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1988 Jeep Wrangler tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 1988 trim.

Tires for the 1988 Jeep Wrangler

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

  1. 205/75R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 205/75R15
  2. 215/75R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 215/75R15
  3. 235/70R16 Best-rated optional on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16

Also listed: 225/75R15 235/75R15 215/75R16 255/65R16

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Trims sold in 1988
2
Generation
I (YJ)

2 trims sold in 1988

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

Jeep Wrangler I (YJ)

1987–1995 2 trims
Wrangler 2.5i 117 hp · AMC 150 I4 205/75SR15 4 fitments
Generation
YJ · 1987–1995
Power
117 hp
Engine
AMC 150 I4, Petrol
Center bore
71.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 205/75R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET25 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/75SR15Rim 15x6.5 ET25 5x114.326 psi
225/75SR15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x114.326 psi
215/75SR16Rim 16x6.5 ET25 5x114.326 psi
235/70SR16Rim 16x7 ET25 5x114.328 psi
Wrangler 4.2i 113 hp · AMC 258 I6 215/75SR15 4 fitments
Generation
YJ · 1987–1995
Power
113 hp
Engine
AMC 258 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 · 5x114.3 · 71.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/75SR15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x114.326 psi
235/75SR15Rim 15x7 ET25 5x114.326 psi
235/70SR16Rim 16x7 ET25 5x114.328 psi
255/65HR16Rim 16x7.5 ET30 5x114.329 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 1988
2
Generation
I (YJ)
Other years
All years (1987–2026)

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