2017–2025 · hatchback
The second-generation Leaf came on 16 or 17-inch wheels, with 18s on the Japanese NISMO version, all 6.5 or 7 inches wide. Most owners only change wheels for winter tyres or to replace damaged rims, but a small number fit wider 18 or 19-inch wheels for looks, accepting some loss of range.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 66.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 16 × 6.5, 17 × 6.5, 18 × 7 inch · Stock tyres: 205/55 R16, 215/50 R17, 225/45 R18
Updated 2026-10-31 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 66.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, M12x1.25 |
| Tightening torque | Confirm in your handbook |
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry grades (Japan S and X, US S), 16-inch | Front and rear | 16 × 6.5 inch, ET40 | 205/55 R16 |
| Upper grades and e+ (Japan G, US SV and SL), 17-inch | Front and rear | 17 × 6.5 inch, ET45 | 215/50 R17 |
| NISMO (Japan), 18-inch | Front and rear | 18 × 7 inch, ET45 | 225/45 R18 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the Leaf: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
A 2022 Leaf on Option Lab R716 wheels at standard ride height, with no rubbing reported. It was posted to Fitment Industries' gallery and shared in the MyNissanLeaf ZE1 wheel fitment thread.
A Cartune owner's car, shared in the MyNissanLeaf ZE1 fitment thread, with no rubbing reported. The narrow tyres are stretched on these wide rims, which is a stance look rather than a grip upgrade, and the thread does not say whether the car is lowered.
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
Upload a photo and start with a look that suits the Leaf. Try the wheels, colour and stance before you spend on parts.
An AI preview shows the look. It cannot verify physical fitment.
These tools start with the Entry grades (Japan S and X, US S), 16-inch front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
5x114.3, with a 66.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.25 wheel nuts.
16x6.5 ET40 with 205/55 R16 tyres on entry grades, 17x6.5 ET45 with 215/50 R17 on upper grades and the e+, and 18x7 ET45 with 225/45 R18 on the Japanese NISMO.
Yes. 225/45 R18 is the usual tyre, as used on the NISMO, and an 18x8.5 ET35 with 245/40 R18 has been fitted at standard height without rubbing. Larger, heavier wheels cost some range.
Yes. The NISMO's factory 18x7 ET45 shows the car takes a 7-inch rim, and owners have fitted 8.5-inch rims at ET35 without rubbing. Use a 225/45 R18 or similar size to keep the overall diameter close to stock.
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2017–2025 Nissan Leaf ZE1 (2nd gen) are 205/55 R16, 215/50 R17 and 225/45 R18, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
Factory wheels are 16 × 6.5 inch, 17 × 6.5 inch and 18 × 7 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
66.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
More guides from Nissan or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.