1989 Subaru E series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 1989 trim.

Tires for the 1989 Subaru E series

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 155xR12 standard on 1 trim
  2. 155/80R13 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
  3. 155/75R13 Best-rated optional on 1 trim

Also listed: 165/70R13 165/80R13 175/65R13 175/70R13 175/60R14 175/65R14

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Trims sold in 1989
2
Generation
KJ

2 trims sold in 1989

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Subaru E series KJ

1983–1993 2 trims
E series 1.0 47 hp · I3 155x R12 80N 5 fitments
Generation
KJ · 1983–1993
Power
47 hp
Engine
I3, Petrol
Center bore
59.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
155x R12 80NRim 12x4 ET28 4x10029 psi
155/75R13 80NRim 13x4.5 ET28 4x10029 psi
165/70R13 79NRim 13x4.5 ET28 4x10030 psi
175/65R13 79NRim 13x5 ET30 4x10030 psi
175/60R14 78QRim 14x5 ET30 4x10033 psi

How to read 80N: 80 is the load index (up to 992 lb / 450 kg per tire) and N the speed rating (up to 87 mph / 140 km/h). ET28 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

E series 1.2 51 hp · I3 155/80R13 80N 5 fitments
Generation
KJ · 1983–1993
Power
51 hp
Engine
I3, Petrol
Center bore
59.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
155/80R13 80NRim 13x4.5 ET28 4x10029 psi
165/80R13 79NRim 13x4.5 ET28 4x10029 psi
175/70R13 79NRim 13x5 ET30 4x10030 psi
175/65R14 78QRim 14x5 ET30 4x10033 psi
175/65R14 78QRim 14x5 ET30 4x10033 psi

How to read 80N: 80 is the load index (up to 992 lb / 450 kg per tire) and N the speed rating (up to 87 mph / 140 km/h). ET28 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1989
2
Generation
KJ
Other years
All years (1983–1998)

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