Used Nissan Leaf Wheel Trims

Wheel trims (plastic hub caps) were genuinely fitted to entry-level Nissan Leaf variants across both generations, as these trim levels came with steel wheels rather than alloys. The first-generation Leaf (2011–2017, with a facelift in 2013) and second-generation Leaf (2018 onwards) both had base and mid-spec trim levels supplied on steel wheels with plastic trims. If your Leaf has alloy wheels, it never had wheel trims and you would instead be looking for an alloy wheel or a centre cap.

The first-generation Leaf ran from 2011 to 2017, with a facelift arriving in late 2013, so a 2013 or 2014 car may be pre- or post-facelift depending on exact build date. Wheel trim fitment is primarily governed by wheel diameter and the fixing/retaining clip arrangement, and whether these carried over across that facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Tell the breaker your wheel size (usually found on the tyre sidewall) as well as the year of your car.

The second-generation Leaf is a substantially different car with different wheel specifications, so trims from a 2018-onwards car are very unlikely to clip correctly onto a first-generation Leaf's steel wheels. Wheel trims rely on a precise fit to the wheel diameter and the retaining clips matching the wheel's rim profile, both of which differ between generations. Confirm with the breaker that the trim is from the same generation as your car and matches your wheel diameter before buying.

Trim level itself does not affect fitment in a mechanical sense — what matters is whether your car has steel wheels and what diameter those wheels are. However, trim level is worth knowing because higher-spec Leafs (such as Tekna) were typically supplied with alloy wheels rather than steel wheels and therefore never had plastic wheel trims at all. If your car is a lower trim like Visia or Acenta and has steel wheels, any trim from the same generation and matching wheel diameter should physically fit, though cosmetic design may differ between model years — confirm the exact style with the breaker if appearance matters to you.

First-generation Leafs with steel wheels were typically fitted with 15-inch or 16-inch wheels depending on variant and market specification, and second-generation models similarly varied — check the sidewall of your current tyre for the rim diameter (the final number, e.g. R15 or R16). Wheel trims must match the rim diameter exactly to clip on securely, so always give the breaker this measurement rather than relying on the model name alone. If you are unsure, your wheel size is also shown on the placard inside the driver's door or in the owner's handbook.

Year and generation are the most useful starting points, so ask the seller to confirm whether the trims came from a first-generation (2011–2017) or second-generation (2018-onwards) Leaf, and what diameter they are. As long as the diameter matches your steel wheels and the generation is the same as your car, there is a reasonable chance they will fit, but clip designs can vary and the only way to be certain is to check them against your wheels in person or confirm the details with the breaker. Never assume fitment without verifying the wheel size matches.