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A sim racing wheel is a control device for use in racing games, racing simulators, and driving simulators. They are usually packaged with a large paddle styled as a steering wheel, along with a set of pedals for the accelerator, brake, and clutch, as well as transmission controls. An analog wheel and pedal set such as this allows the user to accurately manipulate steering angle and pedal control that is required to properly manage a simulated car, as opposed to digital control such as a keyboard. The relatively large range of motion further allows the user to more accurately apply the controls. Racing wheels have been developed for use with arcade games, game consoles, personal computers, and also for professional driving simulators for race drivers.

One of the earliest racing wheels for the PC mass market was the Thrustmaster Formula T1, released in 1994.Andrew See (1994) [http://www.ibiblio.org/GameBytes/issue21/greviews/t1.html THRUSTMASTER FORMULA T1 DRIVING SIMULATOR CONTROLS by Thrustmaster], Game Bytes MagazineDARIN GANGI [https://www.isrtv.com/tbt/throwback-thursday-thrustmaster-t1/ Throwback Thursday: Thrustmaster T1], AUGUST 22, 2014 It had no force feedback, only some form of spring-based centering resistance proportional to the steering angle.[https://racesimcentral.net/thrustmaster-formula-t1-t2/ Thrustmaster Formula T1/T2 Profile] Two of the earliest FFB wheels for the consumer PC market were the Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheel,Julien Jay [http://activewin.com/reviews/hardware/joysticks/microsoft/ffwheel/ SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel review] released in 1997, and the Logitech Wingman Formula Force.

Force feedback

Force feedback sim wheels have motors to simulate steering kickback. Racing wheels started off as simple plastic wheels hooked up to a rotary potentiometer, which were sprung by springs or bungees. These spring-based wheels had a reactive torque that increased proportionally only to the steering angle, without regard for the simulated vehicle dynamics.

Dell’Amico, M., Marzani, S., Minin, L., Montanari, R., Tesauri, F., Mariani, & Tango, F. (2007) [https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=5216005078802270650 Design of an adaptive feedback based steering wheel], p.181, in Marvin J. Dainoff (Ed., 2007) [https://books.google.com/books?id=_fhrRd6xnKsC&pg=PA181 International Conference on Ergonomics and Health Aspects of Work with Computers] (pp. 180–188). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg.

Eventually manufacturers began to use electric motors in the controllers, in place of springs, in order to achieve a level of force feedback (sometimes abbreviated {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}}), first seen in Microsoft's Sidewinder wheel. At first this technology simply provided the centering force and other artificial effects such as shaking the wheel in a crash or other vibrations. However, as driving simulations have evolved, their physics engines have become more elaborate,{{citation needed|date=September 2021}} allowing also for linking the force feedback close to the simulated vehicle dynamics of the in-game physics. This allows the user to truly feel what forces go through the steering rack, instead of just artificial effects, and genuinely enhance the realism of the game.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}} A fundamental factor for an adequate subjective steering-feel and perception of drivability from a force feedback wheel, is the transfer function from steering torque to steering angle.Chen, W., Chugh, T., Klomp, M., Ran, S., & Lidberg, M. (2017) Design and control of the steering torque feedback in a vehicle driving simulator, in Maksym Spiryagin, Timothy Gordon, Colin Cole, Tim McSweeney (Eds., 2021) The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, ch.7 (pp. 213–219). CRC Press, [https://books.google.com/books?id=z0MiEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA215 p.215]Harrer, M., Pfeffer, P., & Braess, H. H. (2017). [https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-05449-0_7 Steering-feel, interaction between driver and car]. In Steering Handbook (pp. 149–168). Springer, Cham.

In 2015, a preliminary comparison of gear-driven and direct-drive wheels in the 0–30 Hz frequency range, for a study on hard real-time multibody simulation and high-fidelity steering wheel force feedback, concluded that direct-drive wheels are preferable.Pastorino, R., Desloovere, M., Vanneste, F., Degezelle, P., Desmet, W., & Optidrive, N. V. (2015) [http://congress.cimne.com/multibody2015/admin/files/fileabstract/a39.pdf Development, implementation and validation of a hard real-time multibody simulation for high-fidelity steering wheel force feedback], in Proceedings of the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, Barcelona, Spain (Vol. 10).

