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Sim Racing Quick Release Standards Explained

Sim racing quick release standards mapped: Fanatec QR2 and QR2 Lite, Moza, Simagic, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Asetek and 70 mm PCD, and which rims fit where.

By David Martini Jr

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A sim racing quick release is the two-part coupling that locks a steering wheel to a wheelbase, and on most systems it also carries power and button data. That’s why rims only fit bases from the same quick-release family. Fanatec, Thrustmaster and Logitech are closed systems; Moza, Simagic, Asetek and Simucube also accept 70 mm PCD rims through adapters.

This guide maps every quick-release family in our database to the bases and rims that use it, using the same parser that powers our compatibility checker. If you’re about to buy a rim, read the family section for your base first; it’ll save you a return.

What is a sim racing quick release?

Every quick release has two halves. The base-side is fixed to the motor shaft. The wheel-side is fixed to the back of the rim or its hub. Click them together and the coupling has to do up to three jobs:

  1. Carry torque. On a 25 Nm base, the coupling has to transmit the full force without play.
  2. Carry power and data. Buttons, paddles, displays and rev lights need electricity and a data link. Most brands route both through pins in the quick release.
  3. Identify the rim. Console licensing often lives in the rim, so the base needs to know which wheel is attached. Our console compatibility guide explains why that matters on Xbox.

That second job is the one that locks you in. A rim’s electronics speak the base manufacturer’s protocol, so even when an adapter makes the metal fit, the buttons may not work.

Here’s how the families break down across the 38 bases and 31 rims we track:

Quick-release family Bases in our data Rims in our data Type
Fanatec QR2 3 (ClubSport DD, ClubSport DD+, Podium DD) 7 Closed
Fanatec QR2 Lite 3 (CSL DD 5 Nm, CSL DD 8 Nm, GT DD Pro) 2 Closed
Thrustmaster QR 5 (T598, T818, T300 RS GT, TX, T-GT II) 4 Closed
Logitech QR 3 (G PRO, RS50 Base, RS50 System) 0 standalone Closed
No quick release (fixed rim) 4 (Logitech G29, G920; Thrustmaster T248, T128) 0 Rim can’t be swapped
Moza QR 7 (R3 to R25) 9 Takes 70 mm rims via adapter
Simagic QR 4 (Alpha EVO family) 7 Takes 70 mm rims via adapter
Asetek QR 3 (La Prima, Forte, Invicta) 2 Takes 70 mm rims via adapter
Simucube SQR 1 (Simucube 2 Pro) 0 Takes 70 mm rims via its quick release
70 mm PCD (Simucube Link QR) 3 (Simucube 3 Sport, Pro, Ultimate) 0 Native 70 mm hole pattern
Conspit CDR 2 (Ares 12, Ares 20 Platinum) 0 Proprietary; CDP versions use a different quick release

Closed ecosystems: Fanatec, Thrustmaster and Logitech

A closed quick release carries the rim’s power and data through its own coupling, and that coupling only exists on the brand’s own bases. Our checker treats a Fanatec, Thrustmaster or Logitech rim on any other brand’s base as not compatible. No adapter in our data changes that.

Fanatec QR2 and QR2 Lite

Fanatec runs two current standards, and they’re related rather than identical.

The cross-fit rules are where buyers get caught:

Combination Verdict Detail
QR2 Lite rim on a QR2 base Compatible Torque is limited to 8 Nm with a QR2 Lite wheel-side
QR2 rim on a QR2 Lite base Compatible No adapter needed and no torque restriction
QR1 rim on a QR2 base Works with adapter QR1 wheels need an adapter
Any Fanatec rim on a non-Fanatec base Not compatible Fanatec’s coupling carries power and data

The 8 Nm limit is the one that hurts. Put a CSL GT3 on an 18 Nm ClubSport DD+ and you’re using less than half the base. The CSL Elite WRC adds its own cap: Fanatec rates it 8 Nm max, and Podium DD1/DD2 bases run it in Low Torque Mode only.

Fanatec’s compatible-base lists add another layer. The ClubSport Steering Wheel GT V2 names the CSL DD and GT DD Pro, but not the ClubSport DD/DD+ or the newer Podium DD. The ClubSport RS names the DD+ but not the DD. Same quick release, but Fanatec hasn’t confirmed the pairing, so our checker returns “check manufacturer chart” for those.

