Best Sim Racing Wheels for PC

The best sim racing wheel for PC on our scoring is the Fanatec Podium DD, top of all 38 bases at 8.7 with 25 Nm of holding torque. But every base runs on PC. If you’ll never race on a console, the PC-only Asetek Invicta (27 Nm) and Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra (28 Nm) deserve equal consideration, and they offer more mounting options.

How we picked

All 38 bases in our database list PC, so this ranking covers the whole field. Each base is scored on our standard rubric: drive type, peak torque, platform support, mounting options and pedal port. The weights are on our how we evaluate page. Beyond the overall winner, we pick the top score in each PC ecosystem that console guides skip: Asetek, Simagic, Moza and Simucube.

One adjustment to keep in mind as a PC buyer: platform support carries 1.5 of the rubric’s 7.5 points, and on PC it doesn’t help you. Set it aside and the Invicta, Alpha EVO Ultra, MOZA R25 Ultra and Podium DD would all land at 9.6, with the Simucube 3 Pro at 9.2. We still pick by the published score, but read the PC-only picks with that in mind.

PC wheel base picks

Best overall: Fanatec Podium DD

#1

Best overall

Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm)

8.7Pitwall Gear Score

Drive type

direct-drive

Peak torque

25 Nm

Platform support

pc, xbox

Mounting options

bottom, desk-clamp

Fanatec's top direct-drive base, rated at 25 Nm holding torque with 33 Nm peak overshoot and a QR2 base-side, for PC and Xbox drivers.

Strengths

• 25 Nm holding torque with 33 Nm peak overshoot
• Preinstalled QR2 base-side (Type-F); 10 cm shaft extension included
• Cooling fins double as T-nut rails on the sides and bottom
• Pedal, shifter, handbrake and CAN ports

Watch out for

• Not compatible with any PlayStation console and cannot be upgraded for it
• Xbox use requires an Xbox-licensed Fanatec steering wheel
• Older wheels list compatibility with Podium DD1/DD2 but not always this base; check the wheel page

The Podium DD is the top score in our database. On PC it runs with any Fanatec steering wheel or hub, delivering 25 Nm of holding torque with 33 Nm of peak overshoot. It carries a preinstalled QR2 base-side (Type-F), a 10 cm shaft extension, T-nut rails along the sides and bottom, and pedal, shifter, handbrake and CAN ports.

Its edge over the PC-only bases comes from Xbox support. On PC alone, its advantage is the depth of Fanatec’s rim and pedal range. Fanatec warns that older wheels list the Podium DD1/DD2 but not always this base, so confirm your rim on Fanatec’s wheel page.

Best mid-range: Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel

#2

Best mid-range (10–16 Nm)

Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel

8.0Pitwall Gear Score

Drive type

direct-drive

Peak torque

11 Nm

Platform support

pc, playstation, xbox

Mounting options

bottom, desk-clamp

An 11 Nm direct drive wheel with TRUEFORCE sold with its PRO wheel, in PlayStation/PC and Xbox/PC versions, for console racers who want a higher-torque Logitech setup.

Strengths

• 11 Nm direct drive with TRUEFORCE
• Magnetic hall-effect shift paddles plus dual clutch paddles usable as handbrake or extra axes
• RPM LED display and 5 onboard profiles
• Takes RS Series wheels via the RS Wheel Hub quick release

Watch out for

• PlayStation and Xbox are separate versions
• PRO Racing Pedals are sold separately

The top score between 10 and 16 Nm (8.0) belongs to the G PRO, which ships with its wheel. On PC that means 11 Nm direct drive with TRUEFORCE, magnetic hall-effect shift paddles and dual clutch paddles that double as a handbrake or extra axes. It also has an RPM LED display and five onboard profiles.

It launched at $999.99, and Logitech sells a PC-only version alongside the console ones. Its mid-range score leans on console support. On PC alone, the MOZA R16 Ultra offers 16 Nm and front mounting at a $529 launch MSRP, though it’s base only.