Buttons

File:Logitech G29 steering wheel.jpg

Sim racing wheels, like real-world racing steering wheels, can have many buttons. Some examples are cruise control or pit-lane limiter for the pit lane, button for flashing lights, windscreen wipers, radio communication with the team, adjustments to the racing setup (such as brake balance, brake migration, differential braking (entry, mid+, exit, hi-speed; to make use of torque effectively at different points in a corner[https://www.evoindia.com/blog/f1-steering-wheel What all the controls do on a modern day F1 steering wheel]), traction control (amplitude and sensitivity), anti-roll bar adjustment (front and rear), engine program (strat mode/ engine mode to get extra power or conserve fuel and engine life), engine braking (the engine's throttle or absence of throttle when there is no input from the gas pedal, i.e. whether the engine contributes to the car slowing down or is keeping its speed), etc.), seeing sideways or in the mirror, or to browse various menus (for example using a 7-way «funky switch»).

Comparison of racing wheels

Subsections by motor type: no FFB, gear- or belt-driven, and direct-drive wheels.

=Wheel rims=

class="wikitable"

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!Manufacturer + Product

!Year

!Diameter (mm)

!Weight (no QR)

!Weight (with QR)

!Material

!Buttons

!Other features

[https://www.fanatec.com/us/en/p/steering-wheels/wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-qr-2/csl-elite-steering-wheel-mclaren-gt3-v2-qr2-wheel-side Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2]

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|300

|

|1090 g (QR1 Lite)

1280 g (QR1)

1412 g (Metal QR2){{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41niE98FFKo |title=Simagic GT NEO vs. Moza KS vs. Fanatec McLaren Wheel - Wer holt die GT Krone zum bezahlbaren Preis? |date=2024-08-06 |last=RON |access-date=2025-04-19 |via=YouTube}}

|

|

|

Simagic GT Neo

|

|300

|1036 g {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzZJy9SO-vE |title=This is 289$ ... HOW?! {{!}} Simagic GT Neo Test and detailed Review |date=2024-02-02 |last=Dan Suzuki |access-date=2025-04-22 |via=YouTube}}

|1493 g (NRG-style QR)

|Carbon Fiber Composite

|

|

Moza KS

|

|300

|

|1227 g{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4sj8Fwnp2k |title=The ONE PROBLEM the Moza R12 has {{!}} Moza R12 Direct Drive and KS Steering Wheel Review |date=2023-10-23 |last=Dan Suzuki |access-date=2025-04-22 |via=YouTube}}

|

|

|

MOZA CS Steering Wheel

|

|330

|

|2420 g

|

|

|

MOZA FSR Formula Wheel

|

|280

|

|1539 g {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgp1qHuH9rg |title=MOZA Buyer's guide {{!}} Buying a MOZA DD base and steering wheel |date=2022-12-22 |last=Laurence Dusoswa |access-date=2025-04-20 |via=YouTube}}

|

|

|Screen

Moza GS

|2022

|300

|

|1612

|

|

|

VNM GT Steering Wheel V1

|

|300

|

|1600 g{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1HsBWaALcI&t=3034s |title=BEST FORCE FEEDBACK I'VE FELT, BUT... {{!}} VNM Sim Racing Ecosystem Review |date=2024-11-25 |last=Boosted Media |access-date=2025-04-19 |via=YouTube}}

|Aluminum

|

|

GSI X-29

|

|290

|1130 g (2 Paddles)

1250 g (4 paddles)

|

|Aluminum

|

|

GSI Formula Pro Elite V2

|

|300

|1510 g

|

|

|

|

ASCHER-RACING McLAREN ARTURA ULTIMATE

|

|300

|1520 g {{Cite web |title=ASCHER-RACING McLAREN ARTURA ULTIMATE |url=https://ascher-racing.com/int/ascher-racing-mclaren-artura-ultimate/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=ascher-racing.com |language=en}}

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|

|

|Screen

Ascher Racing McLaren Artura Pro

|

|300

|1520 g {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28w-fkz33HY&t=2s |title=The Ascher Artura Pro is FINALLY here, but I would wait a little bit longer! {{!}} Review & Test |date=2024-02-18 |last=Dan Suzuki |access-date=2025-04-22 |via=YouTube}}

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|

|

|

ASCHER-RACING F28-SC V2

|

|285

|1000 g

|

|

|

|

Ascher -Racing F64 V3

|

|285

|

|1787 g {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiAudEkY5k8&t=395s |title=Ascher -Racing F64 V3 Lenkrad im A-Z Test |date=2023-04-03 |last=RON |access-date=2025-04-21 |via=YouTube}}

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|

|

GRID by Sim Lab Porsche 911 RSR

|2022

|300

|2050 g {{Cite web |title=- YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o222CFO4BF0 |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=www.youtube.com}}

|

|

|

|Screen

VRS DirectForce Lite Formula Wheel

|

|285

|1100 g (no hub, 2 no clutches) {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmtwf1_pzDk&t=1208s |title=VRS uDFP 6-9-12-15-20 Nm Wheel Base + Formula Wheels - Top Preis/Leistung Performance für Puristen |date=2024-12-19 |last=RON |access-date=2025-04-21 |via=YouTube}}

