Thrustmaster T598 Direct Drive Racing Wheel

Feel Everything. Miss Nothing. — Thrustmaster T598 Direct Drive Racing Wheel

The Thrustmaster T598 is Thrustmaster's first Direct Drive racing wheel — powered by a next-generation Direct Axial Drive motor with Axial Flux technology that eliminates cogging entirely, delivering the clearest, most precise Force Feedback ever produced by Thrustmaster. With 5 Nm of constant torque, +100% overshoot capability, HARMONY high-frequency vibration technology, a built-in Race Dash screen, and a full metal pedal set included in the box — the T598 brings professional-grade Direct Drive sim racing to a genuinely accessible price point for PS5, PS4, and PC.

Why the T598 Direct Drive Racing Wheel?

• Direct Axial Drive Motor — Zero Cogging, Maximum Fidelity: The T598's Axial Flux Direct Drive motor is a new generation of direct drive technology — no cogging, no dead zones, no gear or belt interference. Every Force Feedback effect reaches your hands with perfect clarity and instant precision.

• 5 Nm Constant Torque + 100% Overshoot Capability: 5 Nm of steady-state torque with burst overshoot capability of +100% — the wheel can momentarily double its force output for super-boosted effects during slides, kerbs, and direction changes. Ultra-low latency of just 5 ms.

• HARMONY Technology — High-Frequency Torque: HARMONY generates high-frequency vibration signals layered on top of Force Feedback — feel tire texture, road surface grain, kerb rumbles, and understeer in microscopic detail that belt and gear-driven wheels simply cannot reproduce.

• Race Dash Screen — In-Wheel Display: Built-in Race Dash display screen on the wheel base shows real-time race information (lap times, gear, speed, position) and allows direct adjustment of Force Feedback settings — no need to pause and go into menus.

• 11.8" / 30 cm Detachable Sportcar Wheel Rim (811g): Ultra-lightweight 30 cm sport car rim with rubber grips — extremely light at only 811 g, letting you feel the full output of the motor without rim weight dampening the effects. Mag-shift paddle shifters with a sharp, tactile click on every gear change.

• Multifunctional Encoder — 12 Assignable Functions: The wheel rim's multifunctional encoder lets you freely assign 12 additional in-game actions directly from your fingertips — keep your most-used functions always within reach without removing your hands.

• Metal Raceline Pedals LTE — Modular & Upgradable: Premium metal two-pedal set (accelerator + brake) with adjustable pedal positions included in the box. Modular design — upgradable to a 3-pedal version by adding the Raceline Pedals Load Cell Add-On (sold separately) for a full clutch axis.

• Compatible With All Thrustmaster Wheel Add-Ons: The T598 servo base accepts all Thrustmaster Wheel Add-On rims — Formula, GT, Rally, and more. Build your ultimate wheel setup over time without replacing the base.

• 100+ Games Plug & Play: Compatible with over 100 racing titles on PS5, PS4, and PC — works without configuration in all major sim racing games.

Compatible With

PS5 — full native compatibility
PS4 — full native compatibility
PC (Windows 10/11) — USB direct connection

Compatible Thrustmaster Add-Ons

All Thrustmaster Wheel Add-On rims (Formula, GT, Rally styles)
Raceline Pedals Load Cell Add-On (3rd pedal upgrade)
TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod (via base connector)
TH8A / TH8S Sequential Shifter (via base connector)

Compatible Games

Gran Turismo 7
F1 24 / F1 25
Assetto Corsa / Competizione
iRacing
Forza Motorsport / Horizon 5
EA Sports WRC / Dirt Rally 2.0
rFactor 2
Automobilista 2 & more

Key Specifications

Platform: PS5, PS4, PC (Windows 10/11)
Connection: USB
Motor: Direct Axial Drive — Axial Flux (zero cogging)
Constant Torque: 5 Nm
Overshoot Capability: +100% (burst)
Latency: 5 ms
Technology: HARMONY high-frequency torque
Display: Race Dash screen (in-wheel)
Wheel Rim Diameter: 11.8" / 30 cm
Wheel Rim Weight: 1.8 lb / 811 g
Paddle Shifters: Mag-shift (metal, magnetic activation)
Encoder: Multifunctional (12 assignable actions)
Pedals: Metal Raceline Pedals LTE (2-pedal, upgradable to 3)
Wheel Compatibility: All Thrustmaster Wheel Add-On rims
Box Contents: T598 Servo Base + Sport Car Wheel Add-On + Raceline Pedals LTE
Box Weight: 15 lb / 6,800 g
Color: Black
Brand: Thrustmaster
Warranty: 1 Year

The T598 — Direct Drive technology. Finally, at a price that makes sense.