EMPI Raider Wheel 17x7 Anthracite w/ Polished Lip | VW Wide 5 (5x205) | Cast Aluminum (10-1090-0)

EMPI Raider Wheel 17x7 | Anthracite Face with Polished Lip (5x205 Wide 5)

Bring back a true classic with a modern edge. The EMPI Raider is a faithful tribute to the rare 1960s Sears "Rader" mag wheel — the wheel that defined the look of Southern California Volkswagens half a century ago. This 17x7 version pairs a deep anthracite grey face with a fully polished aluminum lip, giving your air-cooled VW a stance and presence that nothing else on the market matches. Sold each.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1949–1967 (Wide 5, 5x205)
• VW Type 2 Bus / Transporter / Kombi: 1955–1970
• Karmann Ghia: 1956–1966
• Type 3 Notchback / Squareback / Fastback: 1962–1965
• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974

Why Choose EMPI?

The original Rader mag was a Sears Roebuck exclusive in the late 1960s — wildly popular at the time and now near-impossible to find. EMPI's Raider revives the silhouette in modern sizes and finishes, built for show cars, daily drivers, and everything in between.

Key Features & Benefits

• Classic Rader-style silhouette in a modern 17x7 size
• Anthracite grey face with polished aluminum lip
• Wide 5 (5x205mm) bolt pattern for early air-cooled VWs
• Cast aluminum construction

What's Included

• One (1) EMPI Raider 17x7 wheel
• Chrome plastic center cap with EMPI logo
• Chrome-capped valve stem

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 17 inches
• Width: 7 inches
• Bolt Pattern: 5x205mm (Wide 5)
• Offset (ET): +40mm
• Backspacing: 5-1/2"
• Center Bore: 60mm
• Lug Seat: 60° conical
• Construction: cast aluminum
• Finish: anthracite grey face / polished aluminum lip
• Sold as: each
• Part Number: 10-1090-0
• UPC: 707924422160

Installation

• Lug bolts sold separately. Requires 60° conical seat lug bolts (12mm shank).
• Brake drum clearance: Wheel spacers (EMPI 16-9925) may be required to clear the snout or center of some brake drums. Always test-fit before mounting tires.
• Once tires are mounted, the wheel cannot be returned. Have your tire shop verify the wheel is true before mounting.
• Quality-machined and finished by EMPI.

Wheel Care

Wash only when cool. Hot aluminum and chrome can bake soaps into the surface and cause permanent staining. Apply automotive wax or detailing spray regularly to protect the finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this sold as a set or individually? Sold each — one wheel per listing.
• Are lug bolts included? No — lug bolts are sold separately and must be 60° conical seat (12mm shank).
• Will it clear my brakes? Wheel spacers (EMPI 16-9925) may be required to clear the snout or center of some brake drums. Always test-fit before mounting tires.

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⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.