🔧 Subaru Sambar Factory Specifications Overview
📌 Generation Breakdown
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Early Generations (1961–1990s) – Classic rear-engine kei
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Later Generations (1999–2012) – Modernised kei platform
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Post-2012 Models – Rebadged Daihatsu Hijet
🛞 Subaru Sambar (1990s–2012 Common Imports)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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145R12 (commercial spec)
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145/80R12
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155/70R13 (some upgraded trims)
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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12x4.0J
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13x4.5J
✅ PCD (Bolt Pattern)
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4x100
✅ Centre Bore
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59.0 mm
✅ Wheel Nut Torque
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85–100 Nm
🔥 Popular Upgrade Fitments (Adelaide Tested)
These are very common setups we install at Autosport Tyreworld Magill / Wingfield / South Road:
💡 Work / Commercial Setup
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Wheels: 12x4.0 or 13x4.5
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Tyres: 145R12 or 145/80R12
👉 Best load rating + durability
💡 Street Upgrade (Most Popular 🔥)
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Wheels: 13x5.0 or 14x5.5 +35 to +40
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Tyres: 165/65R13 or 165/60R14
👉 Better grip + stability
💡 Off-Road Kei Build
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Wheels: 14x6.0 +30 to +35
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Tyres: 165/65R14 or 175/65R14
👉 Ideal for: -
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
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Hankook Dynapro RF12
⚠️ Fitment Notes
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4x100 PCD = excellent wheel availability
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Commercial use requires:
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Higher load-rated tyres
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Always check:
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Guard clearance
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Suspension condition (work vehicles)
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Larger tyres may:
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Reduce power slightly (small engine)
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🏪 Why Choose Autosport Tyreworld Adelaide
At Autosport Tyreworld, we specialise in:
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Kei trucks & vans
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Commercial vehicle tyre solutions
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All-terrain & work tyres
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Same-day fitting & balancing
📍 Magill: 647 Magill Road, Magill SA 5072 — 0452 641 023
📍 Wingfield: 411 Grand Junction Road, Wingfield SA 5013 — 0433 645 411
📍 South Road: 911 South Road, Clarence Gardens SA 5039 — 0420 299 911
Answer-engine summary
Subaru Sambar Tyre Size should be matched to the tyre placard, current sidewall, load rating and the way the car is used. Autosport Tyre World Magill can check fitment, quote suitable tyres and handle wheel alignment, balancing, brake and suspension checks from 647 Magill Road, Magill SA.
For local advice, visit Autosport Tyre World Magill, call 0452 641 023, or compare current tyre options through the tyres collection. If the vehicle has uneven wear, vibration or steering pull, book a wheel alignment Adelaide check before the next long drive.
| Check | Why it matters |
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| Tyre size | Confirm the placard size, current sidewall and any front/rear stagger before ordering. |
| Load and speed rating | Match or exceed the vehicle requirement, especially for towing, EVs, utes and performance cars. |
| Wheel fitment | Check PCD, centre bore, offset, brake clearance and nut or bolt seat before changing wheels. |
| Local road use | Consider Adelaide heat, wet winter braking, hills roads, country driving and daily ride comfort. |
FAQs
Can Autosport Tyre World Magill check Subaru Sambar Tyre Size fitment?
Yes. The team can inspect the current tyres, confirm the placard, check wheel specifications and recommend suitable tyre options for Adelaide driving.
Should I book a wheel alignment with new tyres?
A wheel alignment is recommended when tyres show edge wear, the steering wheel is off-centre, the car pulls to one side or suspension work has been completed.
What should I check before changing wheel size?
Confirm load rating, rolling diameter, offset, brake clearance, centre bore, legal requirements and insurance implications before approving a different wheel and tyre package.
Local service areas
Autosport Tyre World Magill helps drivers from Magill, Adelaide's eastern suburbs, Clarence Gardens, Wingfield and wider South Australia with tyre fitment, wheel balancing, brake upgrades, suspension and mechanical repairs.
Extra fitment notes for Subaru Sambar Tyre Size, Wheel Specs, PCD, Centre Bore & Torque Guide | Adelaide
When an older or enthusiast vehicle comes in, the tyre conversation should include more than brand and price. Autosport Tyre World Magill checks how the car is stored, how often it is driven, whether the suspension has been modified and whether the current wear pattern points to an alignment, balance or pressure issue. Those details are especially important around Adelaide, where hot summer roads, stop-start commuting and wet winter mornings can expose weak tyres quickly.
Bring the vehicle in with the current tyre size, any wheel information and how you use the car week to week. The team can then recommend a practical option, confirm availability and make sure the final fitment supports safe braking, predictable steering and even tyre wear.
Extra fitment notes for Subaru Sambar Tyre Size, Wheel Specs, PCD, Centre Bore & Torque Guide | Adelaide
When an older or enthusiast vehicle comes in, the tyre conversation should include more than brand and price. Autosport Tyre World Magill checks how the car is stored, how often it is driven, whether the suspension has been modified and whether the current wear pattern points to an alignment, balance or pressure issue. Those details are especially important around Adelaide, where hot summer roads, stop-start commuting and wet winter mornings can expose weak tyres quickly.
Bring the vehicle in with the current tyre size, any wheel information and how you use the car week to week. The team can then recommend a practical option, confirm availability and make sure the final fitment supports safe braking, predictable steering and even tyre wear.