Lotus Exige Wheel Interchange
Compare Lotus Exige wheel specifications across 6 model years. Review bolt patterns, center bore, thread size, OEM wheel dimensions, and the years that share the same recorded mounting specs.
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Compare Lotus Exige Years
Wheel Specifications by Year
| Year | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread size | OEM rim sizes | Offset | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Not available | Varies
| M12×1.5 | Varies
| Varies
| Open 2011 page |
| 2010 | Not available | 56.6 mm | M12×1.5 | 16×7 | 7 mm | Open 2010 page |
| 2009 | 4×100 | 56.6 mm | M12×1.5 | Not available | Not available | Open 2009 page |
| 2008 | 4×100 | 56.6 mm | M12×1.5 | Not available | Not available | Open 2008 page |
| 2007 | 4×100 | 56.6 mm | M12×1.5 | Not available | Not available | Open 2007 page |
| 2006 | 4×100 | 56.6 mm | M12×1.5 | Not available | Not available | Open 2006 page |
2011
- Bolt pattern
- Not available
- Center bore
Varies
- 56.6 mm
- 65.1 mm
- Thread size
- M12×1.5
- OEM rim sizes
Varies
- 16×7
- 17×7.5
- Offset
Varies
- 7 mm
- 26 mm
- Details
- Open 2011 page
2010
- Bolt pattern
- Not available
- Center bore
- 56.6 mm
- Thread size
- M12×1.5
- OEM rim sizes
- 16×7
- Offset
- 7 mm
- Details
- Open 2010 page
2009
- Bolt pattern
- 4×100
- Center bore
- 56.6 mm
- Thread size
- M12×1.5
- OEM rim sizes
- Not available
- Offset
- Not available
- Details
- Open 2009 page
2008
- Bolt pattern
- 4×100
- Center bore
- 56.6 mm
- Thread size
- M12×1.5
- OEM rim sizes
- Not available
- Offset
- Not available
- Details
- Open 2008 page
2007
- Bolt pattern
- 4×100
- Center bore
- 56.6 mm
- Thread size
- M12×1.5
- OEM rim sizes
- Not available
- Offset
- Not available
- Details
- Open 2007 page
2006
- Bolt pattern
- 4×100
- Center bore
- 56.6 mm
- Thread size
- M12×1.5
- OEM rim sizes
- Not available
- Offset
- Not available
- Details
- Open 2006 page
Wheel Specification Changes
- 2010 → 2011 – Center bore changed from 56.6 mm to 56.6 mm, 65.1 mm
Is matching bolt pattern enough?
A matching Lotus Exige bolt pattern is only the first check. The wheel still has to clear the hub, brakes, and suspension, sit at a usable offset, and use the correct fasteners and tire package.
- Center bore must not be smaller than the hub. A larger bore may need hub-centric rings; it is not an automatic fit.
- Offset and backspacing change inner and outer clearance even when diameter matches.
- Wheel width, brake clearance, and suspension travel are trim-specific and are not proven by bolt pattern alone.
- Lug-seat geometry, thread size, load rating, tire diameter, and TPMS compatibility still need a physical check.
Same recorded specifications are a candidate for further verification, not confirmation that wheels physically fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bolt patterns has the Lotus Exige used?
Recorded Lotus Exige bolt patterns for 2006–2011 are 4×100. A year may have more than one configuration, so confirm the year page before buying wheels.
Do all Exige years use the same wheel specs?
No. Recorded Exige wheel specifications change across model years, including a documented transition from 2010 to 2011. Use the year comparison tool and the specifications table on this page.
How can I compare two Exige years?
Use Compare Years at the top of this page to select a donor year and an installed-on year. The result compares recorded bolt pattern, center bore, thread size, rim diameter, rim width, offset, backspacing, and tire size, then links to both year pages and the wheel calculator.
Is matching the bolt pattern enough?
No. Matching bolt pattern alone is not enough. Center bore, offset, backspacing, wheel width, brake and suspension clearance, lug-seat geometry, load rating, tire diameter, and TPMS compatibility must still be verified.
What should I check before installing wheels from another year?
Confirm the recorded core mounting specs, then verify wheel width, offset/backspacing, brake and suspension clearance, lug-seat geometry, load rating, tire diameter, and TPMS compatibility. This page reports recorded specifications and does not certify installation.