalculations), but usually all the technologies that were used abroad are also used in our country. So the tires are almost exactly the same.

HYPERMARKETS – and probably the last one, where should you choose and buy tires? Some people choose in large hypermarkets, such as Lenta, AUCHANOV, METRO, etc. Here you should be guided by the points that I listed above. For example, how they are stored - if they are piled up or lying in the sun, I would not take them. Again, look at the date, if it is last year, then most likely these tires were stored incorrectly, such HYPERMARKETS have quite a few correct areas, and they definitely will not sacrifice and occupy entire floors for storing tires.

A few words about the markets, there are really not bad ones with honest sellers, but there is also a lot of deception, for example, changing the date, storing in cold containers, etc. You need to treat this very carefully.

Market

It’s still better to buy in specialized stores, and this year.

Specialty stores

By the way, they can also provide you with tire fitting as a gift, which is not bad at all!

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I’ll finish with this, I think that now when choosing summer tires you will, as they say, be fully armed and will not allow yourself to be deceived. SINCERELY YOURS AUTOBLOGGER.

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What non-standard sizes can be supplied?

It is possible to install the following non-standard sizes on the VAZ 2110. Tires in sizes 185/60 R14, 195/50 R15, 195/45 R16.

Some manage to install 205/50 R15, but they have to modify the design with a “file” and there is no particular point in this - controllability is lost and the load on the engine increases. The only positive aspect is the appearance and that is a moot point.

For a better understanding, let’s decipher one of the tire types (195/65 R15 91T):

where 195 is the tire width in the tread area, mm;

65 – profile height, % of width (in this case 65% of 195);

R15 – landing diameter, inch (R – radial cord shape);

91 – load index, kg. Shows the maximum permissible load on one wheel. Mainly for passenger vehicles, it is done with a reserve and is not decisive when choosing tires (91 is up to 615 kg);

T – speed index. Driving speed limit. (T – 190 km/h).

Important! When installing new tires, it is imperative to balance the wheels.

Tires: characteristics, types, types

General tire specialization. This parameter is indicated for models that are designed for a specific operating format and are noticeably different from conventional tires for “everyday” use. Nowadays, there are the following destination options: sports tires (including semi-slicks and slicks, as well as models for drifting); all-terrain tires - all-terrain and off-road; as well as cost-effective solutions to reduce fuel consumption. Here is a detailed description of each of these options:

- Sports. General purpose sports tires. They have a high speed index and improved handling at high speeds; they are distinguished by their low profile and shallow tread depth. Unlike slicks and semi-slicks (see below), regular sports tires are intended primarily for regular paved roads.

— Semi-slicks (slicks). A special type of “high-speed” tires, which differs from the sports models described above by the reduced depth of the tread pattern. More precisely, this feature is characteristic of semi-slick tires; In slicks, there is no pattern at all; the surface of such a tire is completely smooth. This provides excellent speed characteristics. On the other hand, slicks and semi-slicks are intended mainly for specialized racing tracks with high-quality smooth surfaces; The use of such tires on ordinary roads is at least not recommended, and for some models it is completely prohibited.

- For drifting. Specialized tires designed for drifting - stunt driving using controlled drifts. As a rule, it has a low profile and a reinforced structure, which allows it to effectively withstand increased loads (primarily lateral loads). And some of these models are produced using special additives that color the “smoke from under the wheels” in different colors.

— All-Terrain. Universal all-terrain tires, designed mainly for dirt roads and off-road, but quite effective on smooth asphalt. They are inferior to off-road vehicles (see below) in terms of efficiency on rough terrain, but they perform better on hard surfaces. So this kind of tires will be the optimal choice for those who, in addition to difficult terrain, often have to drive on ordinary roads. Externally, tires for this purpose are characterized primarily by a fairly deep tread and a high profile.

— Off-road (Mud-Terrain). Tires designed for maximum cross-country ability and efficiency on rough terrain, including complete off-road conditions. In terms of these indicators, such tires are noticeably superior to all-terrain tires (see above); Outwardly, it is distinguished by a very deep tread and a high profile height (in most models - 60% and above). But for regular driving on asphalt, tires for this purpose are poorly suited. Therefore, it makes sense to pay attention to off-road tires primarily for those who most of the time have to drive on dirt roads and off-road.

