Which wheel to buy?

Which Wheel to Purchase for GT Sport?

  • Logitech G29

    Votes: 36 41.9%

  • Thrustmaster T300RS-GT

    Votes: 20 23.3%

  • Thrustmaster T300RS

    Votes: 13 15.1%

  • Other - please list in comments

    Votes: 17 19.8%
  • Total voters
    86
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RockyProndoa

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United States
United States
Hello - long time 'mediumcore' sim racer and just now finding this site, seems I've really been missing out! I've been playing the GT Sport demo and love it, and as my first post, I'd like to pose the above question to all of you more experienced in the area of FFB wheels. I have done a fair amount of research, and I'm pretty set on buying a wheel, but after reading thread after thread, I am more confused than ever. Here is what I have come up with so far....

1. Fanatec CSL Elite - Good wheel, no current support for GT Sport, and at $500+, out of my price range.

2. Logitech G29 - Understandably decent mid-level wheel, but it is my understanding because it is gear based it can be 'clunky' when turning. Any direct feedback from people who own/use one with this game?

3. Thrustmaster T300RS/GT - Perhaps slightly better than the Logitech as it is belt-driven - however, there are countless reviews of this wheel failing/dying/not working. At over $300, this seems like an extreme risk?

Given the above - my head points me to the Logitech, simply for the reliability alone, however, I am afraid I will be disappointed in the clunky mechanics (keep in mind I drive with the PS4 controller at the moment), so perhaps this will be a step up regardless?

Any advice/info/real-life experience will be GREATLY appreciated.
 
I would say go with the tm t300 gr8 setup since it comes with the 3 pedal set. I'm currently using a t150 and wish I woulda spent the extra on the 300
 
I have the T300 RS GT3 an it's pretty nice for the price. Also, it has 2 year warrantee so if it brakes, I get a new one. Not an issue. But this depends on where you leave of course. The 2 year warrantee is a UE regulation.
 
For me, Logitech G29 gets the vote. The compatibility with PS4 and GTS is great, you can tell by playing with it that they worked hard to make this wheel perfect for the game, lots of buttons, shift lights, etc. I can even adjust the traction control mid race. Also the price is very good and it has amazing reliability from Logitech.

I couldn't be more satisfied, everything is fully compatible, the force feedback is amazing and the H shifter is cheap. I was seriously considering the T300 RS before but because of the reliability problems and the higher price, and also the expensive shifter I choosed the Logitech and I'm very glad I did.
 
Another vote for the G29.

I have no experience of clunkiness or ratcheting or anything like that.

Exercise your right as a consumer - if you don't like it after trying it, send it back to the retailer for a full refund :) Coming from a controller, I doubt that you will though
 
Str8Six
T150 have reliability issues too?
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I had a T150 for some time too and didn't have any realibility problems, from what I read the T300 was the most problematic.

I would have the G29 over the T150 without thinking twice though. The plastic/rubber steering from the T150 is horrible.
 
I have the g-29 and am very pleased with it. Decent prices can be found on line at times. The wheel and pedals all seem to be well made pieces and the operation is great and feels smooth to me. I would buy the same again without hesitation.
 
Really, any option is going to be a step up for you. When I bought my first wheel I went the used eBay route and got a DFGT for $50. I recently upgraded to the T300GT and like it much better. The new pedals alone are worth it. :)

The gear-driven wheels are fine but they do make more noise and you can sometimes feel the teeth engaging as you turn. I rarely noticed it nor did I care much as I was concentrating on what was happening on-screen anyway. A good pedal set is probably more important than the wheel mechanisms, at least to me. Going from the light plastic of the DFGT to the substantial metal pedals is a huge difference. All of the wheels you mentioned should come with a decent set (not sure on the base T300...i think those may be a 2 pedal plastic set?) so you really can't go wrong.

If you can borrow some "seat time" from a friend or two I would do that to help narrow it down but you're probably OK with anything you choose for your first set. Likely you will need to refine your skill with the wheel versus the gamepad before you need to worry about overdriving the abilities of your hardware. :)
 
T500 at the minimum. Logitech good for getting you into the wheel world and if you never try another wheel company ignorace is bliss I suppose.. BUT once you use another manufacturers wheel you would never go back. A g29 gonna cost you close to mid 300s with tax. Save up another 150- 200 and get a real wheel. Thank me later.
 
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I'm fine with investing in a wheel. But either PS4 generation coming to a close I'm scared of compatibility issues for ps5.
 
