The Best Sim Racing Wheels: Buyer’s Guide

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Most of my favourite sim racing wheels are separates – Cube Controls, Ascher Racing, Grid Engineering, Simucube’s own Tahko – bolted on to my Simucube 2 Pro via 70mm QR hubs. That’s where the highest-quality detachable wheels live in 2026. But the bundled wheels coming out of the ecosystem builders right now, Moza in particular and Fanatec to a meaningful extent, are genuinely impressive. The gap between “premium third-party” and “what comes with a serious wheelbase” has narrowed faster than I’d have predicted three years ago.

This page is the working roster of which wheels I recommend in 2026, sorted by where they fit in a setup. The premium third-party wheels each get their own deep-dive further down. The newer Moza wheels worth featuring sit in their own section. Fanatec’s lineup is summarised here and covered in depth in my best Fanatec wheel guide. Everything mentioned by name I’ve tested.

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If you’re just getting started in sim racing, most often you’ll buy a sim racing wheel bundled with your choice of wheelbase. But, if you’re looking to take that next step forward, you might find yourself looking for a sim racing wheel better suited to the type of car you prefer, be it GT, Touring, or Formula racing.

On this page: Beginner wheels | High-end | Fanatec 2026 lineup | Moza premium 2026 | Budget | Wheelbase and QR compatibility | Ascher Artura Pro | Cube F-Core | Moza Vision GS (EOL) | Simagic GT NEO | Ascher F64 V3 | Simucube Tahko | Cube GT Pro OMP | Grid MPX | Porsche 911 RSR

My first wheel was bundled with a Fanatec CSL Elite (showing my age there). I didn’t give much thought to the wheel – it came with the wheelbase, and that was about it.

Naturally, I started getting curious about my options. Owning a sim racing website also helps, as manufacturers are very keen to send me their latest innovations. Even if you don’t need a new wheel at the moment, that can’t stop you from taking a look, right?

Sim Racing Wheels

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Beginner Sim Racing Wheels

My own setup has veered increasingly high-end over the years, but the beginner tier is where most readers start and it’s where 2026 has changed most. Entry-level direct drive is unrecognisable from where it was three years ago. The Moza R5 bundle, the Gran Turismo DD Pro (5Nm), and the CSL DD from Fanatec are all credible starting points. Console racers should also see my PS5 steering wheel buyer’s guide and Xbox steering wheel buyer’s guide for the platform-specific picks.

The CSL DD and wheel combination is a solid way to get started – in my review, I found the quality of the Force Feedback to be excellent. A ~$500 setup with wheel, wheelbase and pedals is a great way to get started.

Moza now seems to be dominant in the budget price range and I’m always amazed by how quickly they iterate on designs. We have the just tested the new R25 Ultra – what an example of rapid product development.

Finally, I recently reviewed the Logitech G923, which, given it’s around $200 for a good condition used wheel on eBay, is a great way for the casual sim racer to get started.

Sim Racing Wheel Prices: How Does the Price Affect Build Quality?

At first glance, the assortment of sim steering wheels offered by sim racing equipment manufacturers may leave you somewhat overwhelmed and wondering why some pieces of kit are available for as little as £200, while other wheels can cost well over £1,000.

As with everything in life, you generally get what you pay for, and the best way to look at it is like this: as the price goes up, so does the build quality of the wheel and realism of the driving experience. My best advice is, if you’re not sure, read the reviews and pay attention to the close-up images before you buy.

The wheel is your main physical interface with your sim racing environment, so you’ve got to feel comfortable with the device in your hands.

Assuming that you already own a good direct drive wheelbase, the first, and most important thing is the choice between a Formula-style or a GT wheel.

Fanatec Wheels

There are so many wheels for Fanatec bases, I’ve written a separate guide. If you’re looking for an article specifically on wheels for Fanatec gear, take a look at my Fanatec wheels buyer’s guide.

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Build quality tends to show at the higher price range. Expect 5-axis, smoothly machined aluminium fittings, bevelled edges and a high-quality, slick feel to the unit. All of the manufacturing edges should line up with each other to an exceptionally high tolerance. There should be no rattles when you shake the wheel.

Some cheaper wheels use a lot of plastics, whereas the more expensive ones tend to be mostly carbon and aluminium. Some now even have a forged carbon chassis, like the VPG Carbon, from VPG:

High-End (Highest Price) Sim Racing Wheels

While some people will stretch to thousands of dollars in cost to find their trophy steering wheel, you can be just as fast on a budget. Ultimately, build quality has little effect on your lap time (unless there’s a fault).

