Many Jeep enthusiasts prefer the aesthetics of Jeep Wrangler wheels and their superb off-road capabilities. And to be honest, Wranglers are beasts; they can eat up any terrain with ease.
It may occur to you to replace your Grand Cherokee wheels with a set of Wrangler wheels. It’s common to interchange wheels between two different Jeep Wranglers, after all. Not to mention that some parts of the Grand Cherokee can be shared with the Jeep Wrangler.
Will Jeep Wrangler wheels fit a Grand Cherokee, though?
In this article, we’ll answer all your questions regarding this topic in detail so you can make the right decision as far as buying Wrangler wheels for your Cherokee. Stick around!
Will Jeep Wrangler Wheels Fit a Grand Cherokee?
We can’t just give you a simple yes or no answer to this question because it depends on several factors, such as the wheel size, bolt pattern, and lug dimensions. Not all Jeep models have the same wheel specs.
If you know the specs of your Grand Cherokee and that of the Jeep Wrangler wheels that you’re considering, then you have your answer.
The most important thing to look at is the bolt patterns. If they’re the same, then go ahead and try your Wrangler wheels on your Cherokee and see if they fit.
If you don’t know the specs of their wheels, several websites can help with this matter. My Bolt Pattern is a great one.
You’ll need to enter the make, model, and year of your car and they’ll provide the necessary information.
Factors That Affect How Your Jeep Wrangler Wheels Will Fit Your Grand Cherokee
By now you understand that not all Jeep wheels are interchangeable. If you don’t know what is the exact make, year, and model of your Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, you might need to spend a little more time to figure out the specs of their wheels.
Here are some factors to consider to find out if your Wrangler wheels are compatible with your Grand Cherokee:
Bolt Pattern
The most important factor to consider when switching your Jeep wheels is the bolt pattern. Bolt pattern or lug pattern measures an imaginary circle that is formed by the lug holes found in the center of the wheel.
The bolt pattern is written in a two-number system. The first number indicates the number of lug holes and the second number indicates the spacing between these holes.
Most Jeeps have 5-bolt patterns. However, the spacing between the lugs changes with different models.
So, you need to check the bolt pattern on both your Wrangler and Grand Cherokee’s wheels to know if they’re interchangeable. You can search for the bolt pattern using some websites as we mentioned above using the year, make, and model of the car.
However, if you don’t know this information, don’t worry you can still find out the bolt pattern by measuring it. Keep in mind that the measuring process of a 5-bolt pattern is different from that of other bolt patterns.
To measure a 5-bolt pattern setup, hold your ruler or measuring tape from the middle of the top lug to the middle of any lug across down from it, not adjacent to it.
If your Jeep Wrangler’s wheels have the same bolt pattern as your Grand Cherokee, then you should be fine.
Wheel Size
Yes, we said that if both your Jeeps share the same bolt pattern you’ll be good to go, but the wheel size is important as well.
If you put the wrong wheel size, it might affect the balance and speed of your car. The right wheel size will let you purchase the correct tire size, so you won’t have rubbing issues or any other problems.
You can find out the diameter of Cherokee or Wrangler wheels by reviewing the tire size information. If this is not available, you’ll need to bring out your measuring tape once again.
To know the wheel diameter, measure across the face of the wheel without including the wheel lips. To measure the width of the wheel, measure from the inside of the wheel lip, across the wheel to the other wheel lip.
You also need to measure the wheel offset and backspace. Wheel offset is measured from the rear of the mountain face to the centerline of the wheel.
While wheel backspace is measured from the rear of the mounting face to the backside wheel lip. The wheel backspace and offset dimensions can negatively affect the suspension and brake clearance.
Another thing you should keep in mind is the different types of wheel offset. There are three types of offset: negative, positive, and zero offsets.
A positive offset will make the wheel hub mounting surface shallow and closer to the street size, whereas a negative offset shifts the wheel hub surface closer to the backside of the wheel and makes the wheel deeper.
The Zero offset wheel has a hub mounting face that is centered.
How to Test-Fit the Wrangler Wheels on Your Grand Cherokee?
If this step is possible, don’t skip on it. The best way to find if the Wrangler wheels would fit your Grand Cherokee well is to test fit those wheels.
The first thing to check is that the bolts or the lugs do fit well and that the wheel is sitting flat against the mounting surface. Give your wheel a quick spin and check if it’s touching the calipers.
You also need to check if the wheel fits within the car. That means taking into account wheel and ground clearance.
Final Thoughts
It’s difficult to just give you a general answer to the question, “Will Jeep Wrangler wheels fit a Grand Cherokee?”
There are a few factors that you must take into consideration, namely the bolt pattern, wheel size, and lug dimensions. Not all Jeep models have the same wheel specs, after all.
There are some things you can do to make the wheel work with your Grand Cherokee. You can use wheel adapters if the bolt pattern is different. Also, you can use wheel spacers to fix rubbing issues.