EMPI Sprintstar Wheel & Tire Set — Black/Polished 15x5 5x205, Yokohama | VW Beetle 1950–67, Ghia & Type 3 (10-2003-0)
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Short answer: EMPI 10-2003-0 is a complete set of four Sprintstar wheels in gloss black/polished lip & spokes, 15x5, 5x205 bolt pattern, delivered mounted and balanced on Yokohama GT Special Classic 165/80R15 radials with new valve stems and matching center caps. It fits the 1950–1967 VW Beetle, 1956–1966 Karmann Ghia and 1961–1965 Type 3 with 5x205 wide-five hubs. Lug hardware is optional — add the matching kit in the Lug Hardware option.
Part numbers: EMPI 10-2003-0 · 1020030 · UPC 707924570014
This is the easy way to put a classic look on the car: the five-spoke wide-five Sprintstar in gloss black with polished spokes and lip, already wearing Yokohama's GT Special Classic — the period-style Y350 tread and sidewall — so the set comes off the truck ready to bolt on once you have the right lug hardware.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1950–1967 | VW Beetle (sedan & convertible) | 5x205 wide-five drums |
| 1956–1966 | VW Karmann Ghia | 5x205. The 1967 Ghia went to front discs and 4x130. |
| 1961–1965 | VW Type 3 | 5x205 before the 1966 change to 4x130 |
| 1967–1980 | VW Beetle & Super Beetle (1968 on), Karmann Ghia (1967–1974) and Type 3 (1966–1973) | Does not fit — 4x130 four-lug hubs |
| 1950–1970 | VW Split Bus & early Bay Bus | Does not fit — uses M14x1.5 bolts and needs load-rated wheels — ask us. EMPI does not list this package for the Bus, these are passenger-car tires, and the M12 kit offered here does not fit a Bus hub. |
| 1971–1979 | VW Bay Bus | Does not fit — 5x112 disc-brake hubs |
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Part number | 10-2003-0 |
| Wheel style | EMPI Sprintstar, Gloss Black/Polished Lip & Spokes |
| Wheel size | 15x5 (all four wheels) |
| Bolt pattern | 5x205mm (VW Wide-5) |
| Offset / backspacing | Matching EMPI single wheel: 00-9689-0: offset +20mm, backspacing 3-3/4 in — confirming with EMPI |
| Center bore | Not published by EMPI for this set |
| Lug seat & thread | 60° conical (tapered) seat, M12x1.5 (5 per wheel) |
| Tires | Yokohama GT Special Classic (Y350 tread), 165/80R15 |
| Overall tire diameter | about 25.4 in tall (calculated from the tire size) |
| Mounted & balanced | Yes — by EMPI |
| Included | 4 wheels, 4 tires, new valve stems, matching center caps |
| Not included | Wheel locks |
| Optional | Chrome 60° Lug Bolts M12x1.5, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0) (+$89.95) |
| Shipping weight | 155 lb (EMPI data) |
| Boxed dimensions | 48.25 x 40.25 x 32.5 in (EMPI data) |
| Made in | USA (EMPI country-of-origin data) |
What's Included
- Four EMPI Sprintstar wheels, 15x5
- Four Yokohama GT Special Classic tires, 165/80R15, mounted and balanced
- New valve stems and matching EMPI center caps
Not included by default: lug hardware. You need 20 M12x1.5 lug bolts with a 60° conical (tapered) seat (5 per wheel). Add it in the Lug Hardware option.
Add Lug Hardware
| Add-on | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| No Lug Hardware | Wheels and tires only | +$0 |
| Chrome 60° Lug Bolts M12x1.5, Set of 20 (KIT20-00-9711-0) | Twenty EMPI 00-9711-0 chrome 60° cone-seat M12x1.5 lug bolts (4 sets of 5) — the correct bolt for these alloys on a 5x205 hub | +$89.95 |
Why It Matters
The lug seat is the detail to get right. These alloys take a 60° conical (tapered) seat, while stock VW steel wheels use ball-seat bolts. Ball-seat bolts on a cone-seat wheel only touch on a thin ring and can work loose, so plan on new 60° hardware with this set. Size-wise, 165/80R15 on a 15x5 rim is the size EMPI chose for this package; it stands about 25.4 in tall.
Bus owners: the 1950–1970 Bus is also 5x205, but it uses M14x1.5 lug bolts, EMPI does not list this package for the Bus, and these are passenger-car tires. A Bus needs load-rated wheels and Load Range C tires, so we do not list this set for one — ask us for Bus options.
Install Notes
- Check the bolt pattern on your hub before ordering — 5x205 only.
- Use 20 M12x1.5 lug bolts with a 60° conical (tapered) seat (5 per wheel).
- Torque to the value in your factory manual or the hardware maker's spec, in a star pattern, and re-check after the first 50 miles.
- Test-fit one wheel for brake and fender clearance before mounting all four.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this wheel and tire set fit my VW Beetle? Yes, if it is a 1950–1967 Beetle, a 1956–1966 Karmann Ghia or a 1961–1965 Type 3 with 5x205 wide-five hubs. It does not fit 1968-and-later Beetles or 1967-and-later Ghias (4x130) or the 1971–1979 Bay Bus (5x112), and it is not listed for the 1950–1970 Bus, which uses M14x1.5 bolts and needs load-rated wheels — ask us.
- Will this set fit my 1968 Beetle? No. VW switched the Beetle to the 4x130 four-lug pattern for 1968 (the Karmann Ghia changed a year earlier, for 1967). This set is 5x205 wide-five and only fits 1967-and-earlier Beetles, 1966-and-earlier Ghias and 1961–1965 Type 3s.
- Are the tires mounted and balanced? Yes. EMPI delivers every wheel and tire combo mounted and balanced, with new valve stems and matching center caps installed.
- Do these come with lug bolts? Not by default — EMPI ships combos without mounting hardware, but you can add the matching kit in the Lug Hardware option above. You need 20 M12x1.5 lug bolts with a 60° conical (tapered) seat (5 per wheel). The matching EMPI part is 00-9711-0 (chrome 60° M12x1.5, set of 5 — order 4 sets), which we stock on our EMPI chrome lug bolt listing. Do not reuse stock ball-seat VW bolts on these alloys.
- What size are the tires? Yokohama GT Special Classic 165/80R15, about 25.4 in tall. The GT Special uses the classic Y350 tread and sidewall design.
- What is the offset of these wheels? EMPI does not restate offset on the combo itself. The matching EMPI single wheel is listed as 00-9689-0: offset +20mm, backspacing 3-3/4 in. We are confirming with EMPI that the combo uses that same wheel.
Related
Wheels, Tires & Lug Hardware · EMPI Sprintstar wheels sold individually · EMPI 60° chrome lug bolts
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