So, a Fanatec or Moza wheel is a perfectly acceptable budget wheel item. The build quality is improving rapidly, even at a budget level.

GT vs Formula Wheels

A Formula car doesn’t offer a huge maximum steering angle, and Formula cars tend to have a very fast rack to avoid you having to cross your arms in a hairpin. Because there’s not much space in the Formula tub, Formula wheels tend to have a smaller wheel diameter too.

Often, you’re dealing with higher torque forces than a GT car, so it makes sense that you’re able to grip the wheel in a single place very firmly indeed. Formula wheels with highly ergonomic, comfortable grips are a good idea.

Formula wheels tend to have shorter, firmer paddles, possibly a clutch paddle, and usually more buttons and rotary encoders. The most expensive ones have a display screen to keep you updated on whatever race information you’ve configured in the wheel setup.

Cube Controls take the grip aspect of Formula wheels very seriously, with a nice compound mixture of PVC and rubber to get a good grip level, without it being too exhausting hanging on to the wheel!

GT wheels are for cars that have a wider maximum steering range. They tend to have longer paddles so you can reach for a gear shift from a number of different positions around the wheel.

They tend to have fewer buttons, and rotary encoders and rarely have a display screen except at the very high end. Naturally, GT wheels are more diverse in their possible uses as you might have a manual shifter setup in your sim, too.

If you’re a VR headset user, simplicity is key. I like the Cube Controls approach of using little indentations around the buttons so that you can find the button without seeing it. Too much complexity is wasted if you’re VR racer, as is a display screen!

Naturally, build quality is critically important. While all the sim racing wheels I’ll talk about below are built to very high standards of manufacture, some are made very, very nicely indeed.

Things to look out for in a good sim racing wheel:

• A nice ergonomic feel to the wheel when you’re gripping it
• High-quality grip material (not necessarily Alcantara!)
• Quality finish to any carbon parts
• Case material machining
• Weighty, sturdy feel, and no flex
• An intuitive, tactile feel to the buttons and encoders
• Compatibility with your wheelbase and hub
• Funky switch – useful for controlling aspects of the simulation software such as iRacing’s “black box”
• You enjoy using it!

Mid Range Sim Racing Wheels

The mid-range bracket in 2026 is where Moza has done the most damage to the rest of the industry. The new Moza FSR2 ($649) and Moza CS Pro ($329, with a screen) have rewritten what £500-£700 buys you in a wheel. Both are covered in their own sections further down. For Fanatec’s mid-range offerings, the ClubSport GT3 family covers PC and Xbox in 2026 spec – see the summary in the Fanatec lineup section below or my full Fanatec wheels guide. If you’re more interested in the wheelbase side of the same conversation, my best direct drive wheels coverage runs alongside this.

Budget Sim Racing Wheels

The Logitech G923 (PS5/PC) and G920 (Xbox) are the two entry-level wheels worth knowing about that aren’t in our affiliate database – both are Amazon-only for the direct buy. Modern direct-drive bundles (Moza R5, Fanatec CSL DD, Gran Turismo DD Pro) are in the shortcode beneath the Logitech listings.

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Fanatec 2026 wheel lineup – a quick review

Fanatec’s wheel lineup has gone through more change in the last 12 months than in the previous five years. The QR1 plastic quick-release era is finally behind us. Everything new ships with QR2 metal as standard, which means the wheels finally feel like they cost what they cost. The Corsair acquisition has also normalised supply – the shipping nightmares of 2023 and early 2024 are gone, and stock arrives within the lead times Fanatec quotes.

The current shortlist worth knowing about:

• Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel GT3 (PC) – the McLaren V2 replacement, covered in my CSL Steering Wheel GT3 review. The 2026 spec is the wheel I’d buy if I were committing to a Fanatec base today.
• Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel GT3 (Xbox) – the same physical wheel, Xbox-licensed. Full review here. Worth knowing the Xbox tax adds about £50.
• Fanatec CSL Elite Porsche Vision GT – covered in my full review. Solid, characterful Porsche-licensed option.
• Fanatec Podium DD wheels – the 2026 Podium DD passive-cooled base ships with options up the formula and GT range. The Podium ecosystem is back on form. See my Podium DD review for the base side of the story.

FullForce, Fanatec’s high-frequency telemetry pitch, is harmless marketing bloat in my opinion – it doesn’t make or break a buying decision. The QR2 transition matters far more.

