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1998 Opel Tigra tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 Opel Tigra

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 175/65R14 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14
  2. 185/55R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 5 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15
  3. 185/60R14 Best-rated optional on 5 trims · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14

Also listed: 195/45R16 195/60R14 195/55R15 205/40R17

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Trims sold in 1998
6
Generation
A sold in 2 market versions

6 trims sold in 1998

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Opel Tigra A

1994–2001 6 trims

Market not listed

3 trims
Tigra 1.4i AT 89 hp · 1.4L X14XE I4 175/65R14 78T 5 fitments
Generation
A · 1994–2001
Power
89 hp
Engine
1.4L X14XE I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.5 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET49 · 4x100 · 56.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/65R14 78TRim 14x5.5 ET49 4x100–
185/60R14 82TRim 14x5.5 ET49 4x100–
185/55R15 81TRim 15x5.5 ET46 4x100–
185/55R15 81TRim 15x6 ET49 4x100–
195/45R16 84HRim 16x6 ET45 4x100–

How to read 78T: 78 is the load index (up to 937 lb / 425 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Tigra 1.4i MT 89 hp · 1.4L X14XE I4 175/65R14 78H 5 fitments
Generation
A · 1994–2001
Power
89 hp
Engine
1.4L X14XE I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.5 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET49 · 4x100 · 56.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/65R14 78HRim 14x5.5 ET49 4x100–
185/60R14 82HRim 14x5.5 ET49 4x100–
185/55R15 81HRim 15x5.5 ET46 4x100–
185/55R15 81HRim 15x6 ET49 4x100–
195/45R16 84HRim 16x6 ET45 4x100–

How to read 78H: 78 is the load index (up to 937 lb / 425 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Tigra 1.6i 105 hp · 1.6L X16XE I4 175/65R14 78H 5 fitments
Generation
A · 1994–2001
Power
105 hp
Engine
1.6L X16XE I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.5 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET49 · 4x100 · 56.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/65R14 78HRim 14x5.5 ET49 4x100–
185/60R14 82HRim 14x5.5 ET49 4x100–
185/55R15 81HRim 15x5.5 ET46 4x100–
185/55R15 81HRim 15x6 ET49 4x100–
195/45R16 84VRim 16x6.5 ET45 4x100–

How to read 78H: 78 is the load index (up to 937 lb / 425 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET49 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

2 trims
Tigra 1.4i +1 variant N/A · I4 175/65R14 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.6i

Generation
A · 1994–2001
Market
Europe
Power
N/A
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.5 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET49 · 4x100 · 56.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/65R14Rim 14x5.5 ET49 4x100–
185/60R14Rim 14x6 ET45 4x100–
195/60R14Rim 14x6 ET45 4x100–
185/55R15Rim 15x6 ET45 4x100–
195/55R15Rim 15x6 ET45 4x100–
195/45R16Rim 16x6 ET45 4x100–
205/40R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x100–

Japan

1 trim
Tigra GF-XJ160 N/A · N/A 185/55R15 1 fitment
Generation
A · 1994–2001
Market
Japan
Power
N/A
Engine
N/A
Center bore
N/A
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
N/A
Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 4x100 on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/55R15Rim 15x6 ET49 4x100–
What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1998
6
Generation
A sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1994–2009)

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