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Quick notes on Lotus Elise rims

    • Average rim diameter: 16.9 in. (429 mm)
    • Average rim width: 4.9 in. (124 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 154 mph (248 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 226 kg (499 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 44%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.66 hp/mm (1.22 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 13 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 20 in. (508 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 53.1 in. per wheel (1349 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

Original 2011 Lotus Elise rim size

  • 1.6 — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • CR 1.6 — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • S 1.8 — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • S CR 1.8 — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • Cup R 1.8 — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • S Cup 1.8 — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • Cup 250 1.8 — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • Cup 260 1.8 — 6 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.6 — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • CR 1.6 — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • S 1.8 — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • S CR 1.8 — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • Cup R 1.8 — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • S Cup 1.8 — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • Cup 250 1.8 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Cup 260 1.8 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.6 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • CR 1.6 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • S 1.8 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • S CR 1.8 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • Cup R 1.8 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • S Cup 1.8 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • Cup 250 1.8 — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • Cup 260 1.8 — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.6 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		2.7 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    CR 1.6 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		2.7 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    S 1.8 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    S CR 1.8 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Cup R 1.8 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    S Cup 1.8 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Cup 250 1.8 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Cup 260 1.8 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 35.3% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle CR 1.6
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle S 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle S CR 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle Cup R 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle S Cup 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle Cup 250 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle Cup 260 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.3%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 4.5 in. (114 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 145 mph (234 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 224 kg (494 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 39%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.93 hp/mm (1.42 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 13.94 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2015 Lotus Elise rim size

  • 1.8 — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8 — 145 mm min and 175 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.8 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		1.7 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 4.5 in. (114 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 137 mph (220 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 201 kg (443 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 38%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.39 hp/mm (1.02 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 13.09 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2000 Lotus Elise rim size

  • 1.8 i 16V — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R — 4.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8 i 16V — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R — 145 mm min and 175 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.8 i 16V 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		2.6 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    1.8 i 16V 111 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		2.5 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    1.8 i 16V 111R 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)     		2.4 mm to 1 Nm 26.5% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111R
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 17
    (114 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 26.5%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15 in. (381 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5.5 in. (140 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 130 mph (210 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 165 kg (364 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 34%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.29 hp/mm (0.95 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 11.55 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 22 in. (559 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 47.1 in. per wheel (1196 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 2000 Lotus Elise rim size

  • 1.8 i 16V — 5.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8 i 16V — 165 mm min and 195 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.8 i 16V 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)     		2.2 mm to 1 Nm 36.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)     		22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 15
    (140 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 36.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5 in. (127 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 132 mph (213 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 183 kg (403 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 34%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.05 hp/mm (0.77 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.3 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 20 in. (508 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 50.2 in. per wheel (1275 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1996 Lotus Elise rim size

  • 1.8 i 16V — 5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S — 5 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8 i 16V — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S — 155 mm min and 185 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.8 i 16V 5J x 16
    (127 x 406 mm)     		2.5 mm to 1 Nm 31.3% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		20 in.
    (508 mm)
    1.8 i 16V 111S 5J x 16
    (127 x 406 mm)     		2.3 mm to 1 Nm 31.3% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 16
    (127 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 31.3%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111S
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 16
    (127 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 31.3%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)