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.

Lotus Elan models manufactured from 1990 to 1992 have tires with overall diameter of 23.2", allowing the use of a temporary spare tire with a near same diameter as the OEM tire. Tire diameter and wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Lotus Elan years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Lotus Elan vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 22.5" to 23.9". Some Elan models may require the use of a traditional full-size tire as a spare. To ensure safe temporary mobility in case of a road emergency, always refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the correct Lotus Elan spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T125/70R16from $133.95	22.9"
T135/70R16from $131.99	23.5"
T125/80D15from $78.96	22.9"
T125/70D16	22.9"
T125/80R15	22.9"
T135/70D16	23.5"
T135/80D15	23.5"
T135/80R15	23.5"

Spare Tire for Lotus Elan

Discover spare tire solutions for your Lotus Elan based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Lotus Elan tire size can vary depending on the year and trim. Make sure to check the load index and load capacity of the spare tire to ensure that it is capable to safely support your vehicle's weight.

All listed guides, data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. Spare-Tires.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for the correct spare tire size configuration.