Thrustmaster QR

Five Thrustmaster bases share its quick release: the direct drive T598 and T818, and the belt-driven T300 RS GT, TX Leather Edition and T-GT II, which ship with a rim you can swap for a Thrustmaster add-on wheel. Thrustmaster rims are designed to fit across its bases. The details vary by rim generation:

  • The Ferrari 488 GT3 add-on is natively compatible with all Thrustmaster racing wheel bases, with both screw and latch holders included.
  • The EVO Racing 32R Leather also ships with screw and latch quick-release holders.
  • The Ferrari SF1000 needs the Quick Release Upgrade SF1000 and the Quick Release Adapter, both sold separately, on the T598 and T818.
  • On the T598, older add-on rims may need the Quick Release Adapter. The T818 includes an adapter for older-generation rims.

Logitech QR

Logitech’s RS50 Base takes RS Series wheels and pairs with all Logitech G RS and PRO Series peripherals. The G PRO Racing Wheel ships with its rim but also takes RS Series wheels via the RS Wheel Hub quick release. We don’t yet have standalone Logitech rims in our database, so the RS50 and G PRO show no rim matches in our tools today.

Fixed rims: Logitech G29 and G920, Thrustmaster T248 and T128

Four entry wheels have no quick release at all. On the Logitech G29 and G920 the leather rim is built in, and Thrustmaster’s manual for the T248 says the rim is part of the base; the T128 is the same. No other rim fits them, so moving to a different wheel means replacing the whole unit. If you think you’ll want a formula or GT rim later, start on a base with a quick release, such as the T300 RS GT or TX on the Thrustmaster side.

Open ecosystems: Moza, Simagic, Asetek and Simucube

“Open” is relative. Moza, Simagic and Asetek each have their own proprietary quick release, and their own rims connect with full functions only on their own bases. What makes them open is that each brand also provides a route for third-party rims with a standard 70 mm bolt pattern.

Moza QR

All seven Moza bases, from the 3.9 Nm R3 to the 25 Nm R25 Ultra, share one quick release, and Moza’s chart lists every current Moza wheel as compatible with the R9 V3 and the R5. That makes Moza the simplest ecosystem to shop: any Moza rim fits any Moza base. Two caveats from the spec sheets:

  • The GS V2P needs a wired slip-ring Moza base and isn’t compatible with older wireless bases.
  • The CS V2P connects wirelessly to Moza bases and also works on slip-ring bases.

Moza bases take 70 mm PCD rims through Moza’s 70 mm hub adapter. The CS Pro goes the other way: its hub has an industry-standard 6x70 bolt pattern, so you can swap a third-party rim onto it. And the KS works with third-party bases via Moza’s Universal Hub Kit.

Simagic QR

The Alpha EVO family supports Simagic’s QR50, QR70 and QR-A USB adapter. On the Alpha EVO Ultra, Simagic says the magnetic coupling carries power and data. Zeus rims such as the Zeus GT connect natively to Alpha EVO bases, while older Alpha and M10 bases need Maglink Pro or Maglink Pro Xtend. The GT1 includes a QR70.

The mounting catch: on the Alpha EVO, Sport and Pro, front-bracket installation disables the base’s magnetic wheel connectivity, and on the Ultra the front plates block the magnetic interface. If you plan to front-mount a Simagic base in a rig, check how your rim will connect first.

Asetek QR

Asetek’s quick release passes power and data with no cables, batteries or wireless link, according to its Invicta listing. The Forte takes all Asetek quick-release wheels, including La Prima, Forte and Invicta rims. Third-party 70 mm rims go on through an Asetek wheel-side quick-release adapter.

The Simucube 2 Pro ships with only the SQR locking pin; the Simucube Quick Release parts are sold separately. The Simucube 3 line switched to the Link Quick Release. Its base side ships pre-installed on the Simucube 3 Pro and its siblings and mounts to wheels with a 70 mm hole pattern.