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|

|

|

VRS® DirectForce® Pro Formula Steering Wheel

|

|285

|1279 g {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA7BGZXRajs |title=VRS DFP Formula Wheel: A paradigm shift? {{!}} REVIEW AND TEST |date=2023-03-23 |last=Dan Suzuki |access-date=2025-04-22 |via=YouTube}}

|1530 g

|

|

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Cube Controls CSX3

|

|282

|1200 g (with hub, 6 paddles){{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdRS9QvdxHo |title=Cube Controls CSX3 im A-Z Test [deutsch {{!}} english CC] |date=2022-10-05 |last=RON |access-date=2025-04-21 |via=YouTube}}

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|

|

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Cube Controls F-PRO

|2022

|282

|1103 g (with hub and clutch paddles) {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txYjEbAmZXs |title=Cube Controls F-Pro Wheel im A-Z Test [deutsch {{!}} english CC] |date=2022-01-14 |last=RON |access-date=2025-04-21 |via=YouTube}}

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|Screen

Cube Controls F-CORE

|2023

|290

|915 g (no hub, no clutch paddles)

{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=770&v=t8M-iCGgPtI&feature=youtu.be |title=REVIEW - Cube Controls F-CORE "Entry-Level" Sim Racing Wheel |date=2023-04-28 |last=Boosted Media |access-date=2025-04-21 |via=YouTube}}

1074 g (with hub and clutch paddles)

{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=658&v=3kIGx7Gn6VA&feature=youtu.be |title=CubeControls F-Core Wheel im A-Z Test |date=2023-05-02 |last=RON |access-date=2025-04-21 |via=YouTube}}

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|carbon-fiber front plate, aluminium main body

|

|

Cube Controls F-CORE EVO

|2025

|290

|895 g

|1558 g (clutch paddles, Simucube QR) {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhIikoVpYK8&t=3s |title=Cube Controls F Core Evo Wheel - High End zum bezahlbaren Preis im A-Z Review |date=2025-04-08 |last=RON |access-date=2025-04-19 |via=YouTube}}

|carbon-fiber front plate, aluminium main body

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=No FFB=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:auto;"
scope="col" | Manufacturer

! scope="col" | Product

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Max Rotation (Deg)

! scope="col" | {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}}

! scope="col" | Clutch

! scope="col" | Shifter

! scope="col" | Brake Sensor

! scope="col" | Pedal Type

scope="row" | Atomic

| Lamborghini Gallardo Evo Racing Wheel

|

| 270

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | BRD

| Sim Pro Wheel, Speed7 Pedals

| (<=2013)

| 290

| {{no}}

| {{Optional}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| Formula T1

| 1994

|

| {{no}}

|

|

|

|

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| Formula T2

| 1995[https://books.google.com/books?id=jC8WAQAAMAAJ The Red Chip Review, Issues 2–6], Crown Point Publishing, 1997, p.40

|

| {{no}}

|

|

|

|

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| Ferrari Wireless Gt F430 Scuderia Edition Cockpit

|

| 270

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| Ferrari GT 3-in-1

|

| 180

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Microsoft

| Sidewinder Precision Racing Wheel

| 1999

| 240

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | ECCI

| Trackstar 6000 Series Wheel/Pedals

|

| 270

| {{no}} {{efn|name=fn_1-5}}[https://designapplause.com/mino-money-no-object/ecci-trackstar-6000/2061/ ECCI TrackStar 6000], Jan 21, 2009

| {{Optional}}

| Paddles

| "Pressure Modulated"

| Standing

scope="row" | ECCI

| Trackstar 7000 Force Feedback

|

| 900

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Thomas SuperWheel

| TSW Wheels, Pedals

|

| 720

| {{no}}

| {{Optional}}

| Paddles, Sequential

| Load Cell optional

| Standing

scope="row" | A1

| A1 GT Wheel

|

| 500

| {{no}} {{efn|name=fn_1-7}}

| {{n/a}}

| Paddles

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

=Gear- and/or belt-driven=

==Earlier products==

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:auto;"
scope="col" | Manufacturer

! scope="col" | Product

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Max Rotation (Deg)

! scope="col" | {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}} mechanism

! scope="col" | Wheel detaches from the base

! scope="col" | Wheel cover material

! scope="col" | Clutch

! scope="col" | Shifter

! scope="col" | Brake Sensor

! scope="col" | Pedal Type

scope="row" | Fanatec

| Le Mans SE

|

| ?

