{"product_id":"empi-aluminum-wheel-spacers-5x112-3-8-in-thick-pair-vw-bus-1971-1979-16-9915-0","title":"EMPI Aluminum Wheel Spacers, 5x112, 3\/8 in Thick, Pair | VW Bus 1971–1979 (16-9915-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI 16-9915-0 Wheel Spacers — 5x112, 3\/8 in Aluminum, Pair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 16-9915-0 is a pair of 3\/8 in (9.5 mm) aluminum wheel spacers in the 5x112 pattern, for the 1971–1979 VW Bay Window Bus. They push each wheel out 3\/8 in for wheel or tire clearance or a wider stance. Because the Bus uses studs, the stud length must be checked after adding a spacer. Sold as a pair, enough for one axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 16-9915-0 \/ 1699150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus (Bay Window), 5x112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon (5x112)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed by EMPI; confirm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus (5x205)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in (9.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.21 lb per pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2 aluminum spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLonger studs, if needed for full thread engagement (confirming EMPI's recommendation)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thin spacer is the easiest fix when an aftermarket wheel's offset puts the tire too close to the suspension, or when you want a slightly wider track. On a stud-mount Bus, the wheel nut must still engage enough thread after the spacer is added; measure before you drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the hub face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the nut engages at least as many turns as the stud diameter after the spacer is fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque wheel nuts to spec (Ratwell lists 94 ft-lb for the 1971+ Bus) and re-check after 50 miles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo wheel spacers fit a 1971–1979 VW Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. EMPI 16-9915-0 is a 5x112 pattern spacer for the Bay Bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow thick are they?\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/8 in, about 9.5 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need longer studs?\u003c\/b\u003e Check thread engagement after fitting. EMPI does not specify; we are confirming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many come in the box?\u003c\/b\u003e Two, a pair for one axle.\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 hardware shipped from our Orange, California shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheels\"\u003eWheels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus-5x112-wheels\"\u003eBay Bus 5x112 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus parts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":"Default Title","offer_id":66941944758387,"sku":"16-9915-0","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/16-9915-0.jpg?v=1792476097","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-aluminum-wheel-spacers-5x112-3-8-in-thick-pair-vw-bus-1971-1979-16-9915-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}