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1953 Jeep CJ tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x139.7 on every 1953 trim.

Tires for the 1953 Jeep CJ

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

  1. 6.00xR16 standard on 2 trims
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  2. 6.85xR15 optional on 2 trims
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  3. 7.00xR15 optional on 2 trims
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Also listed: 7.35xR15

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Trims sold in 1953
2
Generations
CJ-3BCJ-3A

2 trims sold in 1953

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Jeep CJ CJ-3B

1953–1968 1 trim
CJ 2.2 72 hp · 2.2L L134 I4 6.00x D16 4 fitments
Generation
CJ-3B · 1953–1968
Power
72 hp
Engine
2.2L L134 I4, Petrol
Center bore
108 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 6.00xR16 Wheels 16x4.5 ET22 · 5x139.7 · 108 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
6.00x D16Rim 16x4.5 ET22 5x139.726 psi
6.85x D15Rim 15x5.5 ET12 5x139.725 psi
7.00x D15Rim 15x5.5 ET12 5x139.728 psi
7.35x D15Rim 15x5.5 ET12 5x139.725 psi

Jeep CJ CJ-3A

1949–1953 1 trim
CJ 2.2 62 hp · 2.2L L134 I4 6.00x D16 4 fitments
Generation
CJ-3A · 1949–1953
Power
62 hp
Engine
2.2L L134 I4, Petrol
Center bore
108 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 6.00xR16 Wheels 16x4.5 ET22 · 5x139.7 · 108 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
6.00x D16Rim 16x4.5 ET22 5x139.726 psi
6.85x D15Rim 15x5.5 ET12 5x139.725 psi
7.00x D15Rim 15x5.5 ET12 5x139.728 psi
7.35x D15Rim 15x5.5 ET12 5x139.725 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.
Trims sold in 1953
2
Generations
CJ-3BCJ-3A
Other years
All years (1945–1986)

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