Jeep Wrangler Tire Pressure 

When inflating your Jeep Wrangler, the recommended tire pressure is between 36 and 38 pounds per square inch (PSI) for both the front and rear tires. Sticking with this air pressure will guarantee safe driving and improved tire performance.

However, as you already know, the Jeep Wrangler varies by model year, trim, and OEM wheel size. So you want to focus on the recommended tire pressure for your type of Jeep Wrangler.

For this reason, it is usually ideal for checking your owner’s manual or the placard attached to the driver’s side door jamb of your Wrangler.

Even when you have access to the information in the tag, interpreting the specifics can be difficult. That’s why I’ve done the rough work for you. 

In the rest of this post, you will see the recommended tire pressures for the Jeep Wrangler, sorted by their distinguished model year, trim level, and wheel size.

 

Tire pressure table for Jeep Wrangler models and tire size

Being a sport utility vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler is offered in 40 trims and equipped with 15 sets of original equipment tires trim. You can sort through this chart to find the recommended tire pressure for your particular Jeep Wrangler model year, model trim, and original equipment tire size.

  Recommended Tire pressure
Jeep Wrangler Year ModelTire SizeFront tireRear tire
2021245/75R17 112T36 – 38 psi36 – 38 psi
 255/70R18 113T36 psi36 psi
 275/55R20 113T
 LT255/75R17/C

111/108Q

37 psi37 psi
 LT285/70R17/C 116/113Q
 
2020245/75R17 112S36 psi36 psi
 255/70R18 113T
 LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi

 

37 psi
 LT285/70R17/C 116/113Q
 
2019245/75R17 112S36 psi 36 psi
 255/70R18 113T
 LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 LT285/70R17/C 116/113Q
 
2018245/75R17 112S35 psi35 psi
 255/70R18 113S
 LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 LT285/70R17/C 116/113Q
 
2017LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P245/75R16 109T
 P255/70R18 112S
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2016LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P245/75R16 109T
 P245/75R17 110T
 P255/70R18 112S
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2015LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P245/75R16 109T
 P255/70R18 112S
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2014LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P255/70R18 112S
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2013LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 LT265/70R17/E 121/118Q43 psi43 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P255/70R18 112S
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2012LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P255/70R18 112S
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2011LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P255/70R18 112S
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2010LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P255/70R18 112S
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2009LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P255/70R18 112S30 – 35 psi35 psi
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2008LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P245/75R16 109S30 psi35 psi
 P255/70R18 112S30 – 35 psi35 psi
 P255/75R17 113S
 
2007LT255/75R17/C 111/108Q37 psi37 psi
 P225/75R16 104S35 psi35 psi
 P245/75R16 109S30 psi35 psi
 P255/70R18 112S35 psi35 psi
 P255/75R17 113S          30 psi35 psi
 
200630×9.50R15/B 96H29 psi29 psi
 LT245/75R16/E 120/116P33 psi33 psi
 P215/75R15 100S
 P225/75R15 102S
 
200530×9.50R15/B 96H29 psi29 psi
 LT245/75R16/E 120/116P33 psi33 psi
 P215/75R15 100S
 P225/75R15 102S

 

Recommended tire pressure for jeep Wrangler trim levels

The Jeep Wrangler SUV can be grouped in terms of its trim levels. There are 10 categories, including Sport, Willys Sport, Sport S, Sport Altitude, Willys, Sahara, Sahara Altitude, Rubicon, High Altitude, and Rubicon 392

While these SUV trim levels may have distinct recommended tire pressures depending on the wheel size, the ideal tire pressure to inflate your Jeep Wrangler is between 36 and 38 PSI for both the Jeep’s front and rear tires.

 

How do I know how much air to put in my Jeep tires?

The information on the sticker attached to your Jeep’s driver’s door contains all the specifications about inflating your tires with the right pressure. However, by looking up your owner’s manual, you can also determine how much air you should put in your tires.

 

What is the proper tire pressure for Jeep Wrangler replacement tires?

While it is not ideal to replace Jeep Wrangler tires with non-stock tires, certain situations can leave you with no choice. In such situations, you should ensure you inflate the replacement tires with the right pressure, which is determined by the size and load capacity of the replacement tire.

 

When is the best time to replace Jeep Wrangler tires with new ones?

The best time to replace your Jeep Wrangler tires is when you notice low tread depth. However, under normal circumstances, your tires should be replaced every 50,000 miles or every three to four years of extensive usage.

Your driving environment, e.g., off-road or normal terrain, will determine the exact lifespan of your Jeep Wrangler tires.

 

What does the Jeep Wrangler TPMS warning light mean?

The TPMS light on your Jeep Wrangler dashboard may illuminate and stay on when one or more of your tires is underinflated or has suffered a puncture. However, you need to study the blinking sequence of the light.

For example, the TPMS warning light will likely flash for a few seconds when you start the vehicle. This could mean a problem with the monitoring system, which needs service.

Generally, the warning light is designed to alert you when your tires are losing air.

 

In Conclusion

The debate about what tire pressure is best for Jeep Wranglers may continue, especially in some local Jeep clubs.

This is probably because every Wrangler owner has an opinion about what works best for them and what does not.

Regardless, there is a recommended PSI to stick with when inflating your Jeep tires, and this will depend on the model year, trim level, tire brand, terrain, wheel size, vehicle weight, and even temperature in some cases.

With many things to consider, it is best to look at the information on the tag of your vehicle to see the right tire pressure for your particular vehicle.

If you need help interpreting the information there, I hope the tire pressure chart in the above article helps.