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Post by Jim Hare on Sept 5, 2012 21:34:31 GMT 11
Interesting thing happened today. My wife scraped the curb hard enough to puncture the tyre. Frustrating but these things happen.
She had the spare put on and drove to Bridgestone, who said the LEAF's tyres are pretty rare, in fact there are only 9 in the entire country!
Don't know if this is only a Bridgestone issue and if everyone else has thousands of them but thought it was worth mentioning.
Let us know if anyone else has an experience with the tyres and what the deal is.
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Post by Brian on Sept 13, 2012 0:20:41 GMT 11
Checked with my local tyre dealer who says there are two in the warehouse in W.A., which is comforting.
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Post by Jim Hare on Sept 13, 2012 10:17:54 GMT 11
Almost makes you want to buy them in advance, just in case!
I wonder why they are so rare? Does it mean it will be hit and miss to get tyres when you really need them?
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Post by Brian on Sept 13, 2012 22:11:05 GMT 11
Almost makes you want to buy them in advance, just in case!
Funny you should say that - the dealer ( keen to make a sale ? ) suggested that is just what I should do. However, I am an optimist.
I suspect that they may be unusual because they are a relatively small radius carrying greater weight and at a higher pressure ( 36 psi ) than similar tyres on fossil-fuel-burning cars ( FFBs ). As more LEAFs come on the roads, hopefully availability will incease.
Last time I needed a rear ( rare ) tyre for the Vectrix motorbike, the exact replacement was not immediately available.
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Post by Jim Hare on Sept 14, 2012 14:58:46 GMT 11
That makes a lot of sense. As you say, hopefully they will see the writing on the wall and stock greater numbers.
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Post by Brian on Mar 3, 2013 0:26:54 GMT 11
Just read the following on Green Car Reports -
We replaced the factory-standard Ecopia E150 tires with aftermarket Michelin Energy Saver tires, and our now Leaf performs and handles far better than it did when new. The body roll is reduced, handling feels more precise, and grip seems improved.
And with longer tread life, we’ve already managed almost as many miles on the Michelins as we did on the original Ecopias--with half the tread on the newer tires still remaining.
This was part of a report by a U.K. owner of a 2011 LEAF that has now covered 32,000 miles ( 51,500 kms ) - still very happy with the car, but critical of the Carwings service.
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Post by Phoebe on Mar 3, 2013 3:44:50 GMT 11
Seem to remember, when I had to get a new tyre, that I had to wait 3 days while they got one up from Melbourne.
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Post by duncan on Mar 8, 2013 20:49:22 GMT 11
what is Nissan's price to replace a tyre.
I'll certainly be changing to a grippier and cheaper brand when required
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Post by Phoebe on Mar 8, 2013 20:59:29 GMT 11
I paid $194 plus GST for mine but I didn't get it from Nissan, the local Beaurepaires tyre shop at Rutherford got it in for me.
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Post by duncan on Mar 11, 2013 20:09:51 GMT 11
great to get a benchmark price, thanks Phoebe
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Post by Jim Hare on Mar 12, 2013 19:14:56 GMT 11
I should really check my tyre pressure. I wonder if my drop in capacity is actually just low air pressure!
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Post by duncan on Mar 12, 2013 19:41:29 GMT 11
good point....me too! apparently the tyre pressure monitors only trigger at 6psi....whih is about 30 psi too low  |
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Post by Phoebe on Mar 12, 2013 21:05:25 GMT 11
I monitor my tyre pressure by the distance between the top of the aerial and the rolladoor. With my tyres at 35psi that is 1mm  |
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Post by Jim Hare on Mar 14, 2013 8:53:57 GMT 11
So at 36psi you're stuck outside? ;D
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Post by Phoebe on Mar 14, 2013 11:59:47 GMT 11
Yep ;D Well I would be if I pumped my tyres up too high away from home. But I have a foot pump at home so I do all my tyre checks at home and make sure the aerial still fits underneath the door, since I can't leave the aerial down as it 'clunks' these days  Tall men can't fit under the door either  Well, they have to duck |
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Post by Jim Hare on Mar 15, 2013 13:45:08 GMT 11
Sorry to double post, but thought this was relevant to the tyre thread as well. Just found we were quite low, like 29-30PSI all around. I have brought them back up to 35PSI and interested to see if our milage goes back up! Will keep you posted.
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Tall men can't fit under the door either 
Well, they have to duck