2008 Jeep Cherokee tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2008 trim.

Tires for the 2008 Jeep Cherokee

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

235/65R17 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · optional on 1 · Europe, Middle East

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235/70R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 4 · Europe, Middle East

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235/60R18 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · Europe, Middle East

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Also listed: 255/55R18 255/60R17 255/50R19 265/45R20

Best tires for the 2008 Jeep Cherokee

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Trims sold in 2008: 6
Generations: IV (KK)III (KJ) sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 2004
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All years (1974–2026)

Best tires for the 2008 Jeep Cherokee

6 trims sold in 2008

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Jeep Cherokee IV (KK)

2008–2013 4 trims

Europe

3 trims

Cherokee 2.8 CRD +2 variants 197 hp · 2.8L RA 428 I4 · Diesel 235/65R17 103H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.7i

Generation: KK · 2008–2013
Market: Europe
Power: 197 hp
Engine: 2.8L RA 428 I4, Diesel
Center bore: 71.5 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: 1/2" - 20 UNF

Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET40.5 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/65R17 103H	Rim 17x7 ET40.5 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
235/70R16 104H	Rim 16x7 ET40.5 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
235/60R18 103V	Rim 18x7 ET40.5 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi

How to read 103H: 103 is the load index (up to 1,929 lb / 875 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Middle East

1 trim

Cherokee 3.7i 210 hp · 3.7L EKG V6 235/65R17 103H 3 fitments

Generation: KK · 2008–2013
Market: Middle East
Power: 210 hp
Engine: 3.7L EKG V6, Petrol
Center bore: 71.5 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: 1/2" - 20 UNF

Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET40.5 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/65R17 103H	Rim 17x7 ET40.5 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
235/70R16 104H	Rim 16x7 ET40.5 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
235/60R18 103V	Rim 18x7 ET40.5 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi

Jeep Cherokee III (KJ)

2001–2008 Europe 2 trims

Cherokee 2.8 CRD 161 hp · 2.8L ENR I4 · Diesel 235/70SR16 4 fitments

Generation: KJ · 2001–2008
Market: Europe
Power: 161 hp
Engine: 2.8L ENR I4, Diesel
Center bore: 71.5 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: 1/2" - 20 UNF

Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET41.3 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/70SR16	Rim 16x7 ET41.3 ~~5x114.3~~	33 psi
235/65HR17	Rim 17x7.5 ET33.2 ~~5x114.3~~	35 psi
255/60HR17	Rim 17x8 ET35 ~~5x114.3~~	35 psi
255/55VR18	Rim 18x8.5 ET33 ~~5x114.3~~	36 psi

Cherokee 3.7i 201 hp · 3.7L EKG V6 235/65HR17 4 fitments

Generation: KJ · 2001–2008
Market: Europe
Power: 201 hp
Engine: 3.7L EKG V6, Petrol
Center bore: 71.5 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: 1/2" - 20 UNF

Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET33.2 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/65HR17	Rim 17x7.5 ET33.2 ~~5x114.3~~	35 psi
255/55HR18	Rim 18x8 ET35 ~~5x114.3~~	36 psi
255/50HR19	Rim 19x8.5 ET33 ~~5x114.3~~	36 psi
265/45VR20	Rim 20x9 ET30 ~~5x114.3~~	38 psi

What these columns mean

Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.