For the in-depth ecosystem walkthrough (which wheel pairs with which base, controllers, QR2 vs legacy, where to spend the upgrade budget), see my full best Fanatec wheel guide and the wider Fanatec buyer’s guide.

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Moza’s premium 2026 wheels worth featuring

Three of the new Moza wheels deserve calling out individually. The pace at which Moza has been releasing kit is something else – the FSR2 and CS Pro in particular have re-set what £350-£650 buys you in a serious wheel. The Revuelto is more of a passion-project flex than a buying recommendation, but the build quality is hard to ignore.

Moza FSR2 Formula Wheel ($649)

A 280mm formula-style wheel with a 4.3-inch touchscreen, 10 RGB backlit short-travel buttons, two rotary encoders, three thumb encoders, two 7-way switches, and the Moza Pit House integration for the dash. The chassis is 5mm 3K twill carbon front plate with aerospace-grade aluminium rear and magnetic carbon fibre dual-clutch paddles. For a £650 wheel that’s a lot of build for the money – the only reason this isn’t a no-brainer over a Cube Controls Formula Pro is that the Cube wheels still feel a half-step ahead on tactile finish. But the gap is genuinely narrow now.

Moza CS Pro ($329 with a screen)

The CS Pro is the wheel I’d point a new direct-drive owner at if they want a GT-style wheel with a screen for under £350. The screen alone changes how you race – brake bias, fuel, tyre temps, all glanceable without taking eyes off the apex. At this price, I cannot think of another wheel that includes a screen of comparable quality. See my full CS Pro review for the long-term test. It pairs naturally with the R5 / R9 / R12 in a Moza setup but happily works on a third-party base via the Moza Universal Hub.

Moza Lamborghini Revuelto ($1299)

Officially licensed Lamborghini Revuelto wheel – hexagonal centre, suede grips, hand-stitched logo, and an OLED display embedded in the centre. The build quality is exceptional and as a piece of object design it’s stunning. As a sim racing wheel it’s a much narrower recommendation. My long-term Revuelto review covers the form-over-function tension in detail. If you want a wheel that turns your sim rig into a showpiece, it’s genuinely lovely. If you want pure function, the FSR2 or any of the Cube Controls range below makes more sense at this price.

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What about Wheelbase and Hub compatibility?

I’ve recently written about the Fanatec Podium Hub, and how to fit it to a Cube Controls wheel to make it compatible with a Fanatec DD2.

Most of the time, however, if you’re a Fanatec direct drive wheelbase owner, then you’re probably looking for compatible wheels. To save a bit of complexity (and length) in my article, I’ve moved all Fanatec wheels here.

If you buy a Fanatec sim racing wheel, it’s designed to be solely compatible with a Fanatec wheelbase. Making them compatible with any other wheelbase type takes time, deep expertise, and effort. For example, this PCB from Leo Bodnar will turn your Fanatec wheel into a USB joystick controller. You could send your wheel to SRM to have it converted (electronics to USB and hub to whatever wheelbase hub you want). I’ve not come across a reason to do this yet, but the option is available if you want to change your wheelbase from something like a DD2 to a Simagic, VRS, Simucube or Accuforce wheelbase.

If you wanted to fit a wheel to your Fanatec direct drive wheelbase, that’s easier thanks to the Podium Hub or the slightly shorter Fanatec wheel side QR adapter from SRM.

If you own a wheelbase like the Simucube 2 Pro, fitting any wheel is comparatively trivial.

Most wheelbases have a universal style hub that offers 70mm and 50.8mm PCDs on a ring mounted directly on the wheelbase hub (or an adapter for one) so you can mount a wheel on pretty much any hub including HRS hubs, QR hubs from Sim-Lab, the Tomy Racing QR TRX and many more.

I’ve written an extensive guide to QR hubs and wheel compatibility here. Essentially, you can mount almost any wheel to any wheelbase with an adapter and hub and a little bit of research. For example, here’s my Cube Controls wheels mount to a Simucube SQR hub (70mm PCD) with a BG racing extension:

The sim racing wheels below are listed in no particular order – check the review links or feel free to ask me any questions!

Ascher Racing McLaren Artura Pro (USB)

Check out the review of Ascher Racing’s latest addition: the Artura Pro (USB). The wheel belongs to a series of products bearing the Artura name, which you may know is based on the McLaren Artura GT4 track car.

The wheel features the latest Ascher Racing “Gen 6” paddles, which are, in my opinion, sublime to work with. They feel highly developed and progressive. Certainly not “switch-like” as some carbon shifters have become.

