What is this part called?
1950-79 Beetle / Karmann Ghia & Porsche Models, Porsche Style Ball Seat / Radius Wheel Nuts, Set of 5
What does this part do on a VW?
These Porsche-style ball seat wheel nuts are designed for use with 14mm wheel studs and wheels that require a radius (ball) seat fixing. Commonly used on Porsche wheel conversions, aftermarket alloy wheels, and custom VW applications, they provide secure wheel retention while maintaining the correct seating profile required by ball seat wheels.
Manufactured from high-strength steel with a corrosion-resistant zinc-plated finish, these open-ended wheel nuts are ideal for use with extended wheel studs often found on performance, off-road, and custom builds. Their Porsche-style radius seat ensures proper load distribution and safe wheel clamping when used with compatible wheels.
What are the technical details?
– Set of 5 wheel nuts
– Porsche-style ball (radius) seat design
– 14mm x 1.5 thread pitch
– Open-ended design for use with extended wheel studs
– Zinc-plated corrosion-resistant finish
– High-strength steel construction
– 19mm hex size
– Suitable for Porsche wheel conversions
– Compatible with aftermarket wheels requiring a ball seat fixing
– Sold as a set of 5
Which VW models will this fit?
– Beetle 1950–1979 (with 14mm wheel studs)
– Karmann Ghia 1955–1974 (with 14mm wheel studs)
– T2 Split Screen 1950–1967 (with 14mm wheel studs)
– T2 Bay Window 1968–1979
– Type 3 1962–1973 (with 14mm wheel studs)
– Porsche Models
Important Fitment Notes
– For use only with wheels that require a radius / ball seat fixing
– Not suitable for taper-seat (cone-seat) wheels
– Requires 14mm x 1.5 wheel studs
– Always verify wheel seat type before installation
– Torque wheel nuts to the wheel manufacturer’s recommended specification
What is the SKU for this part?
SKU: 050070049
OE Reference: 70-2860-0
SKU: 050070049
