Lotus 2005 Elise, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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TIRES AND WHEELS
Tires
Glossary of Terms:
Recommended inflation pressure: The cold tire inflation
pressure which is recommended for this car and is speci-
fied in the ‘Technical Data’ section of this handbook.
Cold tire inflation pressure: All tires must be cold, meaning
that the car has been stationary for a minimum of 3 hours,
or has been driven less than 1 mile. Adjust pressures only
in ambient conditions.
Maximum inflation pressure: The maximum inflation pres-
sure to which the tire should be subjected. For the Elise,
use only the recommended inflation pressure.
Lotus engineers have worked with tire manufacturers
to produce tire specifications for the Elise which optimise
performance on both road and track. To ensure that any
replacement tires are to the correct Lotus specification,
always refer to your Lotus dealer, who will have the latest
recommendations.
WARNING:
In order to achieve the optimum handling char-
acteristics, the wheel and tire sizes on the Elise are
different front and rear. This means that interchanging
of wheels and tires between axles is not permissible.
Failure to adhere to this requirement will adversely
affect the handling of the car and may result in an
accident in which you or others could be killed or
seriously injured,
The tires should be regularly inspected for signs of cuts,
abrasions or other damage, and for any uneven tread
wear patterns. Uneven treadwear may indicate that the
suspension geometry or dampers require attention from
your dealer.
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