2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tire Size

Your Jeep was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Jeep Grand Cherokee's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

16-Inch Rims

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

 

Your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee was manufactured with multiple tire sizes.  Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Trim Options:

LaredoSport

P225/75R16/XL 106S

Simplified Size:  225-75-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is P225/75R16/XL 106S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2002 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:

LaredoSport

P245/70R16 106S

Simplified Size:  245-70-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is P245/70R16 106S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2002 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.

17-Inch Rims

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

 

The original tire size for your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Jeep Grand Cherokee's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Laredo Up-CountryLimitedLimited Up-CountryOverland

P235/65R17 103S

Simplified Size:  235-65-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is P235/65R17 103S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2002 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
235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

103

This tire has a load index of 103, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1925 pounds (875 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 152 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.