{"product_id":"empi-chrome-steel-60-lug-nuts-m12x1-5-set-of-5-or-m14x1-5-set-of-4-vw-stud-conversions-buggies-70-2870-0","title":"EMPI Chrome Steel 60° Lug Nuts — M12x1.5 Set of 5 or M14x1.5 Set of 4 | VW Stud Conversions \u0026 Buggies (70-2870-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Chrome Steel 60° Lug Nuts — M12x1.5 or M14x1.5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI chrome steel lug nuts with a 60° cone seat, for wheels mounted on studs. 70-2870-0 is five M12x1.5 nuts (one wide-five wheel on M12 studs); 70-2872-0 is four M14x1.5 nuts (one 4-lug wheel on M14 studs). Use them with 60° cone-seat wheels only. Stock VW hubs use bolts, so these apply after a stud conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 70-2870-0 \/ 7028700 (M12, 5) · 70-2872-0 \/ 7028720 (M14, 4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\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\u003eWide-five VW converted to M12x1.5 studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-2870-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-lug VW converted to M14x1.5 studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-2872-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock VW bolt hubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not apply\u003c\/b\u003e — hubs take bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall-seat wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e — 60° seat only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60° cone (acorn)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial \/ finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome-plated steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-2870-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM12x1.5, set of 5, 0.765 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-2872-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM14x1.5, set of 4, 0.545 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eChrome steel 60° lug nuts in the thread and count you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStuds (see EMPI 00-9516-0, 00-9484-0, 00-9517-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a VW is converted to studs, the nut seat must match the wheel just as a bolt would. These chrome steel nuts are EMPI's 60° option for cone-seat aftermarket wheels; one set does one wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart by hand, tighten in a star pattern, torque to the wheel maker's spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-check after 50 miles.\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\u003eWhich nut fits M12 studs on a wide-five?\u003c\/b\u003e 70-2870-0, five M12x1.5 60° chrome nuts for one wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich nut fits M14 studs on a 4-lug?\u003c\/b\u003e 70-2872-0, four M14x1.5 60° chrome nuts for one wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill these work with stock VW steel wheels?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Stock wheels are ball seat; these are 60° cone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many sets for a car?\u003c\/b\u003e Four, one per wheel.\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 hardware shipped from our Orange, California shop.\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\/vw-4x130-wheels\"\u003eVW 4x130 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-5x205-wheels\"\u003eVW 5x205 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\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":"M12x1.5, Set of 5 (70-2870-0)","offer_id":66941946396787,"sku":"70-2870-0","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M14x1.5, Set of 4 (70-2872-0)","offer_id":66941946429555,"sku":"70-2872-0","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/70-2870-0-scaled.jpg?v=1792476392","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-chrome-steel-60-lug-nuts-m12x1-5-set-of-5-or-m14x1-5-set-of-4-vw-stud-conversions-buggies-70-2870-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}