Lotus Service Notes Section GF
SPage
Page 1
WHEELS & TYRES
SECTION GF - M111 ELISE
Sub-Section Page
General Description
GF.1
2
Winter Tyres & Snow Chains
GF.2
4
Emergency Punctured Tyre Inflator
GF.3
Security Wheelnuts
GF.4
5
Страница 1: ...ice Notes Section GF SPage Page 1 WHEELS TYRES SECTION GF M111 ELISE Sub Section Page General Description GF 1 2 Winter Tyres Snow Chains GF 2 4 Emergency Punctured Tyre Inflator GF 3 4 Security Wheelnuts GF 4 5 ...
Страница 2: ... exists or if the legal tread depth limits are approached The cold tyre pressures should be checked every week or every 1 000 miles 1 700 km whichever is the sooner and corrections made as necessary Under inflation will cause excessive wear rapid deterioration of the tyre sidewalls and heavy steering whereas overinflation results in a hard ride and increased susceptibility to tyre damage Both cond...
Страница 3: ...ear tyre should not be mixed on the same axle c Italian built rear tyres are available under part number A111G6007H but will be superceded by the new U K built version d U K built Lotus approved rear tyres are available under part number A111G6022H e The DOT code is moulded on the outside wall with only the last number group relevant to this issue Note that the three digits represent a date code a...
Страница 4: ...d the button pressed a mixture of liquid latex and propellant is injected into the tyre such that the solidifying latex is forced into the puncture site at the same time as the tyre is inflated effecting a temporary repair and enabling the car to be driven at moderate speed to the nearest tyre depot WARNING Use of the aerosol does not constitute a permanent repair but is designed to allow the car ...
Страница 5: ... and that any subsequent repairs may not be guaranteed 6 Replace the inflator canister GF 4 SECURITY WHEELNUTS On cars so equipped each of the four road wheels is fitted with one security keyed wheel nut in order to deter theft and vandalism The special splined security nut requires a matching key coded socket before it may be removed using a standard 19mm wheelbrace For aesthetic purposes the cod...
