{"product_id":"empi-8-spoke-wheel-center-cap-ae-rk","title":"EMPI 8-Spoke Wheel Replacement Center Cap — Black (AE \u0026 RK) or Chrome Logo (AE) | VW 4-Lug 1968–79 (00-9567-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI 8-Spoke Wheel Replacement Center Cap — Black (AE \u0026amp; RK) or Chrome Logo (AE)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e Replacement center caps for earlier EMPI 8-spoke wheels, which EMPI identifies by wheel code. The black no-logo 00-9567-0 fits wheels coded AE and RK; the chrome 00-9674-0 with logo fits AE only. EMPI lists them for 4-lug VWs: 1968–79 Beetle, 1966–73 Type 3, 1967–74 Ghia, Buggy and Baja. Single or set of 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9567-0 (0095670) black, 00-9674-0 (0096740) chrome. Set-of-4 SKUs add -X4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich EMPI Center Cap Fits Your Wheel?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind your wheel style (or the EMPI part number on your invoice or box) and order the cap in the same row.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour EMPI wheel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEMPI wheel part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCap to order\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBRM (15\" in 5x205, 4x130, 5x112; 17\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9676-0, 00-9729-0, 00-9734-0, 00-9735-0; 00-9697-0*, 10-1121-0*, 10-1086-0*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9705-0 low · 00-9715-0 chrome low · 00-9704-0 tall 1-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-brm-wheel-center-cap\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprintstar 5- and 8-spoke, 914 Alloy, Riviera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9688-0, 00-9689-0, 00-9725-0, 00-2321-0, 00-2322-0, 00-9681-0 (914); 00-9732-0*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9707-0 standard (5\/8\" inside height) · 10-1106-0 tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-sprintstar-914-riviera-wheel-center-cap\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT-5, 5-Rib, Corsa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9686-0, 00-9687-0, 00-9690-0, 00-9691-0, 00-9750-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9709-0 chrome · 00-9641-0 black (hardware included; spare bolts 00-9698-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-gt-5-5-rib-corsa-wheel-center-cap\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT-8 (4x130)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9682-0, 00-9683-0, 00-9684-0, 00-9685-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9708-0 chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-gt-8-wheel-center-cap-00-9708-0\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTV II classic mag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1125-0, 10-1126-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1127-0 silver · 10-1129-0 black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-gtv-ii-wheel-center-cap\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e911 Alloy (Fuchs-style) and Gasser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9677-0 to 00-9680-0, 00-9694-0, 00-9726-0 to 00-9728-0, 10-1102-0, 10-1103-0; 10-1108-0 to 10-1111-0*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9718-0 chrome (standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-chrome-center-cap-empi-logo-fits-911-alloy-wheels-porsche-911-00-9718-0\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e911 Alloy \/ Gasser, extended look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esame wheels as above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1107-0 billet extended caps, pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-911-gasser-billet-extended-wheel-caps-10-1107-0\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaider 15\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1081-0*, 10-1082-0*, 10-1084-0*, 10-1100-0*, 10-1101-0*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9721-0 chrome · 00-9642-0 black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-raider-wheel-center-cap\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaider 17\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eask us with your wheel number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1095-0 chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-raider-wheel-center-cap\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI Dish (and original Torque Star)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9747-0, 00-9748-0, 00-9749-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9720-0 chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-dish-torque-star-wheel-center-cap-00-9720-0\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarlier EMPI 8-spoke wheels coded \"AE\" or \"RK\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eby wheel code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9567-0 black (AE \u0026amp; RK) · 00-9674-0 chrome logo (AE only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis listing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarlier EMPI Smoothie, 4-Spoke, Cosmo \/ Rebel wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eby wheel style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1099-0 · 10-1096-0 · 10-1097-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI Smoothie \/ Cosmo caps — ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-lug (5x205) steel wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esee listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9623-0 chrome steel pair · 18-1115-0 polished aluminum pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-5-lug-wheel-center-caps-chrome-polished-pair\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-lug (4x130) steel wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esee listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1062-0 chrome, each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-4-lug-steel-wheel-chrome-center-cap-10-1062-0\"\u003eView caps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Wheel family identified from EMPI's catalog title; confirming with EMPI. If your wheel number is not shown or you are unsure, send us a photo of the wheel and the old cap before you order.