Fits the following:
- Front Applications with Wide 5
- Rear Applications with Long Axle or IRS
PDF Instructions:
- Wheel Options Article - Link
- Wheels only come in 17x7 configurations
The PRO's Recommendations:
- 14mm Studs with Acorn seat lug nuts
- P205r40-17 Tires up front, P215r45-17 Tires in the rear
- Check out the details tab for more fitment information
More Information
17x7 Raider Mag Wheels MFG by EMPI
This wheel comes in a 5x205mm bolt pattern.
Recommended Front Applications
1949-79 US Spec Beetles & Karmann Ghias will need a 3 inch narrowed
beam to be able to tuck these wheels with drop spindles and disc brakes
with 5.5.00 inch back spacing wheels.
Recommended Rear Applications
1949-65 US Spec Beetles & Karmann Ghias outfitted with short axles
willᅠ have to change axle to long axles in the rear. 1966-68ᅠUS Spec
Beetles will not need to do anything because these models come equipped
with long axles in the rear.ᅠᅠ 1969-79ᅠUS Spec Beetles & Super
Beetles will not need to do anything due to the IRS configuration.
Type 2 Bus Applications
1955-79 US Type 2 Buses will need the rear applications to have a long axle or IRS axle configuration in the rear.
Porsche 356 Applications
You can run these with out issues on the 356s up to 63.
Type 3 Applications can use these wheels up front and if outfitted with long axles or IRS, you will need to run the same wheels.
If you have a custom suspension set up and would like to run a specific wheel, contact us for details.
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