1950-1974 Painted Steel Smoothie Wheel 15x 4-5 with 5x205mm Lug Pattern
Replace rusty stock wheels on your vintage Volkswagen with this silver painted steel smoothie wheel — 15x4.5 inches, 5x205mm lug pattern, and built for most drum and disc brake applications.
The painted steel smoothie wheel is one of the cleanest and most period-correct wheel choices for a vintage 5-lug VW — and this silver painted finish delivers a fresh, subtle look that suits any Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, or Type 3 build. This 15x4.5 inch stamped, rolled, and welded two-piece steel smoothie wheel is designed for the classic 5x205mm lug pattern used on stock early VW applications.
Compatible with most drum and disc brake setups for versatility across a wide range of build configurations. The +25mm offset with 95mm backspacing delivers correct stance and clearance. Sold individually — order quantity to match your build.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
Fits 1950–1967 Volkswagen Beetle Standard — 5x205mm Lug Pattern. Fits 1950–1970 Volkswagen Bus — 5x205mm Lug Pattern. Fits 1956–1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia — 5x205mm Lug Pattern. Fits 1962–1965 Volkswagen Type 3 — 5x205mm Lug Pattern.
Features / Benefits:
- Silver painted steel smoothie wheel for vintage VW — 5x205mm lug pattern
- Fresh silver painted finish for a clean, period-correct exterior appearance
- Stamped, rolled, and welded two-piece steel construction for strength and durability
- Compatible with most drum and disc brake setups
- +25mm offset and 95mm backspacing for correct stance and clearance
- Sold individually — order quantity to match your build
Material / Finish:
Stamped, rolled, and welded two-piece steel construction with silver painted finish for correct appearance and long-term durability.
Dimensions:
- Diameter: 15 in.
- Width: 4½ in.
- Lug pattern: 5x205mm
- Offset: +25mm
- Backspacing: 95mm
- Overall diameter: 16¼ in.
- Depth: 5½ in.
- Inner depth: 4½ in.
Because Details Matter:
A painted steel smoothie wheel on a vintage VW is a statement of restraint and style — clean lines, correct lug pattern, and a silver finish that looks intentional on any early Beetle, Bus, Ghia, or Type 3. Correct offset, correct construction, and the right foundation for a build done properly.
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