{"product_id":"empi-brm-style-wheel-set-of-4-15x4-5-15x5-5-gloss-black-4x130-vw","title":"EMPI BRM-Style Wheel Set of 4 — 15x4.5 \u0026 15x5.5 Gloss Black, 4x130 | VW Beetle 1968–1979, Ghia, Type 3 (00-9734-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI BRM-Style Wheel Set of 4 — 15\" Gloss Black with Polished Lip, 4x130\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e A set of four EMPI BRM-style 15\" cast aluminum wheels in gloss black with polished lip and spoke edges, 4x130 pattern, for the 1968–1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle, 1967–1974 Karmann Ghia and 1966–1973 Type 3. Choose four 15x4.5, four 15x5.5, or a stagger of two 15x4.5 fronts and two 15x5.5 rears (all ET+15). Caps and valve stems included; add the 16 matching 60° lug bolts in the Mounting Hardware option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9734-0 (009734-0, 0097340) 15x4.5 · EMPI 00-9735-0 (009735-0, 0097350) 15x5.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose your set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheels in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShip weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare 15x4.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4× 00-9734-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSET4-00-9734-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$955.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56.6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare 15x5.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4× 00-9735-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSET4-00-9735-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$955.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaggered 2× 15x4.5 + 2× 15x5.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× 00-9734-0 + 2× 00-9735-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSET4S-00-9734-0-9735-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$955.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BRM look on a 4-lug car: five flat spokes, polished lip, and the narrow 4.5\" width that keeps a stock-height Beetle looking period-correct. We confirmed the 4x130 pattern for 00-9734-0 against EMPI's own fitment data (Type 1 08\/67 on) before building this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\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\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1), sedan \u0026amp; convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x130 from the 1968 model year.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x130.\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\u003eEMPI lists 4x130 from 08\/66 (1967 model year, disc-brake front). Count your lugs on a 1967.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 (Notch, Square, Fastback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x130 from the 1966 model year.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaja Bug \/ dune buggy on a 4x130 pan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny build on factory 4-lug drums or 4x130 disc conversions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1949–1967 Beetle, 1956–66 Ghia, 1962–65 Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThose are 5x205 wide-5. See our 5x205 sets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974 VW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe US Thing is 5x205.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny VW Bus (1950–1979), Vanagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuses are 5x205 (to 1970) or 5x112 (1971 on).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 5x130 \/ 5x130-converted VWs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent pattern.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications (per wheel)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEMPI #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOffset (ET)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackspacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShip wt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e00-9734-0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by EMPI (confirming)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss black, polished lip \u0026amp; spoke edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.15 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e00-9735-0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss black, polished lip \u0026amp; spoke edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.05 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 4x130 (VW 4-lug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug seat:\u003c\/b\u003e 60° conical (taper) seat — \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e the ball (radius) seat used by stock VW steel wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug thread:\u003c\/b\u003e M14x1.5 lug bolts, 4 per wheel (16 for the set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptional:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 × M14x1.5 60° chrome lug bolts (KIT16-00-9712-0), + $89.95 in the Mounting Hardware option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Cast aluminum, 15\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCenter bore:\u003c\/b\u003e Not published by EMPI (hub-centering is by the 60° lug seats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended tires:\u003c\/b\u003e 15x4.5: 155R15 or 165R15. 