Best PC-only base: Asetek SimSports Invicta

#3

Best PC-only base

Asetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase

7.7Pitwall Gear Score

Drive type

direct-drive

Peak torque

27 Nm

Platform support

pc

Mounting options

front, bottom, desk-clamp

Asetek's flagship 27 Nm direct drive wheelbase with a 22-bit encoder and Asetek's cable-free quick release, aimed at PC sim racers who want high torque.

Strengths

• 27 Nm peak torque from a 22-bit encoder
• Asetek quick release passes power and data with no cables, batteries or wireless link
• Pre-installed T-nuts allow front, bottom, side or table-clamp mounting
• 400 W power supply included

Watch out for

• PC only (Windows 10/11); not compatible with consoles
• Weighs 11.3 kg, so a rigid cockpit is needed at full torque

The Invicta, Alpha EVO Ultra and MOZA R25 Ultra tie at 7.7 for the top PC-only score. We give the Invicta the overall PC-only slot because its pre-installed T-nuts allow front, bottom, side or table-clamp mounting with no trade-off. Simagic’s front plates block the EVO Ultra’s magnetic quick release, and the R25 Ultra lists no desk clamp.

It’s 27 Nm peak from a 22-bit encoder, with a 400 W power supply included. The Asetek quick release passes power and data with no cables, batteries or wireless link, and it takes every Asetek quick-release wheel (La Prima, Forte, Invicta). It weighs 11.3 kg and launched at $1,199.99.

Best Simagic base: Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra

#4

Best Simagic base

Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra

7.7Pitwall Gear Score

Drive type

direct-drive

Peak torque

28 Nm

Platform support

pc

Mounting options

bottom, front, desk-clamp

A 28 Nm direct-drive base at the top of Simagic's Alpha EVO line, with a magnetic quick-release coupling that carries power and data to Simagic wheels, aimed at PC drivers wanting high torque.

Strengths

• 28 Nm max torque; 11 kg, 359 x 130 x 110 mm
• Magnetic QR coupling carries power and data; supports QR50, QR70 and QR-A
• 11 connection ports with CAN, CAN FD and USB support

Watch out for

• Simagic lists PC titles only; no console support stated
• Only bottom mounting works without extra brackets; front plates block the magnetic QR interface

The EVO Ultra is the strongest base in Simagic’s lineup and the top Simagic score (7.7). It delivers 28 Nm of max torque in an 11 kg housing measuring 359 x 130 x 110 mm. The magnetic quick-release coupling carries power and data and supports QR50, QR70 and the QR-A adapter.

It has 11 connection ports with CAN, CAN FD and USB support, which is where Simagic pedals and accessories plug in. Mount it from below: Simagic says only bottom mounting works without extra brackets, and front plates block the magnetic QR interface. All seven Simagic rims in our database fit the whole Alpha EVO family.

Best Moza base: MOZA R25 Ultra

#5

Best Moza base

MOZA R25 Ultra

7.7Pitwall Gear Score

Drive type

direct-drive

Peak torque

25 Nm

Platform support

pc

Mounting options

front, bottom

Moza's 25 Nm True Torque direct-drive base, with 25 Nm sustained torque, 9.1 kg weight and front, side and bottom mounting, aimed at PC drivers in a rigid cockpit.

Strengths

• 25 Nm maximum and sustained torque, 378 W rated power
• Front, side and bottom mounting
• Ports for pedals, dash, shifter, handbrake and E-stop

Watch out for

• 9.1 kg base needs a rigid cockpit mount
• No desk clamp listed
• Moza lists PC as the platform; no PlayStation support

The R25 Ultra tops Moza’s range at 7.7. Its 25 Nm is rated as both maximum and sustained torque, from 378 W of rated power, and it launched at $899. That’s the most torque per launch dollar among the 25 Nm+ bases we have a launch MSRP for.

It mounts from the front, side or bottom and has ports for pedals, dash, shifter, handbrake and E-stop. There’s no desk clamp listed, and at 9.1 kg it belongs in a rig. All nine Moza rims we track fit it, and the same rims fit every smaller Moza base.

