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Rim offset > < Design of wheels (rims)
Markings on wheels (rims)
   
Markings on wheels (rims)
There are several markings on the wheels. The following example shows the markings needed for the exact identification of the wheel:
Part number (example):8K0 601 025 N 8Z8
Wheel size7J x 17 H2 ET 46
Wheel size:7 - rim width (in inches)
J - shape of rim flange
17 - rim diameter (in inches)
Information on hump on bead seatH2 Extended Hump1
Information on hump on bead seatEH 22
Wheel offset (ET) in mm:46
Colour code8Z8
1 inch2.54 cm (25.4 mm)
1 cm0.394 inches

1 Extended round hump on both bead seats (prevents tyre from slipping into base of rim during driving).
2 EH2 wheels are only required if run-flat tyres are fitted.
   

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