Customer Ratings & Reviews

The T598 Racing wheel is the newest offering from Thrustmaser. The direct axial drive is a welcomed upgrade to this racing enthusiast as I am more accustomed to belt driven wheels. This wheel is well constructed and feels much more premium than other wheels on the market. This is due to the many metal materials used in place of plastics. There is much more to this wheel than its design. Functionally this wheel is packed with so many features. I am basing most of my usage opinions from my time playing Gran Turismo on PS4. The T598 wheel allows for so much customization! It really allows for you to have a one of a kind experience. While the out of the box setup will work fine and well for most, the customization can be a bit daunting for more casual users. For the diehard racers it is very welcomed. There is plenty of adjustment on the pedals so you can really tailor your wheel to your driving preferences. You can customize many of the buttons to perform different actions in game. This is something I wish were more available in so many other games as I find there is usually a change I wish to make the game easier for me to play. Pros: - Feels sturdy! - Well machined and feels well built. - Infinitely adjustable. - Custom button mapping. - Force feedback is amazing and is immersive. Cons: - Setup time can take longer than expected if you plan on changing anything - Custom Button mapping can be daunting at first.

I’ve owned several different steering wheels over the years, and I can honestly say this is the best one and by far my favorite. There is a ton of customization on it between the various hardware and firmware settings. There is the perfect configuration for everyone out there. To start, the assembly was more difficult than it should have been. Out of the box, there are more parts to put together and the instructions are completely pictorial and are not overly clear and require some guess work. When I was done, I was left with a few parts that I don’t know what to do with. The clamps that attach to the table are very strong and when tightened, make it impossible to move the wheelbase. I’ve found other wheels to slip on the table even clamped down. Not in this case. The pedals have either rubber grips for the floor or spikes that can be attached to keep them from slipping on the carpet. I used it on the carpet and had no problems with it slipping. Strangely, the clamps don’t attach to the base, but rather squeeze the base and table together. I would have liked to see the clamps permanently attached to the base, so they don’t somehow get lost. The wheel can be detached from the base and replaced with a different one you might like better. The cabling is standard for wheels. A proprietary cable between the pedals and base, USB-C between the PS5 and the base, and power. The cabling is tricky because if you don’t do it right, you will get strange behavior. There are two connectors on the back of the base that are identical. One for the pedals, and the other not used. If you connect the pedals to the wrong connection, you will get an error that the wheel is not mounted to the base, which is a completely inaccurate error and one that will send you on a wild goose chase, especially since the two connectors are the same. Also, normally when turned on, the display on the unit turns on. If the USB cable is not connected to the PS5, when it is turned on, nothing will happen. The display doesn’t show anything. It’s as if there is no power to it. Again, not reporting an obvious problem. You can buy a shifter separately and when connected to it, it works perfectly. They have two different kinds, both of which are 8 gears. I wish they made one with 6 gears that match my real car. The pedals that come with it have an accelerator and a brake, no clutch. There supposedly is a way to add a clutch but I haven’t investigated it yet. At some point, I will. They do sell separate pedals that have a clutch but that is a separate purchase. It should have come with it, but I suppose the shifter is a separate purchase so that may be why. The accelerator pedal has a single spring with a firm resistance. You can adjust the height of the pedal to three different locations. The brake pedal comes with two different springs, one strong and one weak that you can choose from. There are also three different heights that you can choose from. I chose the weak spring on the brake and the lowest setting of the pedals which works best for me, but you have the option of choosing what works best for you. The wheel has a good grip, but it is made of rubber and plastic. I would have liked to see leather or at least PU for such an expensive unit. As mentioned before, the wheel can be removed and replaced with a different one. I will probably check to see what other options are available. All the buttons are located on the wheel except for L3, R3, and settings which are on the base. There are paddle shifters which feel nice. They are not mushy, or too clicky, but there is nice feedback from them. The rest of the buttons feel and are represented as if they are on a DualSense controller. There is a small screen that can be used to show various telemetry or settings. Because it is so small, don’t expect much out of it. I’ve found with my setup; the screen is in an awkward place, and I must look over the wheel to see it. Honestly, I have found the telemetry to be kind of pointless as it is on the main screen and right there front and center. The telemetry it shows is gear, current lap time, best lap time, lap count, RPM, and speed. They are represented as a single number and while it works well, it is easier to just look at the screen. There are a ton of settings that can be changed right on the base using the display without the need for any software, which is nice. But because of the small display, using it can be a little inconvenient. Because of the small display, most of the settings are abbreviated and you must look up what they mean. There is a nice video on Thrustmaster’s sight that explains it. It is a definite must watch. Most of the settings are related to the force feedback, and for the way the wheel feels when turning it and returning it to its home position. I left everything at their defaults except for the force feedback strength which at its default is almost non-existent. I turned it up a little. This is a good setting to have since other wheels have just been too strong so being able to change this is great for me. For anyone wanting to tinker with the settings, you can find the perfect setup for you. Some of the settings are only for use in certain games but you need to go to the website to find out which games they apply to. This is a common theme with this wheel. The website has a list of compatible games and describes what settings to use. The list of games is long but if it is not on the list, I don’t know what will happen. One important setting is if you are using the wheel with a PS4, PS5, or PC. The PC mode is obvious, but there is a PS mode 1 and PS mode 2 setting. Which PS mode setting to use depends on a combination of the console and game being used. Again, this requires looking at the game list on the Thrustmaster web site. Needing the website to do anything is inconvenient for determining the various settings and this should just be simplified. I’ve tried this wheel with a few different games and all work really well. You must enable the wheel by enabling it for your account when you turn on your console as this is how most games determine when to use the wheel as opposed to just selecting it in the settings. I spent the most time using it with GT7 and I have to say it was an amazing experience. Once I turned up the force feedback one notch, the feedback hitting the sides, going off the road, crashing, feel so realistic and perfect. The feedback is much better than other wheels I have used which don’t feel as realistic. The buttons provided on the wheel completely replace the controller which is not even needed when using the wheel. Overall, using this wheel has been a great experience once everything is assembled and set up correctly, which is a little difficult. The feedback is so realistic, much more so than other wheels. It is direct drive, so I don’t know if that has something to do with it. The display is too small to be very useful, but it is nice that you can change the settings of the wheel without the need for software. I highly recommend getting this wheel, and if you already have another wheel, this would be a great upgrade to have.

