Evo Corse Release Dakar Land Rover Wheel into Aftermarket

Evo Corse has released its ‘Dakar’ wheel into the aftermarket. According to the company, the 16 x 7-inch wheel has also proven its worth on the Land Rovers of the British Army in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Each wheel is low pressure cast in a permanent steel mould from A356 Primary aluminium alloy, before being receiving a T6 heat treatment to avoid imperfections. The wheels are then CNC machined both front and rear to get the precise spoke profile and to eliminate any possible imbalance. The Dakar is specified up to a load index of 1500kg per corner, meaning that light armoured applications and full loads are both safely within Evo Corse’s stringent design criteria.

The wheels are cast in Italy, and use a hardened steel insert to allow for the retention of the OEM wheel nuts for the ultimate integrity of fitment. Colour wise, the pictured Matt Black is available, plus silver and gunmetal for those not quite so concerned with keeping a low profile. The rims retail at £232.69 + VAT each.