From 1:1 scale GT wheels to Formula One replicas, the world of licensed wheel rims in sim racing offers plenty of choice. Here is our list of licensed sim racing steering wheels that are available or soon-to-be-released.
Regardless of which wheelbase manufacturer you use in your setup, or which automotive brand you love, there is almost certainly a wheel rim to suit you if you are looking for an official, licensed wheel. If you love to race GT cars, Fanatec's rich GT and Porsche catalogue is bound to capture your attention. In contrast, if it is Formula One and open-wheel racing you love, perhaps the SF1000 wheel from Thrustmaster's Ferrari replicas is more your style.
Fanatec's famous McLaren GT3 wheel. Image: Fanatec.com
Throughout this selection, it is clear to see that Porsche and McLaren hold a majority stake over the other brands, however, the likes of Ferrari and BMW each have a range of fantastic wheel rims on offer as well. The more premium brands like Ascher Racing with their McLaren series and GRID Engineering with the 911 RSR GTE wheel have some eye-watering price tags attached - although that still pales in comparison to Cosworth's offering, which has essentially just been pulled out of a real LMP2, IndyCar or Super Formula racer and made PC-compatible.
On the other side of the scale, Thrustmaster has some very budget-friendly options when it comes to licensed hardware. The best example would be their Ferrari 599XX Evo Alcantara or leather wheel rims, these come in at just under €200!
Thrustmaster officially licensed Ferrari 599XX wheel add-on
You might be wondering why some of Thrustmaster's range is not on this list, especially with their close relationship with Ferrari. The reason for this is that we wanted this list to showcase the very best in licensed sim racing equipment, a lot of the older Thrustmaster entry-level hardware is not designed for modern titles or lacks Force Feedback.
Also not included are wheels that are very clearly based on real designs but without official branding on them as they are not licensed products. These wheels can still be of great quality and built from the ground up, such as the Rosso Racing Audi R8 LMS and Lamborghini Huracan GT3 wheel. Regardless of how good they may be to use, they are not officially licensed and therefore cannot be considered for this list.
The rim comes in at a pricey €1399, and whilst it certainly is a state-of-the-art piece of equipment, that price tag implies near perfection. Check out the video below for the full review of MOZA's second step into the licensed wheel rim world.
This new hypercar wheel is a great competitor in the market of licensed equipment, but it is not breaking any records. The likes of Fanatec are hot on the heels of MOZA with their extensive range of Porsche wheels and the prospect of future Corsair implementation. This level of competition is great for us as consumers, the future is looking bright for those who love the real-life replica wheel rims.
If you are planning on buying any of the wheels listed above and you like what we do here at OverTake, please consider using our affiliate links below. We make a small commission on each sale made using this link, without any extra costs for you. And with that, you support your favorite sim racing community, so that we can keep hosting all the downloads you need and post all the news, reviews, features and more.
- Moza Racing
- Fanatec
- Sim-Lab
- Apex Sim Racing
Which other automotive brands do you want to see bring their name to the forefront of sim racing in the future? Let us know in the comments down below!
Regardless of which wheelbase manufacturer you use in your setup, or which automotive brand you love, there is almost certainly a wheel rim to suit you if you are looking for an official, licensed wheel. If you love to race GT cars, Fanatec's rich GT and Porsche catalogue is bound to capture your attention. In contrast, if it is Formula One and open-wheel racing you love, perhaps the SF1000 wheel from Thrustmaster's Ferrari replicas is more your style.
Fanatec's famous McLaren GT3 wheel. Image: Fanatec.com
| Automotive Manufacturer | Car | Sim Racing Manufacturer | Model Name | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | Alpine A524 | Trak Racer | n/a | n/a |
| Bentley | Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak | Fanatec | Podium Steering Wheel Bentley GT3 | €1999.95 / $1999.95 |
| BMW | BMW M4 GT3 | Fanatec | Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3 | €1499.95 / $1499.95 |
| BMW | BMW M3 GT2 | Fanatec | ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2 V2 | €299.95 / $299.95 |
| Cosworth | various IndyCar, LMP2, Super Formula | Cosworth | Cosworth CCW Mk2 Pro Sim | €9559 - 11936 (depending on options) |
| Ferrari | Ferrari SF1000 | Thrustmaster | Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition | €399.99 / $399.99 / £349.99 |
| Ferrari | Ferrari 250 GTO | Thrustmaster | Ferrari 250 GTO Wheel Add-On | €399.99 / $399.99 / £349.99 |
| Ferrari | Ferrari 488 GT3 | Thrustmaster | Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On | €249.99 / $249.99 / £199.99 |
| Ferrari | Ferrari 599XX Evo | Thrustmaster | 599X Evo 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition | €199.99/$199.99/£169.99 |
| Ferrari | Ferrari 488 Challenge | Thrustmaster | TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition | €599.99/$599.99/£529.99 |
