2006 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

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
1.8i · 2ZZ-GE, I4, Petrol	5.5x16	5.5x16	ET10	3.14 in	195/50R16	4x100	56.6 mm	M12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2006 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 — 2 documented builds
15-inch — 1 documented build
17-inch — 1 documented build

4 documented builds.

Staggered · 16×7 ET22 / 17×8 ET35

Documented on a 2006 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Toybox48 Hethel

Front: 16×7 ET22
Rear: 17×8 ET35

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 31 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 16×6.5 ET32 / 17×7.5

Documented on a 2006 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: SSR Competitions

Front: 16×6.5 ET32
Rear: 17×7.5

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 9.3 mm less outward poke
Inner edge 34.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET32 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Blitz Technospeed Z1

Front: 17×8 ET32
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 9.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 53.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 15×? / 16×?

Documented on a 2006 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk CE28

Front: 15×?
Rear: 16×?

Compared with OEM

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

Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Compare your own setup

See how a different width or offset sits versus an OEM configuration for this year.

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

New width (in)New offset (mm)

Outer: +0 mm
Inner clearance: 0 mm unchanged

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More specs for the 2006 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.