{"product_id":"empi-wheel-bolt-cap-black-vw-beetle-1973-1979-each-98-6113-b","title":"EMPI Wheel Bolt Cap | VW Beetle 1973-1979 | Black, Each (98-6113-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Wheel Bolt Cap — Black, Each | VW Beetle 1973–1979 (98-6113-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small black cap that presses over the head of a factory lug bolt on late-model Beetles. Sold individually, because that is exactly how they go missing — one at a time, usually at a tire shop, and never all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese caps are cosmetic, but their absence is one of those details that quietly cheapens an otherwise tidy car. They also keep road grit and water out of the bolt head, which means the next person to pull a wheel gets a clean socket fit instead of a packed, rusty recess. On a restoration where the wheels have been repainted, replacing a full set is a few dollars very well spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1979, Type 1 with stock lug bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits EMPI stock lug bolts\u003c\/b\u003e 98-6111-B and 98-6112-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e These fit the stock late-model bolt head. They will not fit chrome aftermarket lug bolts with a 19mm or 22mm hex, or taper-seat custom-wheel bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect late-Beetle profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Matches the factory appearance on 1973–1979 cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack finish:\u003c\/b\u003e The stock colour — no polishing, no mismatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold each:\u003c\/b\u003e Replace the one you lost instead of buying a whole set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKeeps the bolt head clean:\u003c\/b\u003e Less grit in the recess means an easier socket fit next time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine EMPI:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a genuine EMPI product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-6113-B (EMPI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-601-173\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits Lug Bolts:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-6111-B, 98-6112-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.10 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25 x 1 x 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924374582\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean the bolt head first.\u003c\/b\u003e A recess packed with grit will not let the cap seat, and a cap that does not seat will be gone within a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePress straight on\u003c\/b\u003e — rocking a cap into place distorts the retaining lip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFit them after torquing,\u003c\/b\u003e never before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuy a couple of spares.\u003c\/b\u003e They are inexpensive and they do disappear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many does a car need?\u003c\/b\u003e One per lug bolt — 16 on a 4-lug Beetle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill these fit my chrome aftermarket lug bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e No. They are sized for the stock late-Beetle bolt head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre they reusable?\u003c\/b\u003e Usually, if removed carefully. The retaining lip is the part that gives up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this the same as a hubcap or centre cap?\u003c\/b\u003e No — this is the small individual cap over one lug bolt head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat colour options are there?\u003c\/b\u003e This part is black, the stock finish for the period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing a set of wheels? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheels\"\u003eWheels, Tires \u0026amp; Lug Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45481340502131,"sku":"98-6113-B","price":2.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/empi-98-6113-b-wheel-bolt-cap-black.jpg?v=1789191761","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-wheel-bolt-cap-black-vw-beetle-1973-1979-each-98-6113-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}