1956-1974 GT 5 Spoke Polished 15 x 5.5 Wheel 5x205mm
Give your Air Cooled Volkswagen a classic retro look in minutes with this EMPI GT 5 spoke polished aluminum wheel — 15x5.5 inches, 5x205mm lug pattern, and bolts directly to standard VW 5-lug hubs.
The EMPI GT 5 spoke wheel is one of the most iconic and recognizable custom wheel designs in the Air Cooled VW world — and polished aluminum delivers a bright, show-quality finish that suits any early Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, or Type 3 build. This 15x5.5 inch polished aluminum wheel bolts directly to the standard 5x205mm VW 5-lug hub with no adapters required.
Compatible with most drum and disc brake setups. Uses standard 60 degree lugs. Chrome center cap and valve stem included. Sold individually — order quantity to match your build.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1949–1967 Volkswagen Beetle Standard — 5x205mm Lug Pattern
- 1950–1970 Volkswagen Bus — 5x205mm Lug Pattern
- 1956–1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia — 5x205mm Lug Pattern
- 1973–1974 Volkswagen Thing — 5x205mm Lug Pattern
- 1962–1965 Volkswagen Type 3 — 5x205mm Lug Pattern
Features / Benefits:
- EMPI GT 5 spoke polished aluminum wheel for early VW — 5x205mm lug pattern
- Bolts directly to standard VW 5-lug hubs — no adapters required
- Polished aluminum finish for bright show-quality retro appearance
- Compatible with most drum and disc brake setups
- Uses standard 60 degree lugs
- ET20 offset and 4 in. backspace for correct stance and clearance
- Chrome center cap and valve stem included
- Sold individually — order quantity to match your build
Material / Finish:
Polished aluminum construction with chrome center cap for bright show-quality retro appearance and long-term durability.
Dimensions:
- Diameter: 15 in.
- Width: 5½ in.
- Lug pattern: 5x205mm
- Offset: ET20
- Backspace: 4 in.
- Overall diameter: 16? in.
- Depth: 6½ in.
- Inner depth: 5½ in.
- Weight: 15 lbs
Because Details Matter:
The EMPI GT 5 spoke wheel has been defining the Air Cooled VW custom look for decades — and polished aluminum takes that classic design to show-quality level in minutes. Correct 5-lug fitment, no adapters, chrome cap included — bolt them on and transform the exterior of your early Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Thing, or Type 3 the right way.
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