1997 Jeep Wrangler Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 1997 Jeep Wrangler 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 1997 Jeep Wrangler.

Trim Options:

SaharaSport

30x9.50R15/C NaN

Simplified Size:  30x9.50-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1997 Jeep Wrangler is 30x9.50R15/C .  A color-coded explanation of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler's tire size is shown below.

9.50

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 9.50 inches.

30

This mark reveals that your tire has a diameter of 30 inches.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

NaN

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

C

The mark of C denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating.  A load range of C means that the tire has a ply rating of 6.  Letters further along in the alphabet represent stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures.  Tires with higher inflation pressures can carry heavier loads.

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

Trim Options:

SESport

P215/75R15 100S

Simplified Size:  215-75-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1997 Jeep Wrangler is P215/75R15 100S.  A color-coded explanation of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

100

This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 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 161 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.