🔧 Subaru Leone Factory Specifications Overview
📌 Generation Breakdown
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1st Gen (1971–1979)
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2nd Gen (1979–1984)
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3rd Gen (1984–1994)
🛞 1st Gen Leone (1971–1979)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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155/80R12
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165/80R13
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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12x4.0J
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13x4.5J
✅ PCD (Bolt Pattern)
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4x140 ⚠️ (Very rare)
✅ Centre Bore
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~59.0 mm
✅ Wheel Nut Torque
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80–95 Nm
🛞 2nd Gen Leone (1979–1984)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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165/80R13
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175/70R13
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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13x4.5J
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13x5.0J
✅ PCD
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4x140
✅ Centre Bore
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~59.0 mm
✅ Torque
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85–100 Nm
🛞 3rd Gen Leone (1984–1994)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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175/70R13
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185/70R13
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185/65R14
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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13x5.0J
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14x5.5J
✅ PCD
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4x140
✅ Centre Bore
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~59.0 mm
✅ Torque
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90–100 Nm
🔥 Popular Upgrade Fitments (Adelaide Tested)
Due to the rare 4x140 PCD, most upgrades involve conversion:
💡 OEM Restoration Setup
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Wheels: Factory 13” / 14”
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Tyres: 175/70R13 or 185/70R13
👉 Best for originality
💡 Practical Upgrade (Most Popular 🔥)
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PCD Conversion: 4x140 → 4x100 or 5x100
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Wheels: 15x6.5 +35 to +40
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Tyres: 195/55R15 or 205/55R15
👉 Much wider tyre selection
💡 Retro Performance Setup
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Wheels: 15x7.0 +30 to +35
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Tyres: 205/50R15
👉 Classic + sporty look
⚠️ Fitment Notes (Important)
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4x140 PCD = extremely limited wheel availability
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Most owners choose:
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Hub redrill
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Adapters
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Always check:
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Brake clearance
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Suspension condition (older vehicles)
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Avoid overly wide tyres without supporting mods
🏪 Why Choose Autosport Tyreworld Adelaide
At Autosport Tyreworld, we specialise in:
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Classic Subaru & JDM fitment
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Custom wheel solutions (PCD conversions)
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Hard-to-source tyre sizes
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Honest advice for restoration vs upgrade
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