VW Volkswagen Passat B7 Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 18" 8J ET44 3AA601025H

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VW Volkswagen Passat B7 Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 18" 8J ET44 is an original alloy rim from the Wheels group, designed specifically for demanding Volkswagen model users. The construction, based on a solid aluminum alloy and precisely selected geometric parameters, ensures stable handling, predictable vehicle behavior, and an aesthetic silver appearance of the rim.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3AA601025H-3
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3AA601025H
• Substitutable numbers: 3AA601025H, 3AA 601 025 H
• Color: Silver
• Rim diameter: 18"
• Rim width: 8
• Offset (ET): 44
• Hole diameter: 112
• Number of holes: 5
• Rim material: Aluminium
• Category: Rims

Purpose and fitment for Volkswagen Passat B7

The presented alloy rim has been developed as a component dedicated to the Volkswagen Passat B7, maintaining factory design specifications. The properly selected diameter, width, bolt pattern, number of mounting holes, and offset allow for correct wheel seating in the wheel arch without interfering with suspension or steering components. As a result, the rim works with standard tires and factory safety systems, such as ABS or ESP, while maintaining predictable handling characteristics.

Construction, material, and geometric parameters

The rim is made of aluminum, which provides a favorable strength-to-weight ratio and promotes precise vehicle handling. The silver finish of the rim gives the car a refined, elegant look that complements both light and dark body colors. The rim's design and properly selected parameters, such as diameter, width, offset, bolt circle diameter, and number of mounting holes, enable proper load distribution during city and highway driving.

Benefits of using an alloy rim

Using an alloy rim instead of a steel one translates into several practical operational benefits:

• more precise vehicle handling due to lower unsprung mass,
• better steering response to driver input,
• more effective heat dissipation from the braking system,
• aesthetic, silver appearance improving the visual perception of the entire body.

For the user, this means more confident cornering, stability at higher speeds, and easier rim maintenance. This type of alloy rim works well both as a standard equipment component and when replacing a single damaged rim.

Condition, application, and mounting recommendations

The rim comes from the used original parts segment, which allows for maintaining factory fitment for the Volkswagen while optimizing costs. It is recommended to install it using appropriately selected bolts or nuts and to check for radial and axial runout on a wheel balancer before mounting the tire. It is also worth paying attention to selecting tires with parameters consistent with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations to fully utilize the rim's driving characteristics.

Configuration expansion and selecting a set of rims

This type of rim can be used as a single unit to replace a damaged rim or as part of a complete set of summer or winter wheels. When configuring a set, it is recommended to use identical parameters for all rims on an axle, which ensures even load distribution and consistent vehicle behavior. Thanks to maintaining factory design assumptions, the rim works well with the stock suspension and braking system without the need for additional modifications.

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

For drivers considering purchasing rims from the secondary market or refreshing their existing wheels, a practical guide describing the process of selecting, verifying, and refurbishing alloy rims will be useful – you can find detailed tips in the article Used rims like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy rims.