1992 Lotus Elan Spare Tire
The Lotus Elan, a classic British sports car produced by Lotus Cars, has specific requirements when it comes to its spare tire, often referred to as the "fifth wheel." The recommended spare tire size for a Lotus Elan is 145/70 R13, which is designed to fit a rim diameter of 13 inches. This smaller and narrower size, compared to the regular tires, is chosen to ensure it is lightweight and compact enough to be easily stored in the car's limited extra space. However, it is important to remember that the spare tire is strictly for temporary use to get the vehicle to a safe place or the nearest garage for tire replacement or repair. Due to its smaller size and limited durability, it should not be used for long distances or high speeds.
1992 Lotus Elan comes with 1 OEM tire size option. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact Lotus dealership to confirm the correct 1992 Lotus Elan spare tire size.
205/45R16
205/45R16 tire has a diameter of 23.2". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 22.5" to 23.9".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T125/70R16from $133.95 | 22.9" | -1.3% |
| T135/70R16from $131.99 | 23.5" | 1.3% |
| T125/80D15from $78.96 | 22.9" | -1.3% |
| T125/70D16 | 22.9" | -1.3% |
| T125/80R15 | 22.9" | -1.3% |
| T135/70D16 | 23.5" | 1.3% |
| T135/80D15 | 23.5" | 1.3% |
| T135/80R15 | 23.5" | 1.3% |
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