EMPI Raider Wheel All Chrome, 5x205 — 15x5 or 17x7 | VW Beetle 1950–67, Ghia, Type 3 & Thing (00-9753-0 / 10-1091-0)
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Short answer: EMPI's price file lists 00-9753-0 and 10-1091-0 as all-chrome Raider wheels drilled 5x205 (VW wide-five): 15 x 5 in at ET +20mm (3-3/4 in backspacing) and 17 x 7 in at ET +40mm (5-1/2 in backspacing), both with a 60° cone lug seat. It fits the 1950–1967 VW Beetle, 1956–1966 Karmann Ghia, 1961–1965 Type 3 and 1973–1974 US Thing (5x205 wide-five). Sold each.
Part numbers: EMPI 00-9753-0 · UPC 707924414271 · EMPI 10-1091-0 · UPC 707924422177
Choose the 15 x 5 in for a classic stance or the 17 x 7 in for a modern big-wheel look. Check brake and fender clearance carefully with the 17 in wheel.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1950–1967 | VW Beetle (sedan & convertible) | 5x205 wide-five drums |
| 1956–1966 | VW Karmann Ghia | 5x205 |
| 1961–1965 | VW Type 3 | 5x205 |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing (US) | 5x205 |
| 1950–1970 | VW Bus | Not confirmed — ask us. The Bus uses M14x1.5 bolts and EMPI publishes no load rating for this wheel. |
| 1968–1979 | VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 | Does not fit — 4x130 |
| 1971–1979 | VW Bay Window Bus | Does not fit — 5x112 |
| All | Porsche 911 / 912 / 914-6 | Does not fit — 5x130 |
Specifications
| Spec | 15x5 | 17x7 |
|---|---|---|
| Part number | 00-9753-0 | 10-1091-0 |
| Finish | All chrome | All chrome |
| Size | 15 x 5 in | 17 x 7 in |
| Bolt pattern | 5x205mm | 5x205mm |
| Offset / backspacing | ET +20mm / 3-3/4 in | ET +40mm / 5-1/2 in |
| Lug seat | 60° cone | 60° cone |
| Center bore | Not published | Not published |
| Wheel weight (EMPI) | 14 lb | 19 lb |
| Shipping weight | 15.55 lb | 21.05 lb |
| Boxed dimensions | 17 x 17 x 8 in | 20 x 20 x 10 in |
| Country of origin | China | China |
| Sold as | Each | Each |
What's Included
- One EMPI Raider wheel in the size and finish you choose
Not included: tire, lug hardware. EMPI does not list a center cap or valve stem for this part number in its price file — ask us before ordering if you need them; the matching cap is listed below.
Why It Matters
The 17 x 7 in wheel sits much further inboard (5-1/2 in backspacing) than a stock wheel. Test-fit before mounting a tire and call us to confirm lug bolt length for the 17 in wheel.
Install Notes
- Confirm your bolt pattern (count the lugs and measure) before ordering.
- Test-fit before mounting a tire: check brake, suspension and fender clearance.
- Use lug hardware with the seat shape listed above; torque in a star pattern to the factory spec and re-check after the first 50 miles.
- Measure your hub or drum bore — EMPI does not publish the center bore.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will the EMPI Raider fit my 1964 Beetle? Yes. Both sizes are 5x205, the wide-five pattern used on Beetles through 1967.
- What offset are they? 15 x 5 in: ET +20mm (3-3/4 in backspacing). 17 x 7 in: ET +40mm (5-1/2 in).
- What lug bolts do they take? EMPI lists a 60° cone seat; M12x1.5 bolts on a Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 or Thing. Call to confirm bolt length for the 17 in wheel.
- Are they sold as a set? No, each. Order four for a full set.
Related
Wheels, Tires & Lug Hardware · All 5x205 wheels
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Fitment & Hardware
- Bolt pattern: 5x205 — see all 5x205 wheels
- Lug hardware: M12x1.5 lug bolts with a 60° cone (taper) seat, 20 per car — EMPI 60° chrome lug bolt kit, set of 20 (4× 00-9711-0). A 1950–70 Bus hub takes M14x1.5 bolts; ask us.
- Center cap: EMPI Raider center cap (00-9721-0 15" chrome, 10-1095-0 17" chrome) — ask us to confirm the cap for your part number
- Not sure it fits? See the VW wheel fitment guide or call (657) 438-7002, weekdays 8–5 Pacific.
- Compare all 15 styles in The Wheel Book