- Economical. Rubber for which relatively low rolling resistance is claimed, which provides additional fuel savings. Many of these tires actually have a high rolling resistance index (see the corresponding paragraph) - A, B or C. However, in some models the resistance index is not indicated, and they are classified as economical solely on the basis of the manufacturer’s statements.

What is the tire pressure

The manufacturer indicates in the operating certificate the recommended tire pressure of 1.8 – 2.0 kgf/cm²

In general, tire pressure depends on the load, the weight of the car, and the air temperature; in addition, it needs to be checked periodically (once a week). If the ambient temperature has changed by at least 10 - 15 ° C, then you will have to check the tires again.

Practice shows that in winter it is necessary to make the pressure slightly lower than in summer for several reasons:

  • slightly lowered tires make it easier to control the car on slippery roads;
  • the suspension becomes softer, as a result of which uneven road surfaces are not felt so much;
  • the braking distance is shorter, which significantly reduces the possibility of an accident.

Review of the best summer and winter tires for the VAZ 2110

Every driver understands that the wheel plays a very important role not only in comfort and design, but also significantly affects driving safety. For this choice, the tire needs to be given enough attention. In addition to the basic or acceptable standard size, you should not forget about:

  • speed limit in which the car will be operated (speed index);
  • temperature regime (seasonality);
  • climatic conditions (tread pattern and depth);
  • weight load on wheels (load index).

If you choose tires by manufacturer, then from the many domestic ones you can choose several that have significantly increased the quality of their products compared to previous years. These can deservedly be called: Amtel, Matador-Omskshina, Kama.

  • Amtel tires in Russia are undoubtedly the leaders (among domestic ones). Produced in Voronezh. In the process of testing this product, it was proven that it is no worse than foreign ones. The plant makes tires of all categories. The company has excellent specialists at its disposal who are constantly improving the production process.
  • Matador-Omskshina is one of the youngest manufacturers, but sales volume is growing significantly every year. Drivers who prefer models from this manufacturer note reliability, stable performance and comparative cheapness.
  • Kama (Nizhnekamsk) – produces tires for Russian buyers of all classes. But for cars of the 2110 model, the assortment is rather meager.

Selection options

What you need to focus on when choosing tires for your car:

  • compatibility with the rim on which the tire will be mounted. The wheel, after being installed in the extreme rotating positions, should not cling to the suspension and body parts;
  • size - profile height, contact patch size, as well as the notorious parameter R, mistakenly interpreted by many as a radius;
  • ratio of speed and load indices;
  • tread pattern.

When choosing, it should be taken into account that a specific set of parameters will be best suited only to certain operating conditions. Therefore, tires must be selected specifically for your requirements and expected operating conditions.

When size matters

The car manufacturer equips its models with the most standardized tire size. If you have a mid-size, low-power sedan, then it will be shod in R14-R15 (possibly R16 in an expensive configuration) with an average profile height to tire width. These characteristics correspond, for example, to R15 185/65 88H. These tires strike a balance between ride comfort, impact on fuel consumption and handling. Information about the size of the tires that were standardly installed on your car model can become the starting point when choosing.


All information necessary for purchase is marked directly on the tire. This includes:

  • the type of transport for which the P (Passenger car) tire was created - a passenger car; LT (Light Truck) - light truck; ST (Special Trailer) is a tire for carts/trailers/vans only, so it cannot be installed on cars/pick-ups/trucks; T - temporary, used only for spare tires);
  • 185/65, where the first number is the tire profile width, and the second number is the percentage that determines the profile height (in our case, 65% of 185). If the second parameter is not indicated on the tire, it is considered to be equal to 82%;
  • R15, where R means the tire has a radial casing. The absence of this marking indicates the use of a diagonal frame design. 15 – tire fit size, which must correspond to the diameter of the rim;
  • 88Н, where 88 is the load index, Н is the speed index. This indicator sets the maximum speed of a car, each wheel of which carries a weight determined by a numerical designation. Our tire can easily withstand movement at a speed of 210 km/h if it is subject to a load of no more than 560 kg.

    tire speed index

Matching tires and wheels

To view the relationship between tire and wheel sizes, use a tire calculator, which will display the wheel in real time according to the specified parameters. The calculator can also calculate, for example, the recommended tire size if you need to choose tires for a specific rim size. For each tire size, there is a recommended rim width range, which must be taken into account when purchasing tires.

