1984–2001 · SUV
The XJ is commonly built around 15-inch wheels and taller off-road tyres. Wheel backspacing, suspension travel and arch trimming need to be considered together when moving beyond factory tyre sizes.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 71.5 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 15 × 7, 16 × 7 inch · Stock tyres: 205/75 R15, 225/75 R15, 225/70 R16
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 71.5 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, 1/2-20 UNF |
| Tightening torque | Confirm in your handbook |
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late SE / Sport, 15-inch package | Front and rear | 15 × 7 inch, ET25 | 205/75 R15 |
| Late Sport / Classic, larger 15-inch tyre package | Front and rear | 15 × 7 inch, ET25 | 225/75 R15 |
| Late Limited, 16-inch package | Front and rear | 16 × 7 inch, ET25 | 225/70 R16 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the Cherokee: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Owners document 3.75-inch backspacing, approximately ET-19 on an 8-inch wheel. Commonly paired with a lift; check the front arch edges and control arms at full lock and compression.
The Cherokee forum documents 4-inch backspacing, approximately ET-12.7. Allow for a lift, trimming, suitable bump stops and tyre protrusion; even this combination can touch the lower control arms.
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
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These tools start with the Late SE / Sport, 15-inch package front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
It is 5x114.3, also called 5x4.5 inches, with a nominal 71.5 mm centre bore.
The original studs take 1/2-20 UNF nuts. Use the correct nut seat for the wheel.
Do not assume so. Common 15x8 setups need a combination of suspension changes, bump-stop adjustment and arch clearance work.
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ are 205/75 R15, 225/75 R15 and 225/70 R16, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
Factory wheels are 15 × 7 inch and 16 × 7 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
71.5 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
More guides from Jeep or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.