Tires; Glossary Of Terms - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tires

Glossary of Terms:

Recommended inflation pressure: The cold tire inflation
pressure which is recommended for this car and is speci-
fied in the 'Technical Data' section of this handbook.
Cold tire inflation pressure: All tires must be cold, meaning
that the car has been stationary for a minimum of 3 hours,
or has been driven less than 1 mile. Adjust pressures only
in ambient conditions.
Maximum inflation pressure: The maximum inflation pres-
sure to which the tire should be subjected. For the Elise/
Exige, use only the recommended inflation pressure.
Lotus engineers have worked with tire manufacturers
to produce tire specifications for the Elise/Exige which
optimise performance on both road and track. To ensure
that any replacement tires are to the correct Lotus speci-
fication, always refer to your Lotus dealer, who will have
the latest recommendations.
WARNING:
In order to achieve the optimum handling char-
acteristics, the wheel and tire sizes on the Elise/
Exige are different front and rear. This means that
interchanging of wheels and tires between axles is
not permissible. Failure to adhere to this requirement
will adversely affect the handling of the car and may
result in an accident in which you or others could be
killed or seriously injured,
The tires should be regularly inspected for signs of
cuts, abrasions 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.
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