Best racing wheels 2024

The best racing wheels are more than just a fun novelty for your favorite racing games. For certain titles, a racing wheel setup can be more advantageous, and more enjoyable, than just using a standard controller.

If you want to go all-out, a top-grade racing wheel setup can make racers like Gran Turismo 7 and F1 23 feel particularly immersive. With a racing wheel, and potentially a set of pedals and/or a gear shifter, you've instantly got a more realistic driving experience. Additionally, features like dedicated pedals and force feedback can really drive that feeling home. No pun intended there, of course.

If you're on a tighter budget, fear not. The best racing wheels can be found across a wide variety of budget scopes, and we've endeavored to include both affordable and more premium setups. Still, it's worth thinking about the kinds of games you're going to play with a racing wheel. The best racing games that benefit most from a wheel setup are those with more realistic or sim-like elements.

Rest assured that the best racing wheels in our roundup below are all expertly tested picks. Before buying, though, you'll want to make sure your desired wheel supports your console of choice. A current generation wheel will support either PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, but both will usually be compatible with PC, too. We’d love a totally platform-agnostic racing wheel, but that’s unfortunately quite a rarity.

Read on for the best racing wheels you can buy today that'll seriously improve your on-track experience.

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Best racing wheels 2024

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Best racing wheel overall

Thrustmaster T248

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Best racing wheel overall

Specifications

Rotation: 900 degrees
Feedback type: Force feedback
Drive type: Hybrid
Compatibility: PS5, PS4, PC

Reasons to buy

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Better pedal set than older Thrustmasters
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Easy to use
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Engaging force feedback

Reasons to avoid

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Wheel is slow to re-center
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Noisy paddles
Buy it if

You want a full package racing experience: The T248 acts as a fantastic entry-level wheel, and one you won't need to upgrade from unless you're shooting for something premium.

You like the look of that on-board display: The T248's digital display is more than a novelty. It offers handy telemetry data for the games that support it.

Don't buy it if

You want something a bit quieter: The gear shifting paddles on the T248 are a bit on the loud side, which can be distracting during longer form endurance races.

Our pick for the best racing wheel overall is a real jack-of-all-trades in terms of performance, design and price: the Thrustmaster T248. This excellent racing wheel boasts top-notch build quality for both the wheel and pedal modules, as well as n impressive range of features for those who like to customize their experience up to quite a granular degree.

At $300 / £300, the Thrustmaster T248 finds itself costing about the same as the Logitech G923 outside of notable sales periods. It's quite an eye-catching price point if you don't quite have the budget for our premium option below - the Thrustmaster T-GT 2 - or you're looking for something more feature rich than a cheaper wheel without breaking the bank too much.

You’re also getting high performance here that’s actually fairly close to competing with the very best Logitech wheels. With the Thrustmaster T248, you're getting 900-degree rotation and strong force feedback for an accurate and immersive experience while racing. We view the T248 as a true sweet spot amongst the best racing wheels you can buy, which is why it sits in our spot for the best overall choice if you're looking for a wheel that has a good bit of everything.

Best budget racing wheel

Hori Apex

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2. Hori Apex

Best budget racing wheel

Specifications

Rotation: 270 degrees
Feedback type: Rumble
Drive type: Belt
Compatibility: PS5, PS4, PC

Reasons to buy

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Relatively low cost
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Good for arcade racers
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Fairly lightweight

Reasons to avoid

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No force feedback 
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270 degree rotation leaves us wanting
Buy it if

You're on a strict budget: Racing wheels that are worth your cash don't get much cheaper than this, even if it's still in the triple digits.

You play casual or arcade racers: For less sim-heavy racers like Need for Speed Unbound and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, the Hori Apex is a quality option.

Don't buy it if

You're a sim racer: Avoid the Hori Apex for more complex racing titles like Gran Turismo 7 or Forza Horizon 5.

The Hori Apex looks a lot like the other wheels here, but it’s actually rather different. This isn’t a force feedback wheel, relying on rumble instead. Fire up a game like Gran Turismo 7 or F1 23 and more modern Thrustmaster or Logitech wheels will decimate the Hori for quality of experience. However, the Hori is perfect for arcade racers, some of which only have rumble effects rather than force feedback programmed in anyway. As a result, the Hori is also much lighter than any other wheel here. You’ll still need something to clamp it to, but this is the one wheel here that won’t seem hard done by if it’s not treated to a proper frame or wheel stand.

