Unlock the full potential of your sim racing setup with a direct drive wheel base - offering unmatched force feedback precision, torque, and immersion. Unlike gear or belt-driven systems, direct drive wheelbases connect the steering wheel directly to the motor shaft, delivering instant and highly detailed feedback from the virtual road or track. The detail that a direct drive sim racing wheel communicates to the driver is superior in every way to lower budget belt, or gear driven systems.
This is why direct drive wheelbases are used by every major professional eSports team, commercial driver training facility and FIA Formula, Sports Prototype and GT racing teams.
At GPerformance, we offer a curated selection of premium direct drive wheelbases from leading brands trusted by professionals and enthusiasts:
- Simucube: high-end hardware paired with powerful, user-friendly tuning software.
- Asetek SimSports: high-end hardware paired with powerful, user-friendly tuning software.
- Simagic: a versatile and feature-rich choice offering excellent value.
- Moza Racing: accessible solutions with strong performance and great ecosystem compatibility.
People often ask: Do Simucube direct drive wheelbases make you faster? Are they worth it?
The answer is yes - but probably not in the way you might think. If you race at the highest levels of iRacing endurance, consistency and avoiding mistakes matter just as much as outright pace. That’s where Simucube stands out. Compared to belt-driven or low end direct driver wheelbases, the feedback is far more precise - you can feel the car’s grip and balance more clearly, react quicker to oversteer or understeer, and recover before things go wrong. That awareness can save your race. When you trust your gear, you drive closer to the limit. That’s where the tenths come from.
And there’s another benefit: stronger force feedback keeps you mentally engaged. Unlike in a real car, sim racing doesn’t physically exhaust you - so a more immersive wheel helps maintain focus and avoid sloppy mistakes over long stints. Simucube wheelbases help you stay sharp, push harder, and race smarter. So are they worth it? You decide...
Reliability is also a key factor which is where Simucube direct drive wheelbases really are the best. The industrial grade engineering, motors and electronics are built to last and their software driver updates bring you just that little bit closer to the feel of a real racing car with every update.
For drivers transitioning from real-world racing to the sim, steering feel is critical
Without physical g-forces, the steering wheel becomes your main source of feedback - translating understeer, oversteer, and car balance directly to your hands. It helps you understand the car's rotation and refine your technique to drive faster.
What matters most is communication: does the wheel replicate the feel of a real race car? Can you sense the load-up and release of torque in corners during grip loss?
Comfort is also key. In long sessions, the wheel should have weight to it, feel like a proper steering wheel, and equipped with all the essential controls to make on-the-fly adjustments - just like in the real world.
If you have any questions, we're here to help
Whether you're a competitive racer or a passionate hobbyist, you'll find the right wheelbase to suit your rig and driving style. Need help choosing? Our team is here to support you. Just send us an email to info@gperformance.eu