| Ferrari | Ferrari 458 Italia | Thrustmaster | TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition | n/a |
| Ford | Ford Mustang GT3 | VPG | Ford Mustang GT3 Sim Wheel | n/a |
| Ford / Sparco | Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 WRC | Fanatec | Podium Steering Wheel Monte Carlo Rally | €699.95 / $699.95 |
| Ford / Sparco | Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 WRC | Fanatec | ClubSport Steering Wheel Rally Sweden for Xbox | €549.95 / $549.95 |
| Lamborghini | Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 | MOZA Racing | Essenza SCV12 Sim-Racing Steering Wheel | €1399 |
| McLaren | McLaren 650S GT3 | Fanatec | CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 | €199.95 / 199.95 |
| McLaren | McLaren Artura GT4 | Ascher Racing | McLaren Artura Ultimate | €1499 |
| McLaren | McLaren Artura GT4 | Ascher Racing | McLaren Artura Pro | €1129 |
| McLaren | McLaren Artura GT4 | Ascher Racing | McLaren Artura Sport | €799 |
| McLaren | McLaren Artura GT4 | Ascher Racing | McLaren Artura GT4 | €799 |
| Mercedes-AMG | Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series (GT2) | Cube Controls | Mercedes-AMG GT Edition Sim Wheel | €954.00 (€885.00 w/o hub) |
| Mercedes-AMG | Mercedes F1 W15 E Performance | Sim-Lab | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Sim Racing Steering Wheel (2024) | €2699 / $2499 / £2276 |
| Porsche | Porsche 911 GT3 R 991 | Fanatec | Podium Steering Wheel Porsche 911 GT3 R Suede | €579.80 / $579.80 |
| Porsche | Porsche 911 GT3 R 991 | Fanatec | Podium Steering Wheel Porsche 911 GT3 R Leather | €579.80 / $579.80 |
| Porsche | Porsche 911 GT3 R 991 | Fanatec | ClubSport Steering Wheel Porsche 911 GT3 R For Xbox Suede | €549.95 / $549.95 |
| Porsche | Porsche Vision GT | Fanatec | CSL Elite Steering Wheel Porsche Vision GT | n/a |
| Porsche | Porsche Mission R | MOZA Racing | Porsche Mission R Steering Wheel | n/a |
| Porsche | Porsche 911 RSR GTE | GRID Engineering | Porsche 911 RSR Sim Racing Steering Wheel | €2211.83/$2249/£1891 |
| Porsche | Porsche 911 GT3 Cup | Porsche | Gaming Steering Wheel 911 GT3 Cup - Limited | €7911/$10000/£7950 |
Throughout this selection, it is clear to see that Porsche and McLaren hold a majority stake over the other brands, however, the likes of Ferrari and BMW each have a range of fantastic wheel rims on offer as well. The more premium brands like Ascher Racing with their McLaren series and GRID Engineering with the 911 RSR GTE wheel have some eye-watering price tags attached - although that still pales in comparison to Cosworth's offering, which has essentially just been pulled out of a real LMP2, IndyCar or Super Formula racer and made PC-compatible.
On the other side of the scale, Thrustmaster has some very budget-friendly options when it comes to licensed hardware. The best example would be their Ferrari 599XX Evo Alcantara or leather wheel rims, these come in at just under €200!
Thrustmaster officially licensed Ferrari 599XX wheel add-on
You might be wondering why some of Thrustmaster's range is not on this list, especially with their close relationship with Ferrari. The reason for this is that we wanted this list to showcase the very best in licensed sim racing equipment, a lot of the older Thrustmaster entry-level hardware is not designed for modern titles or lacks Force Feedback.
Also not included are wheels that are very clearly based on real designs but without official branding on them as they are not licensed products. These wheels can still be of great quality and built from the ground up, such as the Rosso Racing Audi R8 LMS and Lamborghini Huracan GT3 wheel. Regardless of how good they may be to use, they are not officially licensed and therefore cannot be considered for this list.
When Replicas Push The Limit
One of the most recent features on this list is the Lamborghini wheel from MOZA Racing. This wheel has shown that MOZA is a serious brand with serious intentions. The Lamborghini wheel is a great example of a licensed sim racing wheel, however, it is far from perfect.The rim comes in at a pricey €1399, and whilst it certainly is a state-of-the-art piece of equipment, that price tag implies near perfection. Check out the video below for the full review of MOZA's second step into the licensed wheel rim world.
This new hypercar wheel is a great competitor in the market of licensed equipment, but it is not breaking any records. The likes of Fanatec are hot on the heels of MOZA with their extensive range of Porsche wheels and the prospect of future Corsair implementation. This level of competition is great for us as consumers, the future is looking bright for those who love the real-life replica wheel rims.
If you are planning on buying any of the wheels listed above and you like what we do here at OverTake, please consider using our affiliate links below. We make a small commission on each sale made using this link, without any extra costs for you. And with that, you support your favorite sim racing community, so that we can keep hosting all the downloads you need and post all the news, reviews, features and more.
- Moza Racing
- Fanatec
- Sim-Lab
- Apex Sim Racing
Which other automotive brands do you want to see bring their name to the forefront of sim racing in the future? Let us know in the comments down below!
