Wheels

Noxia · 2026-02-26T11:10:02+0000

I’ve never really enjoyed racing games, but I think that’s because I’ve always played them with the controller. I have memories of really enjoying a game I forgot around 1999 with the Microsoft FFB wheel at my friends.

So then I thought why not open up this genre again, I’ve never had a wheel before, plus I have VR so that could be cool.

I don’t really know what is what though, I know Moza are quite a good make based on their flight sim stuff. I don’t understand the different bases though, is it just stronger ffb?

I will not be getting any kind of rig, this will be used at a desk. I do not want something average that I’ll want to replace in a month if I get into it.

Requirements are:

FFB
Ideally metal pedals, maybe one with clutch too but not essential. Build quality more important.
A round wheel, not the weird shaped ones but if it supports changing wheels that would be cool.
Has, or has option to have a gear stick but I appreciate that may not be practical given my desk setup.
Preferably all from the same make as it will make life easier config wise.

Oh and if there’s wheel can be adjusted that would be good too. Please also highlight any mounting considerations I may not be aware of.

Budget up to £600 for now but if there’s a compelling argument for a bit more can be stretched.

SimonRigga · 2026-02-26T11:27:29+0000

If you're spending £600 on a wheel, my recommendation would be to get a folding rig at the same time. I got my playseat challenge for £100 and it's perfect for sim racing in VR..

I use a threepence halfpenny wheel and still get a lot of enjoyment out of it playing in VR..

Can't really recommend which wheel to buy sorry, as said above I use a very basic cheapo ffb one I got off another forum years ago, for £40..

Others will be along shortly with some wheel knowledge

oh and if you do get into it in VR, come join the VR racing group on here.. !!

Noxia · 2026-02-26T11:32:54+0000

I wasn’t aware about foldable rigs. I was initially excited about it but then I thought about where everything is and I’m not sure.

Though I guess if being used with VR (not exclusively though) it wouldn’t matter as that’s wireless, would just be routing cables to the pc that might be a faff, though I do have a powered USB hub now.

SimonRigga · 2026-02-26T11:39:03+0000

Noxia said:
I wasn’t aware about foldable rigs. I was initially excited about it but then I thought about where everything is and I’m not sure.

Though I guess if being used with VR (not exclusively though) it wouldn’t matter as that’s wireless, would just be routing cables to the pc that might be a faff, though I do have a powered USB hub now.

Yeah the wheel and pedals have to be connected to the PC, luckily I can unfold my playseat right next to my PC, put VR headset on, then sit in playseat, launch Steam VR, launch AMS2, and i'm ~~racing~~ crashing.. (most of the time

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rjk · 2026-02-26T14:26:54+0000

in this circumstance, an R5 bundle from moza may be a good option. future expandable. decent ecosystem. Only downside to the R5 bundle is that there is no easy way to upgrade to a loadcell brake which you will want at some point if you get into it further than a passing interest.

folding cockpit or a wheelstand would be the best bet if you dont have the budget/space/requirement for a fixed cockpit.
the folding deckchair cockpits I have tried in the past arent the most rigid but most will handle a R5 - I wouldn't put a more powerful DD base on something that wasnt a fixed cockpit personally, but seen plenty of people running DD wheels on the playseat deckchair jobbie online.

Noxia · 2026-02-26T15:55:21+0000

R5 bundle looks fine, though I wasn't prepared for the requirement of a folding cockpit etc, I thought I'd just be clamping to my desk and off I went lol.

hornetstinger · 2026-02-26T15:57:59+0000

Noxia said:
R5 bundle looks fine, though I wasn't prepared for the requirement of a folding cockpit etc, I thought I'd just be clamping to my desk and off I went lol.

Problem with that is when you want to use it for other games, pain unclamping

PC chairs aren't ideal as they slide backwards as well. probably best use a kitchen chair with a folding stand.

Or cockpit, if you have space for it and the £££££

SimonRigga · 2026-02-26T16:01:39+0000

Noxia said:
R5 bundle looks fine, though I wasn't prepared for the requirement of a folding cockpit etc, I thought I'd just be clamping to my desk and off I went lol.

Start off just on your desk, but I found the immersion, and consistency, especially in VR was hugely improved with my playseat.