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Custom Lotus Elise

From simple modifications like aftermarket wheels and tires, to more involved mods like suspension setups and body kits, there’s plenty of ways to make your Lotus Elise unique. With so many aftermarket options to pick from, it might be difficult to know what kind of wheels, tires, and suspension are best for customizing the Lotus Elise.

We’re delighted to provide the most comprehensive online fitment gallery in the aftermarket enthusiast community, with contributions from drivers just like you who have already custom built their Lotus Elise vehicles. To uncover the creative ideas for your project, go through the selection of mods. All projects are sorted by the year of production.

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  • 2005 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Enkei RPF1 16x7.0 , 16x8.0
    • 2549 views

    DHP exhaust, VF N/A tune, Quantum Zero's, Forge MS radiator, Powerflex inserts, s111 v3 eliminator, s111 DSbrace

  • 2005 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels 16x7.0 , 17x8.0
    • P 195/50 R16, rear P 225/45 R17
    • 2438 views
  • 2011 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels XXR 16x8.0 , 17x8.25
    • 2350 views
  • 2009 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels 16x7.0 +32 , 17x8.0 +42
    • 2294 views
  • 2006 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Toybox48 Hethel 16x7.0 +22 , 17x8.0 +35
    • 2103 views
  • 2011 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Wedssport TC105N 16-inch , 17x
    • 2092 views

    Powder Coated Black

  • 2005 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels TR Motorsports F1 16x6.5 , 17x7.5
    • 2010 views

     front (10.5 lbs.)  rear (12.0 lbs.)

  • 2006 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels SSR Competitions 16x6.5 +32 , 17x7.5
    • 1979 views

    Front: (11.0lbs),  Rear: (3.3lbs)  

  • 2010 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Team Dynamics 1.2 16x7.0 , 17x9.0
    • 1969 views
  • 2005 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels XXR 16x8.0 , 17x8.25
    • 1965 views
  • 2010 Lotus Elise

    • Wheels TR Motorsports C1M 15x9.0
    • 1953 views
  • 2005 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Enkei RPF1 16x7.0 , 16x8.0
    • 1797 views

    work as well but need spacers (3mm spacers) the spacers that were used for mine are from BWR & the factory lugs fit fine without needing extra length

  • 2006 Lotus Elise

    • Wheels Blitz Technospeed Z1 17x8.0 +32
    • 1687 views
  • 2010 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Stella Corse 17x8.0 , 16x7.0
    • 1477 views
  • 2006 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Volk CE28 15-inch , 16x
    • 1307 views

    Chili Red - VF Supercharged and Intercooled Stg 3 - PPE header - RC 550cc's - BOE surge tank and catch can -Nitron Triples - Nitron spherical bushings...

  • 2011 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Rota Torque 16-inch , 17x
    • 1290 views
  • 2007 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Rota Torque 16x7.0 , 17x8.0
    • 1279 views
  • 2009 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Rota Torque 16-inch , 17x
    • 1127 views

    no problems

  • 2007 Lotus Elise

    • Staggered wheels Rota Torque 16x7.0 , 17x8.0
    • 1037 views


The Most Popular Rim Sizes in Lotus Elise Tuning

16 x 7.0 – 17 x 8.0 26%
16 - inch – 17 x 15%
16 x 7.0 – 16 x 8.0 10%