Michael Roesch

Longtime original Comanche owner (since 1989), and new Cherokee owner (2021 Latitude Lux). Unfortunately, my car tech knowledge is not only shallow, it does not cover a wide field, so I apologize if my question is at all confusing. I bought a new Cherokee right before winter, and I had the same size snow tires put on the vehicle (225 65 R 17). Rather than taking the tires on and off the same set of wheels each season, I now want to buy another set of wheels specifically for the snow tires. The Cherokee currently has 17 by 7 inch wheels and 225 65 R17 tires, and I have have a chance to purchase a new set of beautiful diamond cut wheels off of a 2021 Cherokee Trailhawk for just about the same price as the standard black rims. The wheels from the Cherokee Trailhawk are 17 by 7.5 inch, and I was wondering if there is a downside to purchasing them? Is the slightly larger wheel likely to fit? Will it change handling or steering? Thanks for any insight.
Mike

94zj318

Hi Mike,

I don't believe that it will cause much of a problem, but you'll want to make sure your snow tires don't have a 'DO NOT MOUNT ON 17" X 7.5" WHEEL" on them. If they do, then I wouldn't get the 17" x 7.5" wheels.

-Vince

Michael Roesch

Vince,
Thanks for the response. I checked the tires, and the only restriction is that it must go on a 17 inch wheel--no limits on width mentioned.

94zj318

I'd say those wheels are a good deal then... the Trailhawk wheels DEFINITELY look more aggressive.

-Vince