Lotus 2005 Elise Owner's Handbook Manual page 130

NOTICE: Using incorrect wheel/tire equipment can also cause
problems with wheel bearing life, brake cooling, speedo and
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, ground clearance and tire
clearance to the body.
WARNING:
Dirt or corrosion on a wheel or hub mounting flange or
wheel bolts, can result in the wheel bolts coming loose.
The wheel could come off and cause a crash in which you
and others could be killed or seriously injured. Thoroughly
clean these components or fit new Lotus approved replace-
ments before fitting a wheel.
Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or hub threads.
If you do, the bolts could come loose and the wheel could
come off, causing a crash in which you and others could
be killed or seriously injured.
Using incorrect wheel bolts, or the wrong tightening
torque could cause the bolts to come loose and the wheel to
come off, resulting in a crash in which you and others could
be killed or seriously injured. Use only the correct Lotus
approved wheel bolts tightened to 77 lbf.ft (105 Nm).
NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel bolts, or dirt on the wheel
to hub mounting face can cause brake pulsation and judder,
and damage the brake discs. To avoid expensive brake repairs,
ensure complete cleanliness on assembly and tighten the wheel
bolts in a diagonal sequence to the correct torque.
For advice and information on lifting the Elise, refer to 'Lifting
Points' on page 148
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