Wheels on "GAZelle": the size of tires and disks

Such a simple question about the size of tires and disks can have many nuances. Of course, the wheels on the "GAZelle" have their own standard dimensions laid down by the manufacturer. At the same time, there are a lot of questions on this topic, which complicate the choice of tires and disks for car owners.

In this article, we will consider both the standard sizes of tires and disks for GAZel, as well as various aspects related to the selection and installation of wheels. How can changing the size of the tire or disc affect the nature of the movement, what kind of rubber is still better, is there any sense in setting casting or leaving the factory stamped ones? We will look for answers to these and other questions together.

Factory sizes of tires and disks for "GAZelle"

The wheels on the "GAZelle", the size of which does not differ from the standard ones, are produced by many manufacturers. The tires for them are marked 185/75 R16 C. And what is interesting, for all medium-tonnage cars, the GAZ group, including the Sobol, this size will be suitable. And if "GAZelle" should adhere to this option, then for "Sable" there is one more option - 215/65 R16.

As for the size of the disks, the standard size is 16, that is, the disks are used on the "GAZelle" of the 16th radius. But the fact is that with the selection and purchase of wheels this information is not enough. The wheel drive has a number of parameters that you need to withstand:

• Out of the wheel - ET = 106 mm;
• The diameter of the central hole is 130 mm;
• Number of holes for fixing - 6;
• The distance between the mounting holes is 170 mm.

The weight of the standard factory disc for "GAZelle" is 12.8 kg. It can withstand a maximum load of 720 kg.

A little theory about the dimensions of the wheels

To make it clearer, let's consider what is behind the numbers in the description of the sizes of wheels and disks.

For example, 185/75 R16 C means that the wheel diameter, i.e., the inside diameter of the tire is 16 inches, the radial type of the tire (R) is used, the profile width is 185 mm, and the ratio of the profile height to the width is 75%. The letter "C" means an enhanced version of the tire, used for minibuses and trucks.

Knowing all these parameters, you can easily find the right wheels for "GAZelle", the size of which is known. If you want to experiment and take a wheel of increased diameter or width, you need to use the "bus" calculators or specialist consultations.

Now let's analyze the disks on GAZelle and their markings, which looks like this: 5.5Jx16 ET106 PCD 6/170 d 130. The first and second digit - the width and diameter of the disk in inches, that is, for GAZel it is 5.5 and 16 , Respectively. A disc offset is a characteristic showing the distance from the landing plane to the plane passing through the middle of the width of the disk.

"GAZelle" and "GAZelle-Next": is there any difference in the installation of the wheels

It is known that several cars are hidden under the name "GAZelle". This is the all-metal GAZ-2705, the onboard GAZ-3302 and the minibus GAZ-3221. In all varieties of these cars, the wheels can be set to the same size as the standard ones mentioned above.

Wheels on the "GAZelle" 185 75 R16C are also installed on all versions of "Next". This includes all onboard modifications, vans, all-metal versions and wire buses.

The same picture with discs. The only nuance: with the advent of the version of "GAZelle-Next" standard discs have been refined, and now all options are installed reinforced parts, originally developed for Next.

Tires for GAZel

As already mentioned, the size of the wheels on the "GAZelle" cargo does not differ from the size of the wheels by a minibus. There are a large number of manufacturers that produce tires in the amount of 185/75 R16. It should be noted that at the plant cars are most often completed with either Kirov tires "Amtel", or products from "Pirelli".

Among the analogues of Russian production, you can often meet the tires of the brand "Kama". These models are Kama-131, Kama-232, and also Kama-Euro-131. Among the other producers, they are most often distinguished by a low price tag. At the same time, the quality of rubber remains at a sufficient level. Good indicators are pleased with Cordiant tires, which have an excellent price-quality ratio.

As for foreign analogues, there are much more options here, and the wheels for GAZel 185 75 R16C are often found. But it is more difficult to advise any particular model. Of course, the quality of leaders such as Michelin or Nokian is difficult to underestimate, but do not forget about forgery. In addition, well-deserved brands have a completely different price tag. For example: if "Kama" is sold for 2,800 rubles per wheel, then the same "Michelin" will cost 7,300 rubles.

Among well-known and proven foreign manufacturers it is possible to distinguish such:

• Toyo;
• Yokohama;
• Hankook;
• Pirelli;
• Goodyear;
• Michelin.

We select drives for "GAZelle"

Knowing the basic parameters of the wheels, for choosing it is enough to decide on the design and the manufacturer. Among the great variety of products, when it comes to wheel disks, three main groups stand out:

• Stamped;
• casting;
• Forged.

However, if we mean the wheels on the "GAZelle", the size of which does not differ from the standard ones, then the choice will be limited only to the stamped products, and hence only from the manufacturers.

Advantages of conventional iron discs before casting are that when strokes are not painted, but only bending. Where a pit on the road leads the car to replace the cast disk, GAZelle will go further, having stopped on tire fitting to straighten it.

Of the large selection of manufacturers, it is possible to single out standard disks produced by the Gorky Automobile Plant and non-original ones. Among the latter, European discs and products manufactured by the Kremenchug plant are very popular. Also, there are reinforced disks with a calculated load of up to 1,100 kg. Such wheels are preferred by car owners who regularly carry heavy loads.

Features of selection and installation

What should I do if I want to change the radius of the wheels to GAZel? Suppose, if a regular tire of the sixteenth radius, is it possible to install the 17th? Unfortunately, for GAZel, such tricks are not envisaged. You can only put a slightly wider wheel - 215/65 R16, but in return receive less control and faster wear.

As for the installation of disks with other parameters, here the field for experiments is also small. A stiff characteristic is the number of holes for the studs (6) and the distance between them (170). In principle, you can take a disk with a large diameter of the central hole and use a spacer ring for installation. You can also play a little with flying. However, in practice, wheels with standard characteristics for the wheel on the "GAZelle" R16 are usually a great choice. Therefore, it is not necessary to think long over the selection.

I also want to note the possibility of changing all-season tires to more suitable for winter roads. In this case, there is additional concern for the alternate storage of a set of six wheels, as well as the time spent on re-training. But there is also a positive moment of winter tires - it's safer driving.

Instead of concluding

As it turned out, there are no difficulties with choosing a wheel for the "GAZelle", the size of which does not differ from the standard. On the market today there is a large number of domestic and foreign manufacturers of any price range and quality.