One of the best parts of Jeep ownership is modding your vehicle so it can go to the places and do the things you’ve always dreamed of. Replacing your wheels with a bigger and better set is an exciting way to make sure your Jeep can handle any terrain while you take it off-roading. But, before you browse for a new set of wheels, you’ll need to know your Jeep’s bolt pattern.

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1997 Jeep Wrangler bolt pattern

The bolt pattern for a 1997 Jeep Wrangler is 5x4.5, or 5 on 4.5. If you don’t have any experience with reading or using bolt patterns, don’t fret—getting to know what each number means can help you in the long run. Every bolt pattern or lug pattern can be read as:

# of bolts x diameter of the circle they form

So in your 1997 Jeep Wrangler’s case, a 5x4.5 bolt pattern means your Jeep has 5 bolts per wheel, and the bolts form a circle 4.5 inches in diameter.

Your bolt pattern is a pretty important measurement to have handy while shopping for a new set of wheels, but you’ll also need a few other key measurements before you break out your tools:

Factory wheel size: 15”

Stud size: 1/2x20 (1/2 inch stud with 20 threads per inch)

Offset: 25 mm

Center bore: 71.5 mm

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How to measure your Jeep Wrangler’s bolt pattern

The measurements listed above should be sufficient information for you to pick out the perfect set of wheels for your 1997 Jeep Wrangler. If you’re interested in learning how to measure your bolt pattern for yourself, you’re in luck! This task takes just a few minutes and you’ll just need a measuring tape or ruler to complete it.

First, pick any bolt and line up your measuring tape to the outside edge of that bolt’s lug hole. Then, measure from your chosen bolt to its opposite bolt. If you’re dealing with a wheel with 5 lugs, like your Wrangler, you won’t have a bolt directly opposite to the one you chose. Instead, you’ll measure to the center of either bolt closest to the opposite of your chosen bolt.

This measurement is your diameter or the second number in your bolt pattern. Combine this number with the number of bolts in one wheel, and you’ve got your bolt pattern!

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Modding your Jeep by switching out its factory wheels for a bigger and better set is a great way to make sure your Jeep is performing the way you want it to. But while you’re having fun in the world of Jeep Wrangler mods, make sure you upgrade your Jeep’s insurance as well.

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