I belive TTR is reselling genuine Minilites, you can also get them direct from Minilite. They are available with 95mm and 100mm backspace. As to which ones will fit your S4 is anyone’s guess, no two Lotus are the same. The 100mm may catch the rear springs if you do not have 2.25" springs fitted. The 95mm may catch the wheel arches depending if the body is on the chasis straight. The only way to know for sure is try them.
I have a spare 100mm KO minilite if you want to borrow it. Opps just noticed you are in Germany so this may not be of much help.
Read what has been said recently in “Poly bushes & Spyder bones” before buying.
It is my intension to buy Minilites next year, but shall ask whomever I decide to buy them from to ensure that they are well balanced.
When I buy them I shall get the tyre fitter to check the wheel balance before fitting the tyres.
After dreaming about Minilites for 40+ years, I just did the same update to my S4, knock on wheels came from Paul Matty. There is required measurement that needs to be done, rim to inside hub of your old steel wheel, once this is confirmed, the Minilite is then made to this size, I did mine at 94mm, l am lucky that there is clearence at the ourside A arm/rim area, I did have to cut away the fiberglass ledge inside both rear wings as there was slight rubbing on hard corners, I know think I have to do the fronts or, raise a 1/4in?
I also fitted the 2.5 adjustable springs in rear, and adustable Spax front. Not sure ride hight is perfect as yet, but the car rides very well if not a bit firm. Rear Koni shocks set arouind 1/3 from full soft.
Suggest you contact Ray at PM, wheels were 90 quid back this summer. By the way, I have 165 70 13 rubber.
Car sits and looks great with wheels alightly proud of the wings.
Hi Peter,
glad to hear they fit!
Where did you buy your Minilites? Paul Matty? TTR? Did you have them made to your specifications/ dimensions? How much did they cost?
Did you have any problems with balancing?
My Elan has 165/70 SR13 on original steel wheels which is also a tight fit. These Dunlop tyres aren?t allowed in Germany because of dimensions and speed rating and they?re pretty old anyway.
I live in Linz am Rhein, not far from Bonn. If you are around, stop by for a cup of coffee! And any other Elan driver too! Linz is a very old, small medieval town and well worth a visit.