83projectbrat Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 what were the model of the factory tires for a 83 subaru brat? they were bridgestones but what is the model? and can you still get them or anything close? wonder if anyone still has some. id like to get some for my wheels im getting all redone. matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauregaardhooligan Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 The '83 FSM calls for 165 SR 13s on the DL, or 185/70 SR 13s on the GL. The DL has a 4.5-J x 13 rim with an offset of 55mm/2.17". The GL has a 5-J x 13 rim with an offset of 42mm/1.65" I'm not sure what the *J* stands for. 26 psi front and back unless you have a full load, then 32psi in the back. I personally prefer a 185/80 x 13 on the stock spokers with 26psi in the front and 28psi in the back of FERTHER. The speedo is a little slow, but the grunt is still there and the extra clearance makes a big difference. A good compromise for on road/off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Dug thru both of my cars looking for the owners manual pamphlet that had the tire information in it but came up empty. Do you have your owners manual books anymore? In there should be a really thin little booklet explaining the warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I just checked the warranty and the owners manual. I couldn't find anything specific to brand or model of tire. Might have to find an old timer at Subaru to get that type of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I looked through both my owners manual and warranty booklet, for my 84. The owners manual only mentioned the brand and sizes. The warranty book did say anything about tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 The pamphlet im talking about is a Bridgestone book with a red edge, not a Subaru book. I haven't seen one in a while though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 1983 Sales Brochure sidewall says SF RADIAL BRIDGESTONE in Raised White Letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 OK, I dug through my brouchures and found that the 4WD's had Bridgestone SF radials in RWL. I can't tell what the white wall models were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83projectbrat Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 wow, thanks a lot everyone. wonder if i can still buy these tires. anyone have any idea? thanks again matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 If I remember right........ The tire is a Bridgestone S401. OWL (outlined white letter) designed for mud and snow. Tire pics I ran factory tires up until 5 years ago. They are out of production and have been for MANY years. In the past, I had tire dealers bring them in from great distances just to have the orignal tires. I've paid up to $95/tire in the past. They just can't be had anymore:boohoo: I've wasted tons of time looking for them to keep my subie factory stock. Maybe someone has a forgotten stash somewhere? Good luck, Glenn 82 Hatch, now has ATV tires......... 01 Forester, bent but not broken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogsubie Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Other than showing a vehicle at concours show quality levels why would you want to ride on 20 year old tire technology. Tires are so much better now in comfort, handling, efficiency, safety, mileage rating, etc...etc... Just kind of makes me wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83projectbrat Posted January 28, 2004 Author Share Posted January 28, 2004 why do people put redline tires on 60s and 70s chevys, its all the look man, they are a radial tire, they arent that bad. im restoring my 83 brat and i want originality hope that helps matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassey Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Bridgestone Tire Company Of America Corporate ofice 2000 West 190th st Torrance, Ca 90504 213-320-6030 District Offices 810 east 233rd St carson, Ca 90745 213- 518-2140 2210 N.E. Riverside Way Portland, Or 97211 508-288-9321 4023 West hollow Park Dr Huston Tx 77082 713-496-5843 South Middiesex Ave South Middiesex industrial Park, Cranbury, NJ 08512 201-521-4300 Bridgestone toll free number 1-800-621-5199 for Illinois the number is 1-800-972-5855 Every time I replced my tires on the brat Befor the Mod Discount Tire allways had the same Bridgestone tires See what a person can come up with when he keeps all the pamplets and owners manuel and window sticker when you buy A Brat Brand new right off the show room floor with just 6 miles on it Hassey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83projectbrat Posted January 28, 2004 Author Share Posted January 28, 2004 sweet thats awesome, i got all my pamphlets but no window sticker , that is so cool that you bought it new and still have it. thanks matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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