Product Description
EMPI's 15x5.5" Aluminum Cosmo Wheel has a 5x205 VW lug pattern and includes a
Black Center Cap with EMPI Logo and Chrome capped Valve Stem. VW used the 5x205
lug pattern on 1954 through 1967 Beetles, 1956 through 1966 Karmann Ghias, 1955
through 1970 Type 2 Bus models, 1962 through 1965 Type 3s and 1973 through 1974
Things. The wheel has a machine polished aluminum edge and raised spokes that
are highlighted by the gloss black face of the wheel which has holes between
the spokes. The offset or ET of the aluminum wheel is 22mm, the back spacing
is 4 1/8" and the 5x205 drilled pattern requires 60 degree conical seat lug
nuts or lug bolts which can be added above. The wheel is manufactured by EMPI
with state of the art high quality machining and finishing.
Once a tire has been mounted to the wheel, the wheel can not be returned! Check for fitment before installing tires and have your tire shop check that the wheel is true (straight) before they install the tires!
Wheel Specs
Diameter - 15"
Width - 5.5"
Offset (ET) - 22mm
Backspacing - 4 1/8"
Lug Pattern (PCD) - 5x205
Lug Seat - 60 Degree Conical
Weight - 17.5lbs
Note: The wheel can be installed in the rear of 1970 and earlier Type 2s with 5x205 bolt pattern drums, but the axle nut prevents you from being able to install the cap.
According to EMPI, "When installing this wheel on the rear of a 1970 and earlier 5x205 bus, the wheel cap will not fit on, due to how far out the stub axle nut is."
California Prop 65 Warning:
Compatibility
Please Note:The information listed below is for stock, unmodified VW's manufactured for sale in the US. VW's are commonly modified and very often parts from another year VW may have been installed on your car. California Pacific JBugs is not responsible for any errors if your car has been modified in any way.