Thrustmaster EVO Racing 31U Leather wheel rim add-on with hub, PS5/PS4/Xbox/PC

Thrustmaster classes the EVO Racing 31U Leather as a wheel rim with hub for sim racing. The hub is the part that connects the rim to the wheel base. The rim cannot drive a car on its own: you need a wheel base to mount it on, which connects to the computer or console. The supplier data does not list compatible bases, so check compatibility against the manufacturer compatibility list.

Leather in the model name means a leather-wrapped rim. Leather is a classic steering wheel cover: it feels pleasant in the hand and gives a confident grip even on a long stint when your palms warm up. The black finish suits both a desk setup and a sim cockpit, and at 1.3 kg the rim puts little extra load on the base.

The rim has a D-pad and 4 rotary encoders. In a simulator you can map settings you change while driving to the encoders, such as brake bias, traction control or ABS level, so there is no need to reach for the keyboard. The D-pad lets you move through menus and pit stop settings while your hands stay on the wheel.

The manufacturer list includes PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. Because the rim works through the wheel base, your base must support the same platform, so check this before racing on a console. If the base supports both, the same rim can be used on a computer and a console.

Sim racers who already own a Thrustmaster wheel base and want a leather rim with controls for it; players who race on PC as well as PlayStation or Xbox; and anyone who adjusts car settings with encoders during a race. Check compatibility with your base before choosing.