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Used Volkswagen Steel Wheel x3s

All used Volkswagen Steel Wheel x3s listed on Breakeryard.com are tested, original (OEM) manufacturer parts and come with a 14 day money back guarantee. Breakeryard.com list cheap new OES or aftermarket car parts at discounted prices and used OEM car parts up to 80% cheaper than main dealer prices for Volkswagen from premium breaker yards from across the UK.

About Steel Wheel x3s

The wheels are a crucial part of the car. Choosing the right wheels for a vehicle is important; they play a big part in how well the car handles on the road, affecting the performance and general efficiency of the car.

The Volkswagen steel wheel X3 are three tough and durable steel wheels which are composed of a solid inner welded on to an outer rim.  The Volkswagen steel wheel X3 is a popular choice because they are strong and built to last. This makes the Volkswagen steel wheel X3 more attractive to many car owners than an alloy wheel, because, although lighter, alloy is not as strong as steel and alloy wheels are more expensive to buy than steel ones. Being heavier, steel wheels don't perform as well as alloy wheels in terms of fuel efficiency and acceleration. A car with steel wheels tends to be less sprightly, but the heavy weight can help in certain driving conditions, such as ice and snow, making the car easier to handle on the road. 

It is important that you get the correct size steel wheels for the make and model of your car. The diameter of the wheel rim can range from 13-20" and the width of the wheel rim ranges from 4-14". The bigger the wheel, the heavier the weight. It is crucial that you do not exceed the load capacity for your car, so it is critical that the weight of the wheels you fit doesn't send your load capacity over the safe limit. The Volkswagen steel wheel X3 will have the load capacity printed clearly on them to enable you to be certain you do not exceed the overall load capacity for your car. If the steel wheels you fit on your car have a width that is too small for the car, the overall performance and handling will be affected and it could cause damage to the tyre and wheel.  Steel wheels come in a variety of finishes to suit individual tastes, and can be painted, chromed, polished or machined. Steel wheels come in a variety of bolt patterns also, which is another consideration when replacing a steel wheel on your car. 

The Volkswagen steel wheel X3 are solid and strong and therefore difficult to bend or crack so the Volkswagen steel wheel X3 tends to receive less damage from knocks and bumps than an alloy wheel might. Avoiding the kerb when parking, however, is always advisable; The majority of wheel damage, be it alloy or steel, is caused by bashing and scraping the wheel rim on the kerb. Bad road surfaces, such as pot holes, can also be the culprit when it comes to damaging the Volkswagen steel wheel X3. In addition to possible dents and scratches, when steel comes into contact with water it will rust.  It is inevitable, therefore, that over time the Volkswagen steel wheel X3 will corrode. Due to the amount of wear and tear a wheel receives on the road, from adverse weather and debris such as stones, mud and water, as well as being prone to damage from dents, knocks and scratches, the Volkswagen steel wheel X3 will eventually need replacing. If purchasing just three steel wheels ensure they match the other wheel on your car and that they are the right size for both the tyre and the car (using the wrong size wheel and tyre can cause damage to the car). By buying the Volkswagen steel wheel X3 you can be sure of three steel wheels that will be compatible with the make and model of your car.   

Volkswagen trivia

  • The Golf GTi defined the ‘hot-hatch’ although the Renault 5 was introduced slightly earlier. 460,000 were produced and examples in mint condition can now cost up to £15,000.
  • The Volkswagen AG group also owns Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Seat, Skoda, Ducati, MAN and Skania. Breakeryard.com also sell starter motors and other used parts for Audi, Seat and Skoda but, unfortunately, not Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini or Porsche.
  • In 2019, Volkswagen sales worldwide increased by 0.5% to 6,278,300 cars.
  • The Golf was always Volkswagen's best-selling car, but was overthrown as Europe's best-selling car in 2017; the Polo recorded more deliveries in 2018.
  • There were 521,273 new motors that left showrooms in 2019 coloured grey, the official figures revealed. The Volkswagen Golf was officially the most-chosen model to be painted grey. Black was in second place with 466,276 cars, accounting for one in five new vehicles leaving dealer forecourts.