{"product_id":"empi-torque-star-wheel-15x5-5x205-air-cooled-vw-sold-each","title":"EMPI Torque Star Wheel 15x5 Anthracite \u0026 Polished Lip, 5x205 | VW Beetle 1950–1967, Ghia 1956–1966 \u0026 Type 3 (00-9754-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9754-0 is a single 15x5 Torque Star 5-spoke alloy wheel, anthracite with a polished lip, in the 5x205 wide-five pattern with a +16mm offset (3-1\/2 in backspacing). It fits the 1950–1967 VW Beetle, 1956–1966 Karmann Ghia and 1961–1965 Type 3. It takes 60° cone-seat M12x1.5 lug bolts. It is not listed for the wide-five Bus. Sold each, with center cap and valve stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-9754-0 · 0097540 · UPC 707924414288\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Torque Star is EMPI's take on the classic American five-spoke mag, here with a dark anthracite center and a bright machined lip, sized 15x5 for the early wide-five Bug and Ghia. It is a different wheel from the 5x130 Torque Star II. Order four for a matched set, or one as a spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003e1950–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (sedan \u0026amp; convertible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205 wide-five drums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956–1966\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205 (the 1967 Ghia changed to 4x130)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205 before the 1966 change to 4x130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1967 \/ 1968–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Split Bus \/ early Bay Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — the wide-five Bus uses M14x1.5 bolts and needs load-rated wheels; ask us.\u003c\/b\u003e This wheel is specified for M12x1.5 bolts and EMPI publishes no Bus fitment or load rating for it.\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\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 4x130.\u003c\/b\u003e See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-4x130-wheels\"\u003e4x130 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle (and 1966–73 Type 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 4x130.\u003c\/b\u003e See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-4x130-wheels\"\u003e4x130 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 5x112.\u003c\/b\u003e See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus-5x112-wheels\"\u003eBay Bus 5x112 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 911 \/ 912 and 5x130-converted VW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit — 5x130.\u003c\/b\u003e For 5x130 see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-torque-star-ii-wheel-15x4-5-bronze-mag-finish-5x130-porsche-pattern\"\u003eTorque Star II (10-2051-0)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9754-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle \/ finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI Torque Star 5-spoke, anthracite with polished lip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 x 5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x205mm (VW Wide-5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffset \/ backspacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+16mm ET \/ 3-1\/2 in (EMPI catalog data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug seat \u0026amp; thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60° conical (tapered) seat, M12x1.5, 5 per wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter cap and valve stem (per EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended tire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155R15 or 165R15 (165\/80R15 is the common modern size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.1 lb (EMPI data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxed dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 x 17 x 8 in (EMPI data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne EMPI Torque Star 15x5 wheel, 5x205, anthracite with polished lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter cap and valve stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot included:\u003c\/b\u003e tire and lug bolts. You need five M12x1.5 60° cone-seat lug bolts per wheel — EMPI 00-9711-0 is a set of five, on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-chrome-lug-bolts-60-degree-taper-seat-aftermarket-wheels-00-9711-00-9712\"\u003eEMPI chrome lug bolt listing\u003c\/a\u003e. A replacement cap (EMPI 00-9720-0) is on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-dish-torque-star-wheel-center-cap-00-9720-0\"\u003eDish \u0026amp; Torque Star cap listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock wide-five VW steel wheels use ball-seat bolts. The Torque Star uses a 60° cone seat, and ball-seat bolts in a cone-seat hole only touch on a thin ring and can work loose. Buy the matching 60° bolts with the wheel. The wide-five Bus uses M14x1.5 lug bolts and carries more weight, and EMPI publishes no Bus fitment or load rating for this wheel, so we do not list it for the Bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your hub is 5x205 before ordering (Beetle through 1967, Ghia through 1966, Type 3 through 1965).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit before mounting a tire: check brake drum and fender clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque to your factory manual or the bolt maker's spec in a star pattern and re-check after the first 50 miles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill the EMPI Torque Star 15x5 fit my 1966 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The 1950–1967 Beetle and 1956–1966 Karmann Ghia use the 5x205 wide-five pattern this wheel is drilled for. The 1967 Karmann Ghia changed to 4x130, so it does not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this the same as the Torque Star II?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The Torque Star II (10-2051-0 \/ 10-2050-0) is a 5x130 Porsche-pattern wheel. This 00-9754-0 is drilled 5x205 for early VWs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes the Torque Star fit a VW Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e We do not list it for any Bus. The 1950–1970 wide-five Bus uses M14x1.5 bolts (this wheel is specified for M12x1.5) and needs load-rated wheels; the 1971–1979 Bay Bus is 5x112.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these come with lug bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Each wheel comes with a center cap and valve stem. You need five M12x1.5 60° cone-seat lug bolts per wheel, such as EMPI 00-9711-0 (set of five).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the offset of the Torque Star 00-9754-0?\u003c\/b\u003e +16mm, which is about 3-1\/2 in of backspacing on this 15x5 wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it sold as a set?\u003c\/b\u003e No, it is sold each. Order four for a full set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheels\"\u003eWheels, Tires \u0026amp; Lug Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-5x205-wheels\"\u003eVW 5x205 wide-five wheels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-raider-wheel-15x5-5x205-air-cooled-vw-sold-each\"\u003eEMPI Raider 15x5, 5x205 (00-9752-0)\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\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":"Default Title","offer_id":45141220589683,"sku":"00-9754-0","price":225.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9754-0.jpg?v=1792512627","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-torque-star-wheel-15x5-5x205-air-cooled-vw-sold-each","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}