HWE German OEM Ball Seat Lug Bolts — 14mm x 1.5 (Set of 5)

Short answer: These are genuine German OEM HWE/KAMAX ball seat lug bolts, 14mm x 1.5 with a 19mm hex, restored in black zinc and sold as a set of 5. They fit factory steel wheels on 1968–1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing and 1955–1970 Wide-5 Bus.

Genuine OEM German-made lug bolts — the original equipment supplied for Volkswagen and Porsche — featuring the sought-after HWE and KAMAX headstamps. Each bolt is rescued from vintage stock, hand-inspected, and refinished for high-end, show-quality restorations.

Restored with a premium black zinc finish for durable corrosion resistance and a clean, factory-correct look.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle & Super Beetle: 1968–1979
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1967–1974
• VW Type 3 (Fastback, Squareback, Notchback): 1966–1973
• VW Bus (Type 2): 1955–1970 (Wide 5 pattern)
• VW Thing: 1973–1974

Key Features & Benefits

• Genuine OEM: HWE / KAMAX headstamps with the iconic recessed "dimple" head and factory logos.
• Media Cleaned: Stripped of decades of grime and oxidation to reveal the original high-strength steel.
• Hand-Inspected: Threads verified crisp and 19mm hex heads checked free of rounding or impact damage.
• Black Zinc Finish: Corrosion-resistant and more durable than paint or low-grade plating.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturers: HWE / KAMAX (Original German OEM)
• Thread Size: 14mm x 1.5
• Seat Profile: Ball Seat (Radius) — correct for factory steel wheels
• Hex Size: 19mm
• Sold As: Set of 5 (one wheel)
• Boxed Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2 in (approx.)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these ball seat or conical? Ball seat (radius), engineered for original German steel wheels. If you run aftermarket aluminum wheels, confirm they don't require a 60° conical (tapered) seat before installing.
• How many bolts are included? Sold as a set of 5 — enough for one wheel.
• Are these genuine OEM? Yes — genuine German OEM bolts with HWE and KAMAX headstamps, restored and refinished.
• Does this fit a 1971 VW Beetle? Yes, on factory ball-seat steel wheels. They are listed for 1968–1979 Beetle and Super Beetle, 1967–1974 Ghia, 1966–1973 Type 3, 1955–1970 Wide-5 Bus and 1973–1974 Thing.
• What is the part number? These restored HWE/KAMAX bolts do not carry a catalog number yet; order by this listing (one set = one wheel).

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