Vauxhall Astra L Mk8 18in 8J ET48 5x108 Alloy Wheel 9843281680

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Vauxhall Astra L Mk8 18in 8J ET48 5x108 Alloy Wheel 9843281680 - part number 9843281680

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About part number 9843281680

An alloy wheel forms part of the steering and suspension system, providing a strong aluminium alloy structure for the tyre to mount onto and securing to the wheel hub. It connects directly to the vehicle hub using threaded studs or bolts. When the wheel is working correctly and balanced, the vehicle rolls smoothly with accurate steering response, consistent traction, and no excessive vibration through the steering wheel or seat.

To confirm this part is correct for your vehicle, you must match the part number directly. The manufacturer part number for this item is 9843281680. You may also find secondary numbers stamped into the metal, such as 8J18CH5-48, 01020C03, or 01020C05. These numbers are typically cast or stamped into the rear face of the wheel spokes or around the inner hub area. Physical dimensions include an 18 in wheel diameter, an 8J wheel width, an offset of ET48, 5 studs, and a 5x108 stud pattern. Matching these numbers is what determines correct fitment.

Alloy wheels are usually replaced due to kerb damage, cracks, corrosion, or impact damage from potholes that causes the rim to bend. When fitting a replacement wheel, a technician usually requires a fresh tyre, a replacement air valve, and balancing weights to ensure smooth running.

  • Part type: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories.
  • Specification: wheel diameter 18 in; wheel width 8J; offset (et) ET48; number of studs 5; stud pattern 5x108; material Aluminium Alloy.
  • Also numbered: 8J18CH5-48, 01020C03, 01020C05.

About this kind of part: alloy wheels

An alloy wheel is a cast or forged aluminium wheel. Four numbers describe it and all four have to match the car: the diameter in inches, the rim width in inches followed by the letter J, the number of bolt holes with the circle they sit on in millimetres, and the offset, marked ET, which is how far the mounting face sits from the centre line. A casting number is marked on the back of the spokes or inside the rim, and that number is what identifies the exact wheel rather than one that merely looks the same.

Why people replace one

  • A kerb has taken the paint or the lacquer off the outer rim, which is cosmetic but shows from across the road.
  • A pothole has put a flat spot or a bend in the rim, which makes the steering shake at speed and will not balance out.
  • The lacquer has lifted and the aluminium underneath has gone white and powdery, which spreads once it starts.
  • One wheel of a set has been lost or damaged beyond use, and a matching single is needed rather than a new set of four.
  • A change of tyre size or a seasonal set means a second set of wheels is wanted.

Fitting it

  • The bolts or nuts must be the correct type for the wheel. A tapered seat and a radius seat are not interchangeable, and the wrong one will work loose.
  • Centre caps and the trim rings around the bolt holes are separate parts and are specific to the model.
  • A wheel fitted to a car with tyre pressure monitoring needs a sensor in the valve, and the sensor may need pairing to the car.
  • Wheel bolts must be tightened to the figure in the handbook, and checked again after a short distance.

Making sure it is the right one

  • Match the casting number from the back of the wheel. Two wheels can share a diameter, a width and a bolt pattern and still be different parts with a different offset.
  • The offset matters as much as the size. A wheel with the wrong ET figure will sit too far in or too far out, and can foul the suspension or the arch.
  • Check the bolt circle exactly. Five bolts on a 108 millimetre circle and five on a 110 millimetre circle look identical and will not both fit.
  • If a tyre is fitted, read its size from the sidewall and check it against the rim width. A tyre size that cannot sit on the rim in front of you means the rim marking has been misread.

What to look for in the photographs

A Casting number — Raised or stamped on the back of the spokes or inside the barrel. A wheel often carries several numbers in several places, and this is the one that identifies the part.
B Size and offset markings — Cast into the back of the wheel as a diameter, a width with the letter J, and an ET figure. All three have to match your car.
C Outer rim edge — Where kerb damage shows first. Look along the whole circumference, not just the part facing the camera.
D Bolt holes and seats — The seats the bolts tighten against. Check the shape of the seat as well as the number of holes.
E Centre bore and cap seat — The large central opening and the lip the centre cap clips into. The cap is a separate part.
F Face finish — Painted, machined, diamond-cut or polished. A diamond-cut face cannot be touched in without re-cutting, so the finish is part of what you are matching.

This section describes alloy wheels parts in general. The numbers and the photographs above are this part.

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