EMPI Sprintstar 5-Spoke Wheel 15x5 All Chrome, 5x205 | VW Beetle 1950–67, Ghia, Type 3 & Thing (00-9725-0)
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Short answer: EMPI 00-9725-0 is the Sprintstar 5-spoke alloy wheel in all chrome, 15 x 5 in, drilled 5x205 (VW wide-five), ET +20mm (3-3/4 in backspacing) 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 00-9725-0 · UPC 707924410778
The Sprintstar is EMPI's classic 5-spoke alloy. This all-chrome 15 x 5 in version is for wide-five cars; the gloss black 5-spoke and the 4x130 8-spoke Sprintstar are on their own listings.
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 | All Chrome 15x5 |
|---|---|
| Part number | 00-9725-0 |
| Style / finish | Sprintstar 5-spoke, all chrome |
| Size | 15 x 5 in |
| Bolt pattern | 5x205mm (VW wide-five) |
| Offset / backspacing | ET +20mm / 3-3/4 in (EMPI data) |
| Lug seat | 60° cone (taper) |
| Center bore | Not published by EMPI |
| Wheel weight | 16 lb (EMPI data) |
| Shipping weight | 17.85 lb |
| Boxed dimensions | 17 x 17 x 8 in |
| Country of origin | China |
| Sold as | Each |
What's Included
- One EMPI Sprintstar 5-spoke 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 lug seat is the only part of the bolt that clamps the wheel. This wheel has a 60° cone seat, so it needs 60° cone-seat bolts; a ball-seat bolt touches on a thin ring and can work loose.
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 Sprintstar 00-9725-0 fit my 1966 Beetle? Yes. It is drilled 5x205, the wide-five pattern used on Beetles through 1967.
- Will it fit my 1970 Beetle? No. 1968-and-later Beetles use 4x130; see the 4x130 Sprintstar.
- What offset is it? ET +20mm, which EMPI lists as 3-3/4 in of backspacing.
- What lug bolts does it take? M12x1.5 bolts with a 60° cone seat on Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 and Thing drums.
- Is it sold as a set? No, it is sold 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 Sprintstar, 914 & Riviera center cap (00-9707-0)
- Buy as a set of 4: EMPI Sprintstar wheel set of 4, 5x205
- 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
