Product Description
EMPI's 15x5.5" 5 Rib Wheel has a 5x205 VW Lug pattern and includes a Chrome 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 polished aluminum lip and an Anthracite Grey painted face. The offset or ET of the aluminum wheel is 12mm, the back spacing is 3 5/8" and the 5x205 drilled pattern requires 60 degree conical seat lug nuts or lug bolts. 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) - 12mm
Backspacing - 3 5/8"
Lug Pattern (PCD) - 5x205
Lug Seat – 60 Degree Conical
Weight - 15.5lbs
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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.
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**Wheel Tech information provided by EMPI.