

High end - Thrustmaster TS-PC/T-GT/TS-XW, Fanatec Clubsport 2.5

Go through this guide to get an idea of what the various mainstream options are. Logitech wheels are fixed units and cannot be changed without some major DIY work. Thus you can buy rim upgrades to suit your preferences. Most Thrustmaster and all Fanatec wheels are actually 2 parts - the wheel base, and the rim. Lower resolution wheels are less accurate. Most good wheels are 16bit so you have a high degree of accuracy. Main benefit with brushless is long term reliability. They are also significantly more powerful than gear drives.ĭirect drive (Accuforce) wheels are top of the line in terms of both power and feel.īrushed motors will have more 'cogging' than brushless motors (a sort of notchy feeling when turning the wheel, irrespective of force feedback) but any non-direct drive wheel will have some degree of cogging. They're also a ♥♥♥♥ load noisier.īelt drives (most Thrustmaster, Fanatec) are typically very smooth and have a much more consistent feeling. Gear drives (Logitech) are cheap to build and have a rougher, more clunky feel to force feedback. The key things to consider/compare about wheels are:įorce Feedback - gear vs belt vs direct drive. However, if thats too rich then your main options are Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec. If price truly isn't an issue then go with a Direct Drive wheel.
