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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 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. 225/75R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16
  3. 225/75R15 Best-rated optional on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 225/75R15

Also listed: 245/70R15 225/70R15 245/70R16 255/65R16 245/65R17 255/60R18

Best tires for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Trims sold in 1998
4
Generation
I (ZJ)
Best tires for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

4 trims sold in 1998

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ)

1992–1998 4 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–
Grand Cherokee 5.9i 245 hp · 5.9L V8 225/75SR16 4 fitments
Generation
ZJ · 1992–1998
Power
245 hp
Engine
5.9L V8, Petrol
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16 Wheels 16x7 ET31 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/75SR16Rim 16x7 ET31 5x114.3–
245/70SR16Rim 16x8 ET31 5x114.3–
245/65SR17Rim 17x7.5 ET31 5x114.3–
255/60SR18Rim 18x8 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 1998
4
Generation
I (ZJ)
Other years
All years (1992–2026)
Best tires for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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