GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The wheel and tyre assemblies have been specifically designed by Lotus Con in con
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junction with the wheel arid tyre
manufacturers,
with both perforrnonce and stylin
g
in
mind. The wheels are spigotted on to the hubs in order to
ensure concentricity between
axle ond tyre. Wheel and tyre assemblies are checked to a high standard of balance
and true running, and when replacement tyres are fitted, these too must also be
balonced to the same high degree otherwise, the performance and smootti running of
the vehicle could be affected.
The spare wheel
is
stored in the front baggage comportment.
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intervals of every 8,000 kilometres (5,000 miles), using a 'spigotted type' hub
adaptor ONLY.
Maintain the tyres at the correct pressures (see TECHNICAL DATA). Under
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inflation
will cause excessive wear and ropid deterioration of the tyre walls, whilst over
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inflation will have a detrimental effect on the haridling and ride characteristics.
Pressures should be checked at least once a week, or every
1,600
kilometres
(1,000
miles).
In order to obtain the correct handling 'feel' and minimum feedback, it
is
very
important that tyre uniformity, i.e. radial
arid lateral run
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out
is
of the high standard
set by Lotus Can Limited.
If
any difficulty
is
experienced with replacement tyres,
reference should be
made to the tyre manufacturer concerned.
SPARE WHEEL
The spare wheel
is
stored under the bonnet lid in the front baggoge compartment.
A
single bolt with a large washer secures the wheel to the floor of the compartment;
this can be removed using the wheel nut wrench.
When replacing the spare wheel ensure the retaining bolt, with washer,
is
fully
tightened down. Check the security of the wheel from time
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to
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time, as a loose
spare wheel can cause damage.
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