15x5.5: 165R15 front; 185\/65R15 or 195\/65R15 rear — confirm clearance on your car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Set of 4 wheels (shipped as 4 boxes, about 17 x 17 x 7–9.6 in each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's included \/ not included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 EMPI BRM-style wheels in the configuration you choose, an EMPI center cap and a valve stem with each wheel. Lug bolts are included only if you choose them in the Mounting Hardware option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot included:\u003c\/b\u003e lug locks, tires, mounting and balancing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd mounting hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wheels need \u003cb\u003e16 × M14x1.5 60° conical-seat lug bolts\u003c\/b\u003e. Your stock ball-seat bolts will not work. Pick the bolts in the \u003cb\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e option above and they ship with your wheels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hardware option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheels only, for when you already have the correct 60° M14x1.5 bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+ $0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 EMPI chrome M14x1.5 60° conical-seat lug bolts (4 × EMPI 00-9712-0), enough for all four wheels. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-60-chrome-lug-bolt-kit-set-of-16-m14x1-5-for-empi-4x130-alloys-vw-beetle-1968-79-ghia-4-00-9712-0\"\u003eSee the kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+ $89.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor theft protection, swap one bolt per wheel for EMPI 70-2707-0 14mm 60° wheel locks (set of 4 with key). If you run spacers, use extended 60° bolts sized for the stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy it matters — expert note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three configurations share the same ET+15 offset, so the stagger is purely about tire width: a slim 4.5\" front for light, period steering feel and a 5.5\" rear for more rubber. The most common install mistake is reusing stock ball-seat bolts — EMPI alloys need 60° conical bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit one bare wheel on each axle before mounting tires: check brake drum\/caliper clearance, the inner wheel well and the fender lip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only 60° conical lug bolts. Ball-seat bolts will not seat and can work loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten in a star pattern to the torque in your VW service manual or the lug maker's spec, and re-check after the first 25–50 miles — aluminum wheels settle.\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 these BRM wheels fit a 1972 Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The 1971–1979 Super Beetle uses the 4x130 pattern, which this set matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill they fit a 1967 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The 1967 Beetle is 5x205 wide-5. Use our 5x205 BRM set instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat offset are these BRM wheels?\u003c\/b\u003e Both sizes are ET+15: 00-9734-0 is 15x4.5 and 00-9735-0 is 15x5.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these wheels come with lug bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e Not by default — choose \"60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0)\" in the Mounting Hardware option (+$89.95) and you get all 16 M14x1.5 60° conical-seat bolts (4 × EMPI 00-9712-0) with your wheels. Each wheel already ships with a center cap and valve stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo they fit a VW Thing or Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The US Thing and pre-1971 Bus are 5x205, and 1971–79 Buses are 5x112.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I buy just one wheel?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — EMPI 00-9734-0 (15x4.5) and 00-9735-0 (15x5.5) are sold individually in our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed just one?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brm-style-wheel-15-x-4-5-4x130-lug-pattern-gloss-black-polished\"\u003eEMPI BRM 15x4.5 4x130 (00-9734-0), sold each\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-brm-style-wheel-5-spoke-air-cooled-vw\"\u003eEMPI BRM 15x5.5 4x130 (00-9735-0), sold each\u003c\/a\u003e\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\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-60-chrome-lug-bolt-kit-set-of-16-m14x1-5-for-empi-4x130-alloys-vw-beetle-1968-79-ghia-4-00-9712-0\"\u003eEMPI 60° Lug Bolt Kit, Set of 16\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-chrome-lug-bolts-60-degree-taper-seat-aftermarket-wheels-00-9711-00-9712\"\u003eEMPI 60° Chrome Lug Bolts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-wheel-lug-bolts-nuts-aftermarket-wheel-hardware-air-cooled-vw\"\u003eEMPI Wheel Locks \u0026amp; Lug Hardware\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":"Square 15x4.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished (4× 00-9734-0) \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941936697459,"sku":"SET4-00-9734-0","price":955.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square 15x5.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished (4× 00-9735-0) \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941936730227,"sku":"SET4-00-9735-0","price":955.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staggered 2× 15x4.5 + 2× 15x5.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941936762995,"sku":"SET4S-00-9734-0-9735-0","price":955.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square 15x4.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished (4× 00-9734-0) \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0)","offer_id":66941947314291,"sku":"SET4-00-9734-0-KIT16-00-9712-0","price":1045.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square 15x5.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished (4× 00-9735-0) \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0)","offer_id":66941947347059,"sku":"SET4-00-9735-0-KIT16-00-9712-0","price":1045.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staggered 2× 15x4.5 + 2× 15x5.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0)","offer_id":66941947379827,"sku":"SET4S-00-9734-0-9735-0-KIT16-00-9712-0","price":1045.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9734-0-scaled.jpg?v=1792475125","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-brm-style-wheel-set-of-4-15x4-5-15x5-5-gloss-black-4x130-vw","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}