{"product_id":"empi-gt-5-wheel-set-of-4-15x5-5-5x205-vw","title":"EMPI GT-5 Wheel Set of 4 — 15x5.5, VW 5x205 | 1949–67 Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing (00-9686\/87\/90\/91)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI GT-5 Wheel Set of 4 — 15x5.5, VW 5x205 Wide-Five\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a set of four EMPI GT-5 five-spoke cast aluminum wheels, 15x5.5 with the VW 5x205 wide-five bolt pattern, +20mm offset and 4 in backspacing. They fit the 1949–1967 Beetle, 1956–1966 Karmann Ghia, 1961–1965 Type 3 and the VW Thing. EMPI also lists the chrome set for the 1950–1970 Bus, which needs M14x1.5 lug bolts (not our M12 kit) and has no published load rating. Choose chrome, polished, gloss black\/polished lip or silver\/polished lip. Lug bolts are not included unless you add them in the Mounting Hardware option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9686-0 \/ 0096860 (chrome) · 00-9687-0 \/ 0096870 (polished) · 00-9690-0 \/ 0096900 (gloss black, polished lip) · 00-9691-0 \/ 0096910 (silver, polished lip). Set SKUs are SET4-[part number].\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose your set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheels in the set\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize \/ offset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome — $1,467.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × 00-9686-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x5.5, ET+20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished — $1,076.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × 00-9687-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x5.5, ET+20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss Black\/Polished Lip — $737.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × 00-9690-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x5.5, ET+20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss black, polished lip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\/Polished Lip — $734.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × 00-9691-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x5.5, ET+20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver, polished lip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GT-5 is the classic five-spoke mag look on early wide-five VWs. Buying all four together costs 10% less than EMPI list for four singles, and freight is built into the price, so the set ships free.\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\u003e1949–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (5-lug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205 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\u003e5-lug cars\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\u003e5-lug cars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Split Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChrome set (00-9686-0) only\u003c\/b\u003e, per EMPI. \u003cb\u003eRequires M14x1.5 Bus lug bolts with a 60° seat; our M12 kit does not fit a Bus.\u003c\/b\u003e No load rating published. Check rear axle-nut clearance (see Install notes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Window Bus, drum front brakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChrome set only.\u003c\/b\u003e Before chassis 211 2000 001 (08\/1970). \u003cb\u003eRequires M14x1.5 Bus lug bolts; no load rating published.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1969–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing (181), EMPI fitment; US cars 1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-lug pans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW-based buggies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205 drums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished, gloss black and silver GT-5 sets on a 1950–1970 Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed by EMPI for the Bus. The Bus uses M14x1.5 bolts and needs load-rated wheels — ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968+ Beetle, 1967+ Ghia, 1966+ Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x130 pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979 Bay Window Bus (disc front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x112 pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed by EMPI for the GT-5\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\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 x 5.5 in, all four wheels (square set)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205mm (VW wide-five)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffset \/ backspacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eET +20mm \/ 4 in backspacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by EMPI. Measure your drum, or ask us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug seat and thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60° conical seat; M12x1.5 lug bolts on Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 and Thing; the Bus uses M14x1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × M12x1.5 60° chrome lug bolts (KIT20-00-9711-0), + $89.95 in the Mounting Hardware option (not for Bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI lists 15 lb per wheel (chrome: 16 lb). Set ships at about 67–70 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome, polished, gloss black\/polished lip, silver\/polished lip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon 15x5.5 choices are 165R15 (or 165\/80R15) up front and 165R15 or 185\/65R15 at the rear; confirm with your tire shop. For a Bus, use a load-range-appropriate tire.