Tire Care - Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

• Over-inflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or
broken by a sudden impact - such as hitting a pothole.
• Improperly inflated or worn tires are more likely to aqua-
plane in wet conditions.
• Check all tires frequently and keep tires at the recommended
pressure. Check/adjust tire pressures only when the tires
are cold (i.e. the car has been stationary for a minimum of
3 hours, or has been driven less than 1 mile/kilometer).
• On cars used on a race track or in a competitive manner, spe-
cial vigilance is required due to the severity of tire operating
conditions. Careful inspections must be carried out before
and after each session. Note: Lotus does not endorse such
use of the Evora - refer to the Warranty Booklet section 2
'Intended Purpose'.
The tires should regularly be inspected for signs of cuts, abra-
sions or other damage, and for any uneven tread wear patterns.
Uneven treadwear may indicate that the suspension geometry
or dampers require attention from your dealer.
Take care when parking to avoid tire contact with high or
sharp edged kerbs. Such mistreatment can cause internal dam-
age to the tire structure and this may not be readily apparent.
The wheel rims may also be distorted or damaged by careless
parking, and result in wheel imbalance or loss of tire pressure.
Similar damage may also be caused by potholes, rocks or other
highway debris.
When driving on wet roads, surface water is squeezed out from
between the tire and road. However excessive speed or water
depth can overwhelm the water clearing capability of the tread
and lead to a condition called 'aquaplaning' or 'hydroplaning',
where the tire rides on a film of water and provides little or no
grip on the road surface, leading to a loss of control. This con-
dition is more likely to occur with worn tires having little depth
of tread, or with incorrect tire pressures. Drivers should keep
a vigilant check on tire wear and condition, and moderate their
speed in adverse weather conditions.

Tire Care

Wear indicators are moulded into the bottom of the tread
grooves at intervals around the tire, indicated by small pointers
on the outer tread blocks. The tires should be replaced before
being worn to this minimum legal tread depth.
The cold tire pressures should be checked every week, or every
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