The Best Wheelbases of 2024 — From Starters to Advanced Racers
Last week, I shared my thoughts on the best sim racing cockpits of 2024.
This week, we’re turning the wheel — literally — and focusing on the best wheelbases you can buy right now.
This article is divided into three sections:
1️⃣ Entry-Level Wheelbases
2️⃣ Advanced Wheelbases
3️⃣ Buying Tips & Key Advice
🎮 Entry-Level Wheelbases — The Best for Beginners
When starting out in sim racing, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by specs, Nm ratings, and brand hype. Let’s keep it simple and practical.
🟦 PlayStation — Thrustmaster T300
💰 New: ~€380 | 🪙 Used: ~€220
The Thrustmaster T300 hits that sweet spot between power, smoothness, availability, and ecosystem support.
It’s a belt-driven system with a refined and consistent feel, and it remains one of the best beginner-friendly choices for PlayStation users.
✅ Balanced performance
✅ Great ecosystem of rims & pedals
✅ Smooth belt-driven FFB
🟩 Xbox — Thrustmaster TX
Essentially the brother of the T300, the TX offers the same strengths for Xbox racers.
However, if you’re buying new, the price gap to the Thrustmaster T248 (roughly €100 cheaper) makes that model worth considering.
🟠 Thrustmaster T248:
- Slightly less smooth (hybrid drive system)
- Includes excellent T3PM pedals
- Overall better value-for-money package
💬 Unless your budget is really tight, skip the T128. It’s plastic, underpowered, and feels toy-like.
⚙️ What About Logitech G29 / G920?
The Logitech G29 and G920 are reliable, durable, and come with nice leather rims — but when compared directly with the T300, the Thrustmaster simply offers better force feedback fidelity and overall realism.
If you find a good used Logitech deal, it’s not a bad pick — just know that it’s technically outclassed in 2024.
🖥️ PC — The Budget Powerhouse: CAMMUS C5
💵 Price: ~$250
This is where PC players win big — no console licensing means cheaper options.
The CAMMUS C5 is a compact, leather-rimmed direct drive wheelbase that punches far above its weight. With 5Nm of torque and responsive, configurable software, it’s the ultimate bang-for-buck entry-level base.
⚡ Compact and powerful
⚡ True direct drive sensation
⚡ Excellent value
🎨 Some call its design “unconventional” (okay… it’s not a beauty queen), and the non-removable wheel might deter some. But if you can live with the looks, it’s unbeatable for the price.
🏎️ Advanced Wheelbases — For Serious Sim Racers
Once you’ve spent time on a starter base, you’ll know what you actually want:
more power, more detail, or more immersion.
Here are my top two picks in this category.
💥 Budget-Friendly Beast — CAMMUS C12
💵 Price: ~$550
The C12 offers incredible value. Smooth, powerful, stylish, and compact — it ticks all the boxes.
Its motor is strong, its software solid, and the RGB accents add a nice touch.
Against competitors like the Thrustmaster T818 or Simagic Alpha, the C12 remains unbeatable in price-to-performance ratio.
⚠️ The only drawback?
The ecosystem is limited — fewer rims and accessories compared to Fanatec or MOZA.
💡 Verdict: The best bang-for-buck advanced base right now.
🔵 Premium Pick — Logitech G Pro
If budget isn’t a concern, the Logitech G Pro remains my personal favorite.
✅ Cross-platform (PlayStation, Xbox, and PC)
✅ Simple plug-and-play setup
✅ Smooth and refined FFB
✅ And of course… TrueForce
While it might not deliver the most powerful or raw force feedback, the TrueForce integration adds a unique layer of immersion — engine revs, gear shifts, and subtle vibrations that other bases simply don’t replicate as naturally.
💡 Verdict: Not the strongest — but one of the most enjoyable and complete experiences on the market.
🧠 Buying Tips — Before You Pull the Trigger
🚫 Don’t Follow the Hype
Every year, there’s a “flavor of the month.”
Two years ago it was Fanatec, last year MOZA, this year Simagic.
Hype ≠ best for you.
Choose based on your platform, style, and budget — not what’s trending.
💸 Wait for Deals
Manufacturers like CAMMUS and MOZA often run sales — e.g., early May discounts or Black Friday deals. A few weeks of patience can save you hundreds.
🧱 Find Your Torque Sweet Spot
Don’t get obsessed with torque numbers.
For most, 8–10 Nm is plenty. More power doesn’t necessarily mean more realism — you’ll likely run it at reduced strength anyway.
💬 Be Specific When Asking for Advice
If you ask, “What’s the best wheelbase?”, you’ll get a dozen conflicting answers.
Instead, specify:
- Your platform (PC / PS / Xbox)
- Your budget
- The games you play
- The features that matter to you
This will get you useful recommendations instead of noise.
🧩 Final Word — The Future of Wheelbases
Direct drive technology is now mature. The next evolution lies not in power, but in features.
Systems like TrueForce and FullForce are leading the charge, merging haptics with force feedback for deeper immersion.
It’s exciting to see Logitech, Thrustmaster, and Fanatec all pushing this forward — and I’m sure the new brands will follow.
Thanks for reading, my friends! 🙌
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