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17" Smoothies from Airkewld
by Pete Skiba 12/25/23
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17” (2 Piece - No bolts showing)

Smoothies are made up of a t-6061 billet aluminum center and a steel outer hoop. They are fastened together with a 16 bolts. 3/8” 12pt is the socket size for these bolts

Torque on ferry cap bolt is (31ft lbs). Thread pitch on the ferry cap bolts is (3/8-16)

17” (3 Piece - Bolts showing)

Smoothies are made up of a t-6061 billet aluminum center and aluminum outer halves, one polished (outer) and the other is machined finish (inner). They are fastened together with a 40 bolts. 8mm 12pt bolts use a 5/16 socket. Nuts use a 13mm socket. Torque is 30 ft lbs.

Wolfsburg West hub cap clips are used and fastened with 10/32 stainless socket head cap screws. All bolts and screws must have anti-seize applied to them.

Standard valve stems are utilized. Acorn seat lug nuts are to be used like these.

Recommended tire sizes are p205-40r17 tires up front and p215-45r17 tires in the rear. Recommended balance is lug-centric.

Any early hubcap from a 49-65 Beetle, 55-67 Bus or early 356 Porsche will work. Any aftermarket hub cap for those models will work but pick wisely because some caps are built with thinner steel or cheap chrome so inspect before purchasing.

Do we sell hubcaps? No. But here are some options.

From JBugs - Factory Wide 5 caps (cheap) - Factory Wide 5 caps (better) - Large VW Emblem caps (cheap) - Smooth caps (cheap) - Wolfsburg Crest caps (cheap)

From Wolfsburg West - Wolfsburg West Chrome caps (BEST) - Wolfsburg West Grey caps (cool)

From thesamba - KDF Caps (cheap) - Porsche Crest Caps (Nice)

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3 Piece PRObuilt Smoothie 17 Inch Wheel Set - 9010 3 Piece PRObuilt Smoothie 17 Inch Wheel Set - 9010

The 17 inch Three-Piece PRObuilt Smoothie Wheel Set (4 Wheels) emulates the OE look of the original 15x4.5 ONE-Piece Smoothie made from 1955-1965 for the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. It comes in three bolt patterns, 4x130mm, 5x130mm, and wide 5x205mm.

Design your 17" Smoothies with different color combinations, including installing tires for the bolt-on ability. The Complete Details section will go more in-depth on fitment and recommendations.

Made in the USA | Product updated 11/29/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1/2 Hour |
Install Guide | Install Video | Tools Needed

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List Price $4,299.99
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5 Lug Smoothie 17 Inch Wheel Set - 9001G2 5 Lug Smoothie 17 Inch Wheel Set - 9001G2

The 17 inch Three-Piece Smoothie Wheel Set emulates the OE look of the original 15x4.5 ONE-Piece Smoothie made from 1955-1965 for the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. It comes in three bolt patterns, 4x130mm, 5x130mm, and wide 5x205mm. These wheels will NOT show any bolts on the front face and will be hidden from sight.

Design your 17" Smoothies with different color combinations, including installing tires for the bolt-on ability. The Complete Details section will go more in-depth on fitment and recommendations.

After purchasing the wheel set, the PRO's will be in contact with you in regards to build specific offsets, color, and how wide and deep the wheels can be made. This will ensure that they fit as they are designed to. If you want tires installed, they will be Kumho Ecsta or Nitto's in 205-40-17's up front and 215-45-17's in the rear. They will be expertly mounted, balanced with new valve stems.

Made in the USA | Product updated 9/29/24 by Pete

Related: Lugs Needed

Typical time to install - 1/2 Hour |
Install Guide | Install Video | Tools Needed
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List Price $3,999.99
Airkewld Army Price $3,699.99
Black Friday Deal $3,329.99 Set of 4
Savings: $670.00
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4 Lug Smoothie 17 Inch Wheel Set - 9003G2 4 Lug Smoothie 17 Inch Wheel Set - 9003G2

The 17 inch Three-Piece Smoothie Wheel Set emulates the OE look of the original 15x4.5 ONE-Piece Smoothie made from 1955-1965 for the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. It comes in three bolt patterns, 4x130mm, 5x130mm/112mm, and wide 5x205mm. These wheels will NOT show any bolts on the front face and will be hidden from sight.

Design your 17" Smoothies with different color combinations, including installing tires for the bolt-on ability. The Complete Details section will go more in-depth on fitment and recommendations.

After purchasing the wheel set, the PRO's will be in contact with you in regards to build specific offsets, color, and how wide and deep the wheels can be made. This will ensure that they fit as they are designed to. If you want tires installed, they will be Kumho Ecsta or Nitto's in 205-40-17's up front and 215-45-17's in the rear. They will be expertly mounted, balanced with new valve stems.

Made in the USA | Product updated 9/29/24 by Pete

Related: Lugs Needed

Typical time to install - 1/2 Hour |
Install Guide | Install Video | Tools Needed
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More Information

List Price $3,999.99
Airkewld Army Price $3,699.99
Black Friday Deal $3,329.99 Set of 4
Savings: $670.00
Free Shipping
   
 


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