2009 Jeep commander tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2009 Jeep Commander, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/65R17 OEM | R17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Compatible alternative sizes for 245/65R17
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
215/80R16 |
0.01% | winter narrower | Safe |
265/60R17 |
-0.07% | wider | Safe |
225/65R18 |
-0.08% | plus 1 | Safe |
265/65R16 |
0.08% | alternative | Safe |
245/70R16 |
-0.12% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 245/65R17 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 245/65R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 225/65R18; one rim size up, -0.08% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 245/55R19; two rim sizes up, 0.24% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2009 jeep commander sport
The 2009 Jeep Commander Sport ships from the factory on 245/65R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. Only one approved fitment is documented for this model year, so replacement options should match the original size exactly unless a plus-size upgrade is being considered. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Jeep Commander comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2009 Jeep Commander Sport owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2009 Jeep Commander Sport, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2009 jeep commander
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (1) · Valve (1)
Reported across: 2009 – 2009 (1 year)
What owners described
Cracking or dry rot appears in 38% of these reports; about 4.0× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 16 reports covering every model year of the Jeep Commander that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracking or dry rot | 38% | 9% | 4.0× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 25% | 8% | 3.0× |
| Tread or belt separation | 6% | 13% | 0.5× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 6% | 20% | 0.3× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 6% | 2% | 2.6× |
Mileage at failure
7 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 54,550 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 20,853 and 170,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Jeep Commander. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES ON 12/29/2010, MILEAGE WAS 41015. NOW MILEAGE IS NOW 77061, TIRE TREAD IS AT.3/32. TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED EVERY 5 - 6 K AND ALIGNMENTS PERFORMED. ALL TIRES ARE WEARING UNEVENLY, THERE ARE SIGNS OF CRACKING AND STOPPING IN THE SNOW IS NOW A MAJOR HAZARD. THE WARRANTY IS FOR 60K AND WITH ONLY 35K THEY ARE READY FOR THE TRASH.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: WRANGLER TRAIL MARK, TIRE SIZE: MS P245/65/R17, DOT NUMBER: DA8TJJ1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE MEASURING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TIRE AND NOTICED THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, NOR WERE THE TIRES REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 107,825. *BF CONSUMER MADE AN ATTEMPT TO CALL THE DEALER BUT WAS CLOSED BECAUSE OF COVID-19.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMMANDER EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH TIRES, TIRE LINE: RUGGED TERRAIN, TIRE SIZE: 245/65/17, DOT NUMBER: BF8T. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED A PUNCTURE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ALL THE OTHER TIRES SHOWED TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE LOCAL WALMART WHERE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED BUT WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ON MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDER I HAVE DEFECTIVE CORRODED TIRE VALVE STEMS WHICH ARE NOW CRACKED AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO CONSTANTLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE CAUSING AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE PROBLEM I AM TOLD IS DUE TO THE ALUMINUM VALVE STEM BEING CORRODED BY THE METAL VALVE STEM CAP. ALL IS ORIGINAL FACTORY PARTS. I AM AFRAID IF THE VALVE STEM COMPLETELY FAILS AND THE TIRE GOES FLAT WHILE DRIVING IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE CHRYSLER/JEEP DEALER HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS AND IN FACT AT MY LAST SERVICE WHICH INCLUDED AN ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION DID NOT WANT TO PASS THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY THOUGHT THE SITUATION WAS TO DANGEROUS BUT STILL REFUSED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2009 Jeep Commander?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2009 Jeep Commander?
Where can I buy tires for my 2009 Jeep Commander?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2009 Jeep Commander?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2009 Jeep Commander?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2009 Jeep Commander?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Jeep Commander is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2009 Jeep Commander.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-09-02.