Restored Genuine VW "Bulten" Lug Bolts (14mm x 1.5)

Authenticity is in the details. These are genuine OEM Volkswagen lug bolts featuring the rare and highly sought-after VW + Bulten headstamps. Unlike generic aftermarket hardware, these were manufactured by Bulten—a premier Swedish fastener supplier—specifically for Volkswagen’s factory production lines.

Each bolt has been rescued, meticulously inspected, and refinished to provide a high-end, period-correct solution for your air-cooled restoration.

The Washburn’s Metal Restoration Process

• Deep Cleaned: We’ve removed decades of road debris and factory oxidation to ensure a clean, smooth surface.

• Structural Inspection: Every bolt is hand-checked for crisp 19mm hex heads and perfect $14mm \times 1.5$ threads. We don't sell rounded or stressed hardware.

• Black Zinc Plating: Professionally finished in a premium black zinc coating. This finish offers superior corrosion resistance compared to paint and provides a sleek, modern look that highlights the original factory stampings.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bulten (Original VW OEM Supplier)

• Thread Size: $14mm \times 1.5$

• Seat Type: Ball Seat (Radius) — Specifically designed for factory German steel wheels.

• Hex Size: 19mm

• Authenticity Marks: Features the iconic "V over W" circle logo and the stylized "B" Bulten trademark.

Confirmed Fitment

Perfect for the 4-lug (4x130) era and early Bus applications:

• VW Beetle & Super Beetle: 1968–1979

• VW Karmann Ghia: 1967–1974

• VW Type 3 (Fastback, Squareback): 1966–1973

• VW Bus (Type 2): 1955–1970

• VW Thing: 1973–1974

Sold in packs of 5 (Sets for one wheel).

Pro Tip: These are Ball Seat bolts. If you are running aftermarket aluminum wheels (Empi, BRM, etc.), please confirm your wheel’s seat requirements before ordering, as they often require 60° conical hardware.