Tyres for a 1994 Corolla 4WD Wagon (a very soft-roader!)

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 17:13

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poitr

I've had a lot of help on my Hilux queries but I'm wondering if anyone out there can assist with info on tyre size(s) that suit for the 1994 Corolla CSI AE95R 4WD Wagon.
The car currently has 175 70R13 tyres on it but I've been told by another owner that they should be fitted with 185 70R13's. The rim size is 5Jx13. Unfortunately the tyre spec plate is missing from the door of the car and I've been unable to get a definitive answer from a Toyota or tyre dealer as to which of these is suitable, or if in fact both sizes are OK. I've also drawn a blank on the internet.
Any input will be appreciated.
Thanks Poitr

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Reply By: Kimba10 - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 18:51

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 18:51

Says here 14x5 ??

http://www.redbook.com.au/used-cars/details.aspx?R=105057&__Qpb=1&Cr=6&__Ns=p_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cp_ClassificationType_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Family_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Year_String%7c1%7c%7cp_SequenceNum_Int32%7c0&__N=2994%204294942755%204294842757%204294965346&silo=1300&__No=15&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=36&__sid=13148DF03982

Regards Steve

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Follow Up By: Kimba10 - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 18:53

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 18:53

1994 Toyota Corolla CSi AE95R

Valuation Prices
* Private Price Guide $2,900 - $4,500

* Trade In Price Guide $1,000 - $2,600

Price Guide $29,660* Price Guide

Quick Info
Price Guide $29,660* Price Guide

Badge CSi

Series AE95R

Body Wagon

No. Doors 4

Seat Capacity 5

Transmission Manual

Gear Location Floor

Drive Four Wheel Drive

Fuel Type Petrol - Unleaded ULP

Recommended RON Rating 91

Release Year 1994

VIN Number JT772AE95000#####

Country of origin JAPAN

ANCAP Safety Rating

Overall Green Star Rating

Dimensions
Kerb Weight (kg) 1215

Tare Mass (kg) 1120

Wheel Base (mm) 2430

Length (mm) 4250

Width (mm) 1450

Height (mm) 1365

Track Front (mm) 1440

Track Rear (mm) 1380

Engine
Engine Location Front

Configuration In-line

Engine Size (cc) 1587

Cam Double Overhead Cam

Engine Cycle 4 Stroke

Engine Type Piston

Engine Number 4A #######

Engine Code 4A-FE

Cylinders 4

Valves per Cylinder 4

Compression Ratio 9.5

Power 75kW @ 6000rpm

Torque 140Nm @ 4400rpm

Induction System Aspirated

Fuel Type Petrol - Unleaded ULP

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 50

Fuel Delivery Multi-Point Injection

Method of Delivery Electronic

Fuel Urban (l/100km) 10.0

Fuel Extra Urban (l/100km) 7.0

Fuel Combined (l/100km) 8.1

Optional Equipment
* Air Conditioning

Running Costs
Finance (monthly)^ $91Quote/info

Car Insurance $TBA Quote/info

Green Credentials
Overall Green Star Rating

Fuel Urban (l/100km) 10.0

Fuel Extra Urban (l/100km) 7.0

Fuel Combined (l/100km) 8.1

Warranty
Warranty KM 50000

Warranty Years 2

Wheels
Rim Material Steel

Front Rim Description 14x5.0

Standard Equipment
4 Speaker Stereo
Body Colour - Bumpers
Cargo Cover
Carpeted - Cabin Floor
Carpeted - Cargo Area
Central Locking
Headrests - Adjustable 1st Row (Front)
Power Door Mirrors
Power Steering
Seat - Drivers Lumbar Adjustment Manual
Seat - Height Adjustable Driver
Seats - 2nd Row Split Fold
Tacho
Velour Trim
Wheel Covers - Full

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Reply By: poitr - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 19:26

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 19:26

Thanks Kimba, you are absolutely right, thats what the Redbook says. However, its definitely got standard rims on it and the tyre size is R13. The mystery deepens
Poitr

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 22:31

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 22:31

Wouldn't be the first time Redbook has got the rim size wrong.

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Reply By: Paul and Mel - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 19:27

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 19:27

an old GF of mine had one and i am 99% sure they were 14s? we put some mild mud and snow tyres on it.