| {{yes}}

|

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Fanatec

| Speedster 2

|

| ?

| {{yes}}

|

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Fanatec

| Speedster 3

| (<=2005)[https://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/speedster_xbox/ Fanatec Speedster 3 (Xbox) Review], Gabriel Vega, neoseeker.com, Sunday, June 12th, 2005

| 210

| {{yes}}

|

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Guillemot

| Race Force-FeedbackFabio "Bill" Cristi [http://bill.bzaar.net/avoc/Html/Hardware/Reviews/Ffwheel/ffrev.htm Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheel – Review]

| (<=2000)

|

| {{yes}}

|

|

|

|

|

|

scope="row" | InterAct

| FX Racing Wheel Review

| (<=1999)

|

| {{yes}}

|

|

|

|

|

|

scope="row" | InterAct

| V4 Force Feedback{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/products/interact-racing-wheel-v4-force-feedback-wheel-and-pedals-set-wired/ |title=InterAct Racing Wheel V4 Force Feedback – wheel and pedals set – wired Overview – CNET |website=www.cnet.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160830041006/http://www.cnet.com/products/interact-racing-wheel-v4-force-feedback-wheel-and-pedals-set-wired |archive-date=2016-08-30}}

|

|

| {{yes}}

|

|

|

|

|

|

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| Ferrari 458 Italia

|

| 270

| {{Yes}}

|

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| Ferrari F430

|

| 270

| {{yes}}

|

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| RGT FFB Clutch {{efn|name=fn_1-1}}

|

| 270

| {{yes}}

|

|

| {{yes}}

| Paddles, Sequential

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| FGT 2-in-1 Force Feedback

|

| 180

| {{yes}}

|

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Saitek

| R4 Force Wheel[https://www.cnet.com/products/saitek-r4-force-wheel-and-pedals-set-wireless/ Saitek R4 Force – wheel and pedals set – wireless Specs], at cnet.com[https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/32514-saitek-r4-review Saitek R4 Review], August 1st, 1999

| (<=1999)William Gall [https://web.archive.org/web/20080607034958/http://www.3dgw.com/hardware/controller/saitekr4force/index.php3 Saitek R4 ForceFeedback Wheel Review @ RDGR], 3D Gaming World Hardware Review, March 21, 1999

|

| {{yes}}

|

|

|

|

|

|

scope="row" | Saitek

| R440

| 2004

| 180

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Hanging

scope="row" | Saitek

| R660GT

| 2007

| 180

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles, Sequential

| Potentiometer

| Hanging

scope="row" | Microsoft

| Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel

| 2006

| 270

| {{yes}}

| {{No}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Defender

| Extreme Turbo (PRO)

|

| 180

| {{yes}}

|

|

| {{no}}

| Sequential

| {{n/a}}

| Standing

==Gear-driven==

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:auto;"
scope="col" | Manufacturer

! scope="col" | Product

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Max Rotation (Deg)

! scope="col" | {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}} mechanism

! scope="col" | Wheel detaches from the base

! scope="col" | Wheel cover material

! scope="col" | Clutch

! scope="col" | Shifter

! scope="col" | Brake Sensor

! scope="col" | Pedal Type

scope="row" | Microsoft

| Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheel

| 1997

| 240

| Gears

|

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Act Labs

| Force RS (Force Racing System)

| (<=2000)Yingzong [http://www.hardware-one.com/reviews/force_rs/index.shtml], Hardware One, 12/01/00

| 270

| Gears

|

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| Formula Force

|

| 180

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| Formula Force EX

| 2005

| 180

| Gears

| {{no}}

| Plastic + Rubber

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| DriveFX

| 2006

| 180

| Gears

| {{no}}

| Plastic + Rubber

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| Driving Force EX

| 2006

| 180

| Gears

| {{no}}

| Plastic + Rubber

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| Wingman Formula Force WheelGonzo [https://archive.arstechnica.com/reviews/4q99/logitechffwheel/logitechffwheel-1.html Wingman Formula Force Wheel], arstechnica

| (1998)[https://imgur.com/a/Gzdhg5o Logitech Wingman Formula Force Installation Guide], Copyright 1998

| 180

| Steel belts and motors

| {{no}}

|

|

|

|

scope="row" | Logitech

| GT Force

| 2001Andrew Evans [https://www.gtplanet.net/logitech-new-racing-wheel-20200804/ Logitech G Teases New Racing Wheel, Reveal Due August 5], gtplanet.net, August 4, 2020

| 180

| {{yes}}

|

|

|

|

|

|

scope="row" | Logitech

| MOMO Force (Red MOMO)

