Racingline Cup Edition ‘EVO’ 18″ x 8.5″ (ET45) Gloss Black Alloy Wheel
The Racingline Cup Edition ‘EVO’ is a track-focused alloy wheel developed alongside Racingline’s own race and development cars. In Gloss Black with an 18″ x 8.5″ sizing and ET45 offset, it offers a clean, aggressive look on the road while being engineered to cope with the demands of regular track use.
As an authorised Racingline retailer, we supply these wheels in both single and full set options, so you can replace a damaged wheel or kit out your car completely.
Why Choose the Cup Edition EVO?
Wheel choice has a real effect on how a car drives. A lighter wheel reduces unsprung mass (the weight not supported by the suspension), which helps the suspension respond more quickly to bumps and improves steering feel. At 9.7kg per wheel, the Cup Edition EVO is light enough to deliver these benefits while remaining strong enough for track work.
The 18″ diameter is a deliberate choice. It allows for a taller, squarer tyre sidewall compared with larger diameter wheels, which gives better grip and reduces the risk of kerb damage on track, without causing excessive arch rubbing on most MQB platform cars.
Key Features
- ET45 offset suits a wide range of VW Group models on MQB, MQB EVO and A5 platforms with a 5×112 PCD
- Tested to ISO 7141 standards with a 560kg maximum wheel load
- Knurled bead seats help prevent the tyre rotating on the rim under hard braking or heavy loads
- Drainage cutouts stop water and debris becoming trapped, reducing long-term corrosion
- Durable Gloss Black finish designed to resist fade and wear
Technical Specification
| Diameter | 18″ |
| Width | 8.5″ |
| Offset (ET) | 45 |
| PCD | 5×112 |
| Weight | 9.7kg (21.3lbs) |
| Max Load | 560kg per wheel |
| Standard | ISO 7141 |
Fitment
The ET45 offset is designed to fit popular VW, Audi, SEAT, Cupra and Skoda models built on the MQB, MQB EVO and A5 platforms with a 5×112 bolt pattern. This covers many Golf, GTI, R, S3, RS3, Leon and Octavia variants, among others.
Please use the vehicle lookup tool or check the Vehicle Fitment tab to confirm compatibility with your specific model and year before ordering.
Available Options
This listing covers the Gloss Black ET45 wheel. You can choose either a Single Wheel or a Full Set of four using the option selector above.
The wider Cup Edition EVO range also includes Gunmetal Grey, Motorsport White and Matte Bronze finishes, plus a Gunmetal Grey ET35 option intended for motorsport use where additional camber requires extra arch clearance.
Applications
Please note, customers are wholly responsible for checking fitment for their vehicle.











