How To Use Any Wheel With A SIMAGIC Wheel Base Thanks To The QR-A

SIMAGIC made a big splash in 2025 with their new wheel base lineup, the Alpha Evo. however, at launch, it was only really compatible with SIMAGIC steering wheels. Thanks to the new QR-A quick release, SIMAGIC has opened up compatibility with third party steering wheels.

Here is how to use the SIMAGIC QR-A to make third-party steering wheels from brands such as Sim-Lab, GSI and others comaptible with a SIMAGIC Alpha Evo wheel base.

What is the SIMAGIC QR-A?

The SIMAGIC QR-A quick release expands the ecosystem, allowing for a much larger range of steering wheels and wheel rims to be used with a SIMAGIC wheel base. Previously, we had the QR70 and QR50 quick releases which allowed for quick steering wheel swaps.

We then got the Maglink Hub which made switching between various SIMAGIC wheels incredibly quick. Now, we have a true third-party solution, the QR-A.

This quick release hub includes both a 50mm and 70mm mounting pattern, catering for a wide range of steering wheels. Allowing most wheels to be bolted directly onto the hub itself. Under the quick release, there is a USB port where you can connect your steering wheel directly into.

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This lets you connect wheels such as those from GSI and Sim-Lab, which require direct to PC connections, without the need to run a cable from your wheel to your PC or USB hub. The QR-A transfers both power and data directly to your PC, minimising loose cables, and making your sim rig much tidier.

Priced at $89, the QR-A solution for mounting third-party wheels is a nice and tidy package. It is comparable to say a Fanatec QR2 in price, which doesn’t include any USB data transfer functionality, making this QR-A look like excellent value.

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How the SIMAGIC QR-A works

There are a few ways of using the QR-A quick release, and you can tell that SIMAGIC has really thought about its design. With the integrated USB port, you can mount your steering wheel like you would with any QR hub. Then, run the USB data cable from the rear of your steering wheel directly into the port at the bottom of the quick release.

Power and data are both then handled by the quick release, and you won’t have any dangling cable from your steering wheel. You may need to wrap your cable around the quick release a few times, however, it is better than it dangling on your legs on its way to a USB hub or your PC.

If your steering wheel has an internal data connection, you can connect the cable from the quick release, directly into the internal port. There is then a nice groove to allow your USB cable to feed back out of the quick release.

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Which steering wheels are compatible with the QR-A

Most steering wheels that use a 50mm or 70mm PCD will be compatible with the QR-A quick release. In fact, you’ll be able to mount any wheel with this PCD pattern. Your steering wheel can then be hooked up to the quick release via a USB cable.

Many third-party wheels use a direct to PC USB connection. This includes wheels such as any GSI wheel, the Sim-Lab Porsche and Mercedes-AMG F1 wheel, and many more. All of these can be mounted and run with a SIMAGIC wheel base, thanks to the QR-A quick release.

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• Written by Rich Article updated on October 24, 2025 Tags: Buyers Guide, SIMAGIC, Sim Racing Product Guides

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