Best Simucube base: Simucube 3 Pro

#6

Best Simucube base

Simucube 3 Pro

7.3Pitwall Gear Score

Drive type

direct-drive

Peak torque

25 Nm

Platform support

pc

Mounting options

front, bottom

A 25 Nm third-generation Simucube direct-drive base using the Link Quick Release for power and data to Simucube Link wheels, aimed at PC drivers stepping up from mid-range bases.

Strengths

• 25 Nm max torque; 360 W supply with 450 W peak; 11 kg
• Link Quick Release base side ships pre-installed and mounts to wheels with a 70 mm hole pattern
• Front and bottom mounting; compatible with Simucube wireless wheels

Watch out for

• A Simucube Link Hub is required to operate and is not included in the base-only price
• Wheel-side Link Quick Release is sold separately (Simucube wheels ship with it fitted)
• No USB passthrough; PC only

The Simucube 3 Pro and 3 Ultimate tie at 7.3. We pick the Pro because its 25 Nm already reaches the top of our torque scale. The Ultimate’s 35 Nm earns no extra points and launched at $3,299, against $1,599 for the Pro.

The Pro has a 360 W supply with 450 W peak, weighs 11 kg, and mounts from the front or bottom. Its Link Quick Release base-side ships pre-installed and takes rims with a 70 mm hole pattern. Budget carefully: Simucube says a Link Hub is required to operate the base and isn’t in the base-only price, and the wheel-side Link Quick Release is sold separately unless your Simucube wheel ships with it fitted. There’s no USB passthrough.

Best PC-only base under $500 at launch: MOZA R12 V2

#7

Best PC-only base under $500 at launch

MOZA R12 V2

6.2Pitwall Gear Score

Drive type

direct-drive

Peak torque

12 Nm

Platform support

pc

Mounting options

bottom, desk-clamp

A 12 Nm direct-drive wheel base weighing 7.5 kg with pedal, shifter, handbrake, dash and E-stop ports, aimed at PC drivers who want more torque than the R9.

Strengths

• 12 Nm peak torque, 216 W peak power
• 21-bit encoder, 90-2700 degree rotation
• Ports for pedals, dash, shifter, handbrake and E-stop

Watch out for

• Moza lists PC as the platform; no PlayStation support
• Desk clamp and E-stop are optional extras

Among PC-only bases that launched at $500 or less, the R12 V2 scores highest at 6.2, ahead of the MOZA R9 V3 and Simagic Alpha EVO Sport (both 5.8). Across every base under $500, the Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) scores higher at 6.7, launched at $479.95, but its lead comes from Xbox support, which a PC buyer doesn’t need. The R12 V2 has half again its torque (12 Nm against 8 Nm).

It launched at $469 with 216 W peak power, a 21-bit encoder and 90 to 2,700 degrees of rotation. Ports cover pedals, dash, shifter, handbrake and E-stop. You’ll need a rim and pedals, and the desk clamp is optional. Our best budget sim racing wheels guide prices out the full starting setup.

Comparison table

Asetek, Simagic and Simucube don’t publish a pedal port for these bases. For the full 38-base ranking, see our best sim racing wheels list.

PC-only ecosystems vs console-capable bases

Twenty of our 38 bases are PC only: all three Asetek, all four Simagic, all four Simucube, both Conspit, six Moza bases (everything except the R3 bundle) and the Thrustmaster T818. Choosing one gives up console support, and the data shows what you get in return.

What you’re comparing	PC-only bases (20)	Console-capable bases (18)
Bases rated 18 Nm or more	10	2 (Podium DD, ClubSport DD+)
Bases listing front mounting	14	0
Highest peak torque	35 Nm (Simucube 3 Ultimate)	25 Nm (Podium DD)
Bundles with a wheel included	1 (MOZA R5)	11 (G PRO, RS50 System, G29, G920, MOZA R3, and Thrustmaster T598, T248, T128, T300 RS GT, TX and T-GT II)

Front mounting is the overlooked one. Every base that lists front mounting is PC only. If you’re building an aluminum profile rig with a front-mount plate, the console-capable bases all expect a bottom plate or desk clamp instead. Our best sim racing cockpits ranking shows which frames offer which mounts.