Two buying notes matter here. A Simucube Link Hub is required to operate a Simucube 3 base and isn’t included in the base-only price. And the wheel-side Link Quick Release is sold separately, though Simucube’s own wheels ship with it fitted. The Simucube 3 Sport also isn’t compatible with the Simucube 2 SQR without Simucube’s SC2 QR adapter.

Conspit CDR

Conspit’s Ares 12 and Ares 20 Platinum are sold in two versions with different quick releases: CDR (standard) and CDP (7075 aluminium). We don’t track any Conspit rims yet, so match the rim to the version you buy using Conspit’s own chart.

What is the 70 mm PCD standard?

PCD stands for pitch circle diameter. A 70 mm PCD rim has six bolt holes spaced around a 70 mm circle, the same pattern many aftermarket real-car steering wheels use. It’s the closest thing sim racing has to a universal mount.

The catch is that a bolt pattern only solves the mechanical half. A plain 70 mm rim has no electronics, so you’ll need paddles, buttons and wiring from somewhere else, such as a button box or a hub with its own controls. Simagic’s QR-A USB adapter exists for exactly this. When a rim does have electronics, whether they carry over depends on the hub.

Here’s how our checker handles 70 mm rims:

  • On Moza, Simagic, Asetek and Simucube 2 bases: works with adapter. Each brand’s wheel-side 70 mm adapter is the extra part.
  • On Simucube 3 bases: the base mounts any 70 mm hub, but the wheel-side Link Quick Release is sold separately, so it’s still “works with adapter.”
  • Proprietary rims on Simucube 3: a Moza, Simagic or Asetek rim gets “check manufacturer chart,” because whether its hub, buttons and electronics carry over isn’t published. A Fanatec, Thrustmaster or Logitech rim gets “not compatible.”

Adapters: what works and what does not

These are real verdicts from our compatibility engine, the same ones you’ll see in the checker. They show how far an adapter can take you.

Rim Base Verdict Why
Fanatec CSL GT3 (QR2 Lite) Fanatec ClubSport DD (QR2) Compatible QR2 bases accept QR2 Lite; torque limited to 8 Nm
Fanatec Podium BMW M4 GT3 (QR2) Fanatec CSL DD (QR2 Lite) Compatible QR2 Lite bases accept full QR2 wheel-sides
Fanatec ClubSport GT V2 (QR2) Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (QR2) Check chart Fanatec’s base list doesn’t name the DD+
Thrustmaster SF1000 Thrustmaster T818 Works with adapter Quick Release Upgrade SF1000 plus Quick Release Adapter
Moza KS Simagic Alpha EVO Works with adapter Moza Universal Hub Kit plus Simagic QR70
Moza KS Fanatec CSL DD Check chart No record of the QR2 Lite taking the hub kit
Moza KS Simucube 3 Pro Check chart Electronics carry-over isn’t published
Fanatec CSL GT3 Simagic Alpha EVO Not compatible QR2 Lite wheels don’t fit the Simagic QR
Moza GS V2P Any current Moza base Compatible Same quick release; needs a wired slip-ring base

The pattern is consistent. Adapters work when the receiving base is designed to accept a 70 mm hub and the rim’s maker offers a hub kit. They don’t work when the rim’s own coupling is closed.

How do you check a wheel and base combo?

Pick your base and rim in the checker below. It runs the same quick-release rules described above, then adds platform and pedal checks. For the full logic behind each verdict, read how our compatibility checker works.

Platform

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

Or start from a base and see every rim that fits it. Here’s the list for the Fanatec CSL DD, which shows the QR2 Lite and QR2 rules in action:

What works with the Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)

Derived from each product's quick release, platform licences, pedal connections and mounting, plus the caveats manufacturers publish. Amber means it can work with an adapter or needs confirming on the manufacturer's chart.

Steering wheels

Compatible9 wheels
Check manufacturer chart1 wheel
  • MOZA KS Steering WheelPCNot on XboxNot on PlayStation

    Works with third-party bases via the Universal Hub Kit (per MOZA), but we have no record of the Fanatec QR2 Lite taking it. Check the manufacturer chart.

