Winter Tyres & Snow Chains; Snow Chains - Lotus Evora Service Notes

Lotus Service Notes
Note that the Pirelli P-Zero tread pattern
is asymetrical, so that when fitting tyres, atten-
tion must be paid to the sidewall marking, and
the side of the car for which the wheel and tyre
is intended. Wear indicators are moulded into
the bottom of the tread grooves at intervals
around the tyre, indicated by small pointers on
the outer tread blocks. The tyres should be
replaced before being worn to this minimum
legal tread depth.
Tyre type
Size - front
- rear
Pressure (cold) - normal driving conditions
- front
- rear
- high loads and/or speed
- front
- rear
GJ.6 - WINTER TYRES & SNOW CHAINS
If the car is to be used in very cold climates, or driven on snow covered roads, it is recommended to fit a
complete vehicle set of winter tyres developed specifically for such conditions. For the Evora, Lotus recom-
mends the use of Yokohama W.drive V-902 winter tyres in sizes specified below.
Wear indicators are moulded into the bottom of the tread grooves at intervals around the tyre, indicated
by small pointers on the outer tread blocks. In order that these tyres maintain their design performance on
snow covered roads, the minimum tread depth is designated as 4 mm, which is reflected in the height of a
secondary set of wear indicators.
Note that the W.drive tread pattern is asymetrical, so that when fitting tyres, attention must be paid to the
sidewall marking, and the side of the car for which the wheel and tyre is intended.
Winter Tyres - type
- size - front
- rear
Pressure (cold) - front
- rear
WARNING:
- When winter tyres are fitted, a maximum speed of 118 mph (190 km/h) must be observed.
- The tyres are NOT suitable for studding.

Snow Chains

In extreme weather conditions, Lotus approves the fitment of RUD-matic DISC snow chains (Lotus part
number A132G6004F), used only in conjunction with winter tyres (see above) and fitted only on the rear wheels.
Close attention should be paid to the fitting and tensioning instructions supplied with the chains. The chains
should be removed as soon as road conditions allow.
Outboard tread
pattern
Pirelli P-Zero
225/40 ZR18
255/35 ZR19
2.3 bar (33.5 psi)
2.5 bar (36 psi)
2.8 bar (40.5 psi)
3.0 bar (43.5 psi)
Yokohama W.drive V-902
215/40 R18
245/35 R19
2.3 bar (33.5 lb/in²)
2.5 bar (36 lb/in²)
Section GJ
Inboard tread
pattern
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