VW Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Black Wheel Alloy Rim 18" 7.5J ET:51 1K0601025BA

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Black Wheel Alloy Rim 18" is an original light-alloy rim designed for demanding users who expect precise handling and a consistent look with the car's factory styling. Thanks to its solid aluminum construction and refined geometric parameters, the rim ensures stable vehicle behavior and predictable suspension performance. The black finish gives the body a more dynamic, modern character, highlighting the wheel arch lines of the Golf Mk5.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K0601025BA-3
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K0601025BA
• Substitutable numbers: 1K0601025BA, 1K0 601 025 BA
• Color: Black
• Rim diameter: 18"
• Rim width: 7.5
• Offset (ET): 51
• Hole diameter: 112
• Number of holes: 5
• Rim material: Aluminium
• Category: Rims

Purpose and fitment for VW Golf Mk5

The presented rim has been designed for the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 model, maintaining the manufacturer's original design specifications. The properly selected diameter, width, bolt pattern, and offset allow for correct interaction with the suspension and braking systems without the need for non-factory modifications. As a result, the rim works perfectly both as a replacement for a damaged wheel and as an element for visually refreshing the car.

Aluminum construction and driving characteristics

The rim belongs to the Wheels category and is made of aluminum, which translates into a favorable strength-to-weight ratio. A lighter rim compared to classic steel solutions promotes more precise handling, better steering response, and a reduction in unsprung mass. The applied width and offset parameters allow for effective lateral force transfer in corners, while the properly selected bolt pattern ensures secure and stable mounting to the hub.

Design and visual characteristics

The black color of the rim gives the body a distinctly sporty, visually understated character that complements both light and dark paint finishes. This type of finish optically fills the wheel arch, emphasizing the tire line and giving the Golf Mk5 a more assertive silhouette. The combination of the rim's diameter and width allows for the use of tire profiles that favor dynamic driving while maintaining everyday functionality and comfort.

Mounting parameters and practical application

The rim has been prepared for trouble-free installation at factory mounting points, maintaining the correct bolt pattern, center bore, and number of lug holes. These configured parameters facilitate service, tire changes, and wheel rotation between axles, as well as compatibility with stock braking system components. The rim is suitable for daily use, in both city and highway driving, ensuring predictable vehicle behavior and a consistent look with other Volkswagen styling elements.

Product condition and benefits of choosing a used part

The rim is a used item, which allows for reducing the cost of repairs or upgrades while maintaining the component's original origin. Choosing a rim from the secondary market is an economically advantageous solution that also allows for preserving the vehicle's factory character without the need to resort to universal replacements with uncertain parameters. This type of component works well both as a single replacement after damage and as part of a wheel set prepared for a second set of tires.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the running gear in your Volkswagen and need other items from the same group, such as additional rims, wheel sets, or dedicated tire size conversion kits, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen Wheels category.

To better evaluate the potential of purchasing rims from the secondary market and the possibilities for refreshing them, it is worth checking out the practical tips included in the article Used rims like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels, where key aspects of selecting, inspecting, and potentially refurbishing alloy wheels are discussed.