1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 225/70R16, and a 71.5mm center bore.
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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Tire geometry â 225/70R16
The 225/70R16 fitted to the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a section width of 225mm and an aspect ratio of 70%, mounted on a 16-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 157.5mm (6.20") and an overall outside diameter of 721.4mm (28.40"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 441 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 235/62R17 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 215/79R15 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.
Wheel fitment specs
The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 71.5mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 6.5J â 7.5J, and offsets in the ET20 â ET30 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.
OEM Wheel & Tire Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited use?
The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited uses 225/70R16 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a center bore of 71.5mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a wheel offset of ET25.
Other Vehicles with 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern as the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).