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NeilBlanchard · 10-26-2014, 08:45 PM

My guess is that it is the tires - this is the Leaf S with 16" steel wheels, so I think the tires are a slightly different size and/or model from the higher trim levels with the 17" alloy wheels.

Our car has Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 205/55-16, while the SL and SV models have Michelin Energy Saver A/S 215/50-17 standard.

Edit: I checked the stock tire sizes; the Leaf S have an OD of 24.9", and the SL and SV models have 25.5". Guess what?

25.5" - 2.3% = 24.9135"

10-26-2014, 08:45 PM	#63 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	My guess is that it is the tires - this is the Leaf S with 16" steel wheels, so I think the tires are a slightly different size and/or model from the higher trim levels with the 17" alloy wheels. Our car has Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 205/55-16, while the SL and SV models have Michelin Energy Saver A/S 215/50-17 standard. Edit: I checked the stock tire sizes; the Leaf S have an OD of 24.9", and the SL and SV models have 25.5". Guess what? 25.5" - 2.3% = 24.9135" __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/ Last edited by NeilBlanchard; 10-27-2014 at 08:47 AM.. Reason: added specific tire dimensions