VW Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GTI Wheel Alloy Rim Silver 17" ET:51 7.5J 1K0601025AC

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GTI Wheel Alloy Rim Silver 17" ET:51 7.5J is an original aluminum rim from the Volkswagen range, designed specifically for the dynamic versions of the Golf model. This used rim from this series is an attractive choice for drivers who want to maintain the factory character of the car while ensuring handling precision and stylistic consistency. By maintaining OEM parameters, it provides a solid foundation for professional repair or suspension system upgrades.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K0601025AC-5
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K0601025AC
• Substitutable numbers: 1K0601025AC, 1K0 601 025 AC
• Color: Silver
• Rim diameter: 17"
• Rim width: 7.5
• Offset (ET): 51
• Hole diameter: 112
• Number of holes: 5
• Rim material: Aluminium
• Category: Rims

Structural characteristics of the rim

The rim belongs to the Wheels category and is made of a lightweight aluminum alloy, which helps reduce unsprung mass and improves suspension response to road irregularities. The aluminum construction ensures good rim rigidity, which translates into stable handling at higher speeds and precise vehicle behavior in corners. The silver finish is visually neutral, making the rim blend well with both light and dark body colors while maintaining the typical factory, understated look of the GTI version.

Geometric parameters and fitment

The rim has been designed to maintain the proper geometry of the suspension system in the Golf Mk5 GTI model. The appropriately selected diameter, width, offset, and bolt pattern allow for correct seating of the wheel on the hub, without interfering with suspension or brake system components. Such fitment promotes:

• maintaining the vehicle's factory handling characteristics,
• proper operation of safety systems (ABS, ESP),
• even load distribution on bearings and suspension components.

By maintaining the parameters specified by the manufacturer, the rim will work well both as a replacement part after damaging one rim and when completing a set of summer or winter wheels.

Practical application in the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GTI

The original silver aluminum rim designed for the Golf Mk5 GTI allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the entire vehicle, which is important both from an aesthetic point of view and for the potential resale of the car. A used rim of this class is a reasonable compromise between cost and quality – you retain factory technical parameters while avoiding problems typical of random replacements of uncertain origin.

The rim can be used as:

• a replacement for a damaged rim in an existing set of wheels,
• a spare element in a seasonal wheel set,
• a base for potential visual restoration (painting, powder coating) while maintaining the original geometry.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing an original

The product comes from the line of original Volkswagen components, which means maintaining the vehicle manufacturer's quality standards. The used nature of the rim allows for reducing the cost of repair or modernization while maintaining proper fitment to the hub, brake calipers, and wheel arch. In practice, this translates into a lower risk of vibrations, balancing issues, or collisions with suspension elements compared to random replacements.

For those considering purchasing used rims or refurbishing them, a guide describing the selection and regeneration process will be useful. Detailed tips can be found in the article Used rims like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing aluminum rims, which helps to consciously assess the condition of the rims and plan any renovation work.

Expanding the wheel system in Volkswagen – Wheels

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel and suspension area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as additional rims, seasonal sets, or rims with similar parameters, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Wheels category.

For drivers who want to complete a wider set of used components for their car in one place – from suspension elements to small details – a practical shopping guide may also be helpful. You can find more on this topic in the material Comprehensive supply: from the engine to the smallest clip – how to complete used car parts in one place, which discusses the advantages of the One-Stop-Shop approach.