Most of my game play has been on Gran Turisimo 7 on the PS5. I did try to use it with Burnout Paradise City Remaster, but I could not get past the splash screen. That is something to play with in the future, it seems I could not find the correct button combo for the menu needed to start the game. Feedback thru the wheel is appropriate. Some wheels I have used really gave a rumble when giving the feedback. When colliding with another car from the side, the wheel pulls like you would expect with that sort of impact. Hitting a wall is not too violent but you know it happened. Same with rumble strips. Going a couple wheels off the track also give a force turn that is appropriate. The pedals have good resistance. They are adjustable. There are two springs you can use on the brakes to change the tension. The gas has one spring. Each spring is adjustable to different resistance. They are very accurate and properly sensitive. Assemble was pretty easy, but the instructions were lacking. The instructions do not adequately show where to plug the connection from wheel to pedal assemble. The plug in is under the pedal on the inside, accessible from the top side of the assembly. I highly recommend watching a video on how to assemble, if you run into anything you can't figure out. I have a wheel stand I purchased online. It has very standard cutouts and works with most wheels. Unfortunately the holes in the wheel and pedal assembly do not match the standard cutouts in my stand. The good news, the clamps that you would use on your desk, work perfectly with the stand. Unfortunately the pedal assembly does slide on me with the stand. I have rectified this by adding a piece of wood on the base of my stand screwed in that sits at the back of the wheel assembly, basically a speed bump. This keeps the pedal from sliding up when pressing down in tense situations. In the grand scheme of things, I like that I can fold the stand up and disconnect the wheel without needing a screwdriver. You definitely want to have a sturdy setup. This wheel is not light. The pedal assembly is quite heavy also. You will want to have something under the pedals, as they will leave a black mark if they slide around on you. As an example, a card/TV table will not be sturdy enough to use. A desk may sit too high and the keyboard tray my not be sturdy enough. The wheel angle is adjustable, so your desk will probably be a decent height depending on your height etc. As far as game play goes, this definitely enhances the experience with GT7. While the PS5 DualSense controller will allow you to use steering like movements, but having a wheel is so much more gratifying. You will likely two foot the pedals, single foot for both gas and break just does not work for me, especially when you are controlling the car with both mechanisms. GT7 immediately recognized the wheel and set the controls by default. A couple recommendations. The USB cord from PS5 to Wheel is long, but could be longer. It would have been nice to have a 10 foot cable. The power cable is similar in length, but using a power strip I added some length so I did not need to be closer to the screen than I wanted to be. I really love this wheel. The minor drawbacks (hole cut outs), instructions, etc. Are not enough to drop any stars. As I have more time with the wheel, it will be fun to see what other games work well with it. Might be trying some Trackmania next. I have not had a chance to use with the PC yet. I may add a comment to this review after I have time to try it out.

