Sim racing wheelbases

Every wheelbase in this database from every brand, sorted by published price from low to high. Makers quote torque on different bases, so the basis is printed beside each figure, and a holding number is not comparable to a peak one.

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Field36models from 6 brands
With a price32 of 36on the manufacturer's own page
Price span$199.99 to $1,199.99from the Logitech G G29 up
Highest figure published28 Nm basis not stated by SimagicSimagic Alpha EVO Ultra 28 Nm

This grid holds all wheelbases in the database, from every brand, sorted by published price from low to high. No opinion sets the order.

Prices and specs are read from each maker's own page, checked 2026-08-29 to 2026-09-13. Confirm the price before you buy. Torque is the turning force the motor puts through the wheel, in newton metres (Nm). Peak, holding, and continuous are three ways makers measure it, and there is no published conversion between them. Not published means the maker's own page states no figure. It does not mean the product lacks the feature.

Read the torque column carefully. These manufacturers do not all quote torque the same way. The basis is printed beside every figure, and a holding figure is not directly comparable to a peak one.

All wheelbases

ProductBrandPriceTorqueIn the boxPlatforms
G29Logitech G$199.992.3 NmNot publishedPCPlayStation 5
G920Logitech G$199.992.3 NmNot publishedPCXbox Series X|S
T128 (XBOX / PC)Thrustmaster$199.99Not publishedRim and pedalsPCXbox Series X|S
R3 BundleMOZA$279Not publishedRim and pedalsNot published
G923Logitech G$279.992.3 NmNot publishedPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S
R9MOZA$3299 Nm peakBase onlyPC
R5 BundleMOZA$379Not publishedRim and pedalsNot published
Alpha Mini Wheel BaseSimagic$399Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 NmSimagic$3999 NmNot publishedNot published
CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForceFanatec$399.995 Nm peakBase onlyPCXbox Series X|S
T248 (XBOX / PC)Thrustmaster$399.99Not publishedRim and pedalsPCXbox Series X|S
R12MOZA$42912 Nm peakBase onlyNot published
RS50 BaseLogitech G$449.998 NmNot publishedPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S
CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForceFanatec$479.998 Nm peakBase onlyPCXbox Series X|S
R16 UltraMOZA$52916 NmNot publishedNot published
R9 V3 + CS + SRP2 bundleMOZA$559Not publishedRim and pedalsNot published
R9 V3 + KS + SRP2 bundleMOZA$559Not publishedRim and pedalsNot published
Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 NmFanatec$599.998 Nm peakBase onlyPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S
T598 (XBOX / PC)Thrustmaster$599.995 NmRim and pedalsPCXbox Series X|S
RS50 SystemLogitech G$629.998 NmNot publishedPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S
R12 V2 + CS V2P + SRP2 bundleMOZA$649Not publishedRim and pedalsNot published
R12 V2 + KS + SRP2 bundleMOZA$649Not publishedRim and pedalsNot published
Alpha Wheel BaseSimagic$649Not publishedNot publishedNot published
T818 Black EditionThrustmaster$649.9910 Nm continuousBase onlyPC
R21MOZA$69921 NmNot publishedNot published
ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForceFanatec$699.9915 Nm holdingBase onlyPCXbox Series X|S
Alpha Ultimate Wheel BaseSimagic$899Not publishedNot publishedNot published
ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForceFanatec$899.9918 Nm holdingBase onlyPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S
Alpha EVO Ultra 28 NmSimagic$96928 NmNot publishedNot published
Alpha Base x FX PRO BundleSimagic$999Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForceFanatec$1,199.9925 Nm holdingBase onlyPCXbox Series X|S
Pro Racing WheelLogitech G$1,199.9911 NmNot publishedPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S
ForteAsetekNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Invicta S-Series bundleAsetekNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
T-GT IIThrustmasterNot publishedNot publishedRim and pedalsPCPlayStation 5
T300RSThrustmasterNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedPCPlayStation 5

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How to choose

What peak torque actually tells you

Peak torque, quoted in newton metres, is the maximum rotational force the base can apply to the wheel rim. Peak torque is the most the motor can produce. You set the level you drive at below it. Most drivers run well below the maximum, because sustained high force is tiring over a long stint and because the extra output is wasted if the rig moves.

