What is the recommended tire pressure for a 2018 Nissan Leaf?

The 2018 Nissan Leaf uses 36 PSI cold on the front axle and 33 PSI cold on the rear axle. These are the OEM specifications. Always measure tire pressure when the tires are cold — before driving or after sitting for at least 3 hours.

What tire size does the 2018 Nissan Leaf use?

The standard (base trim) tire size for the 2018 Nissan Leaf is 205/55R16. Higher trim levels and optional packages may use a different size — check the sticker inside your driver's door for the exact specification for your vehicle.

How do I convert the 2018 Nissan Leaf tire pressure to bar?

36 PSI = 2.5 bar (front) and 33 PSI = 2.3 bar (rear). In kPa: 248 kPa front and 228 kPa rear. Multiply PSI × 0.0689 to convert to bar.

Why are the front and rear tire pressures different on the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

The 2018 Nissan Leaf uses 36 PSI front and 33 PSI rear because the two axles carry different loads. The front axle carries roughly 61% of the vehicle's 1580 kg curb weight, requiring a slightly different pressure to maintain the correct contact patch at each corner.

What happens if the 2018 Nissan Leaf tires are underinflated?

Running 5+ PSI low on the Nissan Leaf causes uneven shoulder wear, increased rolling resistance (worse fuel economy), higher tire operating temperature, and reduced wet braking performance. In extreme cases, chronic underinflation can cause sidewall failure. Check pressure monthly and always after a large temperature swing.

What do the numbers in 205/55R16 mean on the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

On the 2018 Nissan Leaf, 205/55R16 breaks down as: 205 = section width in millimetres (8.07"), 55 = aspect ratio (the sidewall is 55% of the width, so 112.8 mm / 4.44" tall), R = radial construction, and 16 = the wheel diameter in inches.

What is the overall diameter of the 2018 Nissan Leaf tires?

The 205/55R16 tire on the 2018 Nissan Leaf has an overall diameter of about 24.88" (632 mm) and a rolling circumference of roughly 78.16", giving about 811 revolutions per mile. Fitting a tire with a different diameter will throw off your speedometer and odometer.

2018 Nissan Leaf Tire Pressure

OEM cold pressure spec — verified for the 2018–2024 generation.

Recommended cold pressure

Front

36PSI

248 kPa

Rear

33PSI

228 kPa

Tire size

205/55R16

Curb weight

1,580 kg

Front axle

61%

2018 Nissan Leaf tire size: 205/55R16

The factory (base-trim) tire size for the 2018 Nissan Leaf is 205/55R16. Here is what that size measures out to in the real world — useful when comparing replacement tires or checking whether a different size will fit.

Section width

205 mm

8.07"

Aspect ratio

55%

112.8 mm sidewall

Wheel diameter

16"

rim

Overall diameter: 24.88"; 632 mm
Sidewall height: 4.44"; 112.8 mm
Circumference: 78.16"; rolling
Revs / mile: 811; approx.

Staying within ±3% of the 24.88" overall diameter keeps your speedometer accurate. A larger diameter reads slower than your true speed; a smaller one reads faster.

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Recommended COLD pressure

36.3 / 23.2 PSI

Front (cold): 36.3 PSI(2.5 bar)
Rear (cold): 23.2 PSI(1.6 bar)
Front (hot est.): 39.9 PSI
Rear (hot est.): 25.5 PSI

Street setting: balanced for comfort, wear, and fuel economy. Always measure cold.

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2018 Nissan Leaf

What is the recommended tire pressure for a 2018 Nissan Leaf?: The 2018 Nissan Leaf uses 36 PSI cold on the front axle and 33 PSI cold on the rear axle. These are the OEM specifications. Always measure tire pressure when the tires are cold — before driving or after sitting for at least 3 hours.
What tire size does the 2018 Nissan Leaf use?: The standard (base trim) tire size for the 2018 Nissan Leaf is 205/55R16. Higher trim levels and optional packages may use a different size — check the sticker inside your driver's door for the exact specification for your vehicle.
How do I convert the 2018 Nissan Leaf tire pressure to bar?: 36 PSI = 2.5 bar (front) and 33 PSI = 2.3 bar (rear). In kPa: 248 kPa front and 228 kPa rear. Multiply PSI × 0.0689 to convert to bar.
Why are the front and rear tire pressures different on the 2018 Nissan Leaf?: The 2018 Nissan Leaf uses 36 PSI front and 33 PSI rear because the two axles carry different loads. The front axle carries roughly 61% of the vehicle's 1580 kg curb weight, requiring a slightly different pressure to maintain the correct contact patch at each corner.
What happens if the 2018 Nissan Leaf tires are underinflated?: Running 5+ PSI low on the Nissan Leaf causes uneven shoulder wear, increased rolling resistance (worse fuel economy), higher tire operating temperature, and reduced wet braking performance. In extreme cases, chronic underinflation can cause sidewall failure. Check pressure monthly and always after a large temperature swing.
What do the numbers in 205/55R16 mean on the 2018 Nissan Leaf?: On the 2018 Nissan Leaf, 205/55R16 breaks down as: 205 = section width in millimetres (8.07"), 55 = aspect ratio (the sidewall is 55% of the width, so 112.8 mm / 4.44" tall), R = radial construction, and 16 = the wheel diameter in inches.
What is the overall diameter of the 2018 Nissan Leaf tires?: The 205/55R16 tire on the 2018 Nissan Leaf has an overall diameter of about 24.88" (632 mm) and a rolling circumference of roughly 78.16", giving about 811 revolutions per mile. Fitting a tire with a different diameter will throw off your speedometer and odometer.