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Product details
EMPI 98-6112-B is a stock-replacement VW road wheel bolt with an M14x1.5 thread, 19mm hex head, ball seat, and silver zinc finish, for 1968–1979 Beetles and other VWs that use 14mm wheel bolts. It references VW part 251 601 139. On these cars the bolt threads straight into the brake drum, and the ball seat matches the rounded seats in stock VW steel wheels. It is sold individually, so you can replace one rounded or stripped bolt or buy 16 for a full car.
Check the thread before ordering. VW used 12mm bolts until the late 1960s, and EMPI's 98-6111-B (12 x 1.5mm) covers Type 1 1950–1967, Karmann Ghia 1956–1967, and Type 3 1964–1965. EMPI's 98-6113-B black wheel bolt cap fits over this bolt and is correct for Type 1 1973–1979. For wheel adapters where a 19mm socket will not fit the hole, the 70-2863 bolt has a 17mm head.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer: EMPI
- Manufacturer part number: 98-6112-B
- Reference part number: 251 601 139
- Thread: M14x1.5
- Head: 19mm hex
- Seat: Ball
- Finish: Silver zinc
- Sold as: Each
Fitment & Compatibility
EMPI applies this bolt to the Type 1 Beetle and Super Beetle 1968–1979, Karmann Ghia 1968–1974, Type 2 through 1970, and Type 3 1966–1973. References differ on early Type 3 cars, so check an existing bolt on a 1966 or 1967 Type 3.
Installation & Tuning Notes
EMPI asks installers to confirm that every bolt clears the brake parts inside the drum and actually clamps the wheel.
Common Questions
Do I need 12mm or 14mm bolts for my Beetle?
Beetles from 1968 on take this 14mm bolt. Type 1 cars through 1967 take the 12mm 98-6111-B.
Will it work with 60-degree aftermarket wheels?
No. It has a ball seat. EMPI's 9712 chrome 14mm 60-degree bolts suit those wheels.
