{"product_id":"empi-5-rib-wheel-15x5-5-all-chrome-5x205-wide-5-vw-beetle-bus-ghia-type-3-thing","title":"EMPI GT-5 \/ 5-Rib Wheel | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing | 15x5.5 Chrome 5x205 Wide 5 (00-9686-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI 5-Rib Wheel — 15x5.5 Chrome (5x205 Wide 5)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold Each.\u003c\/b\u003e Few designs are as instantly recognizable as the classic 5-spoke \/ 5-rib mag — the wheel that put a generation of pre-'68 Beetles, Buses, and Karmann Ghias on the map. This \u003cb\u003eWide 5 (5x205)\u003c\/b\u003e version brings that vintage muscle-car-meets-Cal-Look attitude to early air-cooled Volkswagens, finished in brilliant \u003cb\u003etriple-dipped chrome\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1949–1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 Bus \/ Transporter \/ Kombi:\u003c\/b\u003e 1955–1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType 3 Notchback \/ Squareback \/ Fastback:\u003c\/b\u003e 1962–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI's 5-rib mag is one of the most enduring wheel designs in air-cooled VW history, reproduced here in a Wide 5 bolt pattern for early vehicles and finished in show-quality triple-dipped chrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIconic 5-rib design:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic pre-'68 Cal-Look styling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTriple-dipped chrome:\u003c\/b\u003e Brilliant, deep show finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWide 5 (5x205) fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Correct for early air-cooled VWs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete each:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships with a chrome center cap and chrome-capped valve stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChrome care:\u003c\/b\u003e Wash only when cool; apply automotive wax or chrome detailing spray regularly to preserve the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 5x205mm (Wide 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug Seat:\u003c\/b\u003e 60° conical taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Cast aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Triple-dipped chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-9686-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's included with this wheel?\u003c\/b\u003e One EMPI 5-Rib 15x5.5 chrome wheel, a chrome plastic center cap with EMPI logo, and a chrome-capped valve stem. Lug bolts are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat lug bolts do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e 60° conical seat lug bolts, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this sold as a set?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it is sold each. Order four for a complete set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug bolts sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires 60° conical seat lug bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake drum clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel spacers may be required to clear the snout or center of some brake drums. Test-fit before mounting tires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce tires are mounted, the wheel cannot be returned.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop related parts: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheels\"\u003eWheels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44925169238131,"sku":"00-9686-0","price":407.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9686-0.jpg?v=1778021520","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-5-rib-wheel-15x5-5-all-chrome-5x205-wide-5-vw-beetle-bus-ghia-type-3-thing","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}