I’ve had the Thrustmaster T598 for about two weeks now, and while I’ve been enjoying it, there’s definitely a bit of a learning curve. I’m a gamer, but I’ve always used a regular controller for driving games, so getting used to a wheel and pedals took some time. It’s a great product overall, but there were a few frustrating moments along the way. Set-Up: Setting it up on my PC was not as smooth as I expected. Even after updating the firmware using the MyThrustmaster app, Forza Horizon 7 didn’t recognize the wheel properly, and I had to jump through some hoops to try and fix it. Eventually, I switched to my PS5, and Gran Turismo 7 picked it up right away. If you’re a PC user, be ready to spend some time attempting to reconfigure the button mapping. For PS5 users, it’s a much simpler process. Gameplay Experience: Once I got the gameplay working, it reached a whole new level. The force feedback is incredibly smooth and realistic in terms of haptics. You can really feel every tiny bump, skid, and turn. Gran Turismo 7 felt incredibly immersive, and for the first time, I genuinely enjoyed using the 1st Person view. It provided me with a better understanding of speed and control, and with the feedback from the steering wheel, I felt more immersed into the game. Steering Wheel and Pedals: The wheel itself is pretty solid — all 16 buttons and all! It’s got a nice grippy texture, and the magnetic paddle shifters are quiet but still feel premium. The faux carbon fiber design looks cool, and the wheel feels sturdy but lightweight. All is needs is a horn. The pedals are well-built, but the brake pedal is definitely stiff. It’s adjustable, but finding the right resistance takes a bit of trial and error. If you’re new to sim racing, this might throw you off at first, but once you get it dialed in, it works great. Practical Tips: If you’re using this on hardwood floors, the pedals will slide around unless you stabilize them against a wall. The included grip pieces work better on carpet, so that’s another option. I’d also recommend getting a proper driving rig to keep everything steady—it’ll make your experience way better. Conclusion: The Thrustmaster T598 is a great gift for any driving/ racing game enthusiasts in the family. It’s not perfect—the PC setup can be frustrating, and the stiff brakes take some getting used to—but the overall experience makes it worth it. The immersive gameplay, smooth force feedback, and quality build stand out, especially in games like Gran Turismo 7. If you’re into sim racing, this wheel is a great buy. 4/5

When it comes to gaming, I'm more of a FPS/Open World type player. While racing games was something I'd enjoy playing, i.e. Gran Turismo, using a normal controller or keyboard just doesn't quite work well. After picking this racing wheel up, I'm about to go nuts with the Steam sale and start buying some more racing games. I used to be a console peasant (PS3/PS4) but I've since graduated to PC gaming. I recently picked up Forza and, man, does it look beautiful on PC. Running 14900k/4090 so everything is crisp and beautiful. Again, going back to controller/keyboard, racing games just don't feel right with that kind of setup. With this racing wheel though? Complete game changer. I'm still trying to find a suitable setup for this wheel. Wondering if I should use the desk clamps or find something else to hook this up to. That said, out of the box, this thing slaps. The force feedback on the wheel is super solid and really adds to the overall racing experience. The pedals I found were a little on the stiff side however, I'm assuming they should loosen up over time. Still though, this is a wonderful enhancement for your racing sims/games. Now I'm deliberating if I should just go all out and get a racing rig and hook everything up to that. But I don't think I have the room for that unfortunately. Still though, Forza is much nicer using this setup so looking forward to finding more racing games I can utilize this wheel with.

