{"product_id":"empi-sprintstar-8-spoke-wheel-set-of-4-15x5-15x8-4x130-vw","title":"EMPI Sprintstar Wheel Set of 4 — 15x5 \u0026 15x8 8-Spoke Gloss Black, 4x130 | VW Beetle 1968–1979, Ghia (00-9688-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Sprintstar 8-Spoke Wheel Set of 4 — 15\" Gloss Black \u0026amp; Polished, 4x130\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e A staggered set of four EMPI Sprintstar 8-spoke 15\" cast aluminum wheels in gloss black with polished lip and spokes, 4x130 pattern, for the 1968–1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle, 1967–1974 Karmann Ghia, 1966–1973 Type 3 and 4-lug Bajas. You get two 15x5 (ET+25) fronts and two 15x8 (ET−18) rears. Caps and valve stems included; add the 16 matching 60° lug bolts in the Mounting Hardware option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9688-0 (009688-0, 0096880) 15x5 · EMPI 00-2322-0 (002322-0, 0023220) 15x8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheels in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShip weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaggered 2× 15x5 + 2× 15x8 — Gloss Black\/Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× 00-9688-0 + 2× 00-2322-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSET4S-00-9688-0-2322-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$822.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74.1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant four 15x5s instead? Buy four of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sprintstar-wheel-15x5-4x130-gloss-black-polished-00-9688-0\"\u003esingle EMPI Sprintstar 15x5 (00-9688-0)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sprintstar is the wheel most people picture on a Cal-Look or Baja Bug. The 15x8 rear adds a wide, negative-offset stance that is popular on Bajas, buggies and widened-fender street cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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 (Type 1), sedan \u0026amp; convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x130 from the 1968 model year.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle\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\u003eEMPI lists 4x130 from 08\/66 (1967 model year, disc-brake front). Count your lugs on a 1967.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 (Notch, Square, Fastback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x130 from the 1966 model year.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaja Bug \/ dune buggy on a 4x130 pan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny build on factory 4-lug drums or 4x130 disc conversions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1949–1967 Beetle, 1956–66 Ghia, 1962–65 Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThose are 5x205 wide-5. See our 5x205 sets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974 VW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe US Thing is 5x205.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny VW Bus (1950–1979), Vanagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuses are 5x205 (to 1970) or 5x112 (1971 on).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 5x130 \/ 5x130-converted VWs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent pattern.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications (per wheel)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEMPI #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOffset (ET)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackspacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShip wt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e00-9688-0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss black, polished lip \u0026amp; spokes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.55 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e00-2322-0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−18mm (negative)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss black, polished lip \u0026amp; spokes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBolt pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 4x130 (VW 4-lug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug seat:\u003c\/b\u003e 60° conical (taper) seat — \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e the ball (radius) seat used by stock VW steel wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLug thread:\u003c\/b\u003e M14x1.5 lug bolts, 4 per wheel (16 for the set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptional:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 × M14x1.5 60° chrome lug bolts (KIT16-00-9712-0), + $89.95 in the Mounting Hardware option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Cast aluminum, 15\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCenter bore:\u003c\/b\u003e Not published by EMPI (hub-centering is by the 60° lug seats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended tires:\u003c\/b\u003e 15x5: 165R15 is the common front. 