The practical consequence is that a rigidly mounted 12 Nm base often delivers more usable detail than a 21 Nm base clamped to a desk that flexes. Budget for the frame when you budget for the base.

Direct drive, belt, and gear

A direct-drive base mounts the wheel straight onto the motor shaft, so there is nothing between the motor and your hands. That is what makes small details, like the front tyres losing grip, readable.

Belt and gear-driven wheels put a reduction stage in between. They cost less and they are quieter to live with, but the mechanism smooths over the fine detail and adds a small amount of slack at the centre.

Every option in detail

One section per product, in the same price order as the table above. Every figure is the manufacturer's own, with the source underneath.

Logitech G

Logitech G RS50 Base

$449.99·Wheelbase·PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S

Logitech G RS50 Base
Image: Logitech G
Torque
8 Nm torque, basis not stated, as published by Logitech G.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.

At 8 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.

Check price at Amazon

Source: logitechg.com, checked

Logitech G RS50 System

$629.99·Wheelbase·PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S

Logitech G RS50 System
Image: Logitech G
Torque
8 Nm torque, basis not stated, as published by Logitech G.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.

At 8 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $600 to $1,000 price band.

Check price at Amazon

Source: logitechg.com, checked

Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel

$1,199.99·Wheelbase·PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S

Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel
Image: Logitech G
Torque
11 Nm torque, basis not stated, as published by Logitech G.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.

At 11 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $1,000 to $2,000 price band.

Check price at Amazon

Source: logitechg.com, checked

Thrustmaster

Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)

$599.99·Wheelbase·PCXbox Series X|S

Thrustmaster T598 (XBOX / PC)
Image: Thrustmaster
Torque
5 Nm torque, basis not stated, as published by Thrustmaster.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.

At 5 Nm this sits in the lowest torque band the database holds, under 6 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.

Check price at Amazon

Source: thrustmaster.com, checked

Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition

$649.99·Wheelbase·PC

Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition
Image: Thrustmaster
Torque
10 Nm continuous torque, as published by Thrustmaster.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.

At 10 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $600 to $1,000 price band.

Check price at Amazon

Source: thrustmaster.com, checked

MOZA

MOZA R9

$329·Wheelbase·PC

MOZA R9
Image: MOZA
Torque
9 Nm peak torque, as published by MOZA.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.
Quick release
Supported. That decides which rims fit now and later.
Mounting
Bottom mount

At 9 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.

Check price at MOZA Racing

Source: mozaracing.com, checked

Simagic

Fanatec

Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce

$399.99·Wheelbase·PCXbox Series X|S

Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce
Image: Fanatec
Torque
5 Nm peak torque, as published by Fanatec.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.
Quick release
QR2. That decides which rims fit now and later.
Mounting
T-nut rail system on sides and bottom
Published weight
6.85 kg

At 5 Nm this sits in the lowest torque band the database holds, under 6 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.

Check price at Fanatec

Source: fanatec.com, checked

Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce

$479.99·Wheelbase·PCXbox Series X|S

Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) FullForce
Image: Fanatec
Torque
8 Nm peak torque, as published by Fanatec.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.
Quick release
QR2. That decides which rims fit now and later.
Mounting
T-nut rail system on sides and bottom
Published weight
6.85 kg

At 8 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.

Check price at Fanatec

Source: fanatec.com, checked

Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm

$599.99·Wheelbase·PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S

Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro 8 Nm
Image: Fanatec
Torque
8 Nm peak torque, as published by Fanatec.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.
Quick release
QR2. That decides which rims fit now and later.
Mounting
T-nut rail system on sides and bottom
Published weight
7.15 kg

At 8 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.