| 2004[https://uk.pcmag.com/pc-games/29545/logitech-momo-racing-force-feedback-wheel Logitech Momo Racing Force-Feedback Wheel], Joel Santo Domingo, pcmag.com, Mar 17, 2005

| 270

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| MOMO Racing Force

| 2005

| 240

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles, Sequential

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| Driving Force Pro

|

| 900

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles, Sequential

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| Driving Force GT

| 2007

| 900

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles, Sequential

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| G25

| 2006BEN KUCHERA [https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2006/10/5730/ Logitech G25 Racing Wheel review], arstechnica, 10/25/2006

| 900

| Gear-driven (with straight-cut gears)

| {{no}}

|

| {{yes}}

| Paddles, H-shift, Sequential

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Fanatec

| Porsche 911 Carrera Wheel

| 2009[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPwGMCflpVs Porsche Carrera Wheel Review & Clubsport Pedal Preview], Inside Sim Racing, Feb 14, 2009

|

| Gear-driven

|

|

|

|

| Potentiometer

|

scope="row" | Logitech

| G27

| 2010

| 900

| (helical) gear-driven

{{cite web|url=http://tekcore.co.uk/2011/11/07/logitech-g27-a-step-up-from-the-g25/ |title=Logitech G27 a Step Up From the G25? |publisher=Tekcore Magazine |date=November 7, 2011 |accessdate=August 16, 2012 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130925173416/http://www.tekcore.co.uk/2011/11/07/logitech-g27-a-step-up-from-the-g25/ |archivedate=September 25, 2013 |url-status=live }}

| {{no}}

| LeatherAndrew Williams

[https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/thrustmaster-t300-gte Thrustmaster T300 GTE Review], November 3, 2014

| {{yes}}

| Paddles, H-shift

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Mad Catz

| Pro Racing Force Feedback Wheel

| 2014

| 900

| (helical) gear-driven[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kyHwH5zCOkMad Catz Pro Racing Force Feedback Wheel Review], Inside Sim Racing, Aug 10, 2014

| {{yes}}

| Suede leather

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| G920

| 2015

| 900

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

|

| {{yes}}

| Paddles, H-shift

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| G29

| 2015

| 900

| Gear-driven

| {{no}}

|

| {{yes}}

| Paddles, H-shift

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Logitech

| G923 TRUEFORCE Sim Racing Wheel

| 2020[https://www.gtplanet.net/logitech-g923-review-20200821/ Logitech G923 Review: Mainstream Mainstay], August 22, 2020 (updated Aug 24, 2020), Andrew Evans, gtplanet.net

| 900

| Dual-motor geared force feedback

|

|

|

|

|

|

==Hybrid gear and belt-driven==

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:auto;"
scope="col" | Manufacturer

! scope="col" | Product

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Max Rotation (Deg)

! scope="col" | {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}} mechanism

! scope="col" | Wheel detaches from the base

! scope="col" | Wheel cover material

! scope="col" | Clutch

! scope="col" | Shifter

! scope="col" | Brake Sensor

! scope="col" | Pedal Type

! scope="col" | Pedal Unit

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T150 RS

| 2015

| 1080

| Hybrid

| {{no}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

|

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| TMX

| 2015

| 900

| Hybrid

| {{no}}

|

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

|

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T150 Pro

| 2017

| 1080

| HybridSmoljic, Hrvoje [https://www.keengamer.com/articles/reviews/hardware-reviews/thrustmaster-t150-pro-racing-wheel-review-entry-level-excellence/ THRUSTMASTER T150 PRO RACING WHEEL REVIEW: ENTRY LEVEL EXCELLENCE], keengamer.com, 2020-04-18[http://www.thrustmaster.com/products/t150-pro-forcefeedback t150-pro-forcefeedback] at thrustmaster.com (retrieved October 2021)

| {{no}}

|

| {{yes}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

| T3PA

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| TMX Pro

| 2017

| 900

| Hybrid

| {{no}}

|

| {{yes}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

| T3PA

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T248

| 2021

| 900

| Hybrid{{cite web |title=Thrustmaster T248 Wheel Kit Review, Sim Racing Garage |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H18vVQpp1Oo |website=YouTube |access-date=23 January 2023}}

| {{no}}

| Plastic, Fake Leather

| {{yes}}

| Paddles

| Contactless, Magnetic

| Standing

| T3PM{{cite web |title=Thrustmaster T3PM |url=https://www.thrustmaster.com/products/t3pm/ |access-date=23 January 2023}}