The second important parameter is the wheel diameter. Exceeding the permissible values ​​will lead to the fact that when the steering wheel is turned to extreme positions, the tire will touch the arch and suspension parts. The situation will worsen significantly when the car is loaded, which will also lead to the rubber touching the wheel well when driving over uneven surfaces. To choose the right tires for your car, use the car catalog for your model. For your own, approximate measurement you will need (using the example of R15 185/65):

  • disk diameter multiplied by 25.4 = 381 mm;
  • the total profile height is calculated using the formula 185*65/100=120 mm;
  • adding up the obtained values, we get a wheel diameter of 501 mm.

Summer tire

There are much fewer requirements for choosing summer tires compared to winter ones, but still a lot depends on the correct selection. For those who prefer domestic manufacturers - definitely Amtel, Matador-Omskshina or Kama (within 4000 - 4500 rubles you can completely “put on your shoes”)

If we consider summer tires of foreign brands, then these are NOKIAN. For example, NOKIAN - Nordman SX, when developing, the company’s specialists solved issues ranging from comfort to safety. Tests showed that the result was achieved. Excellent grip on the road surface (in any weather) is ensured by the original pattern. The special design of the tire, or rather the tread, will ensure a comfortable ride. Low-profile tires (195/50 R15 82H) from this manufacturer can be purchased for 2,800 rubles.

Winter tire

When choosing winter tires for a VAZ 2110, the contents of the driver’s wallet play an important role. After all, products on this market are represented by both domestic and imported manufacturers. But if rubber is expensive, this does not mean that it will be more efficient. It’s just that many imported manufacturers do not take into account the difference in climatic conditions and the concept of “winter” can be radically different. As a result, expensive tires in our regions can give poor results.

It is difficult to say about the advantages of certain winter tires - each person has his own opinion on this matter. Some prefer Nokan Hakkapeliitta (according to many, it is one of the best), while for others, the domestic Amtel is quite acceptable (the cost is of course lower, but the characteristics are quite acceptable).

The middle option would be models from manufacturers Hankook, Continental and Bridgestone, although domestic ones are still more profitable in terms of cost.

For example, Nokian Nordman RS2 185/65 R14 90R XL can be bought for 3700 – 4200 rubles. This winter tire has a low noise level and a long service life. Equipped with a tread wear indicator. The wedge-shaped laminated design ensures a stable ride. The degree of grip during braking is enhanced by the serrated sipes. Has a reinforced sidewall.

Amtel NordMaster ST-310 185/65 R14 86Q is a domestic tire that, according to car enthusiasts, deserves a solid 4. It runs well, the tread is deep. On snow it’s ok, but on ice it’s weak. The obvious disadvantage is increased noise. You can buy up to 1500 rubles. a piece.

How to choose winter tires for a VAZ

Content:

Before the onset of winter, car owners often wonder which winter tires are best to choose for their Zhiguli. The winter period has always required drivers to prepare their vehicle. One of the main operations was “re-shoeing” the car with winter tires.

Features of winter tires for cars

Many people believe that the difference between tires designed for different seasons comes down to the tread, namely its design. This is partly true; the tread pattern of winter tires is different from that of summer tires. However, the main difference lies not in the tread, but in the rubber composition itself.

The fact is that at negative temperatures, rubber changes its properties - it becomes hard, while the quality of the grip of the “hardened” rubber decreases. In winter tires, the composition has been changed so that it remains soft even at low temperatures.

