Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 4169103
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- SKU:
- 6594092
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 237 reviews
(237 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the T598 Direct Axial Drive Force Feedback Racing Wheel and Pedal Set for its strong force feedback, overall performance, and quality pedals. Many users find it to be a realistic and customizable entry-level wheel, especially praising its compatibility and direct drive capabilities for the price. However, some customers have experienced difficulties with firmware updates, noted its bulky size, and reported connectivity issues. Additionally, a few users mentioned the wheel can get very hot during use.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Force feedback
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great if you are willing to spend the $$$
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well made wheel, good feedback, and tactile button clicks. The wheel is plastic, but seems to be higher quality and durable. Only downside is the price, I feel it is still too expensive for what you are getting.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Superb Value With A Couple of Major Flaws
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you need PlayStation compatibility it’s only direct drive drive competitor is the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro wheel base that normally costs $500 for just the wheel base and then you will still need the CSL wheel $120 and CSL pedals $80 to be a direct comparison plus a shipping fee direct from Fanatec that puts you well over $700 making the Thrustmaster the least expensive option on the market. Also if you go with the Fanatec you loose the PlayStation buttons that the Thrustmaster has on the wheel. I’ve been using it for going on a month and it’s been great and a great step up from my belt driven Thrustmaster GT T300 RS. It’s got a good 300mm wheel that’s great for the price point. I like the red/black colors and the buttons are pretty good but not great. Now onto the flaws that to me are maybe deal breakers when combined. First I’m no fan of the wheel base as it’s so tall I had to get creative to even be able to see the lower part of my monitor screen. The second flaw and major oversight in my opinion is the raceline pedal set is way to skinny to even consider adding a clutch pedal to it. If you did add one get ready for a very cramped and uncomfortable experience. Now if you don’t need or want a clutch your all good but I do so that forces me to buy one of Thrustmaster other pedal sets and that just took away a big advantage the Thrustmaster had over the Fanatec in value. These flaws are probably a deal breaker for me but I’m not 100% if I’m going to return it but it’s probably going to be the case. You see I just bought the complete setup from Fanatec (with 8nm upgrade) with load cell break for just over $900 and once I get it I’m going to compare them directly to see what one is going to keep my money. For my wallets sake hopefully the Thrustmaster wins!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Force feedbackCons mentioned:Firmware update
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing wheel for the money.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It does require a firmware update to work on PC, but the difference between this and a Logitech G923 is night and day. Super smooth, quiet, and allows you to fine tune it from the wheel base. I was worried about it working with Forza Motorsport, but the game recognized it and all the buttons work perfectly. I don't know how well it works on Playstation, but on PC it is all the wheel you need if you want to get serious. The pedals are also much better than I expected. The brake is easy to modulate, and the accelerator is just right.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Firmware update
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Wheel, poor software
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good wheel but needs alot of tweaking, the out of box firmware was barely usable with the base constantly disconnecting. Updating requires a windows computer
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Thrustmaster Expert
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for your purchase and for taking the time to leave a review.
Do not hesitate to contact our support team should you require assistance. Our team would be happy to help you !
We wish you a good day,
The Thrustmaster team
- Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
T598 for the win!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm giving this wheel 5-stars because of the quality and price point. Comparing this to the Logitech G923, the direct drive is far superior. Shifting pedals are much more realistic while you give up a little with some plastic on the wheel, this is an awesome mid-tier set up. The pedals have a great amount of adjustments from height, to resistance. Once installed, it does work with Dirt 2 on PS5 straight away.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Spend a little extra.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don't buy gear driven or belt driven and spend 350. For 500 you get direct drive that's smoother and will last a lot longer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Thrustmaster Expert
Posted .Hello, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your feedback, and we're delighted that you like the product. If you have any questions about your product, please don't hesitate to contact our technical support team. We'll be happy to help ! Sébastien from the Technical Support team.
