WheelOffset

2009 Lotus Elise Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Offset
Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing
Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern
4×100
Center bore
56.6 mm
Thread
M12×1.5
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
1.6i · 1.6L, 1ZR-FAE, I4, Petrol5.5x165.5x16ET103.14 in195/50R164x10056.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, 2ZR-FE, I4, Petrol5.5x165.5x16ET103.14 in195/50R164x10056.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, 2ZR-FE, I4, Petrol6x175.5x16ET0 / ET103.00 in215/60R17 / 195/50R164x10056.6 mmM12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, 2ZR-FE, I4, Petrol6x175.5x16ET20 / ET103.79 in185/40R17 / 195/50R164x10056.6 mmM12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

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Lug hardware

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  • White Knight Chrome M12x1.50 Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Count

    M12 x 1.5

    Matches M12 x 1.5 thread — confirm wheel seat style

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  • White Knight 3807BK-20AM Black Chrome M12x1.50 Spline Lug Nut, 20 items

    M12 x 1.5

    Matches M12 x 1.5 thread — confirm wheel seat style

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Wheel locks

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  • MCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel Locks

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

    Matches M12 x 1.5 — confirm seat style for your wheel

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  • Gorilla Automotive Wheel Locks With Washer (M12x1.50)

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

    Matches M12 x 1.5 — confirm seat style for your wheel

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Real-World 2009 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

2 documented builds.

2009 Lotus Elise custom wheel setup

Staggered · 16×7 ET32 / 17×8 ET42

Documented on a 2009 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front
16×7 ET32
Rear
17×8 ET42
Compared with OEM

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

  • Outer edge 3 mm less outward poke
  • Inner edge 41 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +1.5" vs OEM
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2009 Lotus Elise custom wheel setup

Staggered · 16×? / 17×?

Documented on a 2009 Lotus Elise build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Torque

Front
16×?
Rear
17×?
Compared with OEM

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

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    More specs for the 2009 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.