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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 1996 trim.

Tires for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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

  1. 215/75R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 215/75R15
  2. 225/75R15 Best-rated optional on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 225/75R15
  3. 245/70R15 Best-rated optional on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 245/70R15

Also listed: 225/70R15 255/65R16

Best tires for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Trims sold in 1996
3
Generation
I (ZJ)
Best tires for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

3 trims sold in 1996

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ)

1992–1998 3 trims
Grand Cherokee 2.5TD 115 hp · 2.5L I4 · Diesel 215/75SR15 4 fitments
Generation
ZJ · 1992–1998
Power
115 hp
Engine
2.5L I4, Diesel
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 215/75R15 Wheels 15x7 ET25.4 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/75SR15Rim 15x7 ET25.4 5x114.3–
225/75SR15Rim 15x7 ET32 5x114.3–
225/70SR15Rim 15x7 ET32 5x114.3–
245/70SR15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x114.3–
Grand Cherokee 4.0i 185 hp · 4.0L I6 215/75SR15 4 fitments
Generation
ZJ · 1992–1998
Power
185 hp
Engine
4.0L I6, Petrol
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 215/75R15 Wheels 15x7 ET25.4 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/75SR15Rim 15x7 ET25.4 5x114.3–
225/70SR15Rim 15x7 ET32 5x114.3–
225/75SR15Rim 15x7 ET32 5x114.3–
245/70SR15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x114.3–
Grand Cherokee 5.2i 220 hp · 5.2L V8 215/75SR15 4 fitments
Generation
ZJ · 1992–1998
Power
220 hp
Engine
5.2L V8, Petrol
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 215/75R15 Wheels 15x7 ET25.4 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/75SR15Rim 15x7 ET25.4 5x114.3–
225/75SR15Rim 15x7 ET32 5x114.3–
245/70SR15Rim 15x7.5 ET25 5x114.3–
255/65SR16Rim 16x7.5 ET25 5x114.3–
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 1996
3
Generation
I (ZJ)
Other years
All years (1992–2026)
Best tires for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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