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Best tyres for the Nissan Leaf
Electric cars are heavy and instantly torquey, so the best tyres protect range and carry the battery weight without wearing out quickly. Look for low rolling resistance, a high enough load rating, and quiet, EV-ready ranges.
As an electric electric hatchback on 16 to 17 inch wheels, the Nissan Leaf carries heavy batteries and delivers torque the instant you press the pedal, which tends to wear tyres faster than an equivalent petrol car. Typical fitments are 205/55 R16, 215/50 R17. A tyre built for low rolling resistance helps protect range, and a high enough load rating copes with the extra weight.
What we'd fit on a Leaf
Michelin e.Primacy, low rolling resistance to protect range.
ShopContinental EcoContact 6, efficient with strong wet grip.
ShopHankook iON evo, an EV-specific design that tests well.
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For the full tested ranking, see the best tyres for electric cars. Then weigh it against how you actually drive.
Nissan Leaf tyre sizes
These are common fitments across recent Nissan Leaf generations. Your exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so confirm it from the tyre sidewall, the door placard or your V5C. New to it? See what a size like 205/55 R16 means.
Recommended pressures
Your Nissan Leaf's recommended pressures are on the placard in the driver's door shut or fuel flap, and in the handbook. Set them cold, and raise them when fully loaded or towing. Our guide to correct tyre pressure and where to find your figures cover the detail.
What to watch on a Leaf
Instant torque and battery weight wear EV tyres faster than a petrol car, so rotate regularly to even it out. See how tyre rotation works if you spot it.
Nissan Leaf tyres: common questions
What are the best tyres for a Nissan Leaf?
Electric cars are heavy and instantly torquey, so the best tyres protect range and carry the battery weight without wearing out quickly. Look for low rolling resistance, a high enough load rating, and quiet, EV-ready ranges. Our pick of Michelin e.Primacy, Continental EcoContact 6, Hankook iON evo is a strong starting point; see the best tyres for electric cars for the tested detail, then match it to how you drive.
What size tyres does the Nissan Leaf take?
Common fitments include 205/55 R16, 215/50 R17. The exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so confirm it from the sidewall, door placard or V5C before buying.
How much should I spend on tyres for a Nissan Leaf?
It depends on the car and how you drive. A premium tyre pays off on motorway miles and in the wet; a strong value-premium tyre is often the smarter buy on a smaller or lighter car. See our guide on premium versus mid-range versus budget to weigh it up.
From the reviews desk: we pick by how a car is actually used, not by badge. The names above are a sound starting point for a electric hatchback like this, but the right tyre also depends on your budget and the weather you drive in.
Sources and accuracy. Recommendations draw on our tested review guides. Sizes shown are common fitments for the Nissan Leaf and are not a substitute for confirming your own car's fitment from the sidewall, placard or V5C. If anything here looks wrong, tell us and we will check it.