Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Wheel Rim Alloy Silver 16" 6.5J ET:46 Star Spoke 5G0601025BP

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Wheel Rim Alloy Silver 16" 6.5J ET:46 Star Spoke is an original component from the Wheels group, designed specifically for the technical requirements of Volkswagen models. The silver finish and aluminum construction ensure an aesthetic appearance while providing a solid, stable base for tires, which translates into predictable vehicle handling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5G0601025BP-1
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5G0601025BP
• Substitutable numbers: 5G0601025BP, 5G0 601 025 BP
• Color: Silver
• Rim diameter: 16"
• Rim width: 6.5
• Offset (ET): 46
• Hole diameter: 112
• Number of holes: 5
• Rim material: Aluminium
• Category: Rims

Purpose and characteristics of the wheel rim

The presented aluminum wheel rim has been developed as a component compliant with Volkswagen's factory standards, which facilitates fitting to the body and chassis of the seventh-generation Golf. The rim structure is optimized for daily use, ensuring adequate rigidity while maintaining a moderate curb weight, typical for aluminum wheels used in compact cars.

Thanks to the use of aluminum, the rim promotes more precise handling compared to typical steel solutions, while also being easier to keep clean. The silver paint coating blends well with both light and dark body colors, creating a cohesive, understated look for the car.

Construction and technical parameters

The rim belongs to the Wheels category and is made of aluminum, which provides a favorable strength-to-weight ratio and good resistance to typical road loads. The rim geometry has been selected to work with the Golf Mk7 suspension system, maintaining the correct wheel position relative to the wheel arch and suspension components.

The bolt pattern and number of mounting holes are adapted to the standards used by Volkswagen for this vehicle generation, which allows for trouble-free installation on hubs without the need for adapters. This configuration helps maintain factory handling characteristics and also facilitates tire service in workshop conditions.

Benefits of using an aluminum wheel rim on the Golf Mk7

Using this aluminum wheel rim on a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 allows for maintaining consistency with the vehicle's factory specifications, which is important from both a safety and suspension component durability perspective. The aluminum construction promotes more precise vehicle behavior in corners and better steering response, especially in daily urban driving.

Maintaining original wheel parameters is also beneficial for the operation of driver assistance systems, such as electronic stability control or traction control systems, which are calibrated for specific factory solutions. As a result, replacing with this rim does not require additional modifications or interference with the vehicle's electronics.

Product condition and practical application

The rim is offered as a used component, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged rim while maintaining compliance with Volkswagen's factory design. This type of solution is particularly useful in the case of post-accident repairs or point replacement of a single rim when you want to maintain a uniform look for the set of wheels.

Due to its technical parameters, the rim will work well both as part of a summer set and a winter set, allowing for the construction of a practical, functional set of wheels for daily operation of the Golf Mk7.

Expanding the configuration and selecting other Volkswagen wheels

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the chassis area in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as additional rims, wheel sets, or alternative rim designs, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen Wheels category.

More knowledge about aluminum wheels and parts selection

When choosing a used aluminum wheel, it is worth paying attention to the compliance of parameters with the vehicle's factory requirements and the way the rim is prepared for reuse. Practical tips on assessing the condition, refurbishment, and cost-effectiveness of the purchase can be found in the article Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing aluminum wheels, which discusses key technical aspects in an accessible way.

If you want to further organize the process of selecting parts by OEM number or vehicle data, the guide how to choose the right car part by VIN and OEM number may be helpful, containing practical procedures and checklists useful when purchasing components such as wheels.