Replacing a Grand Cherokee’s original tires
- The original tire’s sidewall and the door placard tell you the size, load index and speed rating to match.
- NEXEN TIRE’s 2026 U.S. OE fitment sheet lists N'PRIZ RH7 as original equipment on the Grand Cherokee from 2019.
- For a U.S. replacement, NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN GTX and ROADIAN HTX2 come in common Grand Cherokee sizes.
- Replace with the same or higher load index and the same speed rating.
When the original tires wear out, the easiest replacement starts with what the factory fitted. This guide explains how to read the original-equipment specification on a Grand Cherokee in 2026 and which replacement tires match it. The model years below are examples, not fitment for every trim.
Start with the Grand Cherokee’s exact tire requirements
Use the door-area placard for size and cold pressure. Check load index and speed symbol against the original-equipment tire and vehicle documentation; Jeep’s replacement guidance identifies the OE sidewall as the source of those markings.
Start with your Grand Cherokee’s exact year and trim; Pirelli’s Grand Cherokee catalog lets shoppers enter those details to see available sizes and compare product data sheets for technical specifications. That approach helps separate a fitment for one Grand Cherokee configuration from an option for another.
Keep the replacement load index at or above the original equipment tire’s index. For an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive Grand Cherokee, follow the owner’s manual on tire mixing: Goodyear’s tire-service bulletin warns that even small differences in outside diameter may cause drivetrain damage or malfunction. Confirm the final tire and installation plan with a qualified tire professional when the tire size or construction differs from the placard.
Original equipment and NEXEN TIRE replacements
NEXEN TIRE’s 2026 U.S. OE fitment sheet lists N'PRIZ RH7 in P245/65R18 110H as original equipment on the Grand Cherokee from the 2019 model year. That listing tells you the factory specification for that fitment; for a replacement in the U.S., match the same size and ratings with a tire sold for replacement. For reference, Michelin’s U.S. vehicle selector shows 265/60R18 110H for a 2025 Grand Cherokee L Laredo X and 265/50R20 107V for a 2023 Grand Cherokee L Summit; use your own placard and documentation for your vehicle.
NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN GTX is an all-season touring tire for SUVs and crossovers built around long tread life, comfort and low noise. Its compound is engineered to keep performance stable across a wide range of temperatures, and an optimized zigzag tread pattern spreads road pressure more evenly. It is H, V and W speed rated, with UTQG grades of 540, 600 or 680 A A depending on size. In common Grand Cherokee sizes, NEXEN TIRE lists ROADIAN GTX in 265/60R18 110H and 265/50R20 XL 111V, which meet the H and V ratings in the factory examples above.
NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN HTX2 is a highway terrain tire designed as a high-mileage SUV and light-truck tire with all-weather driving performance. It carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) mark except on original-equipment sizes, and its P-metric sizes carry UTQG 700 A A/B. NEXEN TIRE lists ROADIAN HTX2 in 265/60R18 110H and 265/50R20 is 107T.
A road-use candidate for commuting and highway miles: Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
A road-oriented all-season tire is the clearest place to start when most Grand Cherokee miles come from commuting, errands and highways. Michelin’s U.S. 2025 Grand Cherokee L Laredo X fitment result lists Defender LTX M/S2 in size 265/60R18/XL 114H for a vehicle search using 265/60R18 110H.
Rain and occasional snow: Michelin CrossClimate2
Michelin identifies CrossClimate2 as an all-season tire with 3PMSF marking. It is a category to compare when year-round use includes occasional snow and the exact size and service ratings fit the vehicle.
The USTMA severe-snow definition concerns a specified traction test on medium-packed snow. The marking alone does not establish ice braking or make an all-weather tire equivalent to a dedicated winter tire. Regular ice or heavy winter travel still warrants the winter category below.
For a U.S. fitment example, Michelin’s 2025 Grand Cherokee L Laredo X result lists CrossClimate2 in 265/60R18 110V. Confirm your actual model, wheel package and required service ratings rather than carrying that example across trims.
