Get Maintenance and do-it yourself -> Changing wheels and tires Guide for Nissan Leaf 4 Door First Generation (2010-2017)

Generally, snow tires will have lower speed rat-

ings than factory equipped tires and may not

match the potential maximum vehicle speed.

Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the

tire.

dard minimum clearances between the tire and

the closest vehicle suspension or body compo-

nent required to accommodate the use of a win-

ter traction device (tire chains or cables). The

minimum clearances are determined using the

factory equipped tire size. Other types may dam-

age your vehicle.

If you install snow tires, they must be the same

size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all

four wheels.

Use chain tensioners when recommended by the

tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose

end links of the tire chain must be secured or

removed to prevent the possibility of whipping

action damage to the fenders or underbody. If

possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when

using tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced

speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be damaged

and/or vehicle handling and performance may be

adversely affected.

For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires

may be used. However, some U.S. states and

Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check

local, state and provincial laws before installing

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of

studded snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may

be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES

Tire rotation

TIRE CHAINS

NISSAN recommends rotating the tires

every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

Tire chains must be installed only on the

front wheels and not on the rear wheels.

Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to

location. Check the local laws before installing

tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure

they are the proper size for the tires on your

vehicle and are installed according to the chain

manufacturer’s suggestions.

As soon as possible, tighten the

wheel nuts to the specified torque

using a torque wrench.

Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with

tire chains in such conditions can cause damage

to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to

some overstress.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

83 ft-lb (112 N·m)

Use only SAE Class S chains. Class “S”

chains are used on vehicles with restricted tire to

vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use Class

“S” chains are designed to meet the SAE stan-

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The wheel nuts must be kept tight-

ened to the specification at all times.

It is recommended that wheel nuts

be tightened to the specification at

each tire rotation interval.

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The original tires have built-in

tread wear indicators. When

wear indicators are visible, the

tire(s) should be replaced.

Tires degrade with age and use.

Have tires, over 6 years old

checked by a qualified techni-

cian, because some tire damage

may not be obvious. Replace the

tires as necessary to prevent tire

failure and possible personal in-

jury.

WARNING

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After rotating the tires, check

and adjust the tire pressure.

Retighten the wheel nuts when

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the vehicle has been driven for

600 miles (1,000 km) (also in

cases of a flat tire, etc.).

1. Wear indicator

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For additional information re-

garding tires, refer to “Important

Tire Safety Information” (US) or

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For additional information re-

2. Wear indicator location mark

garding tires, refer to “Important

Tire Safety Information” (US) or

Tire wear and damage

“Tire

Safety

Information”

“Tire

Safety

Information”

(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-

mation Booklet.

WARNING

(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-

mation Booklet.

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Tires should be periodically in-

spected for wear, cracking, bulg-

ing or objects caught in the

tread. If excessive wear, cracks,

bulging or deep cuts are found,

the tire(s) should be replaced.

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Replacing wheels and tires

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If the wheels are changed for any rea-

son, always replace with wheels which

have the same off-set dimension.

Wheels of a different off-set could

cause premature tire wear, degrade

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The use of retread tire is not recom-

mended.

For additional information regarding

tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety

Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-

mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-

formation Booklet.

When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread

design, speed rating and load carrying capacity

as originally equipped. See “Specifications” in

the “Technical and consumer information” sec-

tion for recommended types and sizes of tires

and wheels.

vehicle

handling

characteristics

and/or interference with the brake

discs. Such interference can lead to

decreased braking efficiency and/or

early brake pad/shoe wear. See

“Wheels and tires” in the “Technical

and consumer information” section of

this manual for wheel off-set dimen-

sions.

When a wheel is replaced, the TPMS

will not function and the low tire pres-

sure warning light will flash for ap-

proximately 1 minute. The light will re-

main on after 1 minute. Contact your

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon

as possible for tire replacement

and/or system resetting.

Replacing tires with those not origi-

nally specified by NISSAN could affect

the proper operation of the TPMS.

Do not install a damaged or deformed

wheel or tire even if it has been re-

paired. Such wheels or tires could have

structural damage and could fail with-

out warning.

Wheel balance

WARNING

Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling

and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get

out of balance. Therefore, they should be bal-

anced as required.

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The use of tires other than those rec-

ommended or the mixed use of tires of

different brands, construction (bias,

bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns

can adversely affect the ride, braking,

handling, ground clearance, body-to-

tire clearance, tire chain clearance,

speedometer calibration, headlight

aim and bumper height. Some of these

effects may lead to accidents and

could result in serious personal injury.

If your vehicle was originally equipped

with 4 tires that were the same size

and you are only replacing 2 of the 4

tires, install the new tires on the rear

axle. Placing new tires on the front

axle may cause loss of vehicle control

in some driving conditions and cause

an accident and personal injury.

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Wheel balance service should be per-

formed with the wheels off the vehicle.

Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle

could lead to mechanical damage.

For additional information regarding tires, refer to

“Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire

Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty In-

formation Booklet.

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Care of wheels

See “Cleaning exterior” in the “Appearance and

care”section for details about care of the wheels.

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