Lotus 2005 Elise Owner's Handbook Manual page 118

NOTICE:
• On cars used on a race track or in a competitive manner,
special vigilance is required due to the severity of tire
operating conditions, with careful inspections carried
out between sessions.
• Take care when parking to avoid tire contact with high
or sharp edged kerbs. Such mistreatment can cause
internal damage 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.
WARNING:
• Damage to wheels and tires may cause an accident
in which you or others may be killed or seriously
injured. If the wheels or tires have been damaged,
have them replaced.
• Safety considerations should always be paramount
when assessing tire condition and serviceability,
and the tires replaced if any doubt exists, or if the
legal tread depth limits are approached.
• Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are
dangerous.
• Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a
result of too much friction. You could have a blow
out and a serious accident in which you could be
killed or seriously injured. See 'Tire Placard La-
bel'.
• Underinflated tires pose the same danger as over
loaded tires. The resulting accident could cause
serious injury, or death. Check all tires frequently
and maintain at the recommended pressure. Tire
pressures should be checked only when the tires
are cold.
• Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punc-
tured or broken by a sudden impact - such as hitting a
pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
• Installing improper tires on your car can affect
handling and stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be killed or seriously injured.
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