The wheel shares many components with its track racer sibling and brings a very detailed, comfortable feel to the simulator. The button caps can be changed and there’s an array of options to make onboard adjustments on the fly. For a simple-looking wheel, it’s packed full of features.

I found it a joy to race with and the Artura Pro (USB) is now my favourite sim racing wheel. I go into far more depth on this device in my review, so please take a look!

Cube Controls F-Core

Finally available, the F-Core, from Cube Controls represents a slight change in Cube Controls’ manufacturing and pricing ethos, notably, at the entry-level, a switch to a composite material for the shifter paddle bodies on the rear of the wheel. It’s cheaper too.

But perhaps, more significantly, Cube Controls has made their entry-level wheel (which will probably replace the Formula Sport, in my opinion) a Bluetooth-compatible gaming device, meaning their wireless technology is no longer reserved for Simucube owners. This wheel is compatible with any wheelbase, mounted via their Universal Hub to any 70mm PCD QR hub.

The Cube Controls F-Core sim racing wheel offers a range of features borrowed from its more expensive siblings. The front plate is the classic Cube Controls design, made in glossy carbon fibre, with a thickness of 4mm.

The hand grip compound of the F-Core has been improved with a combination of silicon and rubber to offer an even better level of grip than its previous versions. It feels smooth and silky but with an effortless grip, particularly when you’re wearing gloves.

The grip-to-grip wheel length is 290mm, with a maximum diameter of 43.00mm.

The F-Core is compatible with all formula-style quick-release hubs (3 bolts, 1-inch and 70mm PCD) (sold separately), with a straight-back QCONN USB charging connector for ease of use. The LiPo battery offers up to 40 hours of use, with a high-capacity 2000 mAh onboard battery. Integrated charging electronics prevent overcharging/undercharging, and connection and battery status LEDs indicate the wheel’s charging status.

The Q-CONN magnetic connection cable (provided) is very secure and will easily stay connected to the PC, with an on/off push button on the backside of the wheel for convenience. The F-Core is VR-friendly (no display!), with a weight of 895g.

It runs in both USB and Bluetooth dual mode, with in-software clutch and shifter configuration for a customised experience. It’s a lot of wheel for the money, and that Bluetooth trick opens it up to anyone with a 70mm QR hub.

Moza Vision GS (VGS) – end of life, but still excellent

Update May 2026: The Vision GS has reached end of life. New stock has dried up at the major retailers and Moza’s range has moved on to the FSR2 and the CS Pro (both covered further up the page). I’m leaving the deep-dive below in place because the Vision GS is one of the most impressive wheels Moza has ever shipped, and if you can find a clean used one on eBay it’s still genuinely worth racing with. Mine has stayed on the simulator. If you spot a sensible used price, snap it up.

The Vision GS (or, VGS) is Moza’s first foray into a more sophisticated level of construction. It’s a “feature-rich” wheel and priced at the high end – something that Moza is not known for.

Let me show you the attention to detail on this $749.00 / £749.00 sim racing wheel:

This wheel was the most recent test unit, and I’ve left it on the simulator (because I like it!). Here’s the full review. It’s fitted to my Simucube, using a Sim Racing Machines PCD 70mm / Moza adapter to the standard Moza QR hub on the back of the VGS.

As you can see from the images, the main body is a composite (which we’ve discussed previously can be created to be stiffer than standard aluminium bodies. The paddle shift bodies are aluminium, and the rim is in leather and feels good.

The centre display is customisable and measures 2.85 inches (72.39 millimetres) in diameter. The quality of this wheel took me by surprise, and I can’t wait to share the results. In brief, I think it’s positioned, quality-wise, to compete with Cube Controls and surpass current Fanatec models.

This is the Moza universal hub kit, which you’ll need if you want to mount the VGS to a non-Moza wheelbase.

GT NEO – SIMAGIC

The Simagic GT NEO is Simagic’s latest sim racing wheel, which launched in early 2024. Stock levels have been understandably unpredictable due to the immense popularity of the device. I fitted mine to my Simucube 2 Pro with the Maglink adapter, making it not dissimilar (and very comparable!) to a Cube Controls wheel.