Coming in at $119.99 / £109.99, the Hori Apex is far and away the most affordable racing wheel on this list. But it's not our budget pick just because it's cheap. The wheel still comes with a set of basic pedals, and is of a decent enough quality that those looking for a wheel ideal for casual racers will find a great product here.

Clearly made for racers where you’ll use nitrous every 4.5 seconds, it tries harder than the rest to put all the main PS4 buttons at your fingertips; there’s a pair of them right on the wheel rim itself. You can also alter the D-pad to emulate the DualShock 4 or DualSense's own, or either of the analog sticks. However, the Hori Apex is easily the most toy-like wheel in this group. It has plastic gear shifters, fairly cheap plastic pedals and no parts to upgrade. It also has very limited rotation compared with all the other wheels here, turning just 270 degrees rather than 900 or 1080. There's some compromises here, then, when compared to the pricier wheels. But as a budget buy for more laid back racing titles, it's a decent pick.

Best premium racing wheel

Thrustmaster T-GT 2

(Image credit: Thrustmaster)

3. Thrustmaster T-GT 2

Best premium racing wheel

Specifications

Rotation: 1080 degrees
Feedback type: Force Feedback
Drive type: Belt system
Compatibility: PS5, PS4, PC

Reasons to buy

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Luxurious build quality
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Advanced button layout
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Impressively quiet

Reasons to avoid

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Wheel diameter a little small
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Slightly notchy turn feel
Buy it if

You're after a luxurious racing experience: In terms of build quality and customizability, the T-GT 2 is well worth its admittedly sky high asking price.

You're serious about sim racers: The T-GT 2 comes highly recommended if you're a semi-pro sim racer looking to invest in a higher quality setup.

Don't buy it if

You're on a tighter budget: Premium doesn't come cheap, and you may find better value in some of the cheaper, mid-range options on our list.

What makes the Thrustmaster T-GT 2 the easiest to recommend as a premium option goes beyond its superb build quality. Yes, the wheel is built to justify its high asking price, but there's some crucial design decisions that set it apart. It’s not geared, for one, instead using a series of belts powered by brushless motors. This gives it the perfect combo of power and smoothness, for a sense of realism and immersion you can’t really beat at the price. 

The elephant in the room is that the Thrustmaster T-GT 2 is incredibly expensive. At $799 / £699 it'll be understandably out of reach for most budgets, sitting in a more suitably enthusiast price bracket. If you're still keen on the T-GT 2, then, we'd highly recommend waiting for a discount, as the wheel does often come down in price over key sales periods.

Best mid-range racing wheel

Logitech G923

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Best mid-range racing wheel

Specifications

Rotation: 900 degrees
Feedback type: Force Feedback
Drive type: Helical gears
Compatibility: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC

Reasons to buy

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Lovely leather wheel covering
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Improved progressive brake pedal
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Supports current-gen systems

Reasons to avoid

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Not cross-platform
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Old-school helical gearing is still used
Buy it if

You want fantastic build quality: The leather stitching looks premium, the steel pedals are strong even under weighty heel-toe and it just doesn’t feel breakable under heavy steering.

You're after an affordable sim ready steering wheel: The G923 features an innovative force feedback system through Trueforce and tactile pedals that won’t cost the world.

Don't buy it if

You're not into sim racing: Arcade or casual racing fans are perhaps better off with a cheaper, no-frills wheel like the Hori Apex.

Also our pick for the best PS5 racing wheel, the Logitech G923 looks almost identical to the G920. The wheel still features the same caliber of materials, from the leather stitching to the metal pedals, incredibly sturdy steering, strong force-feedback and logical button layout all return. Set-up is also fairly easy by-way-of power adapter and USB cable, while button placements and macros are customizable through Logitech’s GHub application to a respectable degree. In fact, most of the fundamentals remain the same as the previous Logitech G920.

It's still a healthy improvement, though, that makes the Logitech G923 perfect for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. But it's just as happy with the Xbox One, PS4 or PC. Make sure you buy the right version, though, as the wheel has two separate products that are console-dependant. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all here. You can currently purchase the G923 for $299.99 / £299.99, but we often see it lower during key sales periods.

The G923 makes some vital improvements too though. Primarily, the G923 adds Trueforce, a haptics-based system that transmits the feel of the road through your fingers and palms. Logitech has also upgraded the G923's brake, for more progressive resistance on the depress, while the LED rev indicator and 24-Point selection dial from the Playstation 4 version of the G920 become standard for this wheel. However, the G923 has Logitech's helical gearing system under the hood, which does not provide as smooth a feel as the Thrustmaster T300 RS.

