🔧 Subaru Sambar Factory Specifications Overview

📌 Generation Breakdown

• Early Generations (1961–1990s) – Classic rear-engine kei

• Later Generations (1999–2012) – Modernised kei platform

• Post-2012 Models – Rebadged Daihatsu Hijet

🛞 Subaru Sambar (1990s–2012 Common Imports)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

• 145R12 (commercial spec)

• 145/80R12

• 155/70R13 (some upgraded trims)

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

• 12x4.0J

• 13x4.5J

✅ PCD (Bolt Pattern)

• 4x100

✅ Centre Bore

• 59.0 mm

✅ Wheel Nut Torque

• 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

• Wheels: 12x4.0 or 13x4.5

• Tyres: 145R12 or 145/80R12
  👉 Best load rating + durability

💡 Street Upgrade (Most Popular 🔥)

• Wheels: 13x5.0 or 14x5.5 +35 to +40

• Tyres: 165/65R13 or 165/60R14
  👉 Better grip + stability

💡 Off-Road Kei Build

• Wheels: 14x6.0 +30 to +35

• Tyres: 165/65R14 or 175/65R14
  👉 Ideal for:

• Falken Wildpeak AT3W

• Hankook Dynapro RF12

⚠️ Fitment Notes

• 4x100 PCD = excellent wheel availability

• Commercial use requires:

  • Higher load-rated tyres

• Always check:

  • Guard clearance

  • Suspension condition (work vehicles)

• Larger tyres may:

  • Reduce power slightly (small engine)

🏪 Why Choose Autosport Tyreworld Adelaide

At Autosport Tyreworld, we specialise in:

• Kei trucks & vans

• Commercial vehicle tyre solutions

• All-terrain & work tyres

• 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