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1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x139.7 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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

  1. 195/80R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 195/80R15
  2. 205/70R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 205/70R16
  3. 215/70R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 215/70R16

Also listed: 215/65R16 235/60R16 205/75R15 215/60R17 215/70R17 225/60R17 235/55R17 245/55R17

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Trims sold in 1998
4
Generation
I (FT, GT)

4 trims sold in 1998

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

Suzuki Grand Vitara I (FT, GT)

1998–2005 4 trims
Grand Vitara 1.6i 93 hp · 1.6L I4 195/80SR15 5 fitments
Generation
FT/GT · 1998–2005
Power
93 hp
Engine
1.6L I4, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 195/80R15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/80SR15Rim 15x5.5 ET25 5x139.726 psi
205/75R15 99SRim 15x6 ET25 5x139.726 psi
205/70R16 97SRim 16x6 ET25 5x139.726 psi
215/65R16 97SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
215/60R17 95HRim 17x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
Grand Vitara 2.0D 86 hp · I4 · Diesel 195/80SR15 5 fitments
Generation
FT/GT · 1998–2005
Power
86 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 195/80R15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/80SR15Rim 15x5.5 ET25 5x139.726 psi
205/75R15 99SRim 15x6 ET25 5x139.726 psi
215/65R16 97SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.726 psi
235/60R16 100HRim 16x7 ET5 5x139.729 psi
215/70R17 99SRim 17x6.5 ET25 5x139.726 psi
Grand Vitara 2.0i 126 hp · 2.0L I4 205/70R16 98S 5 fitments
Generation
FT/GT · 1998–2005
Power
126 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/70R16 Wheels 16x6 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R16 98SRim 16x6 ET25 5x139.726 psi
215/70R16 99SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.726 psi
215/65R16 98SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
235/60R16 100HRim 16x7 ET5 5x139.729 psi
235/55R17 99HRim 17x7.5 ET0 5x139.730 psi

How to read 98S: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Grand Vitara 2.5i 142 hp · 2.5L V6 215/70R16 99S 5 fitments
Generation
FT/GT · 1998–2005
Power
142 hp
Engine
2.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 215/70R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/70R16 99SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.726 psi
215/65R16 98TRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
235/60R16 100HRim 16x7 ET5 5x139.729 psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x7 ET5 5x139.729 psi
245/55R17 99VRim 17x7.5 ET0 5x139.730 psi

How to read 99S: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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 (FT, GT)
Other years
All years (1998–2026)

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