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Follow Up By: poitr - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 19:38

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 19:38

I've just had a look at Carbuddy and it shows the rim size as 5J 13.
Its not getting any clearer.
Poitr

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Reply By: skulldug - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 20:36

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 20:36

Poitr,
You need to figure out if it will fit in the garage after you lift it and decide now if you are fitting roof racks? From memory, an oz tent is longer than a Corolla so that bit shouldn't be a problem. Are you getting lockers?
Skull

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Follow Up By: poitr - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 07:27

Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 07:27

Hey Skull, I get do your drift.
However, believe it or not, the ability of telecom to roll out their upgraded network in Tassie during the 90's was on the back of these little treasures. They are tougher than they look (which admittedly, isn't very difficult).
Actually, I'm a bit more concerned about getting diff breathers than diff lockers.
Poitr

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 22:39

Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 22:39

There are 2 model 4wd Corollas on Redbook - the "XL" has the following which would match yours:

Front - diameter( mm) 185/70 R13 85S
Rim Material Steel
Front Rim Description 13x5.0

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Follow Up By: poitr - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 07:21

Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 07:21

Thanks Phil. I think you've cracked it.
Poitr

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Follow Up By: Kimba10 - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 16:45

Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 16:45

1994 Toyota Corolla XL AE95R
Previous Next

Valuation Prices
* Private Price Guide $2,300 - $4,000

* Trade In Price Guide $500 - $2,200

Price Guide $26,710* Price Guide

Quick Info
Price Guide $26,710* Price Guide

Badge XL

Series AE95R

Body Wagon

No. Doors 4

Seat Capacity 5

Transmission Manual

Gear Location Floor

Drive Four Wheel Drive

Fuel Type Petrol - Unleaded ULP

Recommended RON Rating 91

Release Year 1994

VIN Number 6T164AE96096#####

Country of origin JAPAN

ANCAP Safety Rating

Overall Green Star Rating

Dimensions
Kerb Weight (kg) 1155

Tare Mass (kg) 1095

Wheel Base (mm) 2430

Length (mm) 4250

Width (mm) 1450

Height (mm) 1365

Track Front (mm) 1440

Track Rear (mm) 1380

Engine
Engine Location Front

Configuration In-line

Engine Size (cc) 1587

Cam Double Overhead Cam

Engine Cycle 4 Stroke

Engine Type Piston

Engine Number 4A #######

Engine Code 4A-FE

Cylinders 4

Valves per Cylinder 4

Compression Ratio 9.5

Power 75kW @ 6000rpm

Torque 140Nm @ 4400rpm

Induction System Aspirated

Fuel Type Petrol - Unleaded ULP

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 50

Fuel Delivery Multi-Point Injection

Method of Delivery Electronic

Fuel Urban (l/100km) 10.0

Fuel Extra Urban (l/100km) 7.0

Fuel Combined (l/100km) 8.1

Optional Equipment
* Air Conditioning

Running Costs
Finance (monthly)^ $81Quote/info

Car Insurance $TBA Quote/info

Green Credentials
Overall Green Star Rating

Fuel Urban (l/100km) 10.0

Fuel Extra Urban (l/100km) 7.0

Fuel Combined (l/100km) 8.1

Warranty
Warranty KM 50000

Warranty Years 2

Wheels
XXXXXXXXXXXX Front - diameter( mm) 185/70 R13 85S XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Rim Material Steel

Front Rim Description 13x5.0

Standard Equipment
4 Speaker Stereo
Cargo Cover
Carpeted - Cabin Floor
Power Steering
Seats - 2nd Row Split Fold

FollowupID: 734194

Follow Up By: poitr - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 16:53

Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 16:53

Kimba,
That looks like it.
Poitr

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Reply By: BarryMcKenzie - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 11:36

Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 11:36

I used to have a 1990 Corolla 4wd Wagon SR5. Fantastic vehicle for what they were. Probably used it on tracks etc that were a bit outside its design range but it never once broke down.
Got it accidently "airborne" on a hilly track over a contour bank i didn't see and it left a nice dent in the fuel tank! (sender would never quite indicate empty after that) drove it across creeks and rivers in central west nsw when i used to chase trout with the water once nearly up to the bonnet.
Changed the timing belt at 100 and 200k and besides the clutch change at 278k, suspension refit and a set of extractors when the exhaust manifold cracked did all the maintenance at home. (the workshop that did the clutch took 3 days on a hoist and said they would never do another!)
They must have had heavy duty clutches as 2 of my friends had them and both their clutches lasted over 250k.
Sold it to a work friend for his son's first car and it's still going strong nearing 300k. I sold it when i got my 80 series but i miss that car.
Mine had the Sr5 factory alloy rims so not sure the tyre size would be the same, have seen them with steel rims. Will ask Barry at work for the tyre size and get back to you.

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