What is the construction and purpose of alloy wheels?

Alloy wheels are wheel components mounted on the vehicle hub, on which the tire is seated. A typical wheel consists of a rim, a disc, a center bore, and mounting holes for bolts or studs. Its primary task is to transfer loads, keep the tire in the correct position, and maintain compatibility with the braking system and suspension. Depending on the car version, they differ in diameter, width, ET, and bolt pattern.

What are alloy wheels used for?

Alloy wheels are used to properly seat the tire and connect the wheel to the car hub. They influence car handling, braking efficiency, wheel balancing, and cooperation with pressure sensors. In addition to their technical function, they also have visual significance, as they determine the appearance of the entire vehicle. An incorrectly selected wheel can make tire mounting difficult, collide with the brake, or worsen wheel geometry.

What is the construction and function of the wheel center bore?

The wheel center bore is the part of the rim that centers the wheel on the vehicle hub. Its diameter must be compatible with the hub or adjusted using a centering ring. This element is responsible for the proper seating of the wheel and reducing vibrations while driving. In practice, it cooperates with mounting bolts, the hub surface, and the balancing of the entire wheel.

How to choose alloy wheels for a specific car?

It is best to compare the OEM number, diameter, width, ET, bolt pattern, and center bore diameter. It is also worth checking the body version, brake type, wheel condition, color, and any interchangeable numbers. If the car has TPMS sensors, you should verify the compatibility of the valve and the sensor mounting location.

What symptoms indicate that a wheel requires inspection or replacement?

Typical symptoms include steering wheel vibrations, balancing problems, uneven tire seating, and visible damage to the rim edge or mounting surface. It is worth paying attention to cracks, heavy abrasions, deformations, and signs of leaks at the valve. Each of these signs should prompt a check of the wheel's compatibility and technical condition.

How to take care of alloy wheels after mounting?

Regular washing removes brake dust, salt, and dirt that can degrade the coating's appearance. It is also worth checking the bolt tightening according to the manufacturer's recommendations, the condition of the valves, and tire pressure. During seasonal wheel changes, it is good to check the balancing and the contact surface of the wheel to the hub.

Aluminum rims

Did you know that the right rims can completely transform the look of your car? Rims not only add elegance and style to your car, but also impact performance and driving safety. At Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including rims and tires for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. Each of our rims and tires undergoes quality control to ensure you receive a top-quality product.

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€237.95

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€189.95

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€370.95

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€142.95

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€237.95

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€6,649.95

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€474.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Wheel Alloy Rim Black 20" 9.,5J ET:49 BJ32-EB

€284.95

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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 Alloy Wheel 18" ET45 8J 5x108 GJ32-1007-AB

€113.95

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BMW E81 E87 E88 Wheel Alloy Rim 16" 7J ET:44 Double Spoke 222 677969

€70.95

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€194.95

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Mini Clubman F54 Alloy Wheel Rim Silver 17" 7,5J ET:54 Vent Spoke 518 6856045

€265.95

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BMW F01 F07 GT Front Alloy Wheel Rim Black 20" ET:25 8,5J M Double Spoke 7841823

€379.95

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VW Volkswagen Touareg 7L Alloy Wheel Silver 17" 7,5J ET55 5/130 7L6601025A

€80.95

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€256.95

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€237.95

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€189.95

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Mercedes C207 Wheel Alloy Rim 17" 5 Double Spoke 7,5J ET:45 Silver A2074010602

€113.95

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BMW E63 E64 Alloy Rear Wheel Rim Silver 18" 9J ET:18 Style 120 6760626

€170.95

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BMW E63 E64 Front Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 19" 8.5J ET:14 Styling 93 6760627

€370.95

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€360.95

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€332.95

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Mercedes W205 Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 5 Double Spoke 17" 7J ET:48,5 A2054014300

€113.95

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Ford S-Max Mk2 5 Spoke Alloy Wheel Rim Black 17" 7,5J ET:55 EM2C-1007-A1A