Check price at Fanatec

Source: fanatec.com, checked

Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce

$699.99·Wheelbase·PCXbox Series X|S

Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) FullForce
Image: Fanatec
Torque
15 Nm holding torque, as published by Fanatec.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.
Quick release
QR2. That decides which rims fit now and later.
Mounting
T-nut rail system on sides and bottom
Published weight
11.68 kg

At 15 Nm this sits in the upper band, between 12 and 21 Nm. Makers of bases in this band publish rig-mounting patterns rather than desk clamps.

Check price at Fanatec

Source: fanatec.com, checked

Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce

$899.99·Wheelbase·PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S

Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce
Image: Fanatec
Torque
18 Nm holding torque, as published by Fanatec.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.
Quick release
QR2. That decides which rims fit now and later.
Mounting
T-nut rail system on sides and bottom
Published weight
11.68 kg

At 18 Nm this sits in the upper band, between 12 and 21 Nm. Makers of bases in this band publish rig-mounting patterns rather than desk clamps.

Check price at Fanatec

Source: fanatec.com, checked

Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce

$1,199.99·Wheelbase·PCXbox Series X|S

Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce
Image: Fanatec
Torque
25 Nm holding torque, with 33 Nm peak overshoot quoted separately, as published by Fanatec.
Drive
Direct drive, so the rim mounts straight onto the motor shaft with no belt or gear stage in between.
Quick release
QR2. That decides which rims fit now and later.
Mounting
Anodized aluminum body with cooling fins, doubles as the rail mounting system
Published weight
13.41 kg

At 25 Nm this is among the highest published figures in the database.

Check price at Fanatec

Source: fanatec.com, checked

Asetek

Common questions

Why do two wheelbases with the same Nm figure feel different?

Because the number is often measuring different things. Manufacturers do not quote torque on a single basis. Fanatec publishes holding torque and states peak overshoot separately, so its Podium DD reads 25 Nm holding with a 33 Nm peak. MOZA publishes peak torque. Thrustmaster publishes constant torque.

A holding figure and a peak figure are not interchangeable, and there is no published conversion between them. That is why every torque figure on this site carries the basis it was quoted on, and why we do not rank a holding number against a peak one.

Does a stronger wheelbase always feel better?

No. Peak torque is the most the motor can produce. You set the level you drive at below it. Most drivers run well below the maximum, because sustained high force is tiring over a long stint.

The bigger constraint is the frame. Any movement in the rig is force the base produced that you never feel, so a rigidly mounted mid-force base often gives more usable detail than a stronger base clamped to a desk that flexes. Budget for the frame when you budget for the base.

Will this work on my console?

Check the platform column, and treat a blank as unknown rather than as a no. We list only what the manufacturer states on its own product page.

The expensive trap is that console compatibility is often conditional. A base sold as console compatible may only be recognised when a specific licensed wheel rim is attached, and the base alone will not work. Confirm the exact combination with the manufacturer before ordering.

Will my wheel rim fit this base?

Only if they share a quick release standard. The coupling between base and rim is the most common cross-brand incompatibility in sim racing, and it constrains upgrades more than any other single spec.

Check the quick release field on both products before buying either.

Why do some products show no price?

Because the manufacturer does not publish one in a form we can attribute. Several render prices through scripts, show a different currency depending on where you are, or sell only through retailers.

We show Not published rather than a guess, and rather than a converted figure no source states. Prices also move constantly, so confirm on the manufacturer's page before buying. Every link here goes there.

How is this list ordered?

By published price, low to high. There is no editor's pick and no star rating, because we have not tested this hardware. The table is the review.

Every figure carries the manufacturer URL it came from and the date it was checked, so you can verify any row rather than take our word for it.

Sources

Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.