Jeep Wrangler JK tire size
Original tire sizes for the Jeep Wrangler JK, model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Trim levels and wheel packages change the size within the same year, so confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering.
Check before you order. The surest answer is the tires on the car right now: the size is molded into the sidewall. The placard inside the driver's door tells you what the factory fitted, which can differ from what a previous owner put on. Our guide on reading a tire size shows exactly where to look.
Size by year and trim
| Model years | Trim or package | Tire size | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2010 | X/Sport | 225/75R16 | $95 |
| 2007-2018 | Sahara | 255/75R17 | $105 |
| 2007-2018 | Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative | 255/75R17 | $105 |
| 2007-2018 | 32 in upsize | LT275/70R17 | $145 |
| 2007-2018 | Lifted 35 in | 35x12.50R17 | $205 |
Tire size by model year
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK | 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $105 |
| 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK | 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $105 |
| 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK | 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $105 |
| 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK | 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $105 |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK | 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $105 |
| 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK | 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $105 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler JK | 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $105 |
| 2011 Jeep Wrangler JK | 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $105 |
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler JK | 225/75R16, 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | X/Sport, Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $95 |
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler JK | 225/75R16, 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | X/Sport, Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $95 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler JK | 225/75R16, 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | X/Sport, Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $95 |
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK | 225/75R16, 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 35x12.50R17 | X/Sport, Sahara, Rubicon with 32 in upsize alternative, 32 in upsize or Lifted 35 in | $95 |
Which brand should you pick?
Jeep does not stamp its own approval code on tires the way Porsche or BMW do. Any tire in the right size that meets or exceeds the load index and speed rating on your door placard is a legitimate replacement, so pick on wet braking, tread life and price. Our picks for each size are on the size pages below.
The drawing carries the sizes we list for this car, so you know what you are looking for. The placard on the car is still the final word, and it is the only place that gives the cold pressures: the number molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your car wants.
What those tires cost
About the Jeep Wrangler JK
The JK is the third-generation Jeep Wrangler, sold from 2007 to 2018, and the one that introduced the four-door Unlimited body that now accounts for most Wrangler sales. It is the generation where factory tire sizes grew into the 17-inch, 32-inch territory that modern Wranglers occupy. Almost every JK on the used market has either been upsized or is a candidate for it, so shopping tires here means deciding between the original size and a 33- or 35-inch alternative.
Launched in 2007. Launched for 2007 after being unveiled at the Detroit auto show in January 2006, the JK was wider and longer than the TJ and added a four-door Wrangler Unlimited with a wheelbase more than 20 inches longer than the two-door, the first four-door Wrangler in the nameplate's history.
How to tell the model years apart
Wheel and tire sizes follow the generation, not the badge, so identifying yours matters before you order.
2007-2011
Third generation (JK), early cars
Wider track and a taller body than the TJ, with the grille slots now pressed into a squarer surround and the turn signals still in the front bumper valance. X and Sport trims run 225/75R16 while Sahara uses 255/75R17; the Rubicon comes on 32-inch tires. The 3.8-liter V6 of these years is the one to avoid if you have the choice, and the interior has hard gray plastics.
2012-2018
Third generation (JK), later cars
Same body, but the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 replaced the 3.8 for 2012 and the interior was substantially redesigned for 2011 with softer materials and better switchgear. Sahara trims stay on 255/75R17, and a 32-inch LT275/70R17 is a very common factory-adjacent upsize. A five-speed automatic arrived with the Pentastar.
Tire sizes: 255/75R17, LT275/70R17, 33x12.50R17 and 35x12.50R17
What the press said
The JK was received as a significant step forward in usability, with reviewers praising the four-door Unlimited as the version that finally made a Wrangler a practical family vehicle, and crediting the wider track with better on-road stability. The 3.8-liter V6 used through 2011 drew heavy criticism for being underpowered and thirsty, and the 2012 arrival of the Pentastar was treated as the fix the truck needed. Persistent complaints covered wind noise, vague highway steering, fuel economy and an interior that even after the 2011 revision lagged the class. Off-road ability, particularly in Rubicon form, was never in question.
| Model year | Units sold in the US |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 119,243 |
| 2008 | 84,615 |
| 2009 | 82,044 |
| 2010 | 94,310 |
| 2011 | 122,460 |
| 2012 | 141,669 |
| 2013 | 155,502 |
| 2014 | 175,328 |
| 2015 | 202,702 |
| 2016 | 191,774 |
| 2017 | 190,522 |
Jeep reports Wrangler volume as one nameplate, and US sales more than doubled during the JK's run, from 119,243 in 2007 to over 200,000 in 2015, driven almost entirely by the four-door Unlimited.
Was it a success?
A commercial success that transformed the Wrangler from a niche product into a mainstream one, and the four-door Unlimited is the reason. Resale is famously strong, and a clean Pentastar-era Unlimited Rubicon still sells for a large share of its original price. Reliability is acceptable rather than good: the 3.8-liter V6 in 2007-2011 cars is weak and thirsty, death wobble from worn steering components is a recurring complaint, and the removable roof panels leak if the seals are neglected.
Did you know?
- The JK introduced the first four-door Wrangler, the Unlimited, whose wheelbase is more than 20 inches longer than the two-door's at 116 inches.
- Jeep used the 3.8-liter V6 from the Chrysler minivans in 2007-2011 Wranglers, an engine widely regarded as the weakest link in an otherwise well-liked truck.
- The four-door Unlimited quickly became the volume seller, which is why two-door JKs are now the harder body style to find on the used market.
Tire options on the Jeep Wrangler JK
Factory sizes are 225/75R16 on early X and Sport trims and 255/75R17 on Sahara, with the Rubicon on a 32-inch tire; LT275/70R17 is the most common step up and fits without a lift on most trucks. Nothing on a JK uses run-flats, nothing is staggered, and there is a full-size matching spare on the tailgate, so a set is five tires rather than four. Owners upsize constantly: 33-inch tires such as 33x12.50R17 generally fit with a small lift, and 35s need more lift plus a re-gear because the factory axle ratios leave the Pentastar struggling with the extra rolling mass. Load range matters more than people expect on a Wrangler, since LT tires in load range C or E hold their shape better when aired down for trail use and carry a loaded truck more safely than a P-metric equivalent. Winter buyers are usually better served by a three-peak-rated all-terrain than a dedicated winter tire, because the choice in Wrangler sizes is limited and an all-terrain covers the rest of the year.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.
Jeep Wrangler JK tires: common questions
What size tires does a Jeep Wrangler JK take?
The most common original size is 255/75R17. Other model years and trims use different sizes, so check the list on this page and confirm against the sticker inside your driver's door.
Can I fit a different size on my Jeep Wrangler JK?
You can, within limits: the overall diameter should stay within about 3 percent of the original, and the load index and speed rating must meet or exceed the door placard. Anything further changes your speedometer reading and can rub at full lock.
Where is the tire size on a Jeep Wrangler JK?
Open the driver's door and look at the white and yellow placard on the door jamb or the B-pillar. The same size is also molded into the sidewall of the tires currently on the car, unless someone changed them.
What size tires does a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK take?
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK came from the factory on 255/75R17 and LT275/70R17 and 35x12.50R17. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK take?
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK came from the factory on 255/75R17 and LT275/70R17 and 35x12.50R17. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK take?
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK came from the factory on 255/75R17 and LT275/70R17 and 35x12.50R17. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.