Best force feedback racing wheel

Thrustmaster T300 RS

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5. Thrustmaster T300 RS

Best force feedback racing wheel

Specifications

Rotation: 1080 degrees
Feedback type: Force Feedback
Drive type: Helical gears
Compatibility: PS5, PS4, PC

Reasons to buy

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Powerful and smooth force feedback 
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Fantastic build quality
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Massive 1080 degree rotation

Reasons to avoid

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Higher quality pedals cost more 
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Rubber wheel as standard
Buy it if

You want top class force feedback: Force feedback provides an exceptional level of immersion in racing sims that support it, and the T300 seriously impresses here.

You're after an affordable sim ready steering wheel: The G923 features an innovative force feedback system through Trueforce and tactile pedals that won’t cost the world.

Don't buy it if

Force feedback is a bit much: If you prefer more subtle feedback with your racing wheel, you may want one that opts for a rumble motor instead.

The Thrustmaster T300 RS (PS5) and TX (Xbox) are the ‘default’ enthusiast racing wheels from Thrustmaster, and they’re some of the best around. There’s now an even more expensive T-GT II but, as that costs $799 / £699, it’s out of reach for most budgets. 

What makes the Thrustmaster T300 RS one of the best racing wheels is its impeccable force feedback system. It’s not geared, rather using a series of belts that are powered by brushless motors. This gives it that perfect mix of power and smoothness, for a sense of realism and immersion you can’t really beat at the price. 

Any force feedback wheel will add a whole new dimension of fun to reasonably realistic racing games, like Forza Motorsport and Assetto Corsa Competizione, but at this price these Thrustmasters are the obvious choice. There’s a little gnawing rumble as you fight against the wheel, which is the feel of the motor working, but it’s otherwise great. 

The belt system does cause a fair bit of heat after a while, necessitating a fan system that kicks in after you’ve been playing for 10 minutes or so. However, it’s not too distracting, and quieter than the Logitech G29 in action. 

There are a few downsides to these generally great wheel sets, and it’s all about the parts outside of the wheelbase. The steering wheel is solid and very grippy, but uses a rubber grip rather than a leather one. Many people will be fine with the material, but after using the G29 we did miss the feel a little. Fresh out of the box the Thrustmaster T300 RS lacks a few of the Logitech G29’s touches, then, but its force feedback is so much better.

Best racing wheel for Xbox

Logitech G920

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6. Logitech G920

Best racing wheel for Xbox

Specifications

Rotation: 900 degrees
Feedback type: Force Feedback
Drive type: Helical gears
Compatibility: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

Reasons to buy

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Good included pedals
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Leather-coated wheel

Reasons to avoid

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Non-smooth force feedback
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Dated tech
Buy it if

You play primarily on Xbox: There's not many Xbox-dedicated racing wheels worth writing home about, but the G920 is a superb choice for Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon.

You want quality similar to the G923: While not quite as impressive as the upgraded G923, the G920 comes in cheaper and is designed for Xbox play.

Don't buy it if

You want something more up to date: The G920's force feedback and overall build quality certainly aren't best in class.

The Logitech G920 is certainly quite similar to prior Logitech wheels like the G29 or the upgraded G923, but the G920 is designed first and foremost with Xbox Series and Xbox One consoles in mind. It's an excellent choice if you're looking to spend a bit less for an Xbox wheel, while still having comparably great build quality, rotation and decent force feedback.

Like it's PS4 counterpart, the G920 is more affordable than Thrustmaster wheels but still boasts great quality. However it also comes with the same downfall of being a bit noisier than most wheels on the market. Its force feedback profile also isn't the smoothest around, improvements of which we'll see for the G923 and some Thrustmaster models.

Best racing wheels FAQs

What is the best racing wheel overall?

Most options on our list could be considered the best racing wheel based on your preferences. But our top choices here would be the Thrustmaster T248 - our best overall pick - as well as the Thrustmaster T-GT 2 and Logitech G923. All offer superb high quality racing sim experiences and while pricey, you'll certainly get your money's worth with each.

What is the best budget F1 racing wheel?

Games like F1 23 often provide some of the most realistic racing sim experiences around. And as a result, you'll want a racing wheel that can really capture the feeling of Formula 1.

If you're on a budget, then, we'd recommend either the Thrustmaster T150 or the Hori Apex wheel for Formula 1 and other racing sims. They're fantastic entry-level wheels that, unlike the Thrustmaster T300 RS, won't cost the earth.

Prefer to stick to a traditional controller? Consider checking out our guides to the best PS5 controllers and best Xbox controllers for gamepads that are perfect for your platform of choice.

Rhys Wood
Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

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