{"product_id":"empi-gt-8-8-spoke-wheel-15x5-5-4x130-gloss-black-w-polished-lip-00-9682-0","title":"EMPI GT-8 8-Spoke Wheel 15x5.5 4x130 | VW Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Type 3 | Gloss Black\/Polished Lip (00-9682-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI GT-8 8-Spoke Wheel 15x5.5 4x130 — Gloss Black w\/ Polished Lip (00-9682-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI'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 \u003cb\u003egloss black face with polished lip\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Standard):\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1977.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1967–1974.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3 (Squareback, Notchback, Fastback):\u003c\/b\u003e 1966–1973.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne-Piece Cast Aluminum:\u003c\/b\u003e Stronger modern re-engineering of the classic GT-8, JWL\/VIA certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCal-Look Styling:\u003c\/b\u003e Gloss black face with a polished lip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a chrome center cap with EMPI logo, chrome valve stem, and stainless cap screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold Each:\u003c\/b\u003e Build matched sets or stagger finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-9682-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 4x130mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOffset (ET):\u003c\/b\u003e 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBack Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug Seat:\u003c\/b\u003e 60° conical taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e One-piece cast aluminum, JWL\/VIA certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Gloss black face with polished lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrome center cap with EMPI logo, chrome valve stem, stainless cap screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the bolt pattern and offset?\u003c\/b\u003e 4x130mm with a 30mm offset (ET) and 4 3\/8\" back spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre lug bolts included?\u003c\/b\u003e 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this sold as a set or individually?\u003c\/b\u003e Each wheel is sold individually so you can build matched sets or stagger finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired hardware (sold separately):\u003c\/b\u003e 14mm x 1.5 lug bolts with 60° conical seats. We recommend EMPI 00-9519-0 lug bolts and 00-9484-0 lug nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation note:\u003c\/b\u003e Always torque lug bolts to manufacturer spec (87 ft-lbs) in a star pattern. Re-torque after the first 50-100 miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheels\"\u003eWheels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44994138931315,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9682-0.jpg?v=1778898113","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-gt-8-8-spoke-wheel-15x5-5-4x130-gloss-black-w-polished-lip-00-9682-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}