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1998 Vauxhall Astra tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 4x100 or 5x110, depending on the market version.

Tires for the 1998 Vauxhall Astra

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

  1. 185/65R14 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 8
    Check price on Amazon · 185/65R14
  2. 175/70R14 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 2
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  3. 155xR13 standard on 2 trims
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Also listed: 165/70R14 185/65R15 195/60R14 175/65R14 165xR13 195/55R15 195/60R15 205/50R16 175/70R13 185/70R14 185/60R15 185/55R15 205/45R16 215/45R17

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Trims sold in 1998
16
Generations
T98T92

16 trims sold in 1998

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Vauxhall Astra T98

1998–2004 7 trims
Astra 1.2i +1 variant 74 hp · Z12XE I4 165/70R14 81T 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.4i

Generation
G T98 · 1998–2004
Power
74 hp
Engine
Z12XE I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 165/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET39 · 4x100 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
165/70R14 81TRim 14x5.5 ET39 4x10032 psi
175/70R14 84SRim 14x5.5 ET39 4x10032 psi
185/65R14 86SRim 14x6 ET45 4x10032 psi
185/60R15 88SRim 15x6 ET45 4x10032 psi
185/65R15 88SRim 15x6 ET45 4x10032 psi

How to read 81T: 81 is the load index (up to 1,019 lb / 462 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Astra 1.4i +1 variant 89 hp · X14XE I4 175/70R14 84S 5 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.6i

Generation
G T98 · 1998–2004
Power
89 hp
Engine
X14XE I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET39 · 4x100 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/70R14 84SRim 14x5.5 ET39 4x10032 psi
185/65R14 86TRim 14x6 ET45 4x10032 psi
185/65R15 88TRim 15x6 ET45 4x10032 psi
195/60R15 88TRim 15x6 ET45 4x10032 psi
205/50R16 87TRim 16x6 ET45 4x10032 psi

How to read 84S: 84 is the load index (up to 1,102 lb / 500 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Astra 1.6i 101 hp · Z16XE I4 175/70R14 84S 6 fitments
Generation
G T98 · 1998–2004
Power
101 hp
Engine
Z16XE I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET39 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/70R14 84SRim 14x5.5 ET39 5x11032 psi
185/70R14 88TRim 14x5.5 ET45 5x11032 psi
185/65R14 86SRim 14x5.5 ET45 5x11032 psi
185/65R15 86TRim 15x6 ET49 5x11032 psi
195/60R15 88TRim 15x6 ET49 5x11032 psi
205/50R16 87HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11032 psi

How to read 84S: 84 is the load index (up to 1,102 lb / 500 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Astra 1.7 DTI 75 hp · 1.7L Y17DT I4 · Diesel 175/70R14 84S 6 fitments
Generation
G T98 · 1998–2004
Power
75 hp
Engine
1.7L Y17DT I4, Diesel
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET39 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/70R14 84SRim 14x5.5 ET39 5x11033 psi
185/70R14 88TRim 14x5.5 ET45 5x11033 psi
185/65R14 86SRim 14x5.5 ET45 5x11033 psi
185/65R15 86TRim 15x6 ET49 5x11033 psi
195/60R15 88TRim 15x6 ET49 5x11033 psi
205/50R16 87HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11033 psi

How to read 84S: 84 is the load index (up to 1,102 lb / 500 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Astra 1.8i 114 hp · X18XE I4 185/65R15 86H 6 fitments
Generation
G T98 · 1998–2004
Power
114 hp
Engine
X18XE I4, Petrol
Center bore
65.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x110
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET49 · 5x110 · 65.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R15 86HRim 15x6 ET49 5x11032 psi
195/60R15 88HRim 15x6 ET49 5x11032 psi
205/50R16 87HRim 16x6 ET45 5x11032 psi
205/50R16 87HRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x11032 psi
215/45R17 87VRim 17x6.5 ET45 5x11029 psi
215/45R17 87VRim 17x7 ET45 5x11029 psi

How to read 86H: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 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.

Vauxhall Astra T92

1991–1998 9 trims
Astra 1.4 +1 variant 59 hp · C14NZ I4 155x R13 79S 3 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
F T92 · 1991–1998
Power
59 hp
Engine
C14NZ I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 155xR13 Wheels 13x5 ET39 · 4x100 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
155x R13 79SRim 13x5 ET39 4x10029 psi
175/70R13 82SRim 13x5.5 ET46 4x10029 psi
175/65R14 82TRim 14x5.5 ET46 4x10030 psi

How to read 79S: 79 is the load index (up to 963 lb / 437 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Astra 1.6 74 hp · C16NZ I4 165x R13 83S 3 fitments
Generation
F T92 · 1991–1998
Power
74 hp
Engine
C16NZ I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 165xR13 Wheels 13x5 ET39 · 4x100 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
165x R13 83SRim 13x5 ET39 4x10029 psi
175/65R14 82TRim 14x5.5 ET46 4x10030 psi
185/65R14 86TRim 14x5.5 ET46 4x10030 psi

How to read 83S: 83 is the load index (up to 1,074 lb / 487 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET39 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Astra 1.6 99 hp · C16SZ I4 175/65R14 82T 3 fitments
Generation
F T92 · 1991–1998
Power
99 hp
Engine
C16SZ I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET46 · 4x100 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/65R14 82TRim 14x5.5 ET46 4x10030 psi
185/65R14 86TRim 14x5.5 ET46 4x10030 psi
185/55R15 82HRim 15x6 ET42 4x10030 psi

How to read 82T: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Astra 1.8 +3 variants 114 hp · C18SE I4 185/65R14 86H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0

Generation
F T92 · 1991–1998
Power
114 hp
Engine
C18SE I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET46 · 4x100 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/65R14 86HRim 14x5.5 ET46 4x10030 psi
195/60R14 86HRim 14x6 ET46 4x10030 psi
195/55R15 85HRim 15x6 ET46 4x10030 psi

How to read 86H: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Astra 2.0 148 hp · C20XE I4 195/60R14 86V 3 fitments
Generation
F T92 · 1991–1998
Power
148 hp
Engine
C20XE I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.6 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R14 Wheels 14x6 ET46 · 4x100 · 56.6 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R14 86VRim 14x6 ET46 4x10030 psi
195/55R15 85VRim 15x6 ET46 4x10030 psi
205/45R16 83WRim 16x6.5 ET40 4x10033 psi

How to read 86V: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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
16
Generations
T98T92
Other years
All years (1991–2027)

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