{"product_id":"empi-brm-style-wheel-set-of-4-15x5-15x6-5-gloss-black-5x205-vw","title":"EMPI BRM-Style Wheel Set of 4 — 15x5 \u0026 15x6.5 Gloss Black, 5x205 | VW Beetle 1949–1967, Ghia 1956–66, Type 3 (00-9676-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI BRM-Style Wheel Set of 4 — 15\" Gloss Black with Polished Lip, 5x205\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, in the 5x205 wide-5 pattern for the 1949–1967 VW Beetle, 1956–1966 Karmann Ghia, 1962–1965 Type 3 and 1973–74 Thing. Choose four 15x5 (ET+14) or the classic stagger: two 15x5 fronts and two 15x6.5 (ET+12) rears. Caps and valve stems included; add the 20 matching 60° lug bolts in the Mounting Hardware option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9676-0 (009676-0, 0096760) 15x5 · EMPI 00-9729-0 (009729-0, 0097290) 15x6.5\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 15x5 — Gloss Black\/Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4× 00-9676-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSET4-00-9676-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$726.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62.8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaggered 2× 15x5 + 2× 15x6.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× 00-9676-0 + 2× 00-9729-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSET4S-00-9676-0-9729-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$790.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68.8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BRM look — five flat spokes, a polished lip and a deep-set center — has been the go-to wide-5 wheel on early Bugs since the 1960s race cars that inspired it. This set gives you four matching EMPI wheels at 10% under EMPI list, with freight built in.\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\u003e1949–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205 wide-5 hubs. 1967 is the last 5-lug Beetle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956–1966\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205. EMPI lists the 1967 Ghia as 4x130 (disc-brake front) — count your lugs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1962–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 (Notch, Square, Fastback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205 through the 1965 model year.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing (Type 181)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS Things use 5x205.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDune buggy on a 5x205 pan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny pan or front beam still on 5x205 drums.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus (Split and 1968–70 Bay)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI lists Transporter fitment for this wheel (Split Bus and drum-front Bay), but publishes no load rating. \u003cb\u003eThe Bus uses M14x1.5 lug bolts with a 60° seat; the M12 kit in the Mounting Hardware option does not fit a Bus.\u003c\/b\u003e We do not recommend these for a loaded Bus or camper — ask us first.\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\u003e1968–1979 Beetle, 1971–79 Super Beetle, 1967–74 Ghia, 1966–73 Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThose cars are 4x130. See our 4x130 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\u003e1971–1979 Bay Bus, Vanagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x112 pattern.\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 hubs \/ 5x130-converted VWs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent pattern; no adapter makes a wide-5 wheel bolt to 5x130.\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\u003e00-9676-0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-7\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss black, polished lip \u0026amp; spoke edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.7 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e00-9729-0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss black, polished lip \u0026amp; spoke edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.7 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 5x205 (VW wide-5)\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 M12x1.5 lug bolts, 5 per wheel (20 for the set), on Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing and buggies; the Bus uses M14x1.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptional:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 × M12x1.5 60° chrome lug bolts (KIT20-00-9711-0), + $89.95 in the Mounting Hardware option (not for Bus)\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 15x5: 165R15 front is the common choice. 15x6.5 rears: 185\/65R15 or 195\/65R15 are typical — 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\u003eOn a Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing or buggy these wheels need \u003cb\u003e20 × M12x1.5 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° M12x1.5 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 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 EMPI chrome M12x1.5 60° conical-seat lug bolts (4 × EMPI 00-9711-0), enough for all four wheels. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-60-chrome-lug-bolt-kit-set-of-20-m12x1-5-for-empi-5x205-alloys-vw-beetle-1949-67-ghia-4-00-9711-0\"\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 70-2706-0 12mm 60° wheel locks (set of 4 with key). EMPI lists the M12 kit for Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing and buggy hubs. \u003cb\u003eThe M12 kit does not fit a Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e the Split and 1968–1970 Bay Bus use M14x1.5 lug bolts — ask us for the correct Bus bolt. If you run spacers or adapters, 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\u003eThe staggered set puts the narrow 15x5 on the front, where a stock Beetle beam has the least room, and the 15x6.5 on the rear for a wider footprint and the classic raked look. The fronts are ET+14 and the rears ET+12, so the rear wheel sits slightly further out. The biggest mistake we see 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; the 15x6.5 rear needs a check against the rear fender lip with your chosen tire.\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 1967 VW Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The 1967 Beetle is the last 5x205 year, and this set is 5x205 wide-5. 1968 and later Beetles are 4x130 and need our 4x130 BRM set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the staggered BRM set?\u003c\/b\u003e Two 15x5 fronts (EMPI 00-9676-0, ET+14) and two 15x6.5 rears (EMPI 00-9729-0, ET+12), all gloss black with a polished lip.\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 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)\" in the Mounting Hardware option (+$89.95) and you get all 20 M12x1.5 60° conical-seat bolts (4 × EMPI 00-9711-0) with your wheels. Each wheel already ships with a center cap and valve stem. The kit is not for the Bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I use my stock VW lug bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Stock VW steel wheels use ball-seat bolts; these EMPI alloys need 60° conical-seat bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill these fit my 1966 VW Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI lists Transporter fitment, but publishes no load rating for this wheel, and the Bus uses M14x1.5 lug bolts, so the M12 kit offered here does not fit. We do not recommend it for a loaded Bus or camper — contact us before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I buy just one wheel?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — see EMPI 00-9676-0 (15x5) and 00-9729-0 (15x6.5), 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\/empi-brm-style-wheel-5-spoke-air-cooled-vw\"\u003eEMPI BRM 15x5 5x205 (00-9676-0), sold each\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-brm-5-spoke-wheel-air-cooled-vw-sold-each\"\u003eEMPI BRM 15x6.5 5x205 (00-9729-0), 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-20-m12x1-5-for-empi-5x205-alloys-vw-beetle-1949-67-ghia-4-00-9711-0\"\u003eEMPI 60° Lug Bolt Kit, Set of 20\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 15x5 — Gloss Black\/Polished (4× 00-9676-0) \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941936337011,"sku":"SET4-00-9676-0","price":726.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staggered 2× 15x5 + 2× 15x6.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941936369779,"sku":"SET4S-00-9676-0-9729-0","price":790.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Square 15x5 — Gloss Black\/Polished (4× 00-9676-0) \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)","offer_id":66941947478131,"sku":"SET4-00-9676-0-KIT20-00-9711-0","price":816.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staggered 2× 15x5 + 2× 15x6.5 — Gloss Black\/Polished \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)","offer_id":66941947510899,"sku":"SET4S-00-9676-0-9729-0-KIT20-00-9711-0","price":880.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9676-0-scaled_3afcc913-4018-43b1-b95b-d253bd5fdca1.jpg?v=1792475063","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-brm-style-wheel-set-of-4-15x5-15x6-5-gloss-black-5x205-vw","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}