🔧 Subaru XT Factory Specifications Overview

📌 Generation Breakdown

  • XT / Alcyone (1985–1991)


🛞 Subaru XT (1985–1991)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

  • 185/70R13

  • 185/65R14

  • 195/60R14 (turbo models)

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

  • 13x5.0J

  • 14x5.5J

✅ PCD (Bolt Pattern)

  • 4x140 ⚠️ (Very rare, same as Brumby)

✅ Centre Bore

  • ~59.0 mm

✅ Wheel Nut Torque

  • 85–100 Nm


🔥 Popular Upgrade Fitments (Adelaide Tested)

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

💡 OEM Restoration Setup

  • Wheels: Factory 13” / 14”

  • Tyres: 185/70R13 or 195/60R14
    👉 Best for originality

💡 Practical Upgrade (Most Popular 🔥)

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

  • Wheels: 15x6.5 +35 to +40

  • Tyres: 195/55R15 or 205/50R15
    👉 Much wider tyre options

💡 Performance Street Setup

  • Wheels: 16x7.0 +35

  • Tyres: 205/45R16
    👉 Improved handling + modern grip


⚠️ Fitment Notes (Important)

  • 4x140 PCD = extremely limited wheel availability

  • Most customers choose:

    • Hub redrill

    • Adapters

  • Always check:

    • Brake clearance

    • Suspension condition (classic vehicle)

  • 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-source tyre sizes

  • Honest advice for restoration vs performance

📍 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

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