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Lotus Service Notes
Section GH Type
Yokohama A048 'LTS' Size - front 195/50 R16 84W - rear 225/45 R17 90W Pressure (cold) - front 1.8 bar (26 lb/in²) - rear 2.0 bar (29 lb/in²) 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 Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 Size - front 175/55 R16 80W - rear 225/45 R17 91W Pressure (cold) - front 1.8 bar (26 lb/in²) - rear 2.0 bar (29 lb/in²) Tyre Characteristics: All standard equipment tyres fitted on the Elise and Exige 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 per- formance 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. If the car is to be used in winter, or in cold conditions, 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 winter or in cold conditions, or driven on snow covered roads, it is recommended to fit winter tyres developed specifically for such conditions. Winter Tyres Type - front Pirelli 210 Snowsport - rear Pirelli 240 Snowsport Size - front 195/50 R16 - rear 225/45 R17 Pressure (cold) - front 1.8 bar (26 lb/in²) - rear 1.9 bar (27.5 lb/in²)
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 Brenta-C XMR69 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 AD07 ohs115b |