€189.95

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Mercedes SL R231 AMG Rear Alloy Wheel Rim 20" ET:48 10J 10 Spoke A2314012302

€683.95

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BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 Alloy Wheel Rim Black 16" Spider Spoke 140 ET:44 7J

€75.95

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BMW E90 F30 Wheel Rim Alloy Right 16" Streamline 306 ET:31 7J 6795806

€70.95

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€66.95

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BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 Alloy Wheel Rim Black 16" Spider Spoke 140 ET:44 7J

€75.95

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Mercedes CL203 Alloy Wheel Rim 16" 10-Spoke 6J ET:22 A2034016102

€142.95

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€123.95

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Mercedes W204 Rear Alloy Wheel Rim 17" 8.5J ET:58 5 Double Spoke A2044019702

€313.95

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€379.95

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€284.95

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Mini R50 R55 R56 Alloy Wheel Rim Black 15" 5,5J ET:45 Delta Spoke 96 6768972

€66.95

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€569.95

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Mercedes W221 Black Alloy Wheel Rim 17" 8J ET:43 A2214010302

€94.95

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€237.95

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Black Wheel Alloy Rim Semi Forged VIA 18" 8.0J ET:15 15 Spoke YA5617

€218.95

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Land Rover Discovery 4 L319 Alloy Wheel Rim Black 20" 8.5J ET:53 AM8H22-1007-BA

€237.95

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BMW F10 M5 Alloy Wheel Rim Grey 19" 20J ET:34 M Double Spoke 2284251

€379.95

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BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Wheel Rim Alloy Silver 18" 8J ET:43 Y-Spoke 308 6787579

€137.95

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€161.95

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€123.95

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€237.95

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Volkswagen Amarok Mk2 Wheel Rim Alloy Black 18" 7,5J ET:55 N1XC-1007-B1A

€237.95

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€113.95

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BMW F20 F21 F22 Alloy Wheel Rim Black 17" 7.5J ET:43 Styling 412 6850152

€189.95

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Mercedes W204 AMG Black Alloy Wheel Rim Double Spoke 17" ET:47 7.5J A2044019602

€379.95

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BMW E81 E82 E87 Wheel Rim Alloy Black 17" Star Spoke 371 7J ET:47 6795561

€70.95

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BMW F10 M5 Alloy Wheel Rim Grey 19" 20J ET:34 M Double Spoke 2284251

€379.95

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€151.95

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Audi A6 C7 Allroad Alloy Wheel Rim Black 19" 8.5J ET:43 S-Line 4G9601025J

€284.95

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Audi A3 8P Black Alloy Wheel Rim Star 18" 7,5J ET:54 8P0601025DQ

€222.95

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Range Rover Velar L560 Alloy Wheel Rim 20" 8.5J ET:45 Style 7014 Black

€284.95

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€902.95

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Seat Ibiza Mk4 Alloy Wheel Rim Silver 15" ET:38 6J 6J0601025M

€142.95

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BMW F87 M2 Rear Wheel Rim Alloy Black 19" 10J ET:40 Y-Spoke 788M 8093988

€503.95

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Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Black Wheel Alloy Rim 18" 8J ET53 7H22-AA

€203.95

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Audi A4 B7 Wheel Rim Alloy 17" ET:45 7,5J Silver 8E0601025AS

€94.95

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Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Silver Wheel Alloy Rim Montreal 16" 6.5J ET:42 1J0601025R

€113.95

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Porsche Boxter 986 Rear Wheel Rim Alloy Silver 17" 8,5J ET:48 98636212606

€189.95

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Porsche Boxter 986 Rear Wheel Rim Alloy Silver 17" 8,5J ET:48 98636212606

€189.95

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MAK König Wheel Rim Alloy Gloss Black 18" 7,5J ET:22

€170.95

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Mercedes W213 Alloy Wheel Rim 5-Spoke 17" 7,5J ET:40 A2134011200

€113.95

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Volkswagen Polo Mk5 Alloy Wheel Rim Silver 15" 6J ET:40 6R0601025D

