[chris heath]

I was looking at getting some new wheels. 16x7 front and 17x8 rear

the tires i have now are:

175 x 55 x 16 front
225 x 45 x 17 rear

I would like the new tire to be a little lower on the profile than 55 but would like to try and keep the staggered look. Anyone have any suggestions on a good set? i tried the tire calculator thing and im not getting it. sorry.

Also how do you know which elise i would choose? Sorry i am very new to the lotus world.

 

[usurbrain]

just go up to the stock sport wheel size. 195/50-16 in the front and keep the rear the same.

 

[jeavis]

Wheel / tire size calculator / comparer - WHEELSMASTER
Very cool tire size app. Might help you a bit.

 

[chris heath]

thank you very much. has anyone used this site to purchase items? these are the wheels i was looking at. Thanks for the feedback

http://www.hangar111.com/ckshop.php?item=769&ret=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hangar111.com%2Fckshop.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category%3D73

 

[Aedo]

Also how do you know which elise i would choose? Sorry i am very new to the lotus world.

You need to choose Elise 111R/S.

 

[chris heath]

thanks Aedo. what is the difference between the 2?

 

[Aedo]

thanks Aedo. what is the difference between the 2?

The Elise S2 is powered by a rover engine and has a different rear offset of ET18 vs ET38.

(Also there is no difference between the Elise 111R/S and Exige)

 

[chris heath]

ah. thank you very much. good to know

 

[Green Ghost]

did you look at Blackwatch Racing - Lotus Elise and Exige Superchargers, Parts, and Accessories for the same/similar wheel