Thrustmaster GT Wheel Add-On – GT Rim for T598 and T818 Bases

28 cm leather GT rim for direct drive: overview

This GT wheel is the official Gran Turismo rim designed with Polyphony Digital, 28 cm leather-wrapped for technical circuits.

4 metal rotary encoders with push (up to 12 actions), 2 mini-sticks and 2 metal paddles.

Native to T818 and T598 direct-drive bases; about 1.26 kg.

Who the 28 cm leather gt rim for direct drive is for

PlayStation and PC racers on direct drive.

• Sim racers upgrading their rig
• Esports and league drivers
• Console racers (Gran Turismo, F1, Forza)
• PC sim racers (iRacing, ACC, rFactor)
• Collectors of licensed replicas

Features in detail

Leather

28 cm.

4 encoders

Push function.

Mini-sticks

Menus.

Metal paddles

Shift.

Next-gen QR

Direct drive.

Compatibility

Compatible with T818 and T598 on PS5, PS4 and PC.

Building a sim racing or flight setup

Base, rim and pedals. In a modular setup the wheel base holds the force-feedback motor, the rim (wheel add-on) clips on with a quick-release and the pedals connect to the base. Rims and pedals must be compatible with your base, and the base decides which consoles are supported.

Force feedback types. Bungee-cord wheels recentre with a spring but give no active feedback; belt or hybrid-drive bases use a motor with belts or gears for detailed feedback; direct-drive bases attach the rim straight to the motor for the strongest, most precise feel.

Platform licensing. PlayStation and Xbox wheels are licensed for their console; PC works with almost everything. Check the platform line in the compatibility section before ordering, and plan a stable desk clamp or cockpit for high-torque bases.

Setup and use

1. Make sure your base is compatible and updated to the latest firmware.
2. Align the rim with the quick-release and tighten the collar firmly.
3. Open the control panel or console settings to check buttons and paddles.
4. Choose the rotation angle and force settings for your game.

Care and maintenance

Keep the base's vents clear, update firmware with the manufacturer's software, wipe rims with a dry or slightly damp cloth (use a suede brush on Alcantara and suede), and check desk clamps and cockpit bolts before each session. Unplug the base before swapping rims unless the quick-release supports hot-swapping.

Specifications

Diameter	28cm
Weight	About 1.26kg
Size	280 × 280 × 80mm
Compatible with	Thrustmaster T818, T598; PS5, PS4, PC

Shipping, returns and warranty

Shipping

Shipping is free on orders worldwide. Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days and typically arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking sent by email. Customs or public holidays can occasionally add a few days, and some items ship directly from our supplier.

Returns

You have 14 days from delivery to return the product for a refund, for any reason. It must be new, unused and in its original packaging with all accessories and documents. Contact us at metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start the return. Consumables such as face cushions, foam pads or batteries showing wear cannot be refunded.

Warranty

Every new product bought from our store has a 3-year legal guarantee from delivery (1 year for refurbished items). If anything goes wrong, email us your order number and a short description or photo and we will handle the claim with you.