{"product_id":"empi-gt-8-polished-wheel-15x5-5-4x130-air-cooled-vw-sold-each","title":"EMPI GT-8 Wheel 15x5.5 Polished, 4x130 | VW Beetle 1968–79, Super Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 4-Lug Buggy (00-9684-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9684-0 is a single 15x5.5 GT-8 eight-spoke alloy wheel, fully polished, in the VW 4x130 (4-lug) pattern with a +30mm offset (4-3\/8 in backspacing). It fits the 1968–1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle, 1967–1974 Karmann Ghia, 1966–1973 Type 3 and 4-lug buggies and Bajas. It takes 60° cone-seat M14x1.5 lug bolts. Sold each, with center cap and valve stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9684-0 · 0096840 · UPC 707924402360\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GT-8 is one of EMPI's longest-running wheel designs: eight straight spokes with a deep, bright polished finish that suits a show Bug as well as a street car. The +30mm offset keeps the wheel tucked in under stock fenders. Order four for a matched set, or one to replace a curbed wheel.\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\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle (sedan \u0026amp; convertible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1967–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x130 (the Ghia changed to 4-lug with the 1967 model, a year before the Beetle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968 on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW-based buggy and Baja Bug on a 4x130 pan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI lists buggy and Baja fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (and 1961–65 Type 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 5x205 wide-five.\u003c\/b\u003e See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-5x205-wheels\"\u003e5x205 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 5x205 wide-five.\u003c\/b\u003e See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-5x205-wheels\"\u003e5x205 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus (all)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 5x205 (1950–70) or 5x112 (1971–79).\u003c\/b\u003e See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus-5x112-wheels\"\u003eBay Bus 5x112 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 911 \/ 912 \/ 914-6\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\u003e00-9684-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle \/ finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI GT-8 eight-spoke, polished\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\u003e4x130mm (VW 4-lug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffset \/ backspacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+30mm ET \/ 4-3\/8 in (EMPI data)\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, M14x1.5, 4 per wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter cap and valve stem (per EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165\/80R15 or 165R15; 185\/65R15 for a slightly wider look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.8 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\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina (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 GT-8 15x5.5 polished wheel, 4x130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter cap and valve stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot included:\u003c\/b\u003e tire and lug bolts. You need four M14x1.5 60° cone-seat lug bolts per wheel — EMPI 00-9712-0 is a set of four, 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. Want all four at once? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-gt-8-wheel-set-of-4-15x5-5-4x130-vw\"\u003eEMPI GT-8 wheel set of 4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock 4-lug VW steel wheels use ball-seat bolts. The GT-8 uses a 60° cone seat, and a ball-seat bolt in a cone-seat hole only touches on a thin ring and can work loose. Buy the matching 60° bolts with the wheel. Polished aluminum has no clear coat to chip, so it can be brought back with ordinary aluminum polish; avoid acid wheel cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your hub is 4x130 before ordering (1968 and later Beetle, 1967 and later Ghia, 1966 and later Type 3).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit before mounting a tire: check brake drum or caliper and fender clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque to your factory manual or the bolt maker's spec in a cross 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 the EMPI GT-8 polished wheel fit my 1974 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. All 1968–1979 Beetles and Super Beetles use the 4x130 pattern this wheel is drilled for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my 1966 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Beetles through 1967 use the 5x205 wide-five pattern. See our 5x205 wheel collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes the GT-8 fit a dune buggy?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, if the buggy is built on a 1968-or-later 4x130 pan. EMPI lists buggy and Baja fitment for this wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these come with lug bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Each wheel comes with a center cap and valve stem. You need four M14x1.5 60° cone-seat lug bolts per wheel, such as EMPI 00-9712-0 (set of four).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the offset of the GT-8 00-9684-0?\u003c\/b\u003e +30mm, which is 4-3\/8 in of backspacing on this 15x5.5 wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it sold as a set?\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is one wheel. We also sell the GT-8 as a set of four.\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=\"\/collections\/vw-4x130-wheels\"\u003eVW 4x130 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-gt-8-wheel-set-of-4-15x5-5-4x130-vw\"\u003eEMPI GT-8 wheel set of 4\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\u003cp\u003eParts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\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":45141220294771,"sku":"00-9684-0","price":339.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9684-0_54d26b33-8c24-4084-b642-7a28ea614e29.jpg?v=1792512671","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-gt-8-polished-wheel-15x5-5-4x130-air-cooled-vw-sold-each","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}