1981 Subaru GL Tire Size & Pressure

The 1981 Subaru GL tire size depends on trim: the 2D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN 4, Standard Trans takes 175/70SR13; the 2D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN 5 takes 175/70SR13; the 2D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN 4, Automatic Trans takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN 4, Standard Trans takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN 5 takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN 4, Automatic Trans takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Sedan, Standard Trans takes 175/70SR13; the 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans takes 175/70SR13, per the factory service manual.

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

2D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN 4, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

2D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN 5

Tire Specifications

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

2D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN 4, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70SR13Door Placard

4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN 4, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

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

4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN 5

Tire Specifications

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

4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN 4, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

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

4D Sedan, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

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

4D Sedan, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1981 Subaru GL take?

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

What is the tire pressure for a 1981 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 1981 Subaru GL?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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