So I bought an 83 LE which was missing its wheels and I found a good deal on a set but they need tires. I havnt seen them up close yet so im unsure of stock tire size and rim size?

 

I think they are 13" by 5.5" wide, just like all the other 1st gen 12a wheels.

 

The '83 LE is a 14" rim.

 

Oh well, can't get it right all the time. I did say "I think". Good catch Kent.

 

hehe. No problem. I think a quick search should turn up the stock tire size. I want to say 195-60-14 is the stock size (I do know this size will fit). The GSL-SE also came with 14" rims, and I know it used 205-60-14 on the tires.

It would be a good idea to search on the tire size to see what all fits (in case you were trying to go a bit wider). Might also find some good recommendations on the tire brand/type in the process.

I think you will be fine with either 205-60-14 or 195-60-14, though.

Good luck.

 

Thanks for the info! I did do a search and didnt come up with much. I think 195/60R14 sounds about right for the LE wheel though

 

I use 205-60-14 on my three sets. Same size as GSLSE.

 

What tire are you using? I looked last night more choices then I thought in that size!

 

Sumitomo HTR from Tire Rack.

 

Thanks for the info! One more question for you. There is a Sumitomo
HTR H4 and a HTR 200 which tire are you recommending? They are very comparable to each other. I think the HTR H4 tread design is geared for more all season driving then the other. I wont have much need for that and would like to find the one that will perform the best on the auto x weekends with out buying a set of Hoosiers lol

 

well here locally there's a guy selling 2 sets of khumo r-compounds dirt cheap, one set used and one new.

you just have to see if he's willing to ship

http://crucesstreets.com/viewtopic.php?p=92535#92535

 

I've bought a couple sets of the 200s. They were cheap, seem to handle well and have reasonable tread wear. Yokohama ES 100s are a little more expensive, but seem to stick a little better. Just street driving, no autocross.