Vauxhall Tigra wheel fitment — Tigra-B X-C/Roadster

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1994–2009

Quick answer on Vauxhall Tigra wheel fitment: The Vauxhall Tigra-B X-C/Roadster (1994–2009) uses a 4x100 bolt pattern, 56.6 mm centre bore, M12x1.5 bolts torqued to ~110 Nm. It accepts ~6J–8J wheels at ET30–ET45.

Vauxhall Tigra wheel fitment

Vauxhall Tigra wheel fitment comes down to two things: the factory hub spec, and how far the aftermarket width and offset can move from it. Both are here for the Vauxhall Tigra-B X-C/Roadster (1994–2009).

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.

Overview

The Vauxhall Tigra-B X-C/Roadster is the second generation of the Opel Tigra, a compact hardtop convertible roadster introduced in May 2004. Built on the GM Gamma platform (GM4300), it was produced at Heuliez's Cerizay plant in France and marketed as Vauxhall Tigra TwinTop in the UK. This generation features a retractable hardtop, making it akin to the Peugeot 206 CC. It offers two petrol engine options and one diesel option, with styling cues that include Vauxhall’s corporate 'V' front grille.

Engines & drivetrain

Source: Opel Tigra, en.wikipedia.org.

UK popularity & demand

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 4,560 Vauxhall Tigra on UK roads, placing it in the top 19% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

With that many on the road, Vauxhall Tigra wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

History & notable variants

The second iteration of the Tigra was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2004, marking a return to the market after an absence of four years. Sales commenced in October 2004 and continued until May 2009 when production ceased. The car was available with two petrol engines: a base model with a 1.4L engine producing 90 PS (66 kW) and a top-of-the-range variant with a 1.8L Ecotec engine delivering 125 PS (92 kW). A diesel option, the Fiat Multijet 1.3 CDTI, was introduced in 2005.

Dimensions

Source: Opel Tigra, en.wikipedia.org.

Body styles & production

Trim levels

Factory colours

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Retractable hardtop design; Compact and sporty styling
• Cons: Limited rear seat space due to coupé styling; Higher weight compared to its predecessor