AEV-style 35-inch touring setup
- Front and rear
- 17 × 8.5 inch, ET10 · 35x12.50 R17
Owners use the AEV positive-offset wheel with a suspension lift. Check tyre-to-control-arm clearance and bump-stop requirements for the chosen lift.
2007–2018 · SUV
Jeep Wrangler JK wheel fitment
The JK community commonly pairs 17-inch wheels with 33- or 35-inch tyres. Moving away from the deeply inset factory wheels creates more room inboard, but larger tyres still need suspension and wheelarch clearance checks.
5x127 bolt pattern · 71.5 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 7.5, 18 × 7.5 inch · Stock tyres: 255/75 R17, 255/70 R18
Updated 2026-10-04 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| 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 |
Stock wheels and tyres
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport S / Rubicon, 17-inch package | Front and rear | 17 × 7.5 inch, ET44.45 | 255/75 R17 |
| Sahara, 18-inch package | Front and rear | 18 × 7.5 inch, ET44.45 | 255/70 R18 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the Wrangler: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Lifted truck wheel fitment: backspacing, 33s, 35s and trimmingPlan larger truck tyres around lift-kit requirements, backspacing, steering and articulation. Compare 33 and 35 inch tyres without assuming a lift guarantees clearance.
- Hub-centric vs lug-centric wheels: choosing hub ringsLearn what hub rings do, how to specify their inner and outer diameters, and why centring, wheel seats and vibration need separate checks.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Wider 35-inch trail setup
- Front and rear
- 17 × 9 inch, ET-12 · 35x12.50 R17
A common JK combination with around 2.5 inches of lift. Full articulation may need additional bump-stop or arch clearance; parked clearance is not sufficient.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
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.
Common width limit
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.
Clearance notes
- A single torque figure is omitted because JK manuals differ. The cited 2011 manual specifies 130 Nm; the 2014 and 2017 manuals specify 135 Nm. Follow the manual for the vehicle year.
- Do not replace the factory specification with a generic torque table based only on the nut thread.
- The JK uses imperial 1/2-20 wheel nuts. The later JL uses metric M14x1.5 despite sharing the five-stud pattern.
- A matching PCD does not establish clearance around the brake caliper or steering components. Use a JK-approved wheel and its specified nut seat.
- Stock rows describe common US packages; export and special-edition tyres vary.
- The base 16-inch steel-wheel row is omitted because catalogues disagree on its offset; check the exact factory part number.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
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Run the numbers
These tools start with the Sport S / Rubicon, 17-inch package front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What bolt pattern does a Wrangler JK use?
The JK uses 5x127 with a nominal 71.5 mm hub bore.
Are JK wheel nuts metric?
No. The wheel stud thread is 1/2-20 UNF. Do not fit the metric nuts used by a JL.
What lift is needed for 35-inch tyres?
Many documented JK builds use around 2.5 inches of lift, but wheel offset, bump stops and arch clearance still need checking through suspension travel.
What is the correct JK wheel nut torque?
Use the model-year manual. The cited 2011 manual gives 130 Nm, while the cited 2014 and 2017 manuals give 135 Nm.
What size tyres does the Jeep Wrangler JK have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK are 255/75 R17 and 255/70 R18, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What wheel size does the Jeep Wrangler JK use?
Factory wheels are 17 × 7.5 inch and 18 × 7.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the Jeep Wrangler JK centre bore?
71.5 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- Quadratec: JK bolt pattern and wheel hardware
- Element Wheels: Wrangler hub and hardware data
- JK Forum: 2011 owner-manual torque reference
- Jeep: 2014 Wrangler owner handbook
- Jeep: 2017 Wrangler owner manual
- TireWheelGuide: 2018 JK factory packages
- JK Forum: AEV wheel backspacing and 35-inch tyres
- Custom Offsets: 2017 JK popular wheel and tyre combinations
- Mopar: JK base steel-wheel catalogue, conflicting offset listing
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.
Related cars
More guides from Jeep or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.