Lotus Exige

Lotus Exige Forged Wheel Fitment Guide

Forged wheel sizing, stance, brake-clearance planning, F:5x110|R:5x114.3 / 4x100 PCD references, 56.7 / F: 65 & R: 68 center-bore references, photo-backed Exige references, V6 worksheet-backed specification cases, and street-ready engineering checks for Lotus Exige and Exige V6 owners.

  • F:5x110|R:5x114.3 / 4x100 PCD
  • 56.7 / F: 65 & R: 68 center bore
  • 690 kg load target
  • 1,700 Nm torque target
  • Wheel bolts
  • 120 Nm lug torque
2008 Lotus Exige on TRS-05 wheels for
2008 Lotus Exige customer forged wheel fitment.
Overview

Fitment ContextReal Customer Cars

This guide helps Lotus Exige and Exige V6 owners choose forged wheels with the right stance, tire support, brake clearance, and road manners. The goal is simple: a wheel that looks right, fits properly, and feels sharp on the actual car.

Street Fitment

Balanced sizing for daily driving, tire availability, and clean fender clearance.

Brake Clearance

Spoke profile, barrel shape, and backpad are reviewed around the exact brake package.

Forged Response

Lower unsprung mass can sharpen steering, braking feel, and ride control.

Quick Specs

FitmentSnapshot

Area Guide value Fitment note
PCD F:5x110|R:5x114.3 / 4x100 Confirm exact vehicle before machining.
Center bore 56.7 / F: 65 & R: 68 Machine hub-centric to the confirmed car.
Wheel sizes 17x8 ET24 / 18x10 ET32 / 17x8 ET24 / 18x10 ET32 / 18x10.5 ET11 / Custom sizing after consultation Review tire, brake, fender and ride height together.
Wheel models TRS-05 / CSF10 / REX-05 / LFI forged wheel Face profile depends on brake and load target.
Global Support

Lotus Exige / Exige V6 BuildsFrom Singapore to Global Customers

LFI supports Lotus Exige / Exige V6 customers with vehicle-specific forged wheel consultation, DDP supply where available, and direct Singapore / Malaysia support. Fitment recommendations are based on the confirmed vehicle, brake package, tyre target, load requirement, and intended use.

Fitment Consultation

LFI helps owners choose between OEM+, lightweight square, brake-clearance, show-style, and track-focused forged setups.

Road & Tire Conditions

City roads, highways, potholes, wet-weather tires, ride comfort, and tire availability can all change the best wheel and tire recommendation.

Global Supply

LFI offers Duty Paid Shipping (DDP) to major markets, so eligible customers pay the confirmed landed price with no extra import tariffs or taxes due on delivery.

Singapore / Malaysia Direct Support

Singapore customers can visit LFI at 76 Playfair Road, #01-03, Singapore 367996 to view forged wheel samples, finishes, concavity profiles, and selected in-stock wheels.

Malaysia customers can order directly with LFI and request pre-production consultation for road use, track use, tire availability, and brake clearance.

External References

Platform & TestingReference Links

Reference What it supports Link
Owner Manual / VIN Data Factory tire, wheel, tire-pressure, and axle-label information for the exact vehicle. Owner Manual / VIN Data
JWL / VIA Wheel Standards Japanese light-alloy wheel standard and third-party verification context for JWL / JWL-T marking and VIA registration. Japan Light Alloy Automotive Wheel Testing Council
TUV SUD Wheel Testing Independent laboratory testing context for wheels, materials, components, fatigue testing, impact testing, and international wheel standards. TUV SUD Wheel Testing
Standards Testing Laboratories Automotive wheel test-lab context for fatigue, impact, load / deflection, and compliance-related validation. STL Testing Services
SAE J2530 Aftermarket passenger-car and light-truck wheel performance requirements and test-method context. SAE J2530
FAQ

FitmentFAQ

Are the Lotus Exige / Exige V6 Forged Wheel Fitment Guide case studies real LFI customer builds?

Yes. The case studies are based on real LFI forged-wheel customer projects and fitment records.

What PCD does LFI confirm before machining?

The most common recorded PCD in this guide is F:5x110|R:5x114.3. LFI must confirm the exact vehicle before production.

How is the hub bore confirmed?

Recorded hub-bore references show 56.7. LFI confirms the hub-centric machining value against the actual car before quoting or production.

What wheel size is a sensible starting point?

A recorded starting point is 17x8 ET24 / 18x10 ET32. Tyre pairing, brake clearance and ride height are confirmed around the actual car.

Can LFI build this fitment without spacers?

Yes, when the offset, brake clearance, and body clearance are engineered into the forged wheel specification.

Why are some case studies specification-first?

Some recorded builds have full specification value while customer images are still pending.

What should I send before LFI quotes a build?

Send the model year, trim, brake package, tyre target, ride height, alignment notes, PCD, hub bore, hardware seat, centre-cap plan, finish, load target and intended use.

Can Singapore, Malaysia, and international owners order directly from LFI?

Yes. LFI supports local Singapore and Malaysia customers and ships forged wheels internationally with fitment consultation.

Can I choose a different finish from the photos?

Yes. The photos are fitment references. LFI can quote gloss, satin, brushed, polished, bronze, black, silver, and custom finishes depending on the wheel design.

Do I need to copy the exact photographed setup?

No. The photographed setup is a proven reference point, but LFI can adjust width, offset, concavity, finish, and tire pairing around your car and goals.

Will these wheels clear big brakes?

Brake clearance depends on the caliper template, barrel profile, spoke shape, backpad, and final offset. LFI checks these before machining.

Can LFI build a more comfortable daily setup?

Yes. A comfort-biased setup can use a more conservative width, sensible offset, and tire sizing with enough sidewall for road use.

Can LFI build a more aggressive show setup?

Yes, but fender clearance, steering clearance, tire shoulder, ride height, and alignment need to be checked together.

Can I keep factory center caps?

Often yes, if the cap diameter, clip style, pocket depth, and face profile are planned before production.

Are square setups available?

Yes. Square setups are popular when owners want easy tire rotation, predictable handling, and a clean road-use package.

Are staggered setups available?

Yes. Staggered setups can work when the platform, tire diameter, and drivetrain requirements support it.

Why does LFI care about tire shoulder shape?

Two tires with the same printed size can sit differently. Shoulder shape affects fender clearance, steering clearance, and the final stance.

Why not order by offset alone?

Offset only tells part of the story. Width, tire size, brake clearance, hub geometry, concavity, and ride height all affect whether the setup works.

Can LFI ship internationally?

Yes. LFI supports international forged-wheel orders and can prepare fitment consultation remotely before production.

Start Your Lotus Exige / Exige V6Build

Share your model year, brake package, tire target, ride height, alignment, center-cap plan, and finish target so LFI can confirm the forged wheel specification.

LFI Updates

Subscribe For New Builds

Sign up to get the latest on new LFI forged wheel designs, customer builds, engineering articles, and selected product releases.

No spam — just LFI product, engineering, and build updates.