InebriHATED
A g29 gonna cost you close to mid 300s with tax.
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I bought my g29 online for 240.00 dollars, A quick search putting out no real effort I found A G29 on line today for 274.00. That same search a T500 was going for 599.00.
I feel sure if you can wait a bit you will be able to find one for about what I paid. Right now with this game coming out probably a pretty high demand for the wheels. Even at 274.00 dollars it is a big difference in price as the T500 is over double the price. Maybe for a serious Sim racer but for the average casual gamer it would be hard for me to justify that type of price difference.

I am sure the T500 is a nice wheel but I could buy a new Playstation Pro console/ w game bundle and the G29 wheel for less than a 100 dollars more than the t500 alone!
 
Wow...thank you for all the replies - it's great to see such an active community! Given the feedback, it's nearly a 50/50 split between the G29 and the T300RS-GT (as I expected).

Given the plethora of problems that the owners of the T300 are facing with GT Sport specifically (and what seems to me an extraordinary amount of wheels 'failing') - I am leaning much more towards the G29.

I realize that I may be sacrificing some performance for cost, however, I think a lot can be said for reliability, and at this point, it appears that the Thrustmaster products have an overwhelming amount of problems (check FFB problems with this game). I also have trouble justifying spending ~ $400 for a device that doesn't work as intended with this game and it seems like every 3rd one made is a dud. I could easily be wrong, but I have read VERY few reports about anyone having issues with the G29.

I have to admit, when I posted this, I was pretty deadset on the T300RS-GT, but - after reading and reviewing these comments and others, the pendulum is swinging the other way - so much so that I may pull the trigger tonight on the G29. I really dislike the idea of a gear drive, but having used nothing but a controller, I can't possibly be 'unhappy' with my purchase - can I?
 
T300 is a significant step above the G29 in terms of feel. I'm extremely familiar with both wheels. The T300 just takes the cake in every way for me. Just be sure to run low FFB resistance strength and it'll go a long way. Most people that have their wheels die cause it by running default FFB forces or cranking it up higher because hurr durr realism.
 
Wardez
T300 is a significant step above the G29 in terms of feel. I'm extremely familiar with both wheels. The T300 just takes the cake in every way for me. Just be sure to run low FFB resistance strength and it'll go a long way. Most people that have their wheels die cause it by running default FFB forces or cranking it up higher because hurr durr realism.
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I don't doubt that it's better - my concern, however, is that if I spend $400 on it and then it mysteriously 'dies' 6-8 months later, then what? I know...box it up, send it back, wait for a new one, wait another 6-8 months for it to happen again. As an old man driver (mid 30s, wife and young kids) - my time is limited. Spending half of my free time fixing something that shouldn't have been broke doesn't sound like my idea of fun.

My second reason is that the informal poll here shows an almost 50/50 split. If the T300 is such a better wheel why is it not 70/30 in favor of the T300?
 
RockyProndoa
I don't doubt that it's better - my concern, however, is that if I spend $400 on it and then it mysteriously 'dies' 6-8 months later, then what? I know...box it up, send it back, wait for a new one, wait another 6-8 months for it to happen again. As an old man driver (mid 30s, wife and young kids) - my time is limited. Spending half of my free time fixing something that shouldn't have been broke doesn't sound like my idea of fun.

My second reason is that the informal poll here shows an almost 50/50 split. If the T300 is such a better wheel why is it not 70/30 in favor of the T300?
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It's hard to tell whether the people voting have actually spend enough time on each wheel. It's rare enough for a person to own one wheel, how many of the voters in the poll are only voting for the wheel they own?

I've tried many wheels over the years and the T300RS impressed me so much I've been recommending it heartily ever since. I spent a long time with the G27 and then spent a long time playing Forza 6 with the G290 and let me tell you, it's a huge difference. I'm not a light wheel user either, I put tons of hours into each. The feel of the T300RS is much richer, fuller, stronger. It makes the G wheels feel like toys.

The G29 is still a great wheel and will be an immersive experience, but it feels like a relic now compared to the jump in quality and features the T300RS offers now.

Like I said, don't run high FFB settings and you'll be good. To be honest you will have to assume a bit of risk when going for the T300RS but no one I know with the wheel has had problems. You never know, but I think it's worth the risk.
 