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 wheels per set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's included \/ not included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: four EMPI GT-5 15x5.5 5x205 wheels in the finish you choose, plus 20 matching lug bolts if you choose them in the Mounting Hardware option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter caps and valve stems: our chrome GT-5 singles ship with a chrome EMPI center cap and a valve stem. We are confirming the same contents for the polished and painted finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: tires, mounting and balancing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd mounting hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 or Thing the GT-5 needs \u003cb\u003e20 lug bolts, M12x1.5 thread, 60° conical seat\u003c\/b\u003e. Do \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e reuse ball-seat bolts from stock steel wheels. Pick the bolts in the \u003cb\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e option above and they ship with your wheels:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hardware option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheels only, for when you already have the correct 60° M12x1.5 bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+ $0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 EMPI chrome M12x1.5 60° conical-seat lug bolts (4 × EMPI 00-9711-0), enough for all four wheels. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-60-chrome-lug-bolt-kit-set-of-20-m12x1-5-for-empi-5x205-alloys-vw-beetle-1949-67-ghia-4-00-9711-0\"\u003eSee the kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+ $89.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor theft protection, swap one bolt per wheel for EMPI 70-2706-0 12mm 60° wheel locks (set of 4 with key). EMPI lists the M12 kit for Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing and buggy hubs. \u003cb\u003eThe M12 kit does not fit a Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e the Split and 1968–1970 Bay Bus use M14x1.5 lug bolts. Bus owners ordering the chrome set should ask us for the correct M14x1.5 60° bolt before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock wide-five steel wheels use ball-seat bolts. The GT-5 uses 60° cones. Mixing the two is the most common way an alloy wheel works loose. EMPI's +20mm offset on a 5.5 in rim pushes the face out slightly from stock for a fuller stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit before the tires are mounted. On some drums, spacers may be needed to clear the drum snout or center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn 1950–1970 Buses, check that the center cap clears the rear axle nut. Some owners need a taller cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten in a star pattern to your vehicle manufacturer's torque spec. Re-check after the first 50 miles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with tires mounted cannot be returned.\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 EMPI GT-5 wheels fit a 1968 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No. 1968 and later Beetles are 4x130. The GT-5 is 5x205 and fits Beetles through 1967.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo GT-5 wheels fit a 1970 VW Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e Only the chrome set (EMPI 00-9686-0) is listed by EMPI for the 1950–1970 Bus, and it needs M14x1.5 Bus lug bolts with a 60° seat — our M12 kit does not fit a Bus. EMPI publishes no load rating. The polished and painted GT-5 sets are not listed for the Bus. 1971–1979 disc-brake Buses are 5x112 and need a different wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these wheels come with lug bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e Not by default — choose \"60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)\" in the Mounting Hardware option (+$89.95) and you get all 20 M12x1.5 60° conical-seat bolts (4 × EMPI 00-9711-0) with your wheels. The kit is for Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 and Thing hubs, not the Bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat lug bolts do GT-5 wheels need?\u003c\/b\u003e Twenty M12x1.5 bolts with a 60° conical seat, such as four packs of EMPI 00-9711-0, on a Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 or Thing. A Bus uses M14x1.5 bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the GT-5 offset?\u003c\/b\u003e ET +20mm with 4 in backspacing, 15x5.5, on every finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs the price per wheel or per set?\u003c\/b\u003e Per set of four matching wheels. It is 10% below EMPI list for four singles, and shipping is free.\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\"\u003eAll wheels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-5-rib-wheel-15x5-5-all-chrome-5x205-wide-5-vw-beetle-bus-ghia-type-3-thing\"\u003eEMPI GT-5 chrome single\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-60-chrome-lug-bolt-kit-set-of-20-m12x1-5-for-empi-5x205-alloys-vw-beetle-1949-67-ghia-4-00-9711-0\"\u003eEMPI 60° Lug Bolt Kit, Set of 20\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-cooled VW parts\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":"Chrome 15x5.5 (4× 00-9686-0) \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941937582195,"sku":"SET4-00-9686-0","price":1467.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polished 15x5.5 (4× 00-9687-0) \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941937614963,"sku":"SET4-00-9687-0","price":1076.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Black\/Polished Lip 15x5.5 (4× 00-9690-0) \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941937647731,"sku":"SET4-00-9690-0","price":737.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver\/Polished Lip 15x5.5 (4× 00-9691-0) \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941937680499,"sku":"SET4-00-9691-0","price":734.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrome 15x5.5 (4× 00-9686-0) \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)","offer_id":66941947740275,"sku":"SET4-00-9686-0-KIT20-00-9711-0","price":1557.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polished 15x5.5 (4× 00-9687-0) \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)","offer_id":66941947773043,"sku":"SET4-00-9687-0-KIT20-00-9711-0","price":1166.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Black\/Polished Lip 15x5.5 (4× 00-9690-0) \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)","offer_id":66941947805811,"sku":"SET4-00-9690-0-KIT20-00-9711-0","price":827.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver\/Polished Lip 15x5.5 (4× 00-9691-0) \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0)","offer_id":66941947838579,"sku":"SET4-00-9691-0-KIT20-00-9711-0","price":824.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9686-0_c1256023-ffba-4d68-a23e-407818fc0bdf.jpg?v=1792475245","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-gt-5-wheel-set-of-4-15x5-5-5x205-vw","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}