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Lotus Service Notes Section GF

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WHEELS & TYRES

SECTION GF - M111 ELISE

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General Description GF.1 2

Winter Tyres & Snow Chains GF.2 4

Emergency Punctured Tyre Inflator GF.3 4

Security Wheelnuts GF.4 5

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Lotus Service Notes Section GF 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.
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Lotus Service Notes Section GF GF.1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION The single piece, light alloy roadwheels, in various styles, are fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, engineered to provide the optimum balance of ride and handling characteristics. Pirelli P Zero are the recommended tyres for use on the vehicle under normal road conditions.
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Lotus Service Notes Note that the inset figure is the offset of the wheelrim centreline reletive to the wheel/hub mounting face. A positive figure indicates that the wheelrim centreline lies inboard of the wheel mounting face, whereas a negative figure means the wheelrim centreline is outboard of the mounting face.
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Lotus Service Notes Section GF GF.2 - WINTER TYRES & SNOW CHAINS If the car is to be used in very cold territories, or driven on snow covered roads, it is recommended to fit winter tyres developed specifically for such conditions. Lotus approves the fitment of Michelin X M+S 130 winter tyres in the following sizes: Type Size - front - rear Pressure (cold) - front - rear Michelin X M+S 130 185/55 R15 81T mounted on standard 15 inch front wheels. 195/60 R15 88T mounted on standard 15 inch front wheels. 1.
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Lotus Service Notes 4. 5. 6. Section GF Immediately drive for 6 - 12 miles (10 - 20 km) (or to the tyre depot if nearer) in a moderate manner and not exceeding 30 mph (45 km/h), to allow the sealant to spread. Then check and adjust the tyre pressure as necessary. Have the tyre professionally repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity, and until such time, limit speed to 30 mph (45 km/h) with a moderate driving manner.