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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

1983 Sales Brochure sidewall says SF RADIAL BRIDGESTONE in Raised White Letters.

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.

wow, thanks a lot everyone. wonder if i can still buy these tires. anyone have any idea? thanks again

 

matt

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!

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.

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

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

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