I have recently spent many hours contemplating and studying on replacement tires for my WJ and fits my budget and purposes, (Overlanding, dispersed Camping in the Lower 48 and Daily-Driver), the best tire size to drive on without having to Re-Gear Diffs and modify Brakes, etc. IMO, is 235/85R16 which are just under 31.5 at 31.4 inches diameter.
Exploring All-Season Tires: Types and Their Ideal Applications. Wheel size, PCD, offset, and other specifications such as bolt pattern, thread size (THD), center bore (CB), trim levels for 2000 Jeep Cherokee. Wheel and tire fitment data. Original equipment and alternative options.
You may know the wheel size you need thanks to your tires, but bolt pattern is a different story. 99 - 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ: 16" - 20" 5 on 5: 1/2 x 20: 71.5
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK 2022 Product Specifications: Product ID: ALY9136U20 Product: Wheel/Rim (Single) Material: Aluminum Style: 10 Spoke Finish: Powder Coat Silver Size: 18x8 Lugs: 5 Bolt Pattern: 5 Inch Offset: 56.4mm Option Code: WPK, WK4 Indents: 5NP32TRMAB, 1VH40TRMAB, 1VH40TRMAA
Thanks to Krupples26 for putting this together :cheers: This thread is to answer most of your questions regarding which parts are and are not necessary for a lift kit on a WJ (Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-2004) as well as clarifying the many "will it fit" questions in regards to lift height, tire sizes, and the backspacing on your wheels.
Rear Wheel Size (inches) 17 X 6.5. Rear Wheel Material. Aluminum. Rear Tire Size. P245/70TR17. Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs for Other Model Years. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV;
CJ7-Tim said: Factory XJ/TJ/ZJ rims are hub centric and fit snugly. The hubs rings measure approximatley 71.8 mm, so a 71.5 mm bore on the rims would be logical. Many Jeepers use generic steel rims and center the rim on the hub using the lug nuts. Tighten the lug nuts in stages to their final torque in a criss/cross pattern, and the rims should
however if you have any ideas for modifying the floor and wheel well to fit modest increases in tire size or know of anyone that has tried this I would love to hear it 2004 Overland 4" KOR/IRO Long Arms. 2004 Rubicon 6.5" RK X-Factor LA on 35" KM2s 488s Tom Woods & plenty of BTF Armor ORO U-Turn system. 1995 Jeep Orvis 4.0 3" Rancho.
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