1987 Jeep Wrangler Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 1987 Jeep Wrangler OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 1987 Jeep Wrangler has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 235/75R15, and a 71.5mm center bore.
Other years of the Jeep Wrangler
1987 Jeep Wrangler Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1987 Jeep Wrangler
Tire geometry â 235/75R15
The 235/75R15 fitted to the 1987 Jeep Wrangler has a section width of 235mm and an aspect ratio of 75%, mounted on a 15-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 176.3mm (6.94") and an overall outside diameter of 733.5mm (28.88"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 434 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 1987 Jeep Wrangler while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 245/67R16 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 225/84R14 (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 1987 Jeep Wrangler 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 ET27 â ET37 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1987 Jeep Wrangler 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 1987 Jeep Wrangler Sahara use?
The 1987 Jeep Wrangler Sahara uses 235/75R15 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 1987 Jeep Wrangler?
The 1987 Jeep Wrangler has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a center bore of 71.5mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 1987 Jeep Wrangler?
The 1987 Jeep Wrangler has a wheel offset of ET32.
Other Vehicles with 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern as the 1987 Jeep Wrangler, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).