Each PC ecosystem has its own quirks:

• Asetek (La Prima, Forte, Invicta): one quick release across the range, with power and data passed through it. The La Prima is upgradeable from 12 Nm to 16 Nm with Asetek’s power supply upgrade.
• Simagic (Alpha EVO family): a magnetic quick release with QR50, QR70 and QR-A support. Front brackets disable the magnetic wheel connection, and all brackets are sold separately.
• Moza (R9 V3 to R25 Ultra): the most consistent rim compatibility. All nine Moza rims fit all Moza bases.
• Simucube (2 Pro and the 3 series): the 2 Pro uses the SQR and front-mounts only, by four M8 holes on a 145 mm pattern. The 3 series uses the Link Quick Release on a 70 mm pattern, and Simucube says the 3 Sport needs its SC2 QR adapter to work with the older SQR.
• Conspit (Ares 12, Ares 20 Platinum): 12 Nm and 20 Nm bases with 23-bit optical encoders, mounted from below (M6 x4) or the side (M8 x4). Each comes in a standard CDR version and a CDP version with a different quick release.
• Thrustmaster (T818): PC only regardless of which rim is fitted, at 10 Nm constant torque, with a pedal port on the base. Desk and cockpit mounting kits are sold separately.

Mixing brands on PC: pedals and rims

PC is the only platform where mixing brands is normal. Here’s what our compatibility checker allows.

Pedals: almost anything goes

On PC, USB pedals plug straight into the computer and work alongside any base. So a Heusinkveld set like the Ultimate+ 3-pedal, with its 140 kg maximum brake force, pairs with a Simucube, Asetek or Moza base just as easily as with a Fanatec one. It’s PC only and USB only.

Two exceptions are worth knowing:

• Base-only pedals: the Fanatec CSL Pedals have no USB connector. They need a Fanatec base, or the separately sold ClubSport USB Adapter for standalone PC use.
• Bus-connected pedals: the Simagic P1000 can connect by USB to a PC or to a Simagic wheelbase bus port, so it works with any base over USB and with Simagic bases either way.

Rims: closed and open quick releases

Rims are where brands stop mixing. Fanatec, Thrustmaster and Logitech quick releases carry the wheel’s power and data through their own coupling, so their rims stay on their own bases. Elsewhere, crossing brands means 70 mm PCD hubs:

Base brand	How it takes a 70 mm rim
Simagic	Simagic QR70 wheel-side adapter
Moza	Moza’s 70 mm hub adapter
Asetek	Asetek wheel-side quick release adapter
Simucube 3	Link Quick Release on a 70 mm hole pattern (wheel-side sold separately)

Going the other way, the MOZA KS works with third-party bases through Moza’s Universal Hub Kit, which is why our checker shows it as “works with adapter” on Simagic and Asetek bases. The MOZA CS Pro has an industry-standard 6x70 bolt pattern that accepts third-party rims. On a Simucube 3, though, our checker marks other brands’ rims “check manufacturer chart”. The rim will bolt to the 70 mm pattern, but whether its hub, buttons and electronics carry over isn’t published.

Try any combination below. Pick PC as the platform, then a base, rim and pedals, and the checker explains each verdict. Our compatibility checker guide explains what each verdict means.

