SLC-Invader 17 Inch Billet Wheel - 9118

Fits the following:

• All VW's*
• *With bolt patterns in 5x130mm, 5x4.50 and 5x4.75

PDF Instructions:

• Wheel Options Article - Link
• Wheels only come in 17x7 configurations

The PRO's Recommendations:

• Beetle/Ghia's need a 4" Narrowed beam and short axles, (Standard equipment on pre 65 vehicles) or Narrowed IRS arms (69 and later) to run the wheels staggered. (More wheel lip in the rear)
• 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

Unique Starts Here Custom built just for you, these stunning wheels are ready for BAD Series Brakes, they can enhance the highest tech Volkswagen. This wheel comes in a small 5 lug pattern and in two configurations. 5.125 inch and 4.625 inch back spacings. Price is per wheel.

Recommended Front Applications 1949-79 US Spec Beetles & Karmann Ghias will need a 4 inch narrowed beam to be able to tuck these wheels with drop spindles and disc brakes with 5.125 inch back spacing wheels.

Recommended Rear Applications 1949-65 US Spec Beetles & Karmann Ghias outfitted with short axles will not have to change anything in the rear and will run the 4.625 inch back spacing wheels to create the staggered look. 1966-68ﾠUS Spec Beetles will need to run the 5.125 inchﾠ back spacing models if the vehicle is currently running long axles in the rear. If you want to run the staggered look in the rear, you can run an 1.250 inch wider fender or change the axles out to the short axles from 49-65. Karmann Ghias can only run the 5.125 inch rear wheels. 1969-79ﾠUS Spec Beetles & Super Beetles will need to run the 5.125 inch back spacing models due to the IRS configuration. If you want to run the staggered look in the rear, you can run an 1.250 inch wider fender or change to our I-Arms located here that are 1 inch narrowed.

Type 2 Bus Applications 1955-79 US Type 2 Buses will need 5.125 inch back spacing wheels. Rear applications will need to be the same unless you have installed a short axle configuration in the rear. Then you can run the 4.625 inch back spacing wheels.

Porsche 356 Applications You can run the 5.125 inch fronts and 4.625 inch rear with out issues on the 356s up to 63.

Type 3 Applications will needﾠ 5.125 inch back spacing wheels up front and if outfitted with long axles or IRS, you will need to run the same wheels. If you convert to short axle, you can run the 4.625 inch back spacing wheels. If you have a custom suspension set up and would like to run a specific wheel, contact us for details.