Difference between revisions of "Wheels and tyres - Exige V6"
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| + | Wheel bolts should be tightened to 105 Nm. | ||
==Tyres== | ==Tyres== | ||
As standard the tyres on the [[Models_-_Exige_V6#Exige_S_.282012.29 | Exige S]] are the following sizes:<br /> | As standard the tyres on the [[Models_-_Exige_V6#Exige_S_.282012.29 | Exige S]] are the following sizes:<br /> | ||
| − | Front: 205/45 R17<br /> | + | Front: 205/45 R17 88Y, 32 psi (2.2 bar)<br /> |
| − | Rear: 265/35 R18 | + | Rear: 265/35 R18 97Y (Corsa)/93Y (Trofeo), 38 psi (2.6 bar) |
===OE Fitment=== | ===OE Fitment=== | ||
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Track focused [http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/gb/en/car/sheet-motorsport/pzero_trofeo.html Pirelli P Zero Trofeo] tyres are also available from Lotus, combining 2 distinct tread patterns. The inner area, together with the longitudinal grooves, responds to the critical issues of wet surfaces and aquaplaning, while the outer area with pattern derived from rally asphalt applications, ensures the required rigidity to cope with the stresses during cornering, typical of racetrack driving. | Track focused [http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/gb/en/car/sheet-motorsport/pzero_trofeo.html Pirelli P Zero Trofeo] tyres are also available from Lotus, combining 2 distinct tread patterns. The inner area, together with the longitudinal grooves, responds to the critical issues of wet surfaces and aquaplaning, while the outer area with pattern derived from rally asphalt applications, ensures the required rigidity to cope with the stresses during cornering, typical of racetrack driving. | ||
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| + | For winter tyres Lotus specify Pirelli SottoZero Serie II tyres, SottoZero 210 Serie II 205/45 R17 88V M+S (33.5 psi) for the fronts, SottoZero 240 Serie II 235/40 R18 95V M+S (36 psi) for the rears. Although the rear tyres can fit the standard 9.5J x 18" rear wheels, Lotus also supply 8J x 18" rear wheels. | ||
===Alternatives=== | ===Alternatives=== | ||
[http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzr Avon Motorsport ZZR] tyres are available to fit the [[Models_-_Exige_V6#Exige_S_.282012.29 | Exige S]] and are used for the [[Models_-_Exige_V6#Exige_V6_Cup_2 | Exige V6 Cup]] and [[Models_-_Exige_V6#Exige_V6_Cup_R | Exige V6 Cup R]] for the [http://www.lotrdc.com/lotuscupuk/ Lotus Cup UK] and [http://www.lotrdc.com/lotuscupeurope/ Europe] series. The fronts are a fraction wider at 215/40 R18, resulting in a slight decrease in rolling radius for the front tyre as there is a 1.95% decrease in diameter due to the lower side profile. | [http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzr Avon Motorsport ZZR] tyres are available to fit the [[Models_-_Exige_V6#Exige_S_.282012.29 | Exige S]] and are used for the [[Models_-_Exige_V6#Exige_V6_Cup_2 | Exige V6 Cup]] and [[Models_-_Exige_V6#Exige_V6_Cup_R | Exige V6 Cup R]] for the [http://www.lotrdc.com/lotuscupuk/ Lotus Cup UK] and [http://www.lotrdc.com/lotuscupeurope/ Europe] series. The fronts are a fraction wider at 215/40 R18, resulting in a slight decrease in rolling radius for the front tyre as there is a 1.95% decrease in diameter due to the lower side profile. | ||
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| + | Conti Wintersport TS 830P tyres are also available to fit the Exige S as an alternative winter tyre<ref>[http://forums.seloc.org/p/6027638 SELOC Chat » MUCKING ABOUT IN THE SNOW(Lotus's): PART TWO]</ref>.<br /> | ||
| + | 205/45/17 Conti WinterContact TS 830P 205/45 R17 88V XL<br /> | ||
| + | 265/35/18 Conti WinterContact TS 830P 265/35 R18 97V XL | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 21:52, 24 January 2013
Wheels
Lotus/OE
| Design | Pictures | Colours | Size | Part numbers | Weight |
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Black - Cast Diamond Cut - Cast Silver - Cast |
Front: 7.5J x 17" Rear: 9.5J x 18" |
Black Front: Black Rear: Diamond Cut Front: Diamond Cut Rear: Silver Front: Silver Rear: |
Front: Rear: |
Wheel Bolts
Wheel bolts should be tightened to 105 Nm.
Tyres
As standard the tyres on the Exige S are the following sizes:
Front: 205/45 R17 88Y, 32 psi (2.2 bar)
Rear: 265/35 R18 97Y (Corsa)/93Y (Trofeo), 38 psi (2.6 bar)
OE Fitment
As standard the Exige S comes equipped with Pirelli P Zero Corsa summer tyres.
Track focused Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tyres are also available from Lotus, combining 2 distinct tread patterns. The inner area, together with the longitudinal grooves, responds to the critical issues of wet surfaces and aquaplaning, while the outer area with pattern derived from rally asphalt applications, ensures the required rigidity to cope with the stresses during cornering, typical of racetrack driving.
For winter tyres Lotus specify Pirelli SottoZero Serie II tyres, SottoZero 210 Serie II 205/45 R17 88V M+S (33.5 psi) for the fronts, SottoZero 240 Serie II 235/40 R18 95V M+S (36 psi) for the rears. Although the rear tyres can fit the standard 9.5J x 18" rear wheels, Lotus also supply 8J x 18" rear wheels.
Alternatives
Avon Motorsport ZZR tyres are available to fit the Exige S and are used for the Exige V6 Cup and Exige V6 Cup R for the Lotus Cup UK and Europe series. The fronts are a fraction wider at 215/40 R18, resulting in a slight decrease in rolling radius for the front tyre as there is a 1.95% decrease in diameter due to the lower side profile.
Conti Wintersport TS 830P tyres are also available to fit the Exige S as an alternative winter tyre[1].
205/45/17 Conti WinterContact TS 830P 205/45 R17 88V XL
265/35/18 Conti WinterContact TS 830P 265/35 R18 97V XL