I can't speak for any other wheels, and you say they're out of your price range, but my fanatec GT3rsv2 has taken one hell of a beating over the years, Other than going through loadcells for the brake pedal. Even after years of abuse it still works like a champ.
 
Not really in reply to the OP but just a suggestion for those who can't afford a new wheel and would like to use their old wheel which is not supported by the PS4 anymore.

I just found out that if you have an older racing wheel unsupported by the PS4, you can use this app called GIMX which turns your PC into a hub between the racing wheel and the PS4 with the help of a USB adapter (which is a DIY project but it can also be bought from the shop on their site)
So the nice thing about it is you get to use your old gear without having to buy a new wheel, but the big con of using this method is that you will always need your PC on and near your PS4 because the adapter goes between the PC and PS4 and the wheel plugs into the PC (unless you work with Linux and are able to set it up using bluetooth) all information needed is explained on their wiki pages. I guess having a laptop would simplify the connecting part, but I only have a desktop PC which is a hassle to keep moving in and out of the living room to the PS4 and connecting everything, everytime I feel like playing a bit of GT Sport.

It works with lots of wheels, from the Logitech Momo Racing wheel to the G27
 
G29 and Playseat challenge is my setup quick and easy to setup and put away after if your tight on space
 
Sold my T300 to a friend it is 3 years in use now and working fine.

I switched to Fanatec, and now my CSL Elite PS4 is not supported :boggled:
But it was a great step up from the T300... and in the End i did what @Kalder said, DIY Gimx for 12€, my Elite (in PC Mode) is working with FFB now, and i hope GTS support will be Patched in soon, but for now I will use this solution
 
I have the T300 RS since 2014 and I can tell you that for driving it is very good. On the other hand, it is very fragile even while taking care. Mine has already turned twice in repair for the fan out of service and the underside of the broken pedals. Now, it is the two plastic parts that house the springs of the pallets to change the speeds that are broken on each side. I can tell you that it is very very fragile material even in normal use. I put a picture of the broken part. Sorry for my English. IMG_1400.jpg
 
I picked "Other - please list in comments"

I don't know how hard you want a wheel or how wheel vs. controller works in GT:Sport (I know for a fact in Forza a wheel is rubbish and a controller is the best input device for fast times), but there has been a lot of positive feedback from players giving the DS4 with motion sensor control a try in the demo, you can read about it here: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/you-have-to-try-motion-control-steering.361602/
 
RockyProndoa
Hello - long time 'mediumcore' sim racer and just now finding this site, seems I've really been missing out! I've been playing the GT Sport demo and love it, and as my first post, I'd like to pose the above question to all of you more experienced in the area of FFB wheels. I have done a fair amount of research, and I'm pretty set on buying a wheel, but after reading thread after thread, I am more confused than ever. Here is what I have come up with so far....

1. Fanatec CSL Elite - Good wheel, no current support for GT Sport, and at $500+, out of my price range.

2. Logitech G29 - Understandably decent mid-level wheel, but it is my understanding because it is gear based it can be 'clunky' when turning. Any direct feedback from people who own/use one with this game?

3. Thrustmaster T300RS/GT - Perhaps slightly better than the Logitech as it is belt-driven - however, there are countless reviews of this wheel failing/dying/not working. At over $300, this seems like an extreme risk?

Given the above - my head points me to the Logitech, simply for the reliability alone, however, I am afraid I will be disappointed in the clunky mechanics (keep in mind I drive with the PS4 controller at the moment), so perhaps this will be a step up regardless?

Any advice/info/real-life experience will be GREATLY appreciated.
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I have the T300rs with the 2 pedal set. Have had it for over a year with no issues at all. Very quiet and smooth. I recommend it. I would buy it again if it went out. G29 has problems too and is noisy.
 
In a perfect world the T300 is a fantastic wheel. Problem is, if I'm spending that amount of money on something I expect it to last through a whole generation of gaming. I played a lot on the G25 and T300 and it is no comparison. But the G25 lasted while the T300 broke. If I had to make the decision again I wouldn't buy the T300.
 
I had a Logitech for 4 years and I never had a problem but the driving is much worse than with a T300 but the T300 breaks everywhere and that, by buying it I did not know it. So now that it is no longer guaranteed, I repair it until I can no longer do it .
 
G29

I'll be getting the Logitech eventually since I keep hearing Thrustmaster has appalling reliability. Had enough problems with my Mad Cats Pro Racing wheel when I bought it for my xbox, really don't want to go through those frustrations again.
 

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