EMPI BRM Wheel & Tire Set — Black/Polished 15x4.5 4x130, Yokohama | VW Beetle 1968–79, Super Beetle & Ghia (10-2007-0)
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Short answer: EMPI 10-2007-0 is a complete set of four BRM wheels in gloss black/polished lip & spoke edges, 15x4.5, 4x130 bolt pattern, delivered mounted and balanced on Yokohama GT Special Classic 145/80R15 radials with new valve stems and matching center caps. It fits the 1968–1979 VW Beetle, 1971–1980 Super Beetle, 1967–1974 Karmann Ghia and 1966–1973 Type 3. Lug hardware is optional — add the matching kit in the Lug Hardware option.
Part numbers: EMPI 10-2007-0 · 1020070 · UPC 707924574920
This is the easy way to put a classic look on the car: the five-spoke BRM in gloss black with polished lip and spoke edges, in the narrow 4.5 in width, already wearing Yokohama's GT Special Classic — the period-style Y350 tread and sidewall — so the set comes off the truck ready to bolt on once you have the right lug hardware.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1968–1979 | VW Beetle (sedan & convertible) | 4x130 four-lug hubs, front and rear |
| 1971–1980 | VW Super Beetle | 4x130 |
| 1967–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia | 4x130 (front discs and four-lug hubs from the 1967 model year) |
| 1966–1973 | VW Type 3 Fastback, Squareback, Notchback | Type 3 went to 4x130 for the 1966 model year (EMPI hardware data: 08/65–07/73). EMPI's combo data names 1968–1973; test-fit on 1966–67 cars. |
| 1967 and earlier Beetle; 1966 and earlier Ghia | VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia | Does not fit — 5x205 wide-five hubs |
| 1950–1979 | VW Bus (Split & Bay) | Does not fit — Bus is 5x205 through 1970 and 5x112 from 1971 |
| All | Porsche 911 / 912 / 356 | Does not fit — 5x130 or 5x205 pattern |
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Part number | 10-2007-0 |
| Wheel style | EMPI BRM, Gloss Black/Polished Lip & Spoke Edges |
| Wheel size | 15x4.5 (all four wheels) |
| Bolt pattern | 4x130mm (VW 4-lug) |
| Offset / backspacing | Not published by EMPI for this set or for the matching 15x4.5 single wheel (00-9734-0) — confirming with EMPI |
| Center bore | Not published by EMPI for this set |
| Lug seat & thread | 60° conical (tapered) seat, M14x1.5 (4 per wheel) |
| Tires | Yokohama GT Special Classic (Y350 tread), 145/80R15 |
| Overall tire diameter | about 24.1 in tall (calculated from the tire size) |
| Mounted & balanced | Yes — by EMPI |
| Included | 4 wheels, 4 tires, new valve stems, matching center caps |
| Not included | Wheel locks |
| Optional | Chrome 60° Lug Bolts M14x1.5, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0) (+$89.95) |
| Shipping weight | 114 lb (EMPI data) |
| Boxed dimensions | 24 x 24 x 12.5 in (EMPI data) |
| Made in | USA (EMPI country-of-origin data) |
What's Included
- Four EMPI BRM wheels, 15x4.5
- Four Yokohama GT Special Classic tires, 145/80R15, mounted and balanced
- New valve stems and matching EMPI center caps
Not included by default: lug hardware. You need 16 M14x1.5 lug bolts with a 60° conical (tapered) seat (4 per wheel). Add it in the Lug Hardware option.
Add Lug Hardware
| Add-on | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| No Lug Hardware | Wheels and tires only | +$0 |
| Chrome 60° Lug Bolts M14x1.5, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0) | Sixteen EMPI 00-9712-0 chrome 60° cone-seat M14x1.5 lug bolts (4 sets of 4) — the correct bolt for these alloys on a 4x130 hub | +$89.95 |
Why It Matters
The lug seat is the detail to get right. These alloys take a 60° conical (tapered) seat, while stock VW steel wheels use ball-seat bolts. Ball-seat bolts on a cone-seat wheel only touch on a thin ring and can work loose, so plan on new 60° hardware with this set. Size-wise, the narrow 145/80R15 on a 15x4.5 rim is the period-correct skinny look; it stands about 24.1 in tall, a little shorter than a 165/80R15.
Install Notes
- Check the bolt pattern on your hub before ordering — 4x130 only.
- Use 16 M14x1.5 lug bolts with a 60° conical (tapered) seat (4 per wheel).
- Torque to the value in your factory manual or the hardware maker's spec, in a star pattern, and re-check after the first 50 miles.
- Test-fit one wheel for brake and fender clearance before mounting all four.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this wheel and tire set fit my VW Beetle? Yes, if it is a 1968–1979 Beetle, a 1971–1980 Super Beetle, a 1967–1974 Karmann Ghia or a 1966–1973 Type 3 — all 4x130. It does not fit a 1967-or-earlier Beetle or a 1966-or-earlier Ghia (5x205), any VW Bus, or a Porsche.
- Will this set fit my 1967 Beetle? No. The 1967 and earlier Beetle (and the 1966 and earlier Karmann Ghia) use the 5x205 wide-five pattern. This set is 4x130 and fits 1968 and later Beetles, 1971–1980 Super Beetles, 1967–1974 Ghias and 1966–1973 Type 3s.
- Are the tires mounted and balanced? Yes. EMPI delivers every wheel and tire combo mounted and balanced, with new valve stems and matching center caps installed.
- Do these come with lug bolts? Not by default — EMPI ships combos without mounting hardware, but you can add the matching kit in the Lug Hardware option above. You need 16 M14x1.5 lug bolts with a 60° conical (tapered) seat (4 per wheel). The matching EMPI part is 00-9712-0 (chrome 60° M14x1.5, set of 4 — order 4 sets), which we stock on our EMPI chrome lug bolt listing. Do not reuse stock ball-seat VW bolts on these alloys.
- What size are the tires? Yokohama GT Special Classic 145/80R15, about 24.1 in tall. The GT Special uses the classic Y350 tread and sidewall design.
- What is the offset of these wheels? EMPI does not publish offset or backspacing for this combo or for the matching 15x4.5 single wheel (00-9734-0). We are confirming it with EMPI; ask us before ordering if clearance is tight.
Related
Wheels, Tires & Lug Hardware · EMPI BRM 15x4.5 wheel sold individually · EMPI 60° chrome lug bolts
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