{"product_id":"empi-dish-wheel-15x5-5-machine-finished-5x205-00-9747-0","title":"EMPI Dish Wheel 15x5.5 Machine Finished, 5x205 Wide-5 | VW Beetle 1950–1967, Ghia 1956–1966 \u0026 Type 3 (00-9747-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9747-0 is a single 15x5.5 dish-style alloy wheel, machine finished, in the 5x205 wide-five bolt pattern. It fits the 1950–1967 VW Beetle, 1956–1966 Karmann Ghia and 1961–1965 Type 3. It takes 60° cone-seat M12x1.5 lug bolts. It is not listed for the wide-five Bus, which uses M14x1.5 bolts. Sold each, with a chrome center cap and chrome valve stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9747-0 · 0097470 · UPC 707924414301\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dish is the cleanest wheel shape there is: a flat, bright machined face with no spokes to scrub, on the early wide-five pattern. Order four for a matched set, or one as a spare.\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\u003e1950–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (sedan \u0026amp; convertible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205 wide-five drums\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. The 1967 Ghia went to front discs and 4x130.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205 before the 1966 change to 4x130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1967 \/ 1968–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Split Bus \/ early Bay Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — uses M14x1.5 bolts and needs load-rated wheels — ask us.\u003c\/b\u003e This wheel is specified for M12x1.5 bolts, and EMPI publishes no Bus fitment or load rating for it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1967–1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle (1968 on), Karmann Ghia (1967–1974) and Type 3 (1966–1973)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 4x130. Use the 4x130 version, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-dish-wheel-15x5-5-machine-finished-4x130-00-9748-0\"\u003eEMPI 00-9748-0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 5x112. See the 5x112 dish, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-dish-wheel-15x5-5-machine-finished-5x112-bay-bus-00-9749-0\"\u003eEMPI 00-9749-0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 911 \/ 912\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 5x130\u003c\/b\u003e\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\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\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9747-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle \/ finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI dish style, machine finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 x 5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205mm (VW Wide-5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffset \/ backspacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirming with EMPI — published figures for this part disagree between sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug seat \u0026amp; thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60° conical (tapered) seat, M12x1.5, 5 per wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome center cap with logo and chrome valve stem (per EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI pairs its 15x5.5 wheels with 165\/80R15 in its own wheel and tire sets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.6 lb (EMPI data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxed dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 x 17 x 8 in (EMPI data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\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 EMPI 15x5.5 machine-finished dish wheel, 5x205\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome center cap with logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome valve stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot included:\u003c\/b\u003e tire and lug bolts. You need five M12x1.5 60° cone-seat lug bolts per wheel — EMPI 00-9711-0 is a set of five, on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-chrome-lug-bolts-60-degree-taper-seat-aftermarket-wheels-00-9711-00-9712\"\u003eEMPI chrome lug bolt listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock wide-five VW steel wheels use ball-seat bolts. This alloy uses a 60° cone seat, and ball-seat bolts in a cone-seat hole only touch on a thin ring and can work loose. Buy the matching 60° bolts with the wheel. The wide-five Bus is a different case: it uses M14x1.5 lug bolts, and EMPI publishes no load rating or Bus fitment for this wheel, so we do not list it for the Bus. Ask us if you need wheels for a Split or early Bay Bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your hub is 5x205 before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit before mounting a tire: check brake drum, caliper and fender clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque to your factory manual or the bolt maker's spec in a star pattern and re-check after the first 50 miles.\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\u003eWill this dish wheel fit my 1966 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The 1950–1967 Beetle and 1956–1966 Karmann Ghia use the 5x205 wide-five pattern this wheel is drilled for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my 1968 or later Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No. From 1968 the Beetle is 4x130 (the Karmann Ghia changed to 4x130 a year earlier, for 1967). Order the 4x130 version, EMPI 00-9748-0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit a VW Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e No, we do not list it for any Bus. The 1950–1970 wide-five Bus uses M14x1.5 lug bolts (this wheel is specified for M12x1.5) and needs load-rated wheels, and EMPI publishes no Bus fitment or load rating for it. Ask us for Bus options. It also does not fit the 1971–1979 Bay Bus, which is 5x112 (EMPI 00-9749-0).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these come with lug bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The wheel comes with a center cap and valve stem only. You need five M12x1.5 60° cone-seat lug bolts per wheel, such as EMPI 00-9711-0 (set of five).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this sold as a set?\u003c\/b\u003e No, it is sold each. Order four for a full set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the offset?\u003c\/b\u003e We are confirming it with EMPI, because the published figures for this part disagree. Ask us before ordering if clearance is tight on your car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheels\"\u003eWheels, Tires \u0026amp; Lug Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-dish-wheel-15x5-5-machine-finished-4x130-00-9748-0\"\u003eEMPI dish wheel, 4x130 (00-9748-0)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-dish-wheel-15x5-5-machine-finished-5x112-bay-bus-00-9749-0\"\u003eEMPI dish wheel, 5x112 Bay Bus (00-9749-0)\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\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":"Default Title","offer_id":66941940203635,"sku":"00-9747-0","price":203.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9747-0.jpg?v=1792475621","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-dish-wheel-15x5-5-machine-finished-5x205-00-9747-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}