5x205 Stock VW Wheel - 15x5.5" - Chrome with Slots










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Chrome VW Wheel with Slots - 15x5.5", 5x205 Lug Pattern
- 15-inch diameter and 5.5-inch width
- 5x205 lug pattern
- 3 7/8" backspacing
- Comes with hubcap clips pre-isntalled
- Works best with 1954-1965 dome style hubcaps
This chrome VW wheel with slots has a diameter of 15 inches and a width of 5.5 inches featuring a 5x205 lug pattern. These wheels have a 3 7/8" inch backspacing and work best with the dome style hubcaps. Please see the hubcap information below.
We Recommend Michelin Tires
We recommend the Michelin classic tires with these wheels. The Michelin tires come backed by a 6 year warranty, they are competitively priced, and they are available in the most popular sizes for classic VWs.
- Michelin Classic XZX series 165R15 tire
- Michelin Classic XZX series 145R15 tire
- Michelin Classic ZX series 135R15 tire
Hubcaps
These wheels work best with the dome-style, 1954-1965 VW hubcaps and come with the hubcap clips pre-installed.
1966-1967 Flat Style Hubcap Warning
If you have a 1966 or 1967 beetle and you want the flat style, 1966-1967 hubcaps, you can make them fit, but it's gross and you probably shouldn't. The hub caps can be loose and there is a gap between edge of the hub cap and the wheel. To quote Sam Mebane "Have I done it? Yes. Did I like it? No." We will not accept return on these wheels due to the fact that they don't fit the flat style 1966-1967 hubcaps. When in doubt, get the 1954-1965 dome style hubcaps.
The 1966-1967 flat style hub caps will not fit on 1965 and earlier vehicles because the hubcap will hit the axle nut.
Mounting Hardware
We recommend 12x1.5mm ball seat lug bolts for Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 3 vehicles. If you have a Bus, you need 14x1.5 ball seat lug bolts. If you have a Type 2, the 14x1.5mm bolts are sold as a pack 4, so be sure the buy the correct quantity for the number of bolts that you need.
These are the highest quality stock wheels available. They are perfect for most restorations. If you have a concours quality, show restoration, additional work and finishing may be required.
Product Fitment
- 1954-1967 Beetle
- 1956-1966 Karmann Ghia
- 1956-1970 Type 2
- 1962-1965 Type 3
Chrome Maintenance and What to Expect:
We put this notice on all chrome products, regardless of manufacturer, or origin.
Chrome plating is an electro-plating process that is highly regulated due to the environmental impacts of the chemicals, metals, and the exhaust gasses released during the process.
We highly recommend maintaining any chrome on your vehicle by applying a car wax or detailing spray on a regular basis
Here are some additional tips:
- Hubcaps - Spray paint the inside with paint or rust inhibitor, wax chrome finish regularly
- Bumpers - Spray paint the inside with paint or rust inhibitor, wax chrome finish regularly
- Exterior Mirrors - Lightly wax chrome finish regularly
- Exterior Chrome Trim - Lightly wax chrome finish regularly
If you properly maintain the chrome and keep your car stored in a dry, non-salty-air environment, the chrome will last.
Shipping
We offer FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100*Orders under $100 cost a flat-rate, $11.95*
*Contiguous United States only. Excludes Hawaii & Alaska.
- We offer express shipping options during checkout.
- The express shipping cutoff time is 11:30am PST.
- Express shipping methods do not deliver on Saturdays.
For orders to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico and other US territories, we will provide you with your shipping options and the costs via phone. The shipping costs for these orders are billed at the time of shipping.
International ShippingWe do not ship internationally. We only ship to the USA and it's territories.
Returns
90 Day Return PolicyYou can return most unused, never installed, like-new items for 90 days from the date of receipt. Items must be in like-new condition.
The following items are final sale:
- Special order items
- Special order upholstery
- Electrical items
- Installed carburetors
- Once mounted, wheels cannot be returned