1979 Jeep CJ tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x139.7 on every 1979 trim.

Tires for the 1979 Jeep CJ

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

205xR15 standard on 5 trims

Check price on Amazon · 205xR15
225/75R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 5

Check price on Amazon · 225/75R15
6.85xR15 standard on 1 trim

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Also listed: 235/75R15 235/70R16 7.00xR15 7.35xR15 6.00xR16

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Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

1976–1986 5 trims

CJ 2.4D +4 variants 60 hp · 2.4L I4 · Diesel 205x SR15 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.5, 3.8, 4.2, 5.0

Check price on Amazon · 205xR15 Wheels 15x6 ET12 · 5x139.7 · 108 mm on Amazon

1955–1983 4 trims

CJ 3.8 99 hp · 3.8L I6 6.85x D15 4 fitments

Check price on Amazon · 6.85xR15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET12 · 5x139.7 · 108 mm on Amazon

CJ 4.2 +2 variants 98 hp · 4.2L I6 225/75SB15 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 5.0

Check price on Amazon · 225/75R15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET12 · 5x139.7 · 108 mm on Amazon

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.