Wheels and tyres - Elise S3
The following tables are valid for all Toyota based Elise S2.5 and S3 (2011+)
Wheel options and weights
| Wheel options | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Part numbers | Width(inch) | Wheel diameter(inch) | Spokes | Cast/Forged | Weight w/o tyre (kg) | Description |
 |
A120G0065F A120G0066F |
6(front) 8(rear) |
16(front) 17(rear) |
14 | Forged | Yokahama Advan Neova AD07 fitted (with correct tyre pressures)
Front 175/55 R16 = 14.7kg Rear 225/45 R17 = 18.3kg |
Lotus, Optional MY12 |
 |
A120G0052F A120G0053F |
5.5(front) 7.5(rear) |
16(front) 17(rear) |
12 | Cast | ? | Lotus |
 |
A128G0003F A128G0004F |
6J(front) 8J(rear) |
16(front) 17(rear) |
5 | Forged | 6.4kg(front) 8.8kg(rear) |
Lotus, Y-spoke, Optional RGB |
 |
A117G0138S B121G0005F |
5.5J(front) 7.5J(rear) |
16(front) 17(rear) |
8 | ? | ? | Lotus |
 |
A120G0048F A120G0049F |
6J(front) 8J(rear) |
16(front) 17(rear) |
12 | ? | ? | Lotus |
Tyre sizing
The tyres listed in the table row descriptions below are the OEM tyres recommended by Lotus.
Other options are of course available.
Front tyres
| Front tyres | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section/width (mm) | Aspect/Profile (%) | Wheel diameter(inch) | Tyre diameter (mm) | Diameter deviation from OEM (%) | Tyre |
| 175 | 45 | 16 | 563.9 | -5.8 | |
| 180 | 45 | 16 | 568.4 | -5.1 | |
| 185 | 45 | 16 | 572.9 | -4.3 | |
| 175 | 50 | 16 | 581.4 | -2.9 | |
| 195 | 45 | 16 | 581.9 | -2.8 | |
| 180 | 50 | 16 | 586.4 | -2.1 | |
| 205 | 45 | 16 | 590.9 | -1.3 | |
| 185 | 50 | 16 | 591.4 | -1.3 | |
| 175 | 55 | 16 | 598.9 | 0.0 | OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 80W |
| 195 | 50 | 16 | 601.4 | 0.4 | Pirelli W210 Snowsport, Toyo R888 |
| 180 | 55 | 16 | 604.4 | 0.9 | |
| 225 | 45 | 16 | 608.9 | 1.7 | |
| 185 | 55 | 16 | 609.9 | 1.8 | |
| 205 | 50 | 16 | 611.4 | 2.1 | |
| 195 | 55 | 16 | 620.9 | 3.7 | |
| 205 | 55 | 16 | 631.9 | 5.5 | |
Rear tyres
| Rear tyres | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section/width (mm) | Aspect/Profile (%) | Wheel diameter(inch) | Tyre diameter (mm) | Diameter deviation from OEM (%) | Tyre |
| 215 | 40 | 17 | 603.8 | -4.8 | |
| 225 | 40 | 17 | 611.8 | -3.5 | |
| 235 | 40 | 17 | 619.8 | -2.3 | |
| 215 | 45 | 17 | 625.3 | -1.4 | Pirelli W240 Snowsport |
| 245 | 40 | 17 | 627.8 | -1.0 | |
| 225 | 45 | 17 | 634.3 | 0.0 | OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 91W, Toyo R888 |
| 235 | 45 | 17 | 643.3 | 1.4 | |
| 215 | 50 | 17 | 646.8 | 2.0 | |
| 245 | 45 | 17 | 652.3 | 2.8 | |
| 225 | 50 | 17 | 656.8 | 3.5 | |
| 235 | 50 | 17 | 666.8 | 5.1 | |
| 245 | 50 | 17 | 676.8 | 6.7 | |