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Its a blast
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The wheel and pedals have worked flawlessly out of the box on both PS5 and PC. If you want entry level direct drive then you really can’t go wrong.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best entry level rig
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good entry level rig. Torque feels good, pedals are a solid for an entry level rig. I ended up upgrading to the rs50 but this is still a really good choice and would still recommend. The wheel feels a little cheaper than the rs50 but thrustmaster has better upgraded wheels. The paddle shifter has a nice crisp feel, and although the wheel feels like rubber, it’s very comfortable and good without gloves
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and fun!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was the best christmas gift for my family worked really easy and the setup was simple. Super fun and exciting i highley recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Force feedback
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
From Belts to DD, make the jump!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I dont gave experience with any other DD and apent a long time going back and forth between the popular brands and torque strengths. In the end I settled on this wheel. The 5.5 Nm is more than enough to get the feeling without fighting the wheel. Force feedback is supposed to be just that, feedback, not an arm workout, so i feel like it does the job with very smooth efficiency. The pedals are adequate, being that its thrustmaster i am sure they will make a addon for load cell in the future. The set was a great addition to my sim rig and the thrustmaster shifter completed the set so i can use it for PC and Console.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Thrustmaster Expert
Posted .Hello, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your feedback, and we're delighted that you like the product. If you have any questions about your product, please don't hesitate to contact our technical support team. We'll be happy to help ! Sébastien from the Technical Support team.
- Pros mentioned:Force feedback, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Impressive
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very impressive! Highly recommend (especially for PC, and now probably the best option for PlayStation) I was very surprised by the power, feedback, and most importantly the smoothness of this T598. Perfect for racing and drifting! This is far superior to a G29 at a similar price point and most definitely worth the upgrade!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Thrustmaster Expert
Posted .Hello, thank you for your feedback, and we are delighted that you like the product! Sébastien from the Thrustmaster team.
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun wheel.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I;ve had this wheel for about a month. I upgraded from a Logi g29. This wheel requires a little more set up that the g29. But once you have it dialed in it's amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Force feedback
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value wheel!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pedals are a bit too close together but good for bundle price. Wheel itself is a much better (bigger) size than the g29 and smooth movement. It has a feature that creates force feedback whenever you shift up or down using the paddles and it is a really cool immersion feature! I like this better than Moza R5!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Thrustmaster Expert
Posted .Hello, thank you for your feedback! Pedalset included with the Thrustmaster - T598 steering wheel is a new evolutionary model, add-ons will be released later to allow more customization. For more information, don't hesitate to contact our technical support: https://support.thrustmaster.com/ (user account required)
Sébastien from the Thrustmaster team
- Cons mentioned:Firmware update, Heat
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Thrustmaster T598
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Products needs some updating. Tends to run a bit warm while using. Updating firm ware has become a task. Even downloading the app no update pops up yes there is an update 2.07 currently. Mine is running 1.83 still a value easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compatibility, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Direct drive wheel for an amazing price
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best wheel Ive ever used and yet it only costs a little more than a mid tier wheel like the T300 despite being twice as good (easily) Works amazing with GT7, just make sure you update the firmware of the wheel.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good wheel. Especially coming from belt
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good wheel at good value. People complain about the base being tall and blocking the screen but is fantastic on vr.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Pedal quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great steering wheel
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great steering wheel that really allows you to feel the car and the springs from the gas pedals help control the gas pedal as well. Great product.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent, just as described. Made well, i am driving the roadvlike a professional.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Thrustmaster t598
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this an open box good condition and it was every bit of that works great everything came with it I am absolutely in love this steering wheelI got this an open box good condition and it was every bit of that works great everything came with it I am absolutely in love this steering wheel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Force feedback, Pedal quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice upgrade from my early 2000's vintage wheel...
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Significant upgrade from the old gear driven wheel and the included pedals were a nice surprise for their quality and functionality. Installation process was step-by-step with clear instructions that made it the simplest tech install I've ever done.
I would recommend this to a friend