15x8 rear: tire size depends on your fenders — ask us before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Set of 4 wheels (shipped as 4 boxes, about 17 x 17 x 7–9.6 in each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's included \/ not included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 EMPI Sprintstar 15x5 and 2 EMPI Sprintstar 15x8 8-spoke wheels, an EMPI center cap and a valve stem with each wheel. Lug bolts are included only if you choose them in the Mounting Hardware option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot included:\u003c\/b\u003e lug locks, tires, mounting and balancing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd mounting hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wheels need \u003cb\u003e16 × M14x1.5 60° conical-seat lug bolts\u003c\/b\u003e. Your stock ball-seat bolts will not work. Pick the bolts in the \u003cb\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e option above and they ship with your wheels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hardware option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheels only, for when you already have the correct 60° M14x1.5 bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+ $0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 EMPI chrome M14x1.5 60° conical-seat lug bolts (4 × EMPI 00-9712-0), enough for all four wheels. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-60-chrome-lug-bolt-kit-set-of-16-m14x1-5-for-empi-4x130-alloys-vw-beetle-1968-79-ghia-4-00-9712-0\"\u003eSee the kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+ $89.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor theft protection, swap one bolt per wheel for EMPI 70-2707-0 14mm 60° wheel locks (set of 4 with key). On the 15x8 rear, confirm full thread engagement; if you run spacers, use extended 60° bolts sized for the stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy it matters — expert note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead this before ordering: the 15x8 rear has a −18mm (negative) offset and EMPI's own fitment note says \"check for clearance restrictions before installation.\" On a stock-fender Beetle the 8\" rear and tire will sit outside the fender on most cars. It suits Baja Bugs, buggies and cars with flares. For stock bodywork, four single 15x5 wheels (00-9688-0, ET+25) are the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit one bare wheel on each axle before mounting tires: check brake drum\/caliper clearance, the inner wheel well and the fender lip; on the 15x8 rear, check the tire sidewall against the fender lip and confirm the lug bolts have full thread engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only 60° conical lug bolts. Ball-seat bolts will not seat and can work loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten in a star pattern to the torque in your VW service manual or the lug maker's spec, and re-check after the first 25–50 miles — aluminum wheels settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill 15x8 Sprintstars fit my stock Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Usually not without flares. The 15x8 (EMPI 00-2322-0) has a −18mm offset and EMPI says to check for clearance before installation. It is aimed at Bajas, buggies and widened-fender cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these Sprintstars fit a 1974 Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The 1971–1979 Super Beetle is 4x130, which this set matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these wheels come with lug bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e Not by default — choose \"60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0)\" in the Mounting Hardware option (+$89.95) and you get all 16 M14x1.5 60° conical-seat bolts (4 × EMPI 00-9712-0) with your wheels. Each wheel already ships with a center cap and valve stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these fit a VW Thing?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The US 1973–74 Thing is 5x205. See our 5-spoke 5x205 Sprintstar set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat offset is the 15x5 Sprintstar?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9688-0 is ET+25 with 4\" backspacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I buy just one wheel?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — EMPI 00-9688-0 (15x5) and 00-2322-0 (15x8) are sold individually in our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed just one?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sprintstar-wheel-15x5-4x130-gloss-black-polished-00-9688-0\"\u003eEMPI Sprintstar 15x5 4x130 (00-9688-0), sold each\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-sprintstar-wheel-15x8-gloss-black-w-polished-spokes-lip-4x130-cal-look-stagger-00-9688-8\"\u003eEMPI Sprintstar 15x8 4x130 (00-2322-0), sold each\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheels\"\u003eWheels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-60-chrome-lug-bolt-kit-set-of-16-m14x1-5-for-empi-4x130-alloys-vw-beetle-1968-79-ghia-4-00-9712-0\"\u003eEMPI 60° Lug Bolt Kit, Set of 16\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, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-wheel-lug-bolts-nuts-aftermarket-wheel-hardware-air-cooled-vw\"\u003eEMPI Wheel Locks \u0026amp; Lug Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":"Staggered 2× 15x5 + 2× 15x8 — Gloss Black\/Polished \/ No Hardware","offer_id":66941937057907,"sku":"SET4S-00-9688-0-2322-0","price":822.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Staggered 2× 15x5 + 2× 15x8 — Gloss Black\/Polished \/ 60° Chrome Lug Bolts, Set of 16 (KIT16-00-9712-0)","offer_id":66941947445363,"sku":"SET4S-00-9688-0-2322-0-KIT16-00-9712-0","price":912.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9688-0_9a5d908c-aecc-4764-813b-fdc7ac06f17c.jpg?v=1792475181","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-sprintstar-8-spoke-wheel-set-of-4-15x5-15x8-4x130-vw","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}