Lotus M111ELISE user manual

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Lotus Service Notes Section GF
WHEELS & TYRES
SECTION GF - M111 ELISE
Sub-Section Page
General Description GF.1 2
Winter Tyres & Snow Chains GF.2 4
Emergency Punctured Tyre Inflator GF.3 4
Security Wheelnuts GF.4 5
SPage Page 1

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Lotus Service Notes Section GF GF.1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION The single piece, light alloy roadwheels, in various styles, are fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, engineered to provide the optimum balance of ride and handling characteristics. Pirelli P Zero are the recommended tyres for use on the vehicle under normal road conditions. In order to fully exploit the dynamic qualities and packag- ing opportunities, the wheel and tyre sizes are diffe

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Lotus Service Notes Section GF Note that the inset figure is the offset of the INSIDE OUTSIDE wheelrim centreline reletive to the wheel/hub face of face of mounting face. A positive figure indicates that wheel wheel the wheelrim centreline lies inboard of the wheel mounting face, whereas a negative fig- ure means the wheelrim centreline is outboard of the mounting face. Wheelrim centreline Wheel mounting face Inset (positive shown) g02 T

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Lotus Service Notes Section GF GF.2 - WINTER TYRES & SNOW CHAINS If the car is to be used in very cold territories, or driven on snow covered roads, it is recommended to fit winter tyres developed specifically for such conditions. Lotus approves the fitment of Michelin X M+S 130 winter tyres in the following sizes: Type Michelin X M+S 130 Size - front 185/55 R15 81T mounted on standard 15 inch front wheels. - rear 195/60 R15 88T mounted on s

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Lotus Service Notes Section GF 4. Immediately drive for 6 - 12 miles (10 - 20 km) (or to the tyre depot if nearer) in a moderate manner and not exceeding 30 mph (45 km/h), to allow the sealant to spread. Then check and adjust the tyre pressure as necessary. 5. Have the tyre professionally repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity, and until such time, limit speed to 30 mph (45 km/h) with a moderate driving manner. Note that some tyre