1987 Subaru XT Tire Size & Pressure

The 1987 Subaru XT tire size depends on trim: the GL, Automatic takes 185/70HR13; the GL, Standard takes 185/70HR13; the GL-10, 1.8 4, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL-10, 1.8 4, Standard takes 175/70SR13; the GL-10, 1.8 7, Automatic takes 175/70SR13; the GL-10, 1.8 7, Standard takes 175/70SR13, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • GL, Automatic: 185/70HR13
  • GL, Standard: 185/70HR13
  • GL-10, 1.8 4, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GL-10, 1.8 4, Standard: 175/70SR13
  • GL-10, 1.8 7, Automatic: 175/70SR13
  • GL-10, 1.8 7, Standard: 175/70SR13

GL, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/70HR13Door Placard

GL, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/70HR13Door Placard

GL-10, 1.8 4, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/70HR13Door Placard

GL-10, 1.8 4, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/70HR13Door Placard

GL-10, 1.8 7, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/70HR13Door Placard

GL-10, 1.8 7, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard
All185/70HR13Door Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1987 Subaru XT take?

It depends on the trim: GL, Automatic uses 185/70HR13; GL, Standard uses 185/70HR13; GL-10, 1.8 4, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GL-10, 1.8 4, Standard uses 175/70SR13; GL-10, 1.8 7, Automatic uses 175/70SR13; GL-10, 1.8 7, Standard uses 175/70SR13.

What is the tire pressure for a 1987 Subaru XT?

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 1987 Subaru XT?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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