Not compatible: 21 wheels

Asetek SimSports Forte Formula Steering Wheel, Asetek SimSports La Prima GT Steering Wheel, MOZA CS Pro Steering Wheel, MOZA CS V2P Steering Wheel, MOZA ESX Steering Wheel for PC & Xbox, MOZA FSR2 Formula Wheel, MOZA GS V2P GT Wheel, MOZA KS Pro Steering Wheel, MOZA RS V2 Steering Wheel, MOZA TSW Truck Wheel, Simagic FX Pro, Simagic GT Neo, Simagic GT1, Simagic GTS (GT Sport), Simagic Zeus Formula, Simagic Zeus GT, Simagic Zeus Sport, Thrustmaster EVO Racing 32R Leather, Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On, Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On, Thrustmaster Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition

Pedals

Compatible5 pedal sets
  • Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3PCXboxNot on PlayStation

    Connects through the Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)'s pedal port on Xbox.

    Works on consoles only when connected through a Fanatec wheel base or racing wheel. The direct USB connection is PC only.

  • Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 InvertedPCXboxNot on PlayStation

    Connects through the Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)'s pedal port on Xbox.

    Fanatec states PS4/PS5 use requires a compatible wheel base, and Xbox use requires a Fanatec wheel base with a compatible steering wheel. USB standalone is for PC.

  • Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2PCXboxNot on PlayStation

    Connects through the Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)'s pedal port on Xbox.

    PS4/PS5 use requires a PlayStation-licensed Fanatec wheel base; Xbox One/Series use requires a compatible Fanatec wheel base with an Xbox-licensed Fanatec steering wheel. Standalone USB mode is PC only.

  • Fanatec CSL PedalsPCXboxNot on PlayStation

    Connects through the Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)'s pedal port on Xbox.

    Connects to a Fanatec wheel base over RJ12. Works on consoles only when connected through a Fanatec wheel base or racing wheel, not via the ClubSport USB Adapter.

  • Fanatec CSL Pedals LCPCXboxNot on PlayStation

    Connects through the Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)'s pedal port on Xbox.

    USB standalone mode is for PC. On consoles the set works when connected through a Fanatec wheel base or racing wheel.

14 other USB pedal sets work with it on PC (not on console)

Heusinkveld Sprint 2-Pedal Set, Heusinkveld Sprint 3-Pedal Set, Heusinkveld Ultimate+ 2-Pedal Set, Heusinkveld Ultimate+ 3-Pedal Set, Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals, Logitech G RS Pedals, MOZA CRP2 Load Cell Pedals, MOZA mBooster Pedal Set with CRP2 Throttle, MOZA SRP2 Pedals, Simagic P1000 Modular Pedals, Simagic P1000i Inverted Pedals, Simagic P2000-R Hydraulic Pedals, Thrustmaster Raceline Pedals III LC, Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals

Cockpits and stands

Compatible21 cockpits
Check manufacturer chart2 cockpits
Not compatible: 1 cockpits

Trak Racer FS3 V2 Wheel Stand

Check a full setup with the Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) in the compatibility checker

If you’re still choosing a rim, our ranked list of steering wheels shows each pick’s quick release and the bases it fits, and the full steering wheel hub lists every rim we track.

Frequently asked questions

Are sim racing quick releases universal?

No. Each major brand uses its own quick release, and Fanatec, Thrustmaster and Logitech couplings carry power and data that only their bases provide. The closest thing to a universal standard is the 70 mm PCD bolt pattern, which several open-ecosystem bases accept through an adapter.

Do QR2 Lite wheels fit a QR2 base?

Yes. Fanatec QR2 bases accept QR2 Lite wheel-sides, but torque is limited to 8 Nm with a QR2 Lite wheel-side, so on a 15 Nm ClubSport DD you'd give up almost half the base's strength.

Can I put a Fanatec wheel on a Moza or Simagic base?

Not as a working wheel. Fanatec's quick release carries the rim's power and button data and only couples to Fanatec bases, so our compatibility checker marks those pairings not compatible.

What is a 70 mm PCD wheel?

A rim with six bolt holes on a 70 mm diameter circle, the pattern used by many real-car aftermarket wheels. Moza, Simagic, Simucube and Asetek bases take these rims through a wheel-side quick release adapter.

Do Simucube 3 bases work with Simucube 2 quick releases?

Not directly. The Simucube 3 line uses the Link Quick Release, and Simucube says the 3 Sport isn't compatible with the Simucube 2 SQR without its SC2 QR adapter.

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