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

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Configuration

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OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
1.6i · 1.6L, 1ZR-FAE, I4, Petrol	5.5x16	5.5x16	ET10	3.14 in	195/50R16	4x100	56.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, 2ZR-FE, I4, Petrol	5.5x16	5.5x16	ET10	3.14 in	195/50R16	4x100	56.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, 2ZR-FE, I4, Petrol	6x17	5.5x16	ET0 / ET10	3.00 in	215/60R17 / 195/50R16	4x100	56.6 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, 2ZR-FE, I4, Petrol	6x17	5.5x16	ET20 / ET10	3.79 in	185/40R17 / 195/50R16	4x100	56.6 mm	M12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

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.

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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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.