HawaiiBrat Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) Hey everyone, Wondering what the widest tires you could run on an EA71? To be more specific, a 1979 Subaru BRAT on stock 13" inch wheels. I've done some research and see 185/70R13 and 185/80R13 are common choices but very hard to source. Further into my research 205/60R13 pops up as well but whenever it was mentioned it was for an EA81 vehicle. Can anyone verify 205/60R13 fits on their EA71 vehicle? Post pictures of your setup? I'd appreciate it. I am trying to replicate this look but with the stock 13" inch wheels: https://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/149872-1978-subaru-brat/?tab=comments#comment-1256530 I don't need to replicate it this exactly. What I'm mainly looking for is the look where the tires protrude beyond the fenders a bit. I appreciate your time, Preston Edited October 10, 2018 by HawaiiBrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 i was on 175/60/R13 originally until those tires wore out since i stole them out of a parts car i purchased, now im on 155/85/R13 to help with RPM's on the highway, look like bicycle tires on the road though, but i think 155/60/R13 was the original factory measurement which is hilarious, also where did you source 205/60R13 from? getting hard to find anything R13 tires these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawaiiBrat Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Subasaurus said: i was on 175/60/R13 originally until those tires wore out since i stole them out of a parts car i purchased, now im on 155/85/R13 to help with RPM's on the highway, look like bicycle tires on the road though, but i think 155/60/R13 was the original factory measurement which is hilarious, also where did you source 205/60R13 from? getting hard to find anything R13 tires these days... Amazon has a few choices to choose from. I’m just wanting to verify it fits on an EA71. It’s verified it fits on an EA81/EA82. I’m not quite sure the fender difference between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirzick Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I have a set of old 4x140 enkeis I was trying to find tires for and being 5.5 inch rims the widest tire that would fit would be a 185. A 205 would go on the rim but the sidewall may be curved in, compromising any benefit of the wider tire. I assume that your rim is also 5.5 wide. Do you want to keep the factory rim or would you like to upgrade? I did the 6 lug conversion on my 79 brat and I'm really happy with it. Opens up a world of tire options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Any of the tires you mention will most likely fit on a factory stock vehicle. Lowering may cause issues with fender clearance. I've run the 185/70/13 and 205/60/13 and neither rub, stock height, or lowered on my EA81. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawaiiBrat Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, carfreak85 said: Any of the tires you mention will most likely fit on a factory stock vehicle. Lowering may cause issues with fender clearance. I've run the 185/70/13 and 205/60/13 and neither rub, stock height, or lowered on my EA81. Don't happen to have pictures do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 20 hours ago, HawaiiBrat said: Don't happen to have pictures do you? @templeoffuji on Instagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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