🔧 Subaru Brat / Brumby Factory Specifications Overview

📌 Generation Breakdown

• 1st Gen (1978–1981)

• 2nd Gen (1982–1994 – Brumby in AU)

🛞 Subaru Brat / Brumby (1978–1994)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

• 175/70R13

• 185/70R13

• 185/75R14 (later / upgraded models)

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

• 13x4.5J

• 14x5.0J

✅ PCD (Bolt Pattern)

• 4x140 ⚠️ (Important – very rare)

✅ Centre Bore

• ~59.0 mm (varies slightly)

✅ Wheel Nut Torque

• 85–100 Nm

🔥 Popular Upgrade Fitments (Adelaide Tested)

Due to the rare 4x140 PCD, most builds require conversion or custom wheels.

💡 Classic Restoration Setup

• Wheels: OEM-style 13” or 14”

• Tyres: 175/70R13 or 185/70R13
  👉 Original look & ride quality

💡 Practical Upgrade (Most Common 🔥)

• PCD Conversion: 4x140 → 4x100 or 5x100

• Wheels: 15x6.5 +35 to +40

• Tyres: 195/55R15 or 205/55R15
  👉 Much wider tyre availability

💡 Off-Road / Lifted Build

• Wheels: 14x6.0 or 15x7.0

• Tyres: 195/75R14 or 205/70R15
  👉 Ideal for light off-road use

⚠️ Fitment Notes (Very Important)

• 4x140 PCD = extremely limited wheel options

• Most customers choose:

  • Redrill hubs

  • Hub adapters

• Always check:

  • Brake clearance

  • Suspension condition (older vehicles)

• Lift kits are common for off-road builds

🏪 Why Choose Autosport Tyreworld Adelaide

At Autosport Tyreworld, we specialise in:

• Classic & JDM vehicle fitment

• Custom wheel solutions (PCD conversions)

• Hard-to-find tyre sizes

• Honest advice for restoration vs upgrade

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