2001 Lotus Exige tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x95.25 on every 2001 trim.

Tires for the 2001 Lotus Exige

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 195/50R16 front + 225/45R17 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims

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Trims sold in 2001
2
Generation
I

2 trims sold in 2001

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Lotus Exige I

2000–2001 Europe 2 trims
Exige 1.8 (Coupe) +1 variant 192 hp · 1.8 L I4 Petrol 1.8 L I4 195/50R16 / 225/45R17 1 fitment

Same tires and wheels on: 1.8SC (Coupe)

Generation
I · 2000–2001
Market
Europe
Power
192 hp
Engine
1.8 L I4 Petrol 1.8 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x95.25
Thread
M12 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OEFront195/50R16Rim 16x7 ET7 4x95.25–
Rear225/45R17Rim 17x8.5 ET5 4x95.25–
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2001
2
Generation
I
Other years
All years (2000–2021)

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