Forced Feedback is amazing and smooth. If you play Gran Turismo 7, pair with this and the PSVR2 and you might just tell your wife you're going for a cruise, but you really just went to the other room and immersed yourself in the wonders of the race track.

Originally got into sim racing on a Logitech G920 wheel. After a year or so wanted to get something a bit better so jumped over to Thrustmaster and got a T300RS. Significantly better wheel IMO over the Logitech G920. Came across an opportunity for a 2nd sim racing rig set up so wanted to get another wheel, specially something DD. I’ve had the T598 hooked up about 8-9 days and man is it a fun wheel to use. The DD is so much better than plastic cogs and or belts driving wheels. I highly recommend this model Thrustmaster especially its price point when compared to something like Fanatec. Still have the T300RS set up but between my two rigs I’ll be driving the T598 as first choice all the time.

Great wheel! I never get bored of it. Great for price too! Feels super realistic especially playing f1.

It’s an ok base but you’ll probably spend more time trying to mount it to something and still be able to see than actually playing. The base is just so big and awkward it’s hard to put it on any rig, I tried it with my solid metal rig and it covered most of my screen. I had to use it with a foldable rig and use a bigger screen even then it still blocked a lot of my screen cause the rim is kinda big too. The base gets pretty hot after a couple hours of use which doesn’t make much sense since the power output of this thing is pretty low. I tried it with GT7 and the feeling was ok, I honestly felt more detail from my old T300 base than this one. Maybe they can improve it with software updates but right now it’s just not worth it imo. It doesn’t even begin to compare with my moza R9 setup but it’s pc only and I needed something for ps5 and this was the only thing I could get next day otherwise I would of gone with something better. The pedals are terrible and have no way to calibrate the travel or dead zone of it so you’re stuck with what you get. Overall ok for the price but not better than other none ps5 options, tho for ps5 I guess it’s ok.

Wheel is great feedback feels strong enough for someone like me who doesn’t play every day. Easy to use with PlayStation. Best of all it’s extremely quite the only noise you hear is coming from the shifting paddles when slamming them.

Great wheel for beginner's getting into the direct drive system. Works great with the pc wish the brake pedals were load cell but you can find something to work with between the two different springs.

Direct drive wheel base and and pedals for ps5 under $500 you just cant beat it! They say its an entry level sim racing setup but so far its way above par in my opinion. The only thing that bugs me a little bit about this wheel base is has a constant hum or almost vibration even just in game menu.

I’ve had this wheel for about of a week now, and I had a bit of issue with this. Sometime the wheel would disconnect mid race and would result in me lossing a race and crashing the car. I do like the build quality of the wheel but the wires aren’t as secure as I would like. I think it’s the reason why my wheel keeps disconnecting. Also sometime even the pedals would disconnect on me, the throttle wouldn’t work but the brake would. Man paying 500 buck plus tax for this wheel feels like a scam to me, I was really excited to use it but I guess not.

Good wheel but it’s probably not worth to buy at $500 compared to MOZA or Fantec, this wheel would be a fair price at $400. Has good force feedback but not for the price.

I bought this bundle as soon as it hit the store. However I haven't been able to update the firmware via My Thrustmaster App. I have wasted so many hours at this point that I'm giving up. I will be returning this item for refund. This is my first Thrustmaster product and it will be my last!

I was excited for this, but after hours of troubleshooting i give up. Not a user friendly experience, and I'm not a newbie when it comes to sim racing gear. I Tried Everything. Trust me. Don't buy this. Dead on arrival. Restarted, updated, changed plugs, uninstall firmware, reinstall. reinstall software. double checked countless times. Changed every setting and the force feedback never worked. Also no matter how many times I tried to set steering lock it never worked, the wheel would freely spin with no resistance. Also when the wheel was sitting still it has a slight rumble to the wheel and the wheelbase makes ambient ringing noise. Waste of my time and money. returning it. Don't buy.

HORRIBLE!!!! The force feedback doesn't work, it starts making weird noises and it's literally trash. The customer service is TRASH they don't even care and can't even answer the phone!!! NEVER buy these