EMPI 4-Lug to 5x130 Conversion Kit — Adapters, Hub Bolts & 20 Ball Seat Nuts | VW Beetle 1968–79, Ghia, Type 3
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EMPI 4-Lug to 5x130 Wheel Conversion Kit — Complete for 4 Wheels
Short answer: Everything to put 5x130 Porsche-pattern ball-seat wheels (Fuchs-style, EMPI 911 Alloy, Torque Star II) on a 4x130 VW: two pairs of EMPI 00-9500-0 aluminum adapters (four adapters, studs supplied), 15 M14x1.5 ball-seat hub bolts with 17mm heads (12 needed, 3 spare) and 20 M14x1.5 ball-seat wheel nuts. Fits 1968–1979 Beetle and Super Beetle, 1967–1974 Ghia and 1966–1973 Type 3.
Part numbers: KIT-4L-5X130 (kit) · 2× EMPI 00-9500-0 · 3× EMPI 70-2863-0 · 4× EMPI 70-2860-0
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1968–1979 | VW Beetle (4x130) | Fits |
| 1971–1979 | VW Super Beetle | Fits |
| 1967–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia (4x130) | Fits (four-lug from the 1967 model year) |
| 1966–1973 | VW Type 3 (4x130) | Fits |
| 1968–1979 | Dune buggy / Baja on 4x130 drums or rotors | Fits |
| 1949–1967 | Wide-five (5x205) VW: Beetle to 1967, Ghia to 1966, Type 3 to 1965 | Does not fit — wide-five cars use EMPI 00-9499-0 |
| All | 60° cone-seat 5x130 wheels | Nuts do not match — this kit's nuts are ball seat |
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Adapter | EMPI 00-9500-0, aluminum, 26.15 mm, wheel 5x130 / hub 4x130 |
| Adapters in kit | 4 (2 pairs) |
| Hub bolts | 15× EMPI 70-2863-0, M14x1.5 ball seat, 17mm head (12 used, 3 spare) |
| Wheel nuts | 20× EMPI 70-2860-0, M14x1.5 ball seat, zinc, Porsche style |
| Wheel offset change | About +1 in outward per side |
| Kit weight | 15.27 lb |
What's Included
- 2 pairs EMPI 00-9500-0 adapters (4 adapters, studs supplied)
- 3 sets EMPI 70-2863-0 hub bolts (15 bolts)
- 4 sets EMPI 70-2860-0 Porsche-style ball-seat nuts (20 nuts)
Not Included
- Wheels, tires, center caps
- Wheel locks
Why It Matters
Most 4x130 to 5x130 conversions stall on hardware: adapters are sold alone, and the bolts that hold them to the hub are not in the box. EMPI's distributor listing says each adapter is held by three M14x1.5 VW lug bolts, and EMPI's own replacement part for this adapter (00-9500-5) is an M14x1.5, 21mm bolt with a 17mm head, which is exactly the 70-2863-0 bolt in this kit. The wheel side gets ball-seat nuts to match Porsche-pattern wheels.
Install Notes
- Bolt each adapter to the drum/rotor with three 70-2863-0 bolts and the conversion stud; torque to the factory wheel-bolt spec.
- Fit the wheel and run the 70-2860-0 nuts on by hand, then torque in a star pattern.
- Check tire-to-fender clearance: the wheel moves out about 1 inch.
- Re-torque everything after 50 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What do I need to put Fuchs wheels on a 4-lug Beetle? Four 5x130 adapters (two pairs of EMPI 00-9500-0), 12 hub bolts to hold the adapters on, and 20 wheel nuts that match the wheel seat. This kit includes all of it.
- Which side is the wheel and which is the hub? The adapter bolts to the 4x130 VW hub; the 5x130 studs face out for the wheel.
- Are the nuts right for EMPI 911 Alloy and Torque Star wheels? Yes. Those wheels use a 14mm ball seat, and the kit nuts are M14x1.5 ball seat.
- Why are there 15 hub bolts? Hub bolts come in sets of five. You need 12; three are spares.
- Will my wheels stick out? Yes, by about 1 inch per side. Check clearance before you drive.
- Are you an authorized EMPI dealer? Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI hardware shipped from our Orange, California shop.
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Wheels, 5x130 Porsche-pattern wheels, VW 4x130 wheels, Hardware, Air-Cooled VW
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