EMPI GT-8 8-Spoke Wheel 15x5.5 4x130 | VW Beetle, Ghia & Type 3 | Gloss Black/Polished Lip (00-9682-0)

EMPI GT-8 8-Spoke Wheel 15x5.5 4x130 — Gloss Black w/ Polished Lip (00-9682-0)

EMPI's GT-8 8-Spoke wheel is the iconic Cal-Look choice for air-cooled Volkswagens — first produced in the late 1960s and re-engineered today as a stronger one-piece cast aluminum wheel. The gloss black face with polished lip delivers a clean, aggressive stance on Late Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 3. Sold each, so you can build matched sets or stagger finishes.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Standard): 1968–1977.
• VW Super Beetle: 1971–1979.
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1967–1974.
• VW Type 3 (Squareback, Notchback, Fastback): 1966–1973.

Key Features & Benefits

• One-Piece Cast Aluminum: Stronger modern re-engineering of the classic GT-8, JWL/VIA certified.
• Cal-Look Styling: Gloss black face with a polished lip.
• Complete Kit: Includes a chrome center cap with EMPI logo, chrome valve stem, and stainless cap screws.
• Sold Each: Build matched sets or stagger finishes.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 00-9682-0
• Diameter: 15"
• Width: 5.5"
• Bolt Pattern: 4x130mm
• Offset (ET): 30mm
• Back Spacing: 4 3/8"
• Lug Seat: 60° conical taper
• Construction: One-piece cast aluminum, JWL/VIA certified
• Finish: Gloss black face with polished lip
• Includes: Chrome center cap with EMPI logo, chrome valve stem, stainless cap screws

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the bolt pattern and offset? 4x130mm with a 30mm offset (ET) and 4 3/8" back spacing.
• Are lug bolts included? No. Required hardware is 14mm x 1.5 lug bolts with 60° conical seats, sold separately (EMPI 00-9519-0 lug bolts and 00-9484-0 lug nuts recommended).
• Is this sold as a set or individually? Each wheel is sold individually so you can build matched sets or stagger finishes.

Installation

Required hardware (sold separately): 14mm x 1.5 lug bolts with 60° conical seats. We recommend EMPI 00-9519-0 lug bolts and 00-9484-0 lug nuts.

Installation note: Always torque lug bolts to manufacturer spec (87 ft-lbs) in a star pattern. Re-torque after the first 50-100 miles.

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