Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 17" ET:45 7,5J 8K0601025B

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Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Silver Wheel Alloy Rim 17" ET:45 7,5J is an original component from the Rims category, designed specifically for mid-size Audi models. The silver finish of the rim highlights the body lines, while the aluminum construction provides a favorable balance between durability and weight, which promotes stable handling and precise suspension performance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8K0601025B-1
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8K0601025B
• Substitutable numbers: 8K0601025B, 8K0 601 025 B
• Color: Silver
• Rim diameter: 17"
• Rim width: 7.5
• Offset (ET): 45
• Hole diameter: 112
• Number of holes: 5
• Rim material: Aluminium
• Category: Rims

Purpose and compatibility with Audi

The presented rim has been developed for the Audi A4 B8 generation and Audi A5 8T, ensuring proper fitment in the wheel arch and consistency with the factory suspension geometry. The rim construction complies with the vehicle manufacturer's requirements, which facilitates installation and helps maintain predictable vehicle behavior when driving in various road conditions.

Well-chosen rim parameters support stability at higher speeds, as well as correct load transfer from the tire to the hub. This is a solution recommended for drivers who expect the balance between comfort and handling precision characteristic of Audi.

Construction and technical properties

The rim is made of aluminum, which allows for favorable stiffness at a relatively low weight compared to steel rims. The material used promotes efficient suspension operation while enabling precise execution of the spoke shape and rim profile.

The silver surface finish gives the rim a neutral, elegant look that blends well with both light and dark body paints. The rim construction has been designed to provide adequate space for the braking system and proper distribution of forces acting on the hub during acceleration, braking, and cornering.

Benefits of using an aluminum rim

Using an aluminum rim on an Audi A4 B8 or A5 8T brings a number of practical operational benefits. The most important include:

• more precise steering response due to favorable design parameters of the rim,
• stable vehicle handling during daily driving and on the road,
• aesthetic silver finish improving the visual perception of the entire body,
• the ability to use tires with a properly selected profile, supporting comfort and grip.

For the user, this means predictable car behavior and consistency with the factory handling character for which Audi models are known.

Condition, verification, and practical application

The rim comes from the used parts segment, which allows for reducing vehicle maintenance costs while maintaining the original manufacturer's specification. This is a particularly beneficial solution when replacing a single damaged rim or when completing a set for the summer or winter season.

Before installation, a standard workshop inspection is recommended, including checking for runout, airtightness, and the condition of the surface for the tire and lug nuts. A properly selected and prepared aluminum rim supports even tire wear and the correct operation of the suspension and braking system.

Configuration expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the running gear in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional rims, seasonal sets, or replacement wheel configurations, check the available parts in the Audi Rims category.

For those who want to consciously approach the purchase of rims from the secondary market or are considering refreshing their existing wheels, a practical guide is recommended: Used rims like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing aluminum rims. There you will find tips on assessing the condition of rims, refurbishment options, and the principles of safe rim selection for your car.

If you are interested in a broader context of using original components in cars of this brand and want to better understand how the selection of the right elements affects the character of the vehicle, it is also worth reading the article Audi and emotions in their purest form. How do used parts help maintain the brand's DNA?, which discusses the role of original components in maintaining the factory properties of the car.