1950-1974 Painted Steel Smoothie Wheel 15x 5-5 with 5x205mm Lug Pattern
Replace rusty stock wheels on your vintage Volkswagen with this silver painted steel smoothie wheel — 15x5.5 inches, 5x205mm lug pattern, and slightly wider for improved tire fitment and stability.
The painted steel smoothie wheel is one of the cleanest and most period-correct wheel choices for a vintage 5-lug VW — and the wider 5.5 inch profile allows the use of wider tires for improved stability and a slightly more planted stance without straying from the classic VW smoothie aesthetic. This 15x5.5 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 +15mm offset with 98mm backspacing delivers correct stance and clearance for stock and mildly modified VW applications. 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
- Wider 5.5 in. profile allows use of wider tires for improved stability and cornering
- 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
- +15mm offset and 98mm 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: 5½ in.
- Lug pattern: 5x205mm
- Offset: +15mm
- Backspacing: 98mm
- Overall diameter: 16¼ in.
- Depth: 6½ in.
- Inner depth: 5½ in.
Because Details Matter:
A wider smoothie wheel on a vintage VW makes an immediate difference in how the car sits and handles — and the silver painted finish keeps the look clean and period-correct without overpowering the classic VW aesthetic. Correct 5-lug pattern, slightly wider profile, and the right foundation for a build that handles as well as it looks.
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