Lotus Exige S3 back PCD

2011–2021

VERIFIED

Centre bore68.1 mm

Offset (ET)ET35

Fixing typeM12x1.50

Tightening torque105 Nm

Original tyres265/35R18

Hub centric rings 68.1 mm → Wheel spacers 5x114.3(partner link) Change PCD (PCD adapter)(partner link) Sheet for your mechanic

Fitting wheels on a Lotus Exige S3 back

A Lotus Exige S3 back (2011–2021) uses a 5x114.3 PCD and a centre bore of 68.1 mm. Any wheel must match the vehicle's PCD exactly: there is no tolerance, unless you use a PCD adapter.

PCD: 5x114.3 required. See all vehicles with 5x114.3.
Centre bore: the wheel must have a centre bore of 68.1 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 68.1 mm.
Offset: the original is ET35. Compare your future wheel with the offset calculator (your vehicle is already selected) to see how many millimetres further in or out it will sit.
Fixings: thread M12x1.50, tightened to 105 Nm. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.
Tyres: original fitment is 265/35R18. For another size, check the diameter difference with the equivalence calculator (under 3 % recommended).

Vehicles with the same PCD and centre bore

Same 5x114.3 PCD and same 68.1 mm centre bore: wheels from these vehicles bolt on and centre on a Lotus Exige S3 back without rings. Offset, width, diameter and caliper clearance still need checking.

Lotus Emira back from 2022 Aston Martin DBS axe arrière 2007–2012 Aston Martin DBS axe avant 2007–2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage axe arrière 2005–2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage axe avant 2005–2017 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2005–2017

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your Exige S3 back?

Choose the vehicle the wheels come from: we compare the hub, then each original wheel to the millimetre.

Make

Model

Same PCD, different centre bore

These vehicles also use 5x114.3 but with a different centre bore: their wheels need a hub centric ring if their centre bore is larger than 68.1 mm, and will not fit if it is smaller.

Lotus Emira front ⌀69.1 Dacia Bigster ⌀66.1 Renault 4 E-Tech ⌀66.1 Alpine A290 ⌀73.1 Kia EV3 ⌀67.1 Leapmotor C10 ⌀73.1 Mazda CX-80 ⌀67.1 Mazda Mazda6e ⌀67.1

Frequently asked questions

What is the PCD of a Lotus Exige S3 back?

A Lotus Exige S3 back (2011–2021) has a PCD of 5x114.3: 5 studs or bolts spaced around a circle 114.3 mm in diameter.

Does a Lotus Exige S3 back need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a Lotus Exige S3 back is 68.1 mm. A wheel with a larger centre bore is fitted with a hub centric ring that brings it down to the hub diameter. A wheel with a smaller centre bore cannot be fitted.

What offset (ET) for a Lotus Exige S3 back?

The recorded original offset is ET35. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

What tightening torque for the wheels of a Lotus Exige S3 back?

The specified tightening torque is 105 Nm for M12x1.50 fixings. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern with a torque wrench and check the tightness again after about fifty kilometres.

Which vehicles have the same PCD as a Lotus Exige S3 back?

With the same PCD (5x114.3) and the same centre bore (68.1 mm), these include: Lotus Emira back, Aston Martin DBS axe arrière, Aston Martin DBS axe avant, Aston Martin V12 Vantage axe arrière. Offset, width and rim diameter still need checking for each vehicle.

Other Lotus models

Eletre 5x120 Emira back 5x114.3 Emira front 5x114.3 Exige S3 front 5x110 Exige S2 4x100 Elise S2 Front 4x100 Elise S2 Rear 4x100 Exige S1 4x95.25 Elise S1 4x95.25 Elan M100 4x100 All Lotus →

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