Lotus 2004 ELISE Service Notes page 199

Lotus Service Notes
Type
Size - front
- rear
Pressure (cold) - front
- rear
Elise 111R from '06 & R + USA Elise: These
cars are fitted with Yokohama AD07 tyres de-
veloped specifically for the Elise, and are op-
timised for dry road sports driving. The Lotus
specific construction is identified by the letters
'LTS' moulded on the tyre sidewall. Ensure that
any replacement tyre is so marked.
Note that the AD07 tread pattern is direc-
tional, so that the tyre must be fitted onto the
wheel with regard to which side of the car the
wheel is to be fitted. A direction of rotation ar-
row is included in the tyre sidewall markings.
Type
Size - front
- rear
Pressure (cold) - front
- rear
Tyre Characteristics: All standard equipment tyres fitted on the Elise are suitable for all normal weather
conditions, but are optimised for dry road sports driving. The tyre characteristics include good feedback ('feel')
from the road surface to the steering wheel, a high level of steering linearity and response, and little perform-
ance degradation with the high temperatures which may be reached on track. However, tyre performance will
decrease at low ambient temperatures, resulting in reduced levels of grip and an increased susceptibility to
damage from impacts. In these conditions, especially below -10°C (15°F), it is recommended to fit a vehicle
set of the recommended winter tyres (see below).
GH.4 - WINTER TYRES & SNOW CHAINS
If the car is to be used in very cold territories, or driven on snow covered roads, it is recommended to fit
winter tyres developed specifically for such conditions.
Winter Tyres
Type - front
- rear
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 conditions, Lotus approves the fitment of Pewag Neon X3 - NX 373 snow chains, used only
in conjunction with winter tyres (see above) and fitted on only the rear wheels. Close attention should be paid
to the fitting and tensioning instructions supplied with the chains, and the chains should be removed as soon
as road conditions allow.
Yokohama A048 'LTS'
195/50 R16 84W
225/45 R17 90W
1.8 bar (26 lb/in²)
2.0 bar (29 lb/in²)
Yokohama
AD07
ohs115b
Yokohama Advan Neova AD07
175/55 R16 80W
225/45 R17 91W
1.8 bar (26 lb/in²)
2.0 bar (29 lb/in²)
Pirelli 210 Snowsport
Pirelli 240 Snowsport
195/50 R16
225/45 R17
1.8 bar (26 lb/in²)
1.9 bar (27.5 lb/in²)
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