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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x127 on every 1999 trim.

Tires for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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

  1. 225/75R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16
  2. 245/70R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 3 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/70R16
  3. 235/65R17 Best-rated optional on 5 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/65R17

Also listed: 245/65R17 245/60R18 255/55R18 255/60R17

Best tires for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Trims sold in 1999
5
Generation
II (WJ, WG) sold in 2 market versions
Best tires for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

5 trims sold in 1999

Sold in 2 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Jeep Grand Cherokee II (WJ, WG)

1999–2005 5 trims

Europe

3 trims
Grand Cherokee 3.1TD 138 hp · 3.1L 531OHV I5 · Diesel 225/75SR16 5 fitments
Generation
WJ/WG · 1999–2005
Market
Europe
Power
138 hp
Engine
3.1L 531OHV I5, Diesel
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x127
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50.8 · 5x127 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/75SR16Rim 16x7 ET50.8 5x12732 psi
245/70SR16Rim 16x7 ET50.8 5x12732 psi
235/65SR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
245/65HR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
245/60HR18Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x12733 psi
Grand Cherokee 4.0i 188 hp · 4.0L AMC242 I6 225/75SR16 5 fitments
Generation
WJ/WG · 1999–2005
Market
Europe
Power
188 hp
Engine
4.0L AMC242 I6, Petrol
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x127
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50.8 · 5x127 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/75SR16Rim 16x7 ET50.8 5x12732 psi
245/70SR16Rim 16x7 ET50.8 5x12732 psi
235/65SR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
245/65HR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
245/60HR18Rim 18x8 ET45 5x12733 psi
Grand Cherokee 4.7i 217 hp · 4.7L EVA V8 245/70SR16 5 fitments
Generation
WJ/WG · 1999–2005
Market
Europe
Power
217 hp
Engine
4.7L EVA V8, Petrol
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x127
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 245/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50.8 · 5x127 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/70SR16Rim 16x7 ET50.8 5x12732 psi
235/65SR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
245/65HR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
255/60HR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
255/55HR18Rim 18x8 ET45 5x12733 psi

USA

2 trims
Grand Cherokee 4.0i 195 hp · 4.0L AMC242 I6 225/75SR16 5 fitments
Generation
WJ/WG · 1999–2005
Market
USA
Power
195 hp
Engine
4.0L AMC242 I6, Petrol
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x127
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 225/75R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50.8 · 5x127 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/75SR16Rim 16x7 ET50.8 5x12732 psi
245/70SR16Rim 16x7 ET50.8 5x12732 psi
235/65SR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
245/65HR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
245/60HR18Rim 18x7.5 ET50 5x12733 psi
Grand Cherokee 4.7i 235 hp · 4.7L V8 245/70SR16 5 fitments
Generation
WJ/WG · 1999–2005
Market
USA
Power
235 hp
Engine
4.7L V8, Petrol
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x127
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 245/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET50.8 · 5x127 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/70SR16Rim 16x7 ET50.8 5x12732 psi
235/65SR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
245/65HR17Rim 17x7.5 ET50.8 5x12733 psi
245/60HR18Rim 18x8 ET45 5x12733 psi
255/55HR18Rim 18x8 ET45 5x12733 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 1999
5
Generation
II (WJ, WG) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1992–2026)
Best tires for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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