But this condition also has a negative role - such rubber becomes even softer at positive temperatures, which leads to the fact that driving the car becomes more difficult, it begins to float a little on the road. Additionally, winter tires are often equipped with metal studs to improve wheel traction on snow and ice.

However, not all winter tires...

equipped with spikes - another type of stingray is produced, without spikes. Popularly, such tires are called “Velcro” or “cobwebs”. The fine, specially applied tread of these tires provides reliable grip on winter roads even without the use of studs.

All-season tires, which are supposedly designed for both summer and winter cold, are also popular among people. This is not an entirely correct judgment; rather, these are tires for the autumn-spring period, since in summer they are not hard enough, and in winter they do not have the required softness.

So you shouldn’t take any chances, and in winter use only tires designed for this period.

So, now the market offers a large number of winter tires for cars, including for our automobile industry; winter tires are sold for VAZ classics, as well as the new generation - 21099, 2110-2114.

One of the significant conditions...

When choosing winter tires for a VAZ, the “wallet size” factor is considered. After all, a lot of companies, both domestic and foreign, are engaged in the production of tires.

But this criterion also has one underlying reason - often tires from European manufacturers are designed for their winters, where the temperature is higher than ours. As a result, expensive tires can perform much worse on the highway than inexpensive domestic ones.

To say unequivocally which winter tires are better for classics and which for other models -

impossible, since each driver has his own opinion. Some people like Nokan Hakkapeliitta, which are considered one of the best, while others are content with the domestic Rosava, and consider the tires of this manufacturer to be quite good. You can also note such companies as Hankook and Bridgestone, they also have tires that can be installed on VAZ. But in general, it all depends on the money available, as well as on certain preferences - “studded” or “Velcro”, with a symmetrical or directional pattern.

R13 or R14

Another important issue is the possibility of switching from standard R13 tires to R14. This issue is controversial; it comes down to tires rather than wheels. Since the disc size is larger, this affects the profile height. The lower the profile, the more the rubber will transmit road unevenness to the suspension, which will ultimately result in an increase in driving rigidity, but the car's handling will improve.

But if you take into account that the handling will improve slightly, but the possibility of damaging the disk itself or the slope on potholes will increase, then it is still better to use disks on the car assigned by the manufacturer. Many car enthusiasts in VAZs use R14 wheels in the summer, and in the winter they switch to R13, and stamped wheels.

Features of tires VAZ 2106-2107, VAZ-21099

So, let's look at which winter tires are best to use on certain VAZ models. First, let’s figure out which classic winter tires to choose. For these cars, the manufacturer recommends using tires with dimensions 165/70 R13 and 175/70 R13. As you can see, both tires have the same profile height, the difference comes down to the profile width. Therefore, winter tires on the VAZ 2107 are identical to those on the 2106.

As for manufacturers, there are a large number of them, but many owners use domestic ones - Rosava or Kama. They are not expensive, and their driving performance is quite good. The optimal winter tires for VAZ 21099 are 175/70 R13, however, as a replacement option, you can use 185/60 R14 wheels. Here you can see that the profile height of such a tire is smaller, which means the possibility of damaging the disk is greater.

Features of tires VAZ 2110-2112, VAZ 2114-2115

But for the VAZ 2110-2112 family, tires of sizes 175/70 R13, 175/65 R14 and 185/60 R14 are considered standard, it all depends on the configuration of the car. At the same time, the best winter tires for a VAZ 2110 will be with the first two sizes, the latter has a low profile; it is better to purchase summer tires with this size. But in general, what size winter tires to install on a VAZ 2112 is up to the car owner to decide.

The VAZ 2114-2115 models also use the same tires as the VAZ 2110 family. Therefore, which winter tires are better for the VAZ 2115 is a matter of preference.

As you can see, there are no clear recommendations on which winter tires are better for the VAZ 2114 and which ones for the VAZ 2106. Many factors are taken into account here, such as financial capabilities, preference for certain tire features, even winter conditions influence the choice.

The only important condition is that you should definitely change the tires, but it’s up to you to decide which winter tires to buy for the Classic or the newer VAZ family.

Video - how to choose winter tires

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