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T128

| 2022{{cite web |title=T128: The Force Feedback racing wheel to get started in racing simulation |url=https://www.thrustmaster.com/news/t128-the-force-feedback-racing-wheel-to-get-started-in-racing-simulation/ |website=Thrustmaster website |access-date=23 January 2023}}

| 900

| Hybrid{{cite web |title=Thrustmaster T128 Wheel Kit Review, Sim Racing Garage |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzvf61SsveU |website=YouTube |access-date=23 January 2023}}

| {{no}}

| Plastic

| {{no}}

| Paddles

| Contactless, Magnetic

| Standing

| T2PM

==Belt-driven==

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:auto;"
scope="col" | Manufacturer

! scope="col" | Product

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Max Rotation (Deg)

! scope="col" | {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}} mechanism

! scope="col" | Wheel detaches from the base

! scope="col" | Wheel cover material

! scope="col" | Clutch

! scope="col" | Shifter

! scope="col" | Brake Sensor

! scope="col" | Pedal Type

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| Porsche 911 Turbo S Wheel

| (<=2009)[http://www.virtualr.net/fanatec-porsche-911-turbo-s-review Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S Wheel – Review]

| 900

| Belt-driven

|

|

| {{n/a}}

| Paddles

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| Porsche 911 GT2 Wheel

| (<2011)

| 900

| belt-driven Mabuchi 550 motor

|

| Alcantara

| {{n/a}}

| Paddles

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| Forza Motorsport CSR Elite Wheel

| (<=2011)

| 900

| {{Yes}}

|

|

| {{n/a}}

| Paddles

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel

| (<=2011)

| 900

| belt-driven Mabuchi 550 motor{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2011-11-24-edit-fanatec-forza-motorsort-csr-wheel-and-elite-pedals-review.html |title=Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR wheel and Elite pedals review |publisher=Engadget |date= |accessdate=2022-04-15}}

|

|

| {{n/a}}

| Paddles

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| Porsche 911 Carrera Wheel

| 2011[http://www.virtualr.net/fanatec-porsche-911-carrera-wheel-review Fanatec Porsche 911 Carrera Wheel – Review], virtualr.net

| 900

| belt-driven

|

|

| {{yes}}

| Paddles, H-Shift

| {{n/a}}

| Standing

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| Porsche 911 GT3 RS Wheel

| (<=2011)

| 900

| Belt-driven

|

|

| {{n/a}}

| Paddles

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Fanatec

| CSL Elite Wheel

| 2017

| 1080-degree

| Yes, single non-ribbed belt-drive,{{cite web|last=Williams |first=Andrew |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/fanatec-csl-elite-racing-wheel-review-performance/ |title=Fanatec CSL Elite racing wheel review |publisher=PC Gamer |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2022-04-15}} up to 6 Nm torque

|

|

| {{n/a}}

| Paddles

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| ClubSport Wheel (CSW) v.1

| (<=2013)

| 900

| Single belt drive (Single gear toothed belt drive), brushless servo motor[https://fanatec.com/eu-en/racing-wheels-wheel-bases/wheel-bases/csl-elite-wheel-base-v1.1 CSL Elite Wheel Base V1.1] at fanatec.com

| {{yes}}

|

| {{n/a}}

| Paddles

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| ClubSport Wheel (CSW) V2.5

|

| 900

| dual belt-drive, up to 8 Nm torque[https://www.techradar.com/reviews/fanatec-clubsport-v25 Fanatec ClubSport V2.5 review], at techradar.com

| {{yes}}

|

| {{n/a}}

| Paddles

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T300 RS[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilbvbNYHonE Thrustmaster T300RS GT Review], Sim Racing Garage, Feb 17, 2018

| 2014[https://web.archive.org/web/20140724215030/http://www.thrustmaster.com/press/t300-rs-first-official-force-feedback-wheel-playstation-4 T300 RS: THE FIRST OFFICIAL FORCE FEEDBACK WHEEL FOR PLAYSTATION®4], Thrustmaster official Press release, Los Angeles, June 10, 2014[https://web.archive.org/web/20141001135232/http://www.thrustmaster.com/en_US/%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B0/t300-rs-first-force-feedback-racing-wheel-playstation-4-system T300 RS, the first force feedback racing wheel for the Playstation®4 System !], Thrustmaster official Press release, New York, 09.15.2014

| 1080

| Dual-belt-driven,Sim / By FLOW RACERS [https://flowracers.com/blog/thrustmaster-t300rs-gt-review/ Thrustmaster T300RS GT Review] brushless motor, hall sensor with 65k positions resolution[https://www.thrustmaster.com/sites/default/files/product/forcefeedback_wheelbenchmarkuk.pdf Thrustmaster Racing Wheels Benchmarking], thrustmaster.com

| {{yes}}[https://www.beracer.com/thrustmaster-t300-rs-review/ Thrustmaster T300 RS review], from isrtv.com, beracer.com

