What is the factory spec for the Honda TSB 93-029 approved 13-inch replacement tire: Bridgestone Turanza S P175/70R13 82S (EG) on a Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997)?
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Short answer: Factory specification Confirmed
Verdict:Factory spec Confirmed confidence (3 of 3) · 1 source
Factory specification: For premature tread wear on 1992-94 Civics (and 1994 del Sol), Honda's bulletin says any 13-inch replacement must be a Bridgestone Turanza S P175/70R13 82S, even on cars that came with P165/70R13.
Safety-critical part. This spec is confirmed from manufacturer documentation (listed under Sources). Still check it against the factory service manual for your exact car, or have a qualified shop do or check the work.
| Part | Honda TSB 93-029 approved 13-inch replacement tire: Bridgestone Turanza S P175/70R13 82S (EG) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997) |
| Years | 1992-1994 |
| Trim / condition | 13-inch cars treated under TSB 93-029 |
| Verdict | Factory spec Specification |
| Confidence | Confirmed 3 of 3 — Backed by a manufacturer document, or two or more independent sources agree on a specific checkable fact. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
For premature tread wear on 1992-94 Civics (and 1994 del Sol), Honda's bulletin says any 13-inch replacement must be a Bridgestone Turanza S P175/70R13 82S, even on cars that came with P165/70R13. Applies to the bulletin repair, not as a general rule for every tire purchase.
Specs
- size: P175/70R13 82S
Related known issues
Other wheels fitment for the EG
- OEM EG Civic 13-inch wheel with 165/70R13 (CX, VX) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM EG Civic 13-inch wheel with 175/70R13 (DX; 1992 LX) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM EG Civic 14-inch wheel with 175/65R14 (1992 EX; 1995 EX sedan and LX) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM EG Civic 14-inch wheel with 185/60R14 (Si; 1995 EX coupe) — Unclear — details missing Unclear
- OEM Civic del Sol 13x5J steel wheel with full cover and P175/70R13 (S) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM Civic del Sol 14x5.5JJ alloy wheel with P185/60R14 (Si) — Specification Factory spec
More for this car
- All Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997) fitment answers · EG common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- Honda TSB 93-029: Premature Tread Wear (1992-94 Civic, 1994 Civic del Sol) — American Honda (service bulletin) via Operation CHARM (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Summaries are in our own words. Fitment is not guaranteed — disclaimer.
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