It’s a 300mm diameter wheel (therefore Formula/ LMP and GT3 spec) with a weight of 1100g (net weight; approximately 1500g with the included QR50 Quick Release). It’s SimHub supported and feels solid, communicates FFB really nicely and overall I think this is *the* budget sim racing wheel:

The GT NEO includes 2 thumb rotary encoders, 2 seven-directional switches, 4 12-bit absolute value encoders, 10 customizable RGB buttons, and 4 Hall Effect paddle modules. It is PC compatible and works with 3rd party wheelbases, although a Mag Con cable (USB connection) is required, and you’ll need to choose a compatible 70mm PCD QR hub.

The GT NEO took me by surprise, it’s another wheel that follows the carbon / composite manufacturing philosophy and sets a high bar for budget sim racing wheels.

Ascher Racing F64 V3

I had the pleasure to review this sim racing wheel late last year:

This is very much a “no frills” wheel that happens to have been manufactured with very nice components throughout, so from a tactility and ergonomics point of view, it’s a great item. Everything is so precise with an Ascher wheel.

The attention to detail is very clear, looking at the rear of the wheel in the photo above – this is considered a professional-level sim racing wheel and one of the best ones I’ve used recently. I should point out there is a USB version of this for non-Simucube owners – this was the wireless, Simucube-only version.

Simucube Tahko GT-21

Simucube finally made their own wheel. The Tahko range is wireless-only, built specifically for the Simucube 2 ecosystem – exactly what you’d expect from Simucube. I run an SC2 Pro, so naturally I’ve been keeping a close eye on these.

The GT-21 is the 320mm GT variant – CNC-finished steel rim with a suede finish, 10 buttons, magnetic shifter paddles and a 7-way funky switch. It runs on the Simucube Wireless Wheel system with a CR2477N battery, so there’s no cable to deal with. At $859 it’s not cheap, but for Simucube owners who want a first-party wheel that just pairs and works, it’s a strong option. There’s also a Round-23 variant if you prefer a rounder shape.

Cube Controls GT Pro OMP

The GT Pro is an Alcantara-shod, GT-style sim racing wheel. I have one at SRC HQ. It’s great for blasting around in the Mazda MX-5s!

The GT Pro comes with all of the refinements and excellent build quality of the Formula Pro wheel, making it a VR-friendly proposition and a lot of fun to race with.

A nice selection of tactile rotary encoders and buttons surrounded by Cube’s trademark VR-friendly tactile surrounds make this a joy to interface with. Can’t wait to put it to the long-term test!

Here’s mine mounted up on the sim:

Grid Engineering MPX

The GRID MPX Sim Racing Steering Wheel, now in its V2 iteration, has made a real splash in the sim racing community. I’ve enjoyed having this one on my setup. (review here)

It’s proper craftsmanship meets clever engineering, really. Made with a 5mm carbon fibre front plate and grippy custom over-moulded PU grips, it’s properly solid and comfortable for those often very intense racing sessions.

When you’re gunning for that pole position, the tactile feedback from the paddle shifters, enhanced with the addition of extra magnets, ensures every gear shift feels just right.

What truly sets the MPX apart is its attention to detail.

Reviewers, including myself, have been raving about the 87 telemetry controllable RGB LEDs which not only add to the aesthetics but also provide invaluable real-time data, keeping your eyes glued to the race. The wheel’s controls, from the APEM push buttons to the ELMA encoders, are strategically positioned for ease of use, ensuring that every input feels like second nature.

It’s USB compatible with all PC wheelbases, which keeps things simple. SimHub integration is there from the start, though GRID are also working on their own software. I’ve been running mine through SimHub and it’s been dead easy to configure.

The billet aluminium construction, those 87 RGB LEDs and the overall feel of the thing – the MPX punches well above what you’d expect. It’s genuinely one of the nicest wheels I’ve had on my rig, and I’d happily recommend it to anyone looking for something a step above the usual suspects.

Grid Porsche 911 RSR (Official) by Sim-Lab

Grid has an official license with Porsche on various products under their GRID brand, which is owned by Sim-Lab. I’m a big Porsche fan, so this wheel got my heart racing just opening the box!

To start, the official GRID 911 RSR is now available for purchase, and on several planned products carrying the Porsche branding, including the rather impressive Porsche Cup DDU, listed on our DDU buyer’s guide here.

Clearly, this is a very high-end sim racing wheel, priced well above the unofficial wheels. But, that’s a real Porsche badge and for some hardcore Porsche enthusiasts, this wheel will really make an incredible addition to the collection!

Here’s the 911 RSR Steering Wheel review: I found it to be expensive, but one of the most luxurious sim racing wheels on the market. High-end stuff…

I hope you’ve found my recommendations useful – let me know if you have any questions by getting in touch via the contact us form.

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