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Best Tires for Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a premium mid-size SUV with genuine off-road capability in its Trailhawk and Rubicon trims. The right tire depends on which Grand Cherokee you have — a Laredo on pavement has very different needs than a Trailhawk on a muddy trail.

Common Jeep Grand Cherokee tire sizes

WL Grand Cherokee (2022-current): 265/60R18 (Laredo, Limited), 265/50R20 (Limited, Overland), 265/50R20 (Summit), 255/55R20 (Trailhawk).

WK2 Grand Cherokee (2011-2021): 265/60R18 (Laredo, Limited), 265/50R20 (Overland, Summit), 245/65R17 (Trailhawk), 265/60R18 (Trailhawk).

The Trailhawk uses active suspension, skid plates, and a specific tire with extra off-road capability — Falken Wildpeak AT Trail from the factory on many builds.

Best tires — Laredo, Limited, Overland (pavement)

Michelin CrossClimate2: the best all-around choice for Grand Cherokee owners who primarily drive paved roads. Excellent wet grip, 3PMSF winter rating, quiet and long-lasting. Available in 265/60R18 and 265/50R20.

Continental CrossContact LX25: excellent wet performance and fuel efficiency — well-suited to the Grand Cherokee's luxury positioning.

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II: Pirelli is a common Grand Cherokee OEM partner — the Scorpion Verde is a natural replacement with improved all-weather capability.

Best tires — Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Rubicon

Falken Wildpeak AT3W: the most popular Trailhawk upgrade and an improvement over the OEM Falken AT Trail. 3PMSF winter rating, better rock and clay traction, available in Trailhawk sizes.

BF Goodrich KO2: for Trailhawk owners who use the off-road capability seriously — better rock and mud grip than any all-terrain at the cost of more highway noise.

Toyo Open Country AT3: the quietest A/T upgrade for Trailhawk owners who daily-drive highway miles — better on-road refinement than the KO2 with similar moderate off-road capability.

Frequently asked

Can I put 33-inch tires on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk?

The Trailhawk uses 255/55R20 (a 30.5-inch tire) on most recent years. True 33-inch tires require a lift on the WL Grand Cherokee. Many Trailhawk owners run 265/60R20 (near 31 inches) as a bolt-on size increase with no rubbing.

How much do Jeep Grand Cherokee tires cost?

Common sizes (265/60R18, 265/50R20, 255/55R20) run $130–180 per tire for quality all-seasons. All-terrain in the same sizes: $160–230 per tire. A set of four installed: $520–720 for all-season.

What OEM tires come on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Common OEM tires include Pirelli Scorpion Verde (Overland, Summit), Michelin LTX A/T2 (Limited, older models), and Falken Wildpeak AT Trail (Trailhawk). The Michelin CrossClimate2 and BF Goodrich KO2 are the most popular aftermarket upgrades.

Last updated 2026-06-27. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.

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