Lotus Elise Spare Tire

The Lotus Elise, a renowned lightweight sports car, is not typically equipped with a spare tire due to its emphasis on minimalistic design and performance. In order to maximize weight reduction, the manufacturers intentionally omitted common components such as a spare wheel. Therefore, an emergency kit including a tire puncture repair kit is usually provided instead of a conventional spare tire. If Elise owners wish to have an emergency spare tire, they need to purchase it separately, with the size depending on the specific model of the vehicle. For instance, the 2005 model has front tire size of 175/55R16 and rear tire size of 225/45R17. It's recommended to consult with a professional or the vehicle's manual for accurate information regarding the proper spare tire size for a specific model of Lotus Elise.

Lotus Elise models manufactured from 2005 to 2011 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 23.5" to 23.7", 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 Elise years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Lotus Elise vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 22.8" to 24.4". Some Elise 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 Elise spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T125/85D16from $146.92	24.3"
T125/70R16from $133.95	22.9"
T135/70R16from $131.99	23.5"
T125/70R17from $127.35	23.9"
T125/80D16from $95.68	23.9"
T125/70D17from $82.14	23.9"
T125/80D15from $78.96	22.9"
T135/80D15	23.5"
T135/70D16	23.5"
T125/90R15	23.9"
T125/90D15	23.9"
T125/80R16	23.9"
T125/80R15	22.9"
T125/70D16	22.9"
T135/80R15	23.5"

Spare Tire for Lotus Elise

Discover spare tire solutions for your Lotus Elise based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Lotus Elise 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.