Best Racing Wheel for Truck Simulator (ETS2 and ATS) (2026)

If you want the short answer: the Logitech G920 with Driving Force Shifter is the wheel we point most Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator drivers toward, because trucking rewards a full H-pattern shifter for splitter and range changes and a generous set of assignable buttons far more than it rewards raw torque. If you already own pedals or want the smoothest feel for long hauls, the Logitech G923 pairs with the same shifter, and the Thrustmaster T300 RS GT is the belt driven alternative once you add a TH8 shifter.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator are PC titles, and unlike a track racer they do not need a high torque or direct drive base to feel right; what matters is a shifter for realistic gear changes, enough buttons to map lights, wipers, and retarder controls, and comfort for sessions that run much longer than a single race. We compared five wheels on those terms and explain how we review below. If you are new to sim racing hardware in general, start with Sim Racing for Beginners.

Comparison at a Glance

Torque figures come from each manufacturer’s product listing. None of the five makers publishes a peak torque figure for these wheels, so the table says so rather than repeating a number from a forum; torque matters far less for trucking than it does for track racing, so we did not weight it heavily below.

How We Picked

We limited this list to wheels that connect to PC, since Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator are PC only games, and that also include a clutch pedal and a documented path to an H-pattern shifter for splitter and range gear changes. Beyond that, we weighed comfort for sessions that run well past an hour, the number of assignable buttons available for lights, wipers, and the engine retarder, and how each wheel’s console origin affects PC setup. High torque and direct drive feel, which matter most for track racing, carried little weight here.

Each product’s WSR Score comes from verified buyer feedback, normalized to our 10-point scale. Read more about how we review.

Logitech G920 with Driving Force Shifter

This bundle pairs the G920 wheel with the Driving Force Shifter in one purchase, which covers the full Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator control set without a second checkout. The G920 is a gear driven wheel with three pedals including a clutch, and it connects to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC; for trucking on PC, the Xbox licensing is irrelevant and the shifter compatibility is what matters. The Driving Force Shifter gives six forward gears plus a push-down reverse; it has no buttons of its own, so the splitter and range controls that ETS2 and ATS use are mapped to spare wheel buttons.

• Pro: shifter is already included, covering H-pattern gear changes on day one
• Pro: three pedal set with a clutch for realistic launches from a stop
• Pro: connects to PC, so the Xbox packaging does not limit trucking use
• Con: gear drive has a coarser feel than belt drive over long sessions
• Con: fixed rim with no quick release, so button layout cannot be swapped

Logitech G29

The G29 includes three pedals with a clutch, 900 degrees of rotation, and a hand stitched leather rim, and it connects to PC alongside PS5 and PS4. Logitech sells it without a shifter, but the Driving Force Shifter connects directly to it, so PC truckers add the shifter as a second purchase rather than hunting for a compatible third party part. It has been a common entry point for years, with a large base of owner feedback to draw on.

• Pro: lowest cost of entry into a clutch plus shifter trucking setup on PC
• Pro: pairs directly with the Driving Force Shifter, a known compatible add-on
• Pro: three pedal clutch for realistic starts on a grade
• Con: the shifter is a separate purchase, which adds to the total cost
• Con: gear drive can feel coarse and fatiguing over multi hour hauling sessions

Logitech G923 (PlayStation)

The G923 upgrades the G29 with TRUEFORCE, which reads engine and surface data from supported games at up to 4,000 times per second, and it adds a firmer progressive brake spring while keeping the same three pedal clutch set. It connects to PC as well as PS5 and PS4, and it uses the same Driving Force Shifter connector as the G29 and G920. Over a long haul, the smoother feedback and firmer brake are the kind of details that matter more than raw torque.

• Pro: TRUEFORCE detail and a firmer brake pedal for comfort over long sessions
• Pro: pairs with the same Driving Force Shifter as the G29 and G920
• Pro: strong owner feedback among the five wheels here
• Con: the shifter is still a separate purchase
• Con: a premium purchase for features a truck sim does not fully use, such as fine tuned racing force feedback

Thrustmaster T300 RS GT

The T300 RS GT is a belt driven wheel with a detachable rim and an 18 button layout on the listing, useful for mapping the many lights, wipers, and retarder controls that ETS2 and ATS support. It ships with a three pedal GT set including a clutch, connects to PC as well as PS5 and PS4, and pairs with Thrustmaster’s TH8A shifter for splitter and range changes. Thrustmaster does not publish a peak torque figure for the base, which matters little for trucking.

