VW Beetle Cabriolet Wheels & Brakes

Complete Beetle Cabriolet Wheels and Brake Parts

VW Heritage offer a wide range of VW Cabriolet wheels and wheel accessories for all Cabrio models. We stock standard Beetle O.E. Wheels, performance VW Beetle Alloy Wheels as well as a range of brake parts and wheel trims, hubcaps, clips and rivets. We not only sell our products online but our expert team provide free advice on compatibility, fitting and finish.

Browse and buy the parts you need from our links below, or read on for further information about our Beetle Cabriolet wheels and brakes.

Alloy Wheels	Hydraulic Brake System	Tyres
Brake Kits	Shoes, Drums and Handbrake Cables
Calipers and Pads	Steel Wheels, Bolts and Hubcaps

Beetle Cabriolet O.E. Wheels

Our original steel VW Cabriolet wheels includes early 5-stud and later 4-stud versions. We also supply a range more imposing chrome O.E. wheels in 4 and 5 stud.

Beetle Cabriolet Alloy Wheels

Our Alloy Wheels are some of the most desirable aftermarket rims available and our selection includes BRM, Fuchs, EMPI 5, EMPI 8, Sprintstar, Porsche, Enkei & ATS styles. We are also very pleased to offer ‘SSP’ alloys that have been designed exclusively for us. These are reconfigured to better fit Beetles and last longer and what’s more, you get a two year structural guarantee!

VW Beetle tyres

In addition to getting great wheels, VW supply the best quality Cooper Cobra and Yokohama tyres, and our in-house fitting service means that you can receive your wheels tyred-up, fully balanced and ready to go!

VW Beetle Wheel Accessories

Our range of wheel accessories offers about every size and type of wheel bolt and stud, including mag nuts and Thatcham-approved locking nuts/bolts. We also stock a huge selection of trim, hubcaps, clips and rivets and if compatibility is an issue, check out our wide range of wheel adaptors and spacers.

Beetle Cabriolet Brakes

Naturally, we stock a complete range disc and drum brakes, including shoes, calipers, pads, cylinders, hoses and pipes as well as drums and discs themselves. We also supply a large selection of aftermarket brake parts and brake conversion kits.

Please be aware that up until 1967 all Beetles had 5-stud wheels and were fitted with drum brakes all round. After 1968, when 4 stud wheels were used, some models were fitted with disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear. If you have a later model, always check which types of front brakes are fitted before ordering parts.

For more information about Beetle Cabriolet brakes or wheels, speak with one of our team either by clicking on the ‘live chat’ button or by calling our sales team on 0845 873 8328.

A Short History Of The VW Beetle (cont.)

The VW 1300 made its debut in 1965, using the crank from the new 1500cc Type 3 motor, stroke was increased to 69mm from 64mm. A “VW1300” badge was added to the rear to distinguish them from the lesser 1200cc model. Also from the Type 3 was the new balljoint front suspension, replacing the previous king and link pin set-up, this resulted in a more comfortable ride.

The 1300 also received some improvements over the stock 1200 models, including; an extra vent for quicker screen defrosting, locks to stop the seat backrests moving forward, the return of the semi circle horn ring as well as a headlamp dip/dim switch on the indicator stalk. Late 1965 cars (66’ model year) received new slotted wheels.

Another new engine was added to the range in late 1966 (67 model year), this time more like a type 3 1500cc engine, reworked to upright Type 1 spec, the new engine produced 44bhp, alongside the new engine, front disc brakes were introduced, with new wheels in a 4x130 PCD. Following complaints from buyers that having two keys was irritating, VW introduced a one key system which did doors, and ignition. A new deck-lid was introduced to cover the larger engine.

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