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1981 Jeep CJ tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 1981 Jeep CJ.

1981 Jeep CJ tire sizes

225/75RS15235/75RS15235/70RS16225/75RSB15
Bolt pattern

2 generations were sold in 1981. Check your chassis code before ordering wheels.

Other years
19771978197919801981198219831984 All 1945–1986
Fitment tables

9 trims sold in 1981

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear. More than one generation was on sale this year — check the chassis code against your VIN before ordering.

Jeep CJ CJ-7/CJ-8

1976 – 1986 USA market 5 trims

CJ 2.4D

60 hp · 2.4L I4 205x SR15 3 fitments
GenerationCJ-7/CJ-8 1976–1986
Power60 hp
Engine2.4L I4, Diesel
Center bore108 mm
PCD5x139.7
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205x SR1515x6 ET12 5x139.7–TiresRims
225/75 SR1515x7 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims
235/75 SR1515x8 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims

CJ 2.5

105 hp · 2.5L I4 205x SR15 3 fitments
GenerationCJ-7/CJ-8 1976–1986
Power105 hp
Engine2.5L I4, Petrol
Center bore108 mm
PCD5x139.7
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205x SR1515x6 ET12 5x139.7–TiresRims
225/75 SR1515x7 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims
235/75 SR1515x8 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims

CJ 3.8

99 hp · 3.8L I6 205x SR15 3 fitments
GenerationCJ-7/CJ-8 1976–1986
Power99 hp
Engine3.8L I6, Petrol
Center bore108 mm
PCD5x139.7
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205x SR1515x6 ET12 5x139.7–TiresRims
225/75 SR1515x7 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims
235/75 SR1515x8 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims

CJ 4.2

112 hp · 4.2L I6 205x SR15 3 fitments
GenerationCJ-7/CJ-8 1976–1986
Power112 hp
Engine4.2L I6, Petrol
Center bore108 mm
PCD5x139.7
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205x SR1515x6 ET12 5x139.7–TiresRims
225/75 SR1515x7 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims
235/75 SR1515x8 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims

CJ 5.0

126 hp · 5.0L V8 205x SR15 3 fitments
GenerationCJ-7/CJ-8 1976–1986
Power126 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore108 mm
PCD5x139.7
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
205x SR1515x6 ET12 5x139.7–TiresRims
225/75 SR1515x7 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims
235/75 SR1515x8 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims

Jeep CJ CJ-5/CJ-6

1955 – 1983 USA market 4 trims

CJ 2.5

87 hp · 2.5L I4 225/75 SB15 3 fitments
GenerationCJ-5/CJ-6 1955–1983
Power87 hp
Engine2.5L I4, Petrol
Center bore108 mm
PCD5x139.7
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/75 SB1515x5.5 ET12 5x139.7–TiresRims
225/75 SB1515x8 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims
235/70 SR1616x6.5 ET0 5x139.7–TiresRims

CJ 4.2

98 hp · 4.2L I6 225/75 SB15 3 fitments
GenerationCJ-5/CJ-6 1955–1983
Power98 hp
Engine4.2L I6, Petrol
Center bore108 mm
PCD5x139.7
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/75 SB1515x5.5 ET12 5x139.7–TiresRims
225/75 SB1515x8 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims
235/70 SR1616x6.5 ET0 5x139.7–TiresRims

CJ 4.2

98 hp · 4.2L I6 225/75 SB15 3 fitments
GenerationCJ-5/CJ-6 1955–1983
Power98 hp
Engine4.2L I6, Petrol
Center bore108 mm
PCD5x139.7
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/75 SB1515x5.5 ET12 5x139.7–TiresRims
225/75 SB1515x8 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims
235/70 SR1616x6.5 ET0 5x139.7–TiresRims

CJ 5.0

125 hp · 5.0L V8 225/75 SB15 3 fitments
GenerationCJ-5/CJ-6 1955–1983
Power125 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore108 mm
PCD5x139.7
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/75 SB1515x5.5 ET12 5x139.7–TiresRims
225/75 SB1515x8 ET-12 5x139.7–TiresRims
235/70 SR1616x6.5 ET0 5x139.7–TiresRims
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

Open the size calculator
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