Read tire fitment results by complete size
The Laredo X listing and the NEXEN TIRE OE row both use 18-inch wheels, but their complete tire sizes are 265/60R18 and P245/65R18. The full size, rather than the final wheel-diameter number alone, guides a useful replacement search.
The service markings differ too: the NEXEN TIRE OE row has 110H, while the Defender LTX M/S2 listing has XL 114H. The Tire Industry Association’s replacement guidance says a replacement tire’s load index must be at least as high as the original tire’s.
For frequent ice and deep snow: a dedicated winter tire
A dedicated winter set suits frequent ice or heavy snow. Follow the winter-tire instructions for your vehicle, including four matching tires. Michelin’s U.S. 2025 Grand Cherokee L Laredo X result currently lists X-Ice Snow+ in 265/60R18 XL 114H; use it only as an example for that configuration.
The Canadian Automobile Association’s winter tire guide advises using four matching winter tires; its guidance says vehicles with only two winter tires significantly underperform in handling compared with vehicles fitted on all four wheels.
Compare the options for this use
Match the original specification first, then pick the row that fits how you drive.
| Use | Tire | Why compare it | Grand Cherokee sizes to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiet, comfortable pavement driving | NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN GTX | All-season SUV touring tire for long tread life, comfort and low noise; UTQG 540, 600 or 680 A A by size | 265/60R18 110H; 265/50R20 XL 111V |
| High-mileage highway driving with rain and occasional snow | NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN HTX2 | Highway terrain tire with the 3PMSF mark except on OE sizes; UTQG 700 A A/B on P-metric sizes | 265/60R18 110H; 265/50R20 107T |
| Mostly pavement | Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 | Michelin’s selector lists it for a 2025 Grand Cherokee L Laredo X | Match the exact size and service rating to the placard |
| Rain and occasional light snow | Michelin CrossClimate2 | Michelin describes an all-season tire with the 3PMSF marking for dry, wet and light-snow use | Match the exact size and service rating to the placard |
Confirm these details before buying
- Record the full vehicle specification. Write down tire size, load index, speed rating and recommended inflation pressure.
- Match the exact model year, trim and wheel package. Use a vehicle-specific catalog result for that configuration.
- Compare the complete size and service markings. Have a qualified tire professional confirm a custom size, construction or load setup before installation.
- For AWD or 4WD, follow Jeep’s owner-manual guidance on tire matching. When the manual gives no tire-mixing instructions, Goodyear’s service bulletin advises against mixing sizes, radial and bias-ply constructions, or tread patterns such as all-season and all-terrain.
- Choose for your most demanding regular driving conditions. Use a dedicated winter set for frequent ice or deep snow, a 3PMSF all-season for occasional snow, and an all-terrain design when unpaved travel is routine.
For most Grand Cherokee owners, the practical shortlist starts with a placard-matched road tire and then shifts toward all-weather, all-terrain or dedicated winter designs as regular driving conditions require.
FAQ
What tires came on the Jeep Grand Cherokee from the factory?
It depends on the model year, trim and wheel package. NEXEN TIRE’s 2026 U.S. OE fitment sheet lists NEXEN TIRE N'PRIZ RH7 in P245/65R18 110H on the Grand Cherokee from 2019, and other trims use other brands and sizes. Check the original tire’s sidewall and your door placard.
What NEXEN TIRE tire replaces the original tires on a Grand Cherokee?
For common U.S. Grand Cherokee sizes, NEXEN TIRE lists ROADIAN GTX in 265/60R18 110H and 265/50R20 XL 111V, and ROADIAN HTX2 in 265/60R18 110H. Choose the one whose full size, load index and speed rating match your placard and original tire.
Do I need to replace all four tires on an AWD or 4WD Grand Cherokee?
Replacing all four together is the recommended approach, because small differences in outside diameter can strain the drivetrain. Follow the owner’s manual for your model, and fit four matching NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN GTX, ROADIAN HTX2 or other tires.