EMPI Porsche-Style Ball Seat Lug Nut Kit, Set of 20 — M14x1.5 | 5x130 Wheels on VW Conversions & Porsche
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EMPI Porsche-Style Lug Nut Kit — Set of 20, M14x1.5 Ball Seat, for 5x130 Wheels
Short answer: This kit is 20 EMPI Porsche-style lug nuts, M14x1.5 thread with a ball seat, for 5x130 wheels that use 14mm ball-seat hardware, such as EMPI's 911 Alloy and Torque Star II. Twenty nuts mount four wheels on a 5x130 hub with M14 studs: a Porsche 911/912/914-6 or a VW converted with 5x130 adapters or drums. Choose zinc steel, chrome, black or raw alloy.
Part numbers: Kit SKUs KIT20-70-2860-0 / KIT20-70-2882-0 / KIT20-70-2883-0 / KIT20-70-2887-0 · each contains 4× the EMPI set-of-5 part (70-2860-0 zinc, 70-2882-0 chrome alloy, 70-2883-0 black alloy, 70-2887-0 raw alloy)
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1965–1989 | Porsche 911 / 912 on 5x130 hubs with M14x1.5 studs | Fits ball-seat wheels |
| 1968–1979 | VW Beetle / Ghia / Type 3 with EMPI 00-9500-0 adapters | Fits (nuts go on the adapter studs) |
| 1949–1967 | Wide-five VW with EMPI 00-9499-0 adapters | Fits (nuts go on the adapter studs) |
| All | VW with 5x130 drums/rotors and M14 studs | Fits |
| All | Stock 4x130 or 5x205 VW hubs | Does not fit — those hubs take bolts, not nuts |
| All | 60° cone-seat wheels | Does not fit — use 60° nuts |
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | M14 x 1.5 |
| Seat | Ball (radius) seat |
| Style | Porsche-style open nut |
| Quantity | 20 nuts (4 sets of 5) |
| Finishes | Zinc-plated steel, chrome aluminum alloy, black aluminum alloy, raw aluminum alloy |
| Kit weight | 1.72 lb (zinc) / 0.72 lb (alloy) |
What's Included
- 20 Porsche-style M14x1.5 ball-seat lug nuts in your chosen finish (four EMPI sets of 5)
Not Included
- Wheel studs or adapters
- Wheel locks
Why It Matters
Five-lug Porsche-pattern wheels like EMPI's 911 Alloy and Torque Star II use a 14mm ball seat. A 60° cone nut will not seat in them correctly. When a VW is converted to 5x130 with adapters, the adapter carries M14x1.5 studs, and these are the nuts that go on them. One kit covers a full car.
Install Notes
- Confirm your wheel's seat type before installing: ball seat only.
- Start all nuts by hand, then tighten in a star pattern.
- Torque to the wheel or vehicle manufacturer's spec and re-check after 50 miles.
- Alloy nuts are lighter; check them at every service.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What lug nuts do 5x130 Fuchs-style wheels need? Most, including EMPI's 911 Alloy and Torque Star II, use M14x1.5 ball-seat nuts like these. Check your wheel's seat before ordering.
- Do I need these for a 4-lug to 5x130 conversion? Yes. EMPI's 00-9500-0 adapters have M14x1.5 studs on the wheel side; these 20 nuts mount four wheels on them.
- Will these fit a stock VW? No. Stock 4x130 and 5x205 VW hubs use lug bolts, not studs, so nuts do not apply.
- Which finish should I pick? Zinc steel is the factory-style budget choice. The chrome, black and raw alloy versions are lightweight aluminum.
- Are you an authorized EMPI dealer? Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI hardware shipped from our Orange, California shop.
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