1983 Subaru GL Tire Size & Pressure

The 1983 Subaru GL tire size depends on trim: the 4D Sedan, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the 2D Hatchback, 1.8 5 takes 175/70SR13; the 2D Hatchback, 1.6 2, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Wagon, 1.8 5, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Wagon, 1.8 4, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Wagon, 1.8 4, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Wagon, 1.8 5, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the 2D Hardtop, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the 2D Hardtop, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the 2D Hatchback, 1.6 2, Standard takes 175/70SR13, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • 4D Sedan, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • 2D Hatchback, 1.8 5: 175/70SR13
  • 2D Hatchback, 1.6 2, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • 4D Sedan, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • 4D Wagon, 1.8 5, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • 4D Wagon, 1.8 4, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • 4D Wagon, 1.8 4, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • 4D Wagon, 1.8 5, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • 2D Hardtop, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • 2D Hardtop, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • 2D Hatchback, 1.6 2, Standard: 175/70SR13

4D Sedan, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All175/70SR13Door Placard

2D Hatchback, 1.8 5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/70SR13Door Placard

2D Hatchback, 1.6 2, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

4D Sedan, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All175/70SR13Door Placard

4D Wagon, 1.8 5, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/70SR13Door Placard
All175/70SR13Door Placard

4D Wagon, 1.8 4, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All175/70SR13Door Placard

4D Wagon, 1.8 4, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All175/70SR13Door Placard

4D Wagon, 1.8 5, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/70SR13Door Placard
All175/70SR13Door Placard

2D Hardtop, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

2D Hardtop, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

2D Hatchback, 1.6 2, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1983 Subaru GL take?

It depends on the trim: 4D Sedan, Standard uses 175/70SR13; 2D Hatchback, 1.8 5 uses 175/70SR13; 2D Hatchback, 1.6 2, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; 4D Wagon, 1.8 5, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; 4D Wagon, 1.8 4, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; 4D Wagon, 1.8 4, Standard uses 175/70SR13; 4D Wagon, 1.8 5, Standard uses 175/70SR13; 2D Hardtop, Standard uses 175/70SR13; 2D Hardtop, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; 2D Hatchback, 1.6 2, Standard uses 175/70SR13.

What is the tire pressure for a 1983 Subaru GL?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 1983 Subaru GL?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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