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2005 Lotus Elise Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
5.5x16
Offset
ET10 · ET31
Backspacing
3.14 in · 3.97 in
Bolt pattern
4×100
Center bore
56.6 mm
Thread
M12×1.5
Tire size
195/50R16 · 175/55R16

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OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
1.8i · 2ZZ-GE, I4, Petrol5.5x165.5x16ET103.14 in195/50R164x10056.6 mmM12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2005 Lotus Elise Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 16-inch — 5 documented builds

5 documented builds.

2005 Lotus Elise custom wheel setup

Staggered · 16×7 / 16×8

Documented on a 2005 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RPF1

Front
16×7
Rear
16×8
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×5.5 ET10 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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    2005 Lotus Elise custom wheel setup

    Staggered · 16×7 / 17×8

    Documented on a 2005 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

    Front
    16×7 · 195/50R16
    Rear
    17×8 · 225/45R17
    Compared with OEM

    Compared with the 16×5.5 ET10 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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      2005 Lotus Elise custom wheel setup

      Staggered · 16×6.5 / 17×7.5

      Documented on a 2005 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

      Wheel: TR Motorsports F1

      Front
      16×6.5
      Rear
      17×7.5
      Compared with OEM

      Compared with the 16×5.5 ET10 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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        2005 Lotus Elise custom wheel setup

        Staggered · 16×8 / 17×8.25

        Documented on a 2005 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

        Wheel: XXR

        Front
        16×8
        Rear
        17×8.25
        Compared with OEM

        Compared with the 16×5.5 ET10 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

          View full build on Modified1
          2005 Lotus Elise custom wheel setup

          Staggered · 16×7 / 16×8

          Documented on a 2005 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

          Wheel: Enkei RPF1

          Front
          16×7
          Rear
          16×8
          Compared with OEM

          Compared with the 16×5.5 ET10 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

            View full build on Modified1

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            OEM: 16×5.5 ET10 · 195/50R16 · Front · 1.8i · 2ZZ-GE, I4, Petrol

            • Outer: +0 mm
            • Inner clearance: 0 mm unchanged

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            More specs for the 2005 Lotus Elise

            Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.