Jeep Wrangler Wheels

The absolute best part about owning a Jeep wrangler is the modifications you can do to its appearance. One of the first modifications we see wrangler owners doing is changing out that factory wheel and tire setup. That’s where the experts at Offroad Source come in to help, in this guide you’ll find answers to all the questions you may have and learn valuable information when it comes to understanding things like wheel offset and backspacing.

We are going to cover two Wrangler Generations in this guide.

• Wrangler JK and JK Unlimited (4 Door) – 2007-2018
• Wrangler JL and JL Unlimited (4 Door) -2018-Present

Buying Wheels for your Jeep Wrangler

In this guide we are going to cover what size wheel and tire combinations you can run from stock applications to adding a lift kit to your wrangler to clear larger tire sizes. Lets get started with listing the factory wheel dimensions and offsets for the latest wrangler generations.

Factory Wrangler Wheel Dimensions and Offsets

Please note that the Jeep Wrangler comes in a wide variety of trim levels and factory added options, this table is a general guide to fitting tires and wheels, if you have a Rubicon trim level for instance, you will be able to fit a larger tire than a sport model wrangler.

Can I fit JK wheels on my JL?

The answer is, YES! Both Wrangler generations come with a 5x127 (5x5) bolt pattern, and they share the same wheel diameter options from 16-20” with a 71.5mm bore size and identical wheel offsets. One thing to remember is that the difference between JL and JK wheels are your wheel lug nuts, they are different, and you can easily pick up a set of lug nuts to fit your model.

So, what aftermarket wheels fit my Jeep Wrangler?

Lucky for you, we have done all the hard work of researching the perfect fitment, knowing what fits is half the battle, once you have determined what size works for you and your driving purposes, then you can just get lost for hours trying to find the best style of wheel, which is the fun part right? Read below to find the appropriate wheel size and offset for your Jeep Wrangler.

Wrangler JK & JL Wheels: Stock Suspension or No Lift

The best fitment for a stock Jeep, in most cases is where the wheel is sitting just outside the fender flare, the chart below is sizes specifically for the wheel to sit at this position. Anything beyond these sizes will require special modifications such as a lift kit and fender modifications.

Wrangler JK & JL Wheels : Leveling Kit or Lift up to 2”

Adding a leveling kit to your Wrangler will increase its ability to accept a 35” tire and still have room to flex, or articulate for those who may find themselves off the road occasionally. The offsets tend to stay the same with stock and lifted applications, adding a lift kit will solve clearance issues on larger tire setups.

Wrangler JK & JL Fitments: Lift Kits 2.5" & Up

This is a general guide for wheel sizes that fit with a 2.5” kit or more. The best way to size up your wheels and tires is to look at your lift kit manufacturers specifications for what wheel and tire setups they tested with the lifts installed. If you bought your lift kit from us just visit the product page, your wheel and tire fitment specifications will be listed, you can also contact us and one of our Jeep experts can give you the appropriate answer.

We hope we have answered your questions and got you on the right path to buying your new set of aftermarket wheels. If you have any questions we have not covered please reach out to our customer service via live chat and one of our Jeep Experts will answer your questions.

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