Lotus Wheel Interchangeability Guide
Selecting the ideal rims for your vehicle often feels like an intricate puzzle. You're not just seeking aesthetic elegance - you're after a set that aligns precisely with your car's specifications. Have you ever spotted a set of stunning wheels gliding down the street or sitting in your neighbor's driveway and wondered if they could grace your Lotus just as beautifully?
Your quest for answers ends here. In this section, we delve into the logic and the idea of wheel interchangeability. Continue reading, and we'll illuminate the path to finding wheels that are not only visually striking but are also a perfect match for your Lotus.
Wheel Interchange Calc
See what wheels you can install on your Lotus
6 models
Filters list models that record the value on at least one model year. A matching bolt pattern does not mean every year, or every wheel, fits.
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Lotus Exige wheels
- Recorded model years 2006–2011 (6 recorded years)
- Recorded bolt patterns 4x100
- Recorded center bores 56.6 mm
- Stock rim size across recorded years 16x6 – 17x6
- Stock wheel diameter across recorded years 16–17 in
- Offset range across recorded years 32 mm
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Lotus Elise wheels
- Recorded model years 2005–2011 (7 recorded years)
- Recorded bolt patterns 4x100
- Recorded center bores 56.6 mm
- Stock rim size across recorded years 16x6 – 17x6
- Stock wheel diameter across recorded years 16–17 in
- Offset range across recorded years 32 mm
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Lotus Esprit wheels
- Recorded model years 2001–2004 (4 recorded years)
- Recorded bolt patterns 5x108
- Recorded center bores 56.1 mm
- Stock rim size across recorded years 17x7 – 18x8
- Stock wheel diameter across recorded years 17–18 in
- Offset range across recorded years 23–30 mm
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Lotus Evora wheels
- Recorded model years 2010–2014 (5 recorded years)
- Recorded bolt patterns 5x114.3
- Recorded center bores 56.6 mm
- Stock rim size across recorded years 18x8 – 19x9
- Stock wheel diameter across recorded years 18–19 in
- Offset range across recorded years 46–59 mm
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Lotus Evora 400 wheels
- Recorded model years 2017
- Recorded bolt patterns 5x114.3
- Recorded center bores 56.6 mm
- Stock rim size across recorded years 19x8 – 20x8
- Stock wheel diameter across recorded years 19–20 in
- Offset range across recorded years 46–59 mm
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Lotus Evora GT wheels
- Recorded model years 2021
- Recorded bolt patterns 5x114.3
- Recorded center bores 68.1 mm
What makes wheels interchangeable
Matching the bolt pattern is only the first check. Wheels also have to clear the brakes, sit at a safe offset, and carry the vehicle load.
- Bolt pattern
- The number of lugs and the circle they sit on, such as 5x120. Two wheels with the same pattern can still differ in offset, bore, or brake clearance.
- Center bore
- The hole in the middle of the wheel. It should match the hub, or use a hub-centric ring made for that difference. A smaller bore will not fit over the hub.
- Offset
- Offset sets how far the wheel sits in or out. The ranges on this page combine different years and are not one exact vehicle.
- Wheel diameter and width
- Diameter and width change the tire that fits and the clearance to suspension, fenders, and brakes.
- Brake clearance
- A wheel can share the bolt pattern and still hit the caliper. Check the wheel against the brakes on that exact vehicle.
- Load rating
- The wheel and tire must be rated for the load the vehicle places on them.
- Lug hardware and seat type
- Lug nuts or bolts have to match the thread and the seat shape in the wheel. The thread size for a specific model is on its wheel page when it is recorded.
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