EMPI 60° Chrome Lug Bolt Kit, Set of 16 — M14x1.5 for EMPI 4x130 Alloys | VW Beetle 1968–79, Ghia (4× 00-9712-0)
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EMPI 60° Chrome Lug Bolt Kit — Set of 16, M14x1.5, for EMPI 4x130 Alloy Wheels
Short answer: This kit is 16 EMPI 00-9712-0 chrome lug bolts (four sets of four): M14x1.5 thread with a 60° cone seat, the bolt EMPI specifies for its 4x130 alloy wheels. Sixteen bolts mount a full set of four wheels on a 1968–1979 Beetle or Super Beetle, 1967–1974 Karmann Ghia or 1966–1973 Type 3. It does not fit wide-five (5x205) cars or factory ball-seat steel wheels.
Part numbers: KIT16-00-9712-0 (kit) · contains 4× EMPI 00-9712-0 / 0097120 · single bolt 00-9712-7
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1968–1979 | VW Beetle (4x130) | Fits |
| 1971–1979 | VW Super Beetle | Fits |
| 1967–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia (4x130) | Fits (front discs and four-lug hubs 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) Beetle 1949–1967, Ghia 1956–1966, Type 3 1961–1965 | Does not fit — use KIT20-00-9711-0 |
| 1950–1979 | VW Bus | Does not fit — Bus uses 5x205 or 5x112 |
| All | Factory VW steel wheels (ball seat) | Does not fit — 60° cone seat only |
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | M14 x 1.5 |
| Seat | 60° cone (taper) |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Quantity | 16 bolts (4 sets of 4) |
| For | EMPI 4x130 alloy wheels |
| Kit weight | 3.40 lb |
| Components | 4× EMPI 00-9712-0 |
What's Included
- 16 chrome 60° lug bolts, M14x1.5 (four EMPI 00-9712-0 sets of 4)
Not Included
- Wheels, center caps, valve stems
- Wheel locks (see EMPI 70-2707-0, 14mm 60° locks)
Why It Matters
4-lug VW drums and rotors take lug bolts, and the bolt seat must match the wheel. Factory steel wheels are ball seat; EMPI alloys are 60° cone. Mixing them is the most common wheel-fitment mistake we see, and it leaves the wheel held by a thin contact ring that can loosen. This kit is the EMPI-specified bolt for a full set of four 4x130 wheels, priced 5% under four separate packs.
Install Notes
- Start every bolt by hand.
- Tighten in a cross pattern in two or three passes.
- Torque to your vehicle's factory wheel-bolt spec and re-check after the first 50 miles.
- Spacers require longer bolts; these are standard length.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What lug bolts do EMPI 4x130 alloy wheels use? EMPI specifies 00-9712-0: M14x1.5 thread, 60° cone seat, chrome. This kit is 16 of them for four wheels.
- Will these fit factory VW steel wheels? No. Factory steel wheels use a ball seat. These are 60° cone-seat bolts for EMPI and other aftermarket alloys.
- How many lug bolts does a 4-lug Beetle need? Sixteen: four per wheel on four wheels. This kit is exactly 16.
- Do these fit a 1967 Beetle? No. The 1967 Beetle is 5x205 with M12 bolts. Use KIT20-00-9711-0. (A 1967 Karmann Ghia is 4x130 and does take these bolts.)
- Can I buy a single set of 4? Yes, EMPI 00-9712-0 is also listed as a set of 4 in our store.
- 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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