2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Trim Options:

Laredo

P225/75R16/XL 106S

Simplified Size:  225-75-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is P225/75R16/XL 106S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

106

This tire has a load index of 106, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2090 pounds (950 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

75

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 168 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

LaredoLimited

P245/70R16 106S

Simplified Size:  245-70-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is P245/70R16 106S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

106

This tire has a load index of 106, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2090 pounds (950 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 171 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.