EMPI BRM-Style Wheel — 5-Spoke | Air-Cooled VW

The EMPI BRM-style 5-spoke wheel is a classic vintage VW look. Sold each in 4x130mm and 5x205mm bolt patterns — confirm backspacing for your application.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All Years
• VW Bus: All Years
• VW Karmann Ghia: All Years

NOT CONFIRMED: the bolt pattern and hub bore must match your car — 4x130 and 5x205 wheels are not interchangeable.

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI is a long-established name in the air-cooled VW aftermarket, offering accessible styling and restoration parts trusted by classic Beetle, Bus, and Ghia owners.

Key Features & Benefits

• BRM 5-spoke styling: a timeless vintage VW wheel design.
• Finish choices: gloss black with polished lip and spokes, and all-chrome.
• Two bolt patterns: 4x130mm and 5x205mm.
• Sold each: build a matched set to your spec.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: EMPI
• Style: BRM 5-spoke
• Finishes: Gloss black with polished lip & spokes, all-chrome
• Sold As: Each
• 00-9676-0, Gloss Black: 15 x 5 in; 5x205mm (VW Wide-5); offset ET +14mm; center bore 73mm
• 00-9734-0, Gloss Black: 15 x 4.5 in; 4x130mm; offset ET +15mm; center bore 73mm
• 00-9735-0, Gloss Black: 15 x 5.5 in; 4x130mm; offset ET +15mm; center bore 73mm
• 00-9737-0, All Chrome: size and offset not published by EMPI for this finish — contact us before ordering

The hub bore is what actually decides whether a wheel seats on your hub or drum — measure yours before ordering. This catalog mixes 4x130 VW, 5x205 Wide-5 and 5x130 Porsche fitments, and they are not interchangeable.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these sold individually? Yes. Each wheel is sold separately, so order four (or five with a spare) for a full set.
• Which bolt patterns are available? 4x130mm (VW 4-lug) and 5x205mm (VW Wide-5). They are not interchangeable, so check the pattern on your hubs or drums before ordering.
• What sizes and offsets are offered? 00-9676-0 is 15 x 5 in, 5x205mm, ET +14mm. 00-9734-0 is 15 x 4.5 in, 4x130mm, ET +15mm. 00-9735-0 is 15 x 5.5 in, 4x130mm, ET +15mm. All three gloss black versions have a 73mm center bore.
• What finishes are available? Gloss black with polished lip and spokes, or all-chrome (00-9737-0).
• What size is the all-chrome wheel? EMPI does not publish the size and offset for the all-chrome 00-9737-0. Contact us before ordering that version.
• Will it fit my Beetle, Bus or Ghia? The BRM-style wheel is offered for air-cooled VW Beetle, Bus and Karmann Ghia. Match the bolt pattern and hub bore to your car and confirm backspacing for your application.

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