EMPI Dish & Torque Star Wheel Center Cap — Chrome EMPI Logo, Push-On with Ring | Air-Cooled VW (00-9720-0)
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EMPI Dish & Torque Star Wheel Center Cap — Chrome EMPI Logo, Push-On with Ring
Short answer: EMPI 00-9720-0 is a push-on, chrome-plated center cap with EMPI logo and retaining ring for EMPI Dish wheels and the original EMPI Torque Star. EMPI lists it for 5-lug cars: Type 1 Beetle 1948–67, Karmann Ghia 1956–66 and the 1950–67 Bus. Sold as a single cap or a set of four. Cap only. The newer Torque Star II ships with its own cap.
Part numbers: EMPI 00-9720-0 (0097200). Set of 4: 00-9720-0-X4.
Which EMPI Center Cap Fits Your Wheel?
Find your wheel style (or the EMPI part number on your invoice or box) and order the cap in the same row.
| Your EMPI wheel | EMPI wheel part # | Cap to order | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRM (15" in 5x205, 4x130, 5x112; 17") | 00-9676-0, 00-9729-0, 00-9734-0, 00-9735-0; 00-9697-0*, 10-1121-0*, 10-1086-0* | 00-9705-0 low · 00-9715-0 chrome low · 00-9704-0 tall 1-1/4" | View caps |
| Sprintstar 5- and 8-spoke, 914 Alloy, Riviera | 00-9688-0, 00-9689-0, 00-9725-0, 00-2321-0, 00-2322-0, 00-9681-0 (914); 00-9732-0* | 00-9707-0 standard (5/8" inside height) · 10-1106-0 tall | View caps |
| GT-5, 5-Rib, Corsa | 00-9686-0, 00-9687-0, 00-9690-0, 00-9691-0, 00-9750-0 | 00-9709-0 chrome · 00-9641-0 black (hardware included; spare bolts 00-9698-0) | View caps |
| GT-8 (4x130) | 00-9682-0, 00-9683-0, 00-9684-0, 00-9685-0 | 00-9708-0 chrome | View caps |
| GTV II classic mag | 10-1125-0, 10-1126-0 | 10-1127-0 silver · 10-1129-0 black | View caps |
| 911 Alloy (Fuchs-style) and Gasser | 00-9677-0 to 00-9680-0, 00-9694-0, 00-9726-0 to 00-9728-0, 10-1102-0, 10-1103-0; 10-1108-0 to 10-1111-0* | 00-9718-0 chrome (standard) | View caps |
| 911 Alloy / Gasser, extended look | same wheels as above | 10-1107-0 billet extended caps, pair | View caps |
| Raider 15" | 10-1081-0*, 10-1082-0*, 10-1084-0*, 10-1100-0*, 10-1101-0* | 00-9721-0 chrome · 00-9642-0 black | View caps |
| Raider 17" | ask us with your wheel number | 10-1095-0 chrome | View caps |
| EMPI Dish (and original Torque Star) | 00-9747-0; 00-9748-0*, 00-9749-0* | 00-9720-0 chrome | This listing |
| Earlier EMPI 8-spoke wheels coded "AE" or "RK" | by wheel code | 00-9567-0 black (AE & RK) · 00-9674-0 chrome logo (AE only) | View caps |
| Earlier EMPI Smoothie, 4-Spoke, Cosmo / Rebel wheels | by wheel style | 10-1099-0 · 10-1096-0 · 10-1097-0 | EMPI Smoothie / Cosmo caps — ask us |
| 5-lug (5x205) steel wheels | see listing | 00-9623-0 chrome steel pair · 18-1115-0 polished aluminum pair | View caps |
| 4-lug (4x130) steel wheels | see listing | 10-1062-0 chrome, each | View caps |
* Wheel family identified from EMPI's catalog title; confirming with EMPI. If your wheel number is not shown or you are unsure, send us a photo of the wheel and the old cap before you order.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1948–1967 | VW Beetle | EMPI lists Type 1 12/47–07/67 (5-lug), with EMPI Dish or original Torque Star wheels |
| 1956–1966 | VW Karmann Ghia | EMPI lists 08/55–07/67, but the 1967 model-year Ghia (built from 08/66) has front discs and 4x130 hubs, so this 5-lug cap applies through 1966 |
| 1950–1967 | VW Bus (Type 1 Transporter) | EMPI lists T1 01/50–07/67 |
| — | Does not fit: EMPI Torque Star II (10-2050-0, 10-2051-0) | Ships with its own chrome EMPI cap; this cap is not confirmed for it. |
| — | Does not fit: 4-lug (00-9748-0) and 5x112 (00-9749-0) Dish wheels — unconfirmed | EMPI lists this cap for 5-lug cars only; send us your wheel number and we will confirm with EMPI before shipping. |
| — | Does not fit: Stock VW steel wheels | Use a hubcap instead. |
Specifications
| Part # | Finish | Logo | Mounting | Weight | Made in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00-9720-0 | Chrome-plated plastic | EMPI | Push-on with retaining ring | 0.2 lb | CN |
What's Included
- One cap (Single) or four caps (Set of 4), each with its retaining ring.
- Cap only: no wheel, lug bolts or valve stem.
Why It Matters
A push-on cap with a retaining ring is the simplest way to replace a missing cap on a 5-lug Dish or original Torque Star wheel: no tools and no hardware to lose.
EMPI's catalog title for this cap does not name the wheel; the Dish and original Torque Star application comes from EMPI dealer cross-references, and EMPI's vehicle listing is 5-lug only. If your wheel is 4-lug or 5x112, check with us before ordering.
Install Notes
- Clean the wheel's center bore so the cap's retaining ring or clips seat evenly.
- Line the cap up square to the bore and press it in by hand with even pressure around the edge. Do not hammer a plastic cap.
- To remove, work it out evenly from the back side of the wheel or with a plastic trim tool wrapped in a rag. Prying on one edge can crack the cap or mark the wheel.
- Check that the cap clears the axle nut, grease cap or spindle before you drive. If it touches, you need a taller cap (where EMPI offers one) — see the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which center cap fits the EMPI Dish wheel? EMPI 00-9720-0, the chrome push-on cap with EMPI logo and retaining ring.
- Does the Dish cap fit the Torque Star II? It is not confirmed. The Torque Star II (10-2050-0, 10-2051-0) ships with its own chrome EMPI cap.
- Does it fit 4-lug Dish wheels? EMPI lists this cap for 5-lug cars (1948–67 Beetle, 1956–66 Ghia, 1950–67 Bus). For the 4-lug 00-9748-0 or 5x112 00-9749-0 Dish wheel, send us your wheel number and we will confirm with EMPI.
- Can I buy a set of four? Yes. Choose "Set of 4" in the Quantity option to get four caps (SKU 00-9720-0-X4) for 10% less than buying four singles.
- Are you an authorized EMPI dealer? Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI stock shipped from our Orange, California shop.
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