| Rubber

| {{yes}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T500 RS

| 2011Greer, Jordan [https://www.gtplanet.net/thrustmaster-t300rs-review/ Thrustmaster T300RS Review], gtplanet.net, February 9, 2015 (updated Jun 26, 2017)

| 1080

| Brushed motorsAndrew Williams [https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/thrustmaster-t300-rs Thrustmaster T300 RS Review], trustedreviews.com, October 27, 2016

| {{yes}}

|

| {{yes}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing/Hanging

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| TS-PC Racer

| 2017Matej [https://www.gtplanet.net/inside-sim-racing-reviews-thrustmaster-ts-pc-racer/ Inside Sim Racing Reviews Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer], January 9, 2017 (updated Jan 24, 2018)

| 1080

| dual-belt-drive,Sim Racing Garage [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSwZpS2fiR0 Thrustmaster TS-PC Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition Review], Oct 14, 2018 brushless motor (about 6 Nm torque), hall sensor with 65k positions resolutionJosh Walrath [https://pcper.com/2018/02/thrustmaster-ts-pc-wheel-review-a-genuine-leap/ THRUSTMASTER TS-PC WHEEL REVIEW: A GENUINE LEAP], pcper.com, Feb 27, 2018

| {{yes}}

| Pseudo-alcantaraGamerMuscleVideos [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2eoOWWb1o0 THRUSTMASTER TS PC RACER WHEEL REVIEW], Dec 13, 2016

|

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

=Direct-drive bases or wheel + base combos=

{{main|Direct-drive sim racing wheel}}

=Other types / uncategorized=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:auto;"
scope="col" | Manufacturer

! scope="col" | Product

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Max Rotation (Deg)

! scope="col" | {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}}

! scope="col" | Clutch

! scope="col" | Shifter

! scope="col" | Brake Sensor

! scope="col" | Pedal Type

scope="row" | Frex

| Simwheel {{efn|name=fn_1-3}} V1[http://www.betablocker.co.uk/?page_id=265 Frex Sim Wheel v1]

| 2008[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcqOE-FSnFI Frex Sim Wheel Review by SRT] at InsideSimRacing, Aug 25, 2008

| 1080

| {{yes}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | VPP

| Wheel, Hyperreal Pedals

| (<= 2006)

| 270

| {{yes}}

| {{Optional}}

| Paddles

| Potentiometer

| Standing

=Pedals=

Other features by which pedals can be compared are whether they can be inverted (hanging pedals), build material (plastic, aluminum), adjustability (position, pressure, travel), measured pressure, travel length, sensor resolution.[https://flowracers.com/blog/best-sim-racing-load-cell-pedals/ The 5 Best Sim Racing Load Cell Pedals], flowracers.com, 2020

==Potentiometer-based and magnetic brake==

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:auto;"
scope="col" | Manufacturer

! scope="col" | Product

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Max Rotation (Deg)

! scope="col" | {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}}

! scope="col" | Clutch

! scope="col" | Shifter

! scope="col" | Brake Sensor

! scope="col" | Sensor Resolution

! scope="col" | Pedal Type

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| Standard Porche Pedals

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{n/a}}

| Potentiometer

| 8 bit

| Standing

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| CSR Pedals

| 2011[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ednMVliqLBQ Fanatec CSR pedal review], Inside Sim Racing, Nov 22, 2011

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{n/a}}

| Potentiometer

| 8 bit

| Standing/Hanging

scope="row" | A1

| A1 GT Pedals

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{n/a}}

| Potentiometer

|

| Standing

scope="row" | Act Labs

| RS Pedals

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{n/a}}

| Potentiometer

|

| Standing

scope="row" | Redline

| Pedals

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{Optional}}

| {{n/a}}

| Potentiometer

|

| Hanging

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T3PA

| 2014[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKmA0-9DECU Thrustmaster T3PA Pedal Set Review by Inside Sim Racing]

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{n/a}}

| Potentiometer

|

| Hanging

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T3PA-Pro

| 2015[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN5P42Jj6xY Thrustmaster Thrustmaster T3PA-PRO Pedal Set Review]

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{n/a}}

| Potentiometer

|

| Hanging

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T3PM

| 2021{{cite web |title=Thrustmaster launches affordable T248 hybrid drive wheel and pedal set |url=https://traxion.gg/thrustmaster-launches-affordable-t248-hybrid-drive-wheel-and-pedal-set/}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{n/a}}

| Contactless, Magnetic

| 10 bit

| Standing

==Loadcell brake==

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:auto;"
scope="col" | Manufacturer

! scope="col" | Product

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Max Rotation (Deg)

