{"product_id":"empi-chrome-smoothie-hubcap-vw-4-lug-5-lug","title":"EMPI Chrome Smoothie Hubcap — 4-Lug 1968–79 or 5-Lug thru 1965, Each or Set of 4 | VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia (10-1060-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Chrome Smoothie Hubcap — 4-Lug 1968–79 or 5-Lug thru 1965, Each or Set of 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI chrome Smoothie hubcaps are smooth, logo-free domes for stock VW steel wheels. Choose 10-1060-B for 4-lug (4x130) wheels on 1968–79 Beetles and 1968–74 Ghias, or 10-1061-0 for 5-lug (5x205) wheels on Beetles through 1965 and Ghias 1956–65. Sold each or as a set of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 10-1060-B (101060B) 4-lug, 10-1061-0 (1010610) 5-lug. Set-of-4 SKUs add -X4. Also available from EMPI as boxed 10-1060-0 and bulk 10-1061-B; we stock the lower-cost pack of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich EMPI Hubcap Fits Your VW?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock VW steel-wheel hubcaps fall into three groups: 5-lug (5x205) cars through the 1965 model year, 5-lug cars of the 1966–1967 model years (EMPI lists separate hubcaps for these two years), and 4-lug (4x130) cars from the 1968 model year (August 1967 production). Match the column to your car and wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5-lug, through 1965\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5-lug, 1966–67\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4-lug, 1968–79\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome Smoothie (smooth dome)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1061-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1060-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis listing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Nipple (center nipple)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1057-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1055-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-classic-nipple-hubcap-vw-4-lug-5-lug\"\u003eView\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCastle design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1071-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1072-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-castle-design-hubcap-vw-5-lug-1966-67-4-lug-1968-79\"\u003eView\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock style, EMPI logo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1063-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI 10-1063-0 — ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock style with holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1059-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-stock-style-hubcap-with-holes-4-lug-10-1059-b\"\u003eView\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFor the small chrome center caps used on 4-lug and 5-lug steel wheels, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-4-lug-steel-wheel-chrome-center-cap-10-1062-0\"\u003eEMPI 10-1062-0\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-5-lug-wheel-center-caps-chrome-polished-pair\"\u003eEMPI 00-9623-0 \/ 18-1115-0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 \u0026amp; Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-lug (4x130) steel wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-lug steel wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1949–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-lug (5x205) steel wheels; EMPI lists Type 1 12\/47–07\/65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-lug steel wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDune Buggy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn 5-lug pans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1967 5-lug Beetles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI lists its 1966–67 hubcap separately (Castle 10-1071-B).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Bus (Type 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus hubcaps are a different size; not listed by EMPI.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse the center cap for your wheel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1060-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-lug 1968–79\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1061-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-lug thru 1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.19 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne hubcap (Single) or four hubcaps (Set of 4).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHubcap only: the wheel's retaining springs are part of the wheel (repair kit EMPI 98-6982-B).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Smoothie hubcap is the clean, de-badged look many builders want on stock steel wheels. It drops straight onto the factory hubcap clips — no drilling or adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the hubcap to your wheels, not just your car's year: a 1968-or-later car that has been converted back to 5-lug drums needs the 5-lug cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock VW steel wheels hold the hubcap with spring clips riveted to the wheel. Check that all clips are present and tight; EMPI sells the replacement spring and rivet as 98-6982-B (VW 111-698-131).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine the hubcap up square, then seat it with the heel of your hand or a rubber mallet with a rag over the cap, working around the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove with a proper hubcap puller (see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-oval-billet-hub-cap-puller-jack-point-plug-black-empi-logo-pair-vw-beetle-10-1076-0\"\u003eEMPI billet hubcap puller\u003c\/a\u003e) or a padded tool — prying with a screwdriver dents the cap and chips the wheel paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is a Smoothie hubcap?\u003c\/b\u003e A smooth chrome dome hubcap with no logo or nipple, for stock VW steel wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich Smoothie hubcap fits a 1972 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e The 4-lug 10-1060-B (1968–79 4-lug steel wheels).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich Smoothie hubcap fits a 1963 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e The 5-lug 10-1061-0, listed by EMPI for Type 1 through July 1965.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I buy a set of four hubcaps?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Choose \"Set of 4\" for four hubcaps (SKU 10-1060-B-X4 or 10-1061-0-X4) at 10% off four singles.\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 stock shipped from our Orange, California shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheels\"\u003eWheels, Tires \u0026amp; Lug Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e · EMPI Stock Style Hubcap 10-1063-0 (ask us) · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-classic-nipple-hubcap-vw-4-lug-5-lug\"\u003eNipple Hubcaps\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-castle-design-hubcap-vw-5-lug-1966-67-4-lug-1968-79\"\u003eCastle Hubcaps\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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":"4-Lug 1968–79 (10-1060-B) \/ Single Hubcap","offer_id":66941945806963,"sku":"10-1060-B","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Lug 1968–79 (10-1060-B) \/ Set of 4 (save 10%)","offer_id":66941945839731,"sku":"10-1060-B-X4","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Lug thru 1965 (10-1061-0) \/ Single Hubcap","offer_id":66941945872499,"sku":"10-1061-0","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Lug thru 1965 (10-1061-0) \/ Set of 4 (save 10%)","offer_id":66941945905267,"sku":"10-1061-0-X4","price":96.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/10-1060-B-scaled.jpg?v=1792476277","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-chrome-smoothie-hubcap-vw-4-lug-5-lug","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}