Checking your Nissan Leaf tyre pressure
Two minutes at home or on a garage forecourt is all it takes.
Find your pressure
Look up your tyre size in the pressure chart, or check the sticker inside the driver's door jamb or fuel filler flap.
Check the tyres cold
Recommended figures are cold pressures — measure before driving, or at least a couple of hours after a journey.
Top up all four monthly
Check every tyre (and the spare) once a month and before long trips, then refit the valve caps securely.
Recommended pressures for your Nissan Leaf
Cold inflation pressures as recommended by Nissan. Use the laden figures when the car is fully loaded with passengers or luggage.
| Tyre size | Front | Front (loaded) | Rear | Rear (loaded) | Compare tyre deals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/55 R16 89H LEAF | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91V LEAF | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 89H LEAF ACENTA | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91V LEAF ACENTA | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 89H LEAF BLACK | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91V LEAF BLACK | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 89H LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91T LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91V LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 94V LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91W LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91Y LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 89H LEAF EV | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91V LEAF EV | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 89H LEAF LAUNCH | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91V LEAF LAUNCH | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 89H LEAF VISIA | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 205/55 R16 91V LEAF VISIA | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 91V LEAF | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 91V LEAF ACENTA | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 91V LEAF BLACK | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 95H LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 91V LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 95V LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 95W LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 95Y LEAF E | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 91V LEAF EV | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 91V LEAF LAUNCH | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | |
| 215/50 R17 91V LEAF VISIA | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa | 36 psi248 kPa |
No pressures found for that combination — try “All sizes” or a different variant.
Always double-check against the tyre placard inside the driver's door or your Nissan handbook — pressures can vary by exact specification and year.
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The right pressure pays for itself
Tyres naturally lose around 1–2 psi a month, and more in cold weather — so even careful drivers end up under-inflated. Running your Leaf below Nissan's recommended pressure increases rolling resistance, which means more fuel burned, faster shoulder wear and longer braking distances in the wet.
Over-inflating isn't the answer either: too much air shrinks the tyre's contact patch, wearing the centre of the tread and making grip and ride quality worse. The recommended figures in the chart are the sweet spot — and if you're carrying a full load of passengers or luggage, switch to the laden values before you set off.
How pressure shapes your grip on the road
The red zones are where a mis-inflated tyre carries the load — and where it wears out first.
Tyre pressure questions, answered
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