! scope="col" | {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}}

! scope="col" | Clutch

! scope="col" | Brake Sensor

! scope="col" | Sensor resolution

! scope="col" | Pedal Type

scope="row" | Fanatec

| Porsche Clubsport Pedals

| 2008[http://www.virtualr.net/fanatec-csr-elite-pedals-review Fanatec CSR Elite Pedals – Review], at virtualr.net, January 2, 2012

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

|

| Standing/Hanging

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| ClubSport Pedals

| 2009

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

| 10 bit

| Standing

scope="row" | Thomas Super Wheel

| TSW Load Cell Pedals

| 2010[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmY9l4KMEoM Fanatec CSR Elite Pedal Review], Inside Sim Racing, Mar 16, 2010

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

|

| Standing

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| CSR Elite Pedals

| 2011[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ChKoSDkLLA Fanatec CSR Elite Pedal Review], Nov 22, 2011, Inside Sim Racing

| {{n/a}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

| 10 bit

| Standing/Hanging

scope="row" | Fanatec

| Clubsport Pedal V2

| 2013[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL8wW_Ozx4A Fanatec Clubsport Pedal V2 Review by Inside Sim Racing], Apr 18, 2013

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

|

| Standing

scope="row" | Derek Speare Designs (DSD)

| Wilwood Load Cell Pedals

| 2014[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuBnbHNktA0 DSD Wilwood Load Cell Pedal Set – First Look by Inside Sim Racing], Jun 15, 2014

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

|

| Standing

scope="row" | Fanatec

| Clubsport Pedal V3

| 2015[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26GvN2fKMCI Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 Review], Inside Sim Racing, Dec 30, 2015

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

| 12 bit

| Standing

scope="row" | Fanatec

| CSL Elite Pedals

| 2016[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWYjxOLRxnw Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel Base and Pedals First Look], Aug 28, 2016

| {{n/a}}

| {{no}}

| {{Optional}}

| Optional Load Cell upgrade

|

| Standing

scope="row" | Frex

| Sim2Pedal

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{no}}

| Hydraulic w/ Load Cell (HydroBrake)

|

| {{Optional}}

scope="row" | Frex

| Sim3Pedal

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| Hydraulic w/ Load Cell (HydroBrake)

|

| {{Optional}}

scope="row" | A1

| A1 Pro Pedals

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

|

| {{Optional}}

scope="row" | CST (Cannon Simulation Technologies)

| Pedals

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{Optional}}

| "Pressure Sensing"

|

| Hanging

scope="row" | REVZALOT

| P36 Pedals

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

|

| Standing

scope="row" | Thrustmaster

| T-LCM

| 2020[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naBeHZuY8dA Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedal Review – Thrustmaster's FIRST Load Cell Pedals!],

Sim Racing Paddock, Feb 22, 2020

| {{n/a}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

| 16 bit

| Standing

scope="row" | Simworx

| Pro GT V3

|

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

|

| Standing

scope="row" | MOZA Racing

| SR-P Pedals

| 2022[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfkUwuPZoV0 MOZA SR-P Pedals Installation Tutorial], Jun 7, 2022

| {{n/a}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| Load Cell

| 16 bit

| Standing

=Shifters=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width:auto;"
scope="col" | Manufacturer

! scope="col" | Product

! scope="col" | Max Rotation (Deg)

! scope="col" | {{abbr|FFB|force feedback}}

! scope="col" | Clutch

! scope="col" | Shifter

! scope="col" | Brake Sensor

! scope="col" | Pedal Type

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| Porsche Shifter

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| H-shift, Sequential

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Fanatec {{efn|name=fn_1-2}}

| CSR Shifter

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| H-shift, Sequential

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Frex

| HShift+

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| H-shift

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Frex

| Shift+

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| Sequential

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | A1

| GearBox

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| H-Shift

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

scope="row" | Act Labs

| RS Shifter

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

| H-shift

| {{n/a}}

| {{n/a}}

Logitech

|G Driving Force Shifter

|

|

|

|H-Shift

|

|

Thrustmaster

|Th8a

|—

|—

|—

|H-Shift (7+1)

|—

|—

Thrustmaster

|Th8s

|—

|—

|—

|H-Shift (7+1)

|—

|—

Notes

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{{efn|name=fn_1-1|Includes two separate analog paddle axis.}}

{{efn|name=fn_1-2|Components may be packaged together in some cases and sold as a bundle.}}

{{efn|name=fn_1-3|Includes hub mechanism only; wheel and adapters not included.}}

{{efn|name=fn_1-5|Utilizes fluid dampening.}}

{{efn|name=fn_1-7|Future FFB addon possible.}}

}}

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