Platform

PCXboxPlayStation

WheelbaseChoose a wheelbase…Asetek SimSports Forte Direct Drive WheelbaseAsetek SimSports Invicta Direct Drive WheelbaseAsetek SimSports La Prima Direct Drive WheelbaseConspit Ares 12Conspit Ares 20 PlatinumFanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm)Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm)Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm)Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base (8 Nm)Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm)Logitech G PRO Racing WheelLogitech G RS50 BaseLogitech G RS50 SystemLogitech G29 Driving ForceLogitech G920 Driving ForceMOZA R12 V2MOZA R16 UltraMOZA R21 UltraMOZA R25 UltraMOZA R3 Racing Bundle for Xbox & PCMOZA R5 Racing BundleMOZA R9 V3Simagic Alpha EVOSimagic Alpha EVO ProSimagic Alpha EVO SportSimagic Alpha EVO UltraSimucube 2 ProSimucube 3 ProSimucube 3 SportSimucube 3 UltimateThrustmaster T-GT IIThrustmaster T128Thrustmaster T248Thrustmaster T300 RS GT EditionThrustmaster T598Thrustmaster T818 Black EditionThrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition

Steering wheelChoose a wheel…Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Steering WheelAsetek SimSports La Prima GT Steering WheelFanatec ClubSport Formula V3Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel GT V2Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel R330 V2 for XboxFanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Rally Sweden for XboxFanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel RSFanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRCFanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel GT3 EnduranceMOZA CS Pro Steering WheelMOZA CS V2P Steering WheelMOZA ESX Steering Wheel for PC & XboxMOZA FSR2 Formula WheelMOZA GS V2P GT WheelMOZA KS Pro Steering WheelMOZA KS Steering WheelMOZA RS V2 Steering WheelMOZA TSW Truck WheelSimagic FX ProSimagic GT NeoSimagic GT1Simagic GTS (GT Sport)Simagic Zeus FormulaSimagic Zeus GTSimagic Zeus SportThrustmaster EVO Racing 32R LeatherThrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-OnThrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-OnThrustmaster Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition

Pedals (optional)No pedals selectedFanatec ClubSport Pedals V3Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 InvertedFanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2Fanatec CSL PedalsFanatec CSL Pedals LCHeusinkveld Sprint 2-Pedal SetHeusinkveld Sprint 3-Pedal SetHeusinkveld Ultimate+ 2-Pedal SetHeusinkveld Ultimate+ 3-Pedal SetLogitech G PRO Racing PedalsLogitech G RS PedalsMOZA CRP2 Load Cell PedalsMOZA mBooster Pedal Set with CRP2 ThrottleMOZA SRP2 PedalsSimagic P1000 Modular PedalsSimagic P1000i Inverted PedalsSimagic P2000-R Hydraulic PedalsThrustmaster Raceline Pedals III LCThrustmaster T-LCM Pedals

Cockpit (optional)No cockpit selectedFanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5GT Omega APEX Wheel StandGT Omega ART CockpitGT Omega PRIME CockpitNext Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount EditionNext Level Racing F-GT ProNext Level Racing GTElite Front & Side Mount EditionNext Level Racing GTElite Wheel Plate EditionNext Level Racing GTLite ProNext Level Racing GTtrackNext Level Racing RC Foldable (RC F)Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0Playseat Challenge XPlayseat Formula IntelligenceSim-Lab GT1 EvoSim-Lab GT1 ProSim-Lab P1X ProTrak Racer Alpine Racing TRX V2Trak Racer FS3 V2 Wheel StandTrak Racer TR120S V2Trak Racer TR160 V5Trak Racer TR5Trak Racer TR8 PRO V2Trak Racer TR80S

Choose a wheelbase and a steering wheel to see whether they work together.

Which PC wheel base should you buy?

• You want the deepest rim and pedal catalogue and might add an Xbox: the Podium DD.
• You’re PC only and want maximum torque with flexible mounting: the Asetek Invicta.
• You want the most torque per launch dollar at 25 Nm: the MOZA R25 Ultra, which launched at $899.
• You want a magnetic quick release and lots of accessory ports: the Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra, bottom-mounted.
• You’re building a no-compromise rig and the budget is open: the Simucube 3 Pro, plus the Link Hub it requires.
• You’re starting out and plan to upgrade: the MOZA R12 V2, whose rims carry over to every bigger Moza base.
• You want the cheapest complete wheel and pedals: the Thrustmaster T128, which launched at $199.99, or the Logitech G29 or G920 at $399 if you want a clutch pedal. All three run on PC as well as their console, but none is direct drive.

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