• Pro: smooth belt drive feel that stays comfortable over long hauling sessions
• Pro: generous button layout for mapping truck specific controls
• Pro: pairs with the TH8A shifter, and a detachable rim opens the wider Thrustmaster ecosystem
• Con: the shifter is a separate purchase on top of the base
• Con: no listed Xbox support and no published torque figure

Thrustmaster T248 X

The T248 X is a hybrid belt and gear driven wheel, with a magnetic T3PM pedal set that includes a clutch pedal, and it connects to PC as well as Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. It pairs with Thrustmaster’s TH8S shifter as an add-on, giving PC truckers a manual shifting option on a more modern base than the T300 line. Thrustmaster does not publish a torque figure for it, which matters little for trucking, where feel matters more than headroom.

• Pro: built-in screen for adjusting force feedback settings on the fly
• Pro: magnetic T3PM pedal set includes a clutch pedal for realistic starts
• Pro: pairs with the TH8S shifter for splitter and range gear changes
• Con: the TH8S shifter is sold separately from the base
• Con: button layout is aimed at racing more than trucking, so expect to remap controls in software

Buying Guide

Why buttons and a shifter matter more than torque

Track racing rewards torque because it communicates grip and slides through the wheel. Trucking does not put the same demands on the motor: ETS2 and ATS reward a full H-pattern shifter for splitter and range changes and enough assignable buttons for lights, wipers, indicators, and the retarder, so a gear or belt driven wheel with the right shifter does the job as well as a direct drive base costing several times more. Save torque and direct drive spending for a dedicated track racing setup instead.

Matching a shifter for ETS2 and ATS

The Logitech Driving Force Shifter connects to the G29, G920, and G923, so it is the add-on to buy for any of those three. Thrustmaster’s T300 RS GT pairs with the TH8A, and the T248 X pairs with the TH8S. See our full best sim racing shifters roundup if you want to compare standalone shifter options beyond the wheels listed here.

Comfort for long haul sessions

A trucking session tends to run much longer than a single race, so pedal feel, brake spring firmness, and a wheel that connects reliably to PC over time matter more than peak torque. The G923’s firmer progressive brake and the T300 RS GT’s belt drive both hold up better over an extended haul than a base level gear driven wheel. If you are still assembling a full setup, our Sim Racing for Beginners guide covers desk mounting and pedal placement for long sessions.

Who Should Not Buy

If you only play with a gamepad’s automatic gearbox and have no interest in the splitter and range shifting ETS2 and ATS support, none of these wheel and shifter combinations will change your enjoyment enough to justify the cost, and a controller remains the simpler choice. If you split time between trucking and track racing and torque matters to you, none of the five wheels here is the right base; check our direct drive roundup instead and add a shifter separately. And if you are on a strict budget with no plan to add a shifter, the standalone G29 or G923 without the shifter add-on covers casual trucking, but you will lose realistic gear changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need high torque for truck simulators?

No. Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator do not demand the torque or direct drive feel that track racing does. A gear or belt driven wheel with a clutch pedal and a matching shifter, like the wheels in this comparison, covers realistic trucking well.

Can I use a PlayStation or Xbox wheel on PC for these games?

Yes. Every wheel in this comparison lists PC compatibility alongside its console licensing, and Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator are PC only titles, so the console packaging does not limit trucking use.

Do all these wheels support the splitter and range gears in ETS2?

The H-pattern shifter handles the gate positions; the splitter and range are separate controls you assign in the game, and since the Driving Force Shifter has no buttons of its own, they usually go on spare wheel buttons. The G920 bundle includes the Driving Force Shifter already; the G29, G923, T300 RS GT, and T248 X each pair with a documented shifter add-on.

Which shifter should I buy for the Thrustmaster T248 X?

Thrustmaster lists both the TH8S Shifter Add-on and the TH8A Shifter as compatible with the T248 X, and the same two shifters also work with the T300 RS GT.

Can I use a direct drive wheel like a Moza or Fanatec for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator?

Yes, on PC a direct drive base works in both games, and Moza publishes a Euro Truck Simulator 2 setup page for its bases. It adds little for trucking, though, since torque matters less than a shifter and buttons. It costs more and needs a rigid mount, so it suits drivers who also race on track. Confirm shifter support for your base first.

Are budget wheels from PXN or HORI good enough for Euro Truck Simulator 2?

Often yes, if the model lists PC support. PXN publishes Euro Truck Simulator 2 setup tutorials for its wheels, and some models offer a clutch and shifter at low cost, but owner feedback on durability is mixed. HORI support varies by model and platform, so check the listing for PC compatibility before buying.

Sources

• Logitech G product listings for the G29, G920 with Driving Force Shifter, G923, and Driving Force Shifter
• Thrustmaster product listings for the T300 RS GT, T248 X, and TH8A Shifter