Racingline Cup Edition ‘EVO’ Alloy Wheels – Skoda Octavia VRS

RacingLine’s new ‘Cup Edition’ EVO 8.5 x 18″ alloy wheel have been developed for track and race cars to give a track-orientated rim that’s both ultra-strong yet light.

Fitment for all VWG models on MQB, MQB EVO and A5 platforms with 5×112 PCD. The VWR ‘Cup Edition’ EVO 18″ Alloy Wheel updates RacingLine’s classic ‘Cup Edition’ design with a lighter weight, a fresh new appearance and some lovely detailing. The result is an ultra-strong yet lightweight rim capable of repeatedly coping with the extreme demands that track driving brings.

It comes in the ideal track dimensions for MQB/MQBE cars of 8.5 x 18″ diameter with an ET45 offset. The choice of 18″ rim is ideal for track use, allowing a higher-profile, squarer tyre fitment without risk of excessive rubbing. Fitment covers all VWG models on MQB, MQB EVO and A5 platforms with 5×112 PCD.

Strength remains the design priority for the ‘Cup Edition’ EVO wheel. With a load rating of 560kg per wheel, these wheels have the strength to cope with repeated, harsh track use.

It’s essential for the rim to have this sort of strength engineered-in from the conception of the design – to be capable of containing the ‘spike loads’ running through a wheel hitting circuit kerbing through a corner at speed without damage or deformation.

A lot of RacingLine’s development time was focussed on weight reduction, but without making any compromises in the strength needed to meet the demands of road or track.

Weight-saving aspects of the updated design include material removal in the front and back of each spoke, drainage cut-outs in the mounting face (which also ensures no water or debris gets trapped between wheel and hub face causing long term corrosion), and even a groove running around the outer rim to trim a few extra grams off.

The resulting weight of each wheel is just 9.7kg / 21.3lbs, whilst still retaining a load rating of 560kg.

Another nice new feature incorporated into the design is a knurled strip on the outer barrel of the wheel where the tyre bead seats.

A true motorsport feature that helps prevent unwanted tyre slip or rotation on the rim in extreme use.

Finally, the new ‘Cup Edition’ EVO wheels are finished in a choice of hard-wearing Satin Gunmetal Grey, Gloss Black, Matte Bronze or Motorsport White, all complete with RacingLine centre cap.

Note: Price shown is for a SET of 4 Wheels