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunning EMPI 8-spoke (AE \/ RK) wheels in 4x130 (4-lug 4x130 hubs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1967–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunning EMPI 8-spoke (AE \/ RK) wheels in 4x130 (4-lug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunning EMPI 8-spoke (AE \/ RK) wheels in 4x130 (4-lug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing (181)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunning EMPI 8-spoke (AE \/ RK) wheels in 4x130 (4-lug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e RK-coded wheels with the chrome cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9674-0 is listed by EMPI for AE only; RK wheels take the black 00-9567-0.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Current EMPI Sprintstar 8-spoke (00-9688-0, 00-2322-0) and GT-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse 00-9707-0 \/ 10-1106-0 (Sprintstar) or 00-9708-0 (GT-8).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-lug (5x205) and Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI lists these caps for 4-lug cars only.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits EMPI wheel code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9567-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, no logo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAE and RK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.08 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9674-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome with logo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAE only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.13 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne cap (Single) or four caps (Set of 4).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap only: no wheel, lug bolts or valve stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPI separates these two caps by wheel code — AE and RK — rather than by wheel name, which is why the chrome cap fits AE wheels only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you do not know your wheel's code, send us a photo of the wheel face and the back of your old cap (or a measurement of the cap) and we will confirm before you order. Retailers sometimes call these \"8-spoke\" or \"Riviera\" caps; EMPI's own fitment is by code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the wheel's center bore so the cap's retaining ring or clips seat evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine the cap up square to the bore and press it in by hand with even pressure around the edge. Do not hammer a plastic cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo remove, work it out evenly from the back side of the wheel or with a plastic trim tool wrapped in a rag. Prying on one edge can crack the cap or mark the wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the cap clears the axle nut, grease cap or spindle before you drive. If it touches, you need a taller cap (where EMPI offers one) — see the table above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat do AE and RK mean on EMPI center caps?\u003c\/b\u003e They are EMPI wheel codes. The black 00-9567-0 fits AE and RK wheels; the chrome logo 00-9674-0 fits AE wheels only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich years does EMPI list for these caps?\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1 from August 1967, Type 3 from August 1965 to 1973, Karmann Ghia from August 1966 to 1974, plus Buggy and Baja — the 4-lug VWs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit the current Sprintstar 8-spoke wheel?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Current EMPI Sprintstar wheels use the 00-9707-0 standard cap or 10-1106-0 tall cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I buy a set of four?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Choose \"Set of 4\" in the Quantity option to get four caps (SKU 00-9567-0-X4) for 10% less than buying four singles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre you an authorized EMPI dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI stock shipped from our Orange, California shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheels\"\u003eWheels, Tires \u0026amp; Lug Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-brm-wheel-center-cap\"\u003eBRM Caps\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-sprintstar-914-riviera-wheel-center-cap\"\u003eSprintstar Caps\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-911-gasser-billet-extended-wheel-caps-10-1107-0\"\u003e911 Billet Extended Caps\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-chrome-center-cap-empi-logo-fits-911-alloy-wheels-porsche-911-00-9718-0\"\u003e911 Alloy Chrome Cap\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Black, No Logo — fits AE \u0026 RK (00-9567-0) \/ Single Cap","offer_id":66941941874803,"sku":"00-9567-0","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black, No Logo — fits AE \u0026 RK (00-9567-0) \/ Set of 4 (save 10%)","offer_id":66941941907571,"sku":"00-9567-0-X4","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chrome w\/ Logo — fits AE only (00-9674-0) \/ Single Cap","offer_id":66941941940339,"sku":"00-9674-0","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrome w\/ Logo — fits AE only (00-9674-0) \/ Set of 4 (save 10%)","offer_id":66941941973107,"sku":"00-9674-0-X4","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9567-0.jpg?v=1792475733","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-8-spoke-wheel-center-cap-ae-rk","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}