€75.95

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€113.95

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Audi RSQ3 F3 Audi Sport Black Wheel Alloy Rim 21" 8.5J ET:38 83A601025AD

€759.95

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Volkswagen Passat B6 17" Alloy Wheel Rim Silver 17" 7,5J ET:47 Macau 3C0601025G

€94.95

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Ford Transit Connect Wheel Rim Steel 16" 6.J ET:52.5

€66.95

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BMW F06 F10 F11 F12 Alloy Wheel Rim 17" Star Spoke 327 ET:30 8J

€104.95

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€94.95

Part no. BMW-VIA-18-10

BMW Alloy Wheel Rim Black VIA 18" 8J ET:35 Double Spoke

€189.95

Part no. CX23-DB-2

Jaguar XF X250 Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 17" 7.5J ET:49 CX23-DB

€94.95

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Ford Transit Custom Alloy Wheel Rim Silver 16" 6.5J ET:50 CWP5B-PZ31-AA

€94.95

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BMW X1 E84 Grey Wheel Alloy Rim 18" 8J ET:30 M Double Spoke 355 7842636

€170.95

Part no. AUDI-VIA-16-1

Audi Alloy Wheel Rim Silver 16" 6.5J ET:48 Eurotech D762B

€142.95

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Porsche Cayman Boxster 982 Alloy Wheel Rim Front 19" 8J Gloss Black 982601025

€474.95

Part no. 8N0601025T-1

Audi TT 8N Grey Wheel Alloy Rim 18" 7.5J ET:32 8N0601025T

€189.95

Part no. 1J0601027L

Volkswagen Golf Mk4 New Beetle Wheel Rim Steel 16" 6.5J ET:42 1J0601027L

€66.95

Part no. 2260881-1

Ford Focus Titanium Silver Alloy Wheel Rim Snowflake 7J 17" ET:50 8M5J-1007-AA

€113.95

Part no. LR114514-2

Range Rover Evoque L551 Alloy Wheel Rim Black 18" 8J ET:45 K8D2-1007-DA

€189.95

Part no. BMW-VIA-20-5

BMW Bicolor Alloy Wheel Rim 20" 9.0J VIA

€284.95

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Volkswagen Golf 5 Steel Wheel Tyre Rim 15'' 6J ET:47 195/65 Black 1K0601027C

€89.95

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Land Rover Discovery 4 L319 Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 20" 8.5J ET:53 AM8H-221007-BA

€313.95

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Mercedes W253 AMG Rear Alloy Wheel Rim Bicolour 20" 9.5J ET:22 A2534012700

€379.95

Part no. 42611-0D240-SL2

Toyota Yaris Mk2 Alloy Wheel Rim Silver 15" 5,5J ET:45 42611-0D240

€75.95

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Volkswagen Passat B6 17" Alloy Wheel Rim Silver 17" 7,5J ET:47 Macau 3C0601025G

€94.95

Part no. OZ-18-1

OZ Racing Supeturismo Alloy Wheel Rim Silver 18" 8J ET:48 LM025

€474.95

Part no. 6791930-6

Mini Cooper R55 R56 Black Wheel Alloy Rim 15" ET:45 5,5J 5-Star Twin Spoke 118

€70.95

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Mercedes W176 Black Alloy Wheel Rim 18" ET:52 7,5J 5 Double Spoke A2464010402

€203.95

Part no. 6779696-8

BMW E81 E87 E88 Alloy Wheel Rim Black 16" 7J ET:44 Double Spoke 222 6779696

€75.95

Part no. 1883705-1

1883705

€75.95

Part no. 8J0601025C-1

Audi TT Mk2 8J Silver Alloy Wheel Rim 17" ET:47 8J Star Spoke 8J0601025C

€80.95

Part no. BMW-VIA-SET

BMW F10 F11 Bicolor Wheel Alloy Rim Tyre Set X4 20" 8.5J ET:35 5X120 VIA

€1,139.95

Part no. 3V0601025AG-2

Skoda Superb Mk3 Alloy Wheel Rim 18" 8J ET:44 3V0601025AG

€284.95

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