🔧 Subaru DL Factory Specifications Overview

📌 Platform Reference

• Based on Subaru Leone (1st–3rd Gen)

• Available as:

  • Sedan

  • Wagon

  • Coupe

🛞 Subaru DL (1970s–1990s Models)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

• 155/80R12

• 165/80R13

• 175/70R13

• 185/70R13 (later models)

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

• 12x4.0J

• 13x4.5J

• 13x5.0J

✅ PCD (Bolt Pattern)

• 4x140 ⚠️ (Very rare Subaru pattern)

✅ Centre Bore

• ~59.0 mm

✅ Wheel Nut Torque

• 80–100 Nm

🔥 Popular Upgrade Fitments (Adelaide Tested)

Because of the rare 4x140 PCD, most upgrades involve conversion:

💡 OEM Restoration Setup

• Wheels: Factory 12” / 13”

• Tyres: 155/80R12 or 175/70R13
  👉 Best for originality

💡 Practical Upgrade (Most Popular 🔥)

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

• Wheels: 14x6.0 or 15x6.5 +35 to +40

• Tyres: 185/60R14 or 195/55R15
  👉 Much wider tyre availability

💡 Retro Street Setup

• Wheels: 15x7.0 +30 to +35

• Tyres: 195/50R15 or 205/50R15
  👉 Classic + sporty stance

⚠️ Fitment Notes (Important)

• 4x140 PCD = extremely limited wheel options

• Most owners choose:

  • Hub redrill

  • Wheel adapters

• Always check:

  • Brake clearance

  • Suspension condition (classic vehicles)

• Avoid overly wide tyres without proper setup

🏪 Why Choose Autosport Tyreworld Adelaide

At Autosport Tyreworld, we specialise in:

• Classic Subaru & JDM fitment

• Custom wheel solutions (PCD conversions)

• Hard-to-find tyre sizes

• Honest advice for restoration vs upgrade

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