Best Thrustmaster Racing Wheels for PS5 in 2026

Thrustmaster fields more PlayStation-licensed wheels than anyone, from the $150 T80 up to the T598’s direct drive motor. The range overlaps awkwardly, so this list sorts them by what each actually delivers on PS5 in GT7, F1 and the rest.

Quick comparison

Wheel	Drive type	Peak torque	Pedals	Best for
Thrustmaster T598	Direct axial drive	5 Nm + overshoot	2-pedal metal	Best overall
Thrustmaster T-GT II	Belt	~6 Nm	3-pedal	GT7 purists
Thrustmaster T300 RS GT	Belt	~3.9 Nm	3-pedal T3PA	Sweet spot
Thrustmaster T248	Hybrid	~3.1 Nm	3-pedal T3PM	Mid-range value
Thrustmaster T128	Hybrid	~2 Nm	2-pedal	Cheapest real FFB
Thrustmaster T150	Hybrid gear-belt	~2.2 Nm	2-pedal	Budget belt feel
Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari	None (bungee)	N/A	2-pedal	Kids and casual

Best overall: Thrustmaster T598

The T598 brought Thrustmaster into direct drive with an axial flux motor: 5 Nm of constant torque plus overshoot bursts, with an axial-flux design that Thrustmaster says eliminates cogging. Feedback is clean and immediate, the detachable 30 cm rim has magnetic paddles, and the Race Dash screen handles settings without leaving the game.

The metal two-pedal set upgrades to three pedals later, but a load cell brake is still an accessory. At 5 Nm it suits desk clamps and stands; drivers chasing 8 Nm and up still look at Fanatec.

Pros: cogging-free direct drive, PS5 licensed, telemetry screen, fair price.
Cons: two pedals stock, load cell extra, 5 Nm ceiling.

The GT7 specialist: Thrustmaster T-GT II

The T-GT II was co-developed with Polyphony Digital, and GT7 drives a transducer in the base that adds texture effects unique to this wheel. The leather-wrapped rim and GT branding complete the most Gran Turismo-specific product Thrustmaster makes.

It costs near-direct-drive money for a belt wheel, which is the argument against it. If GT7 is 90 percent of your racing, the integration justifies it. For everything else, the T598 gives more feedback for less.

Pros: unique GT7 effects, strong belt feedback, premium rim.
Cons: near-DD pricing, large footprint, niche outside GT7.

Sweet spot: Thrustmaster T300 RS GT

The T300’s belt drive is still the smoothest sub-DD feedback Thrustmaster sells. The GT bundle adds the T3PA three-pedal set and a detachable rim that accepts Thrustmaster’s add-on wheels, so the upgrade path runs through shifters, pedals and rims for years.

The base runs hot under sustained load and the design is old. Quality control is a known lottery, so buy where returns are painless.

Pros: smooth belt feedback, three pedals, swappable rim.
Cons: aging design, heat, inconsistent QC.

Mid-range value: Thrustmaster T248

The T248 pairs hybrid drive with the T3PM pedal set, whose magnetic sensors and adjustable brake spring outclass everything else at the price. Magnetic paddles and the telemetry screen round out the most feature-dense wheel here.

Feedback is strong but not smooth like the T300’s belt, and the rim does not detach. If you want the better pedals, take the T248; if you want the better feel, take the T300.

Pros: magnetic paddles and pedals, telemetry display, three pedals.
Cons: fixed rim, coarser than belt drive.

Cheapest real force feedback: Thrustmaster T128

The T128 is the cheapest Thrustmaster with genuine force feedback on PS5. The hybrid drive is light at around 2 Nm and the two-pedal set basic, but the wheel still reports understeer and kerbs honestly.

Build is plasticky and committed racers will upgrade within a year. As a first wheel or a kid’s rig, it does exactly what the price promises.

Pros: cheapest real FFB on PS5, compact, official licensing.
Cons: weak torque, two pedals, entry build.

Budget belt feel: Thrustmaster T150

The T150 is the older brother of the T128: a gear-belt hybrid with a little more smoothness and 1080 degrees of rotation instead of 900. It is a PS4-era wheel that still works on PS5, and discounts make it the cheapest way into belt-flavoured feedback.

Age shows in the two-pedal set and dated looks. When the T128 is priced similarly, the newer wheel is the better buy; when the T150 drops below it, the smoother drive wins.

Pros: smoother than the T128, 1080-degree rotation, frequent discounts.
Cons: aging design, two pedals, often priced too close to the T248.

For kids and casual players: Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari 488

The T80 has no force feedback at all: a bungee cord recentres the wheel and that is the whole mechanism. It exists for young players who want a Ferrari-badged wheel for arcade racers, not for anyone chasing lap times.

At its usual price it competes with the T128 on sale, and the T128 wins that fight every time for anyone serious. The T80’s honest niche is the cheapest licensed wheel on the platform.

Pros: cheapest licensed option, Ferrari styling, simple.
Cons: no force feedback, 240-degree rotation, toy-grade.

What to look for in a Thrustmaster PS5 wheel

The drive types ladder clearly. Bungee (T80) < hybrid (T128, T150) < hybrid with magnets (T248) < belt (T300, T-GT II) < direct axial drive (T598). Each step buys smoothness or strength.

Pedal sets differ as much as bases. T3PM’s magnetic sensors beat T3PA’s potentiometers; both beat the two-pedal sets. A load cell brake is an accessory purchase on every model.

Check GT7 support and firmware. The T-GT II has its GT-specific transducer system. The T598 is also on GT7’s supported-wheel list, but supported controls and effects depend on the game and firmware.

Check the add-on ecosystem. T300 and T-GT II accept Thrustmaster’s add-on rims, TH8 shifters and T-LCM pedals. T248, T128 and T150 have more limited upgrade paths.

Frequently asked questions

Is the T598 better than the Fanatec GT DD Pro?

They trade blows at the same 5 Nm class. The T598’s axial motor is cogging-free and often cheaper; the Fanatec has deeper GT7 integration and an 8 Nm upgrade path. Either is a genuine direct drive on PS5.

Should I buy the T300 or the T248?

T300 for smoother feedback and the swappable rim ecosystem; T248 for the better pedal set and magnetic paddles. The T248 usually wins on out-of-box completeness.

Does the T80 work with Gran Turismo 7?

It functions, but without force feedback GT7 plays like a controller with extra steps. Budget the T128 instead if the game is the goal.

Recommendation

The Thrustmaster T598 is the Thrustmaster to buy on PS5: real direct drive at a mid-range price. Below it, the T300 RS GT remains the smoothest value, and the T128 the cheapest honest entry.

Related buying guides

For GT7-specific choices, see steering wheels for Gran Turismo on PS5. For alternatives across brands, compare the best sim racing wheels for PS5.

Sources and methodology

Specifications: Thrustmaster T598, Thrustmaster T248 and Thrustmaster accessory compatibility. Game support: Gran Turismo 7 steering-wheel manual. Check current prices and firmware requirements before buying.

This is a research-based buying guide. We have not tested these products hands-on. Recommendations use manufacturer specifications and compatibility documentation, with the tradeoffs described above.