{"product_id":"empi-wheel-locks-m12x1-5-ball-seat-lock-bolts-or-mag-acorn-lock-nuts-vw-beetle-1949-67-5x205-70-2700-0","title":"EMPI Wheel Locks, M12x1.5 — Ball Seat Lock Bolts or Mag\/Acorn Lock Nuts | VW Beetle 1949–67 5x205 (70-2700-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI M12x1.5 Wheel Locks — Ball Seat Bolts, Mag Nuts or Acorn Nuts, Set of 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI wheel locks in M12x1.5, sold four to a set with a key. 70-2700-0 is a ball-seat lock bolt for factory-style 5x205 steel wheels on 1949–1967 Beetles, 1956–1966 Ghias and 1961–1965 Type 3s. 70-2702-0 (mag, shank-style) and 70-2705-0 (acorn) are lock nuts for wheels converted to M12x1.5 studs. Use one lock per wheel in place of one bolt or nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 70-2700-0 \/ 7027000 · 70-2702-0 \/ 7027020 · 70-2705-0 \/ 7027050\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\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\u003e1949–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle (5x205)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956–1966\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (5x205)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits. The 1967 Ghia is 4x130 (M14).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 (5x205)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheels converted to M12x1.5 studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMag nut 70-2702-0 or acorn nut 70-2705-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI 60° alloy wheels on 5x205\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e70-2700-0 does not fit\u003c\/b\u003e — use 70-2706-0 (12mm 60°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-lug (M14) VW: Beetle 1968+, Ghia 1967+, Type 3 1966+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/b\u003e — use 70-2701-0 or 70-2707-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM12 x 1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-2700-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock bolt, VW bolt type, ball seat, 29 mm threaded length, set of 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-2702-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock nut, mag (shank) style, set of 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-2705-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock nut, acorn style, set of 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity key included (per EMPI distributor listings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 locking bolts or nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStandard lug hardware for the other holes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocks only work if they seat exactly like the hardware they replace. Factory VW steel wheels use a ball seat, so a 60° lock bolt would not hold properly. Mag-style nuts are for wheels with a flat seat and shank-type lug holes; acorn nuts are for 60° seats. Pick the one that matches the rest of your hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit one lock per wheel; keep the key in the car with the jack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-start, then torque to the same spec as the other wheel hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use an impact gun on lock hardware.\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\u003eWhich EMPI lock fits stock 5x205 steel wheels?\u003c\/b\u003e 70-2700-0: M12x1.5 ball-seat lock bolts, set of 4 with key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich lock fits EMPI alloy wheels on a wide-five?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI alloys use a 60° seat, so use 70-2706-0, the 12mm 60° lock bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat are the mag and acorn lock nuts for?\u003c\/b\u003e Wheels converted to M12x1.5 studs: mag nuts for shank-style lug holes, acorn nuts for 60° seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many locks do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e One per wheel. A set of 4 covers a car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre you an authorized EMPI dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI hardware shipped from our Orange, California shop.\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\/vw-5x205-wheels\"\u003eVW 5x205 wheels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=lug+bolts\"\u003eLug bolts \u0026amp; nuts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\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":"M12 Ball Seat Lock Bolts, 4 + Key (70-2700-0)","offer_id":66941941776499,"sku":"70-2700-0","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M12 Mag Lock Nuts, 4 (70-2702-0)","offer_id":66941941809267,"sku":"70-2702-0","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M12 Acorn Lock Nuts, 4 (70-2705-0)","offer_id":66941941842035,"sku":"70-2705-0","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/70-2700-0.jpg?v=1792475727","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-wheel-locks-m12x1-5-ball-seat-lock-bolts-or-mag-acorn-lock-nuts-vw-beetle-1949-67-5x205-70-2700-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}