Assetto Corsa, ACC and AC EVO reward detailed force feedback more than most games, so even a budget direct drive base is a big step up. Here are six wheels that suit all three, plus what to look for if you mainly drift.
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Assetto Corsa, ACC or AC EVO: does it change the wheel?
Assetto Corsa (2014): PC for the full mod library (on PS4 and Xbox One without mods). Any wheel works; mods include drift and road cars where a round wheel suits best.
Assetto Corsa Competizione: GT3 and GT4 racing on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. A GT-style rim with paddles suits it; TRUEFORCE works with the G923.
AC EVO: PC only, in Early Access. Kunos publishes settings for Fanatec, MOZA, Simucube and Simagic bases.
On console you need a wheel licensed for your console: see the PS5 and Xbox guides. On PC, see the PC wheel guide for more options.
The best wheels for Assetto Corsa
Torque, bundle contents and platforms come from the makers' pages, linked as "Spec source" on each pick.
1. Best overall for Assetto Corsa
Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)
Sim Racing Setups' recommended base for ACC: 5 to 8 Nm direct drive with Fanatec's own AC, ACC and AC EVO settings and a huge choice of rims.
8 Nm
Direct drive
PC · Xbox (with Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel)
Price: $$ + wheel + pedals
Specs that matter
Torque
8 Nm
Drive
Direct drive
Platforms
PC, Xbox (with Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel)
In the box
Base with Boost Kit 180 power supply (wheel and pedals separate)
Mount on
Foldable cockpit (up to about 10 Nm) or profile rig
Why it is here
8 Nm out of the box with the included Boost Kit
Huge range of Fanatec wheels and pedals
Xbox support with an Xbox-licensed Fanatec wheel
Keep in mind
Not compatible with PlayStation, and Fanatec says it cannot be upgraded to be
Drifting (Assetto Corsa with mods, CarX, Japanese Drift Master) asks different things of a wheel:
Direct drive: the wheel snaps back fast when the rear steps out; gear and belt wheels feel slow and can wobble with heavy drift use. Drift setups range widely (Kame Trick compares 2 to 20 Nm), and one Reddit drifter's G29 started to wobble after three months, so a CSL DD, MOZA R9 or R12 is a good start.
A round, deep-dish rim: easy to hand-shuffle and let slide through your hands. Examples: MOZA CS V2P (33 cm), Simucube Tahko Round, Trak Racer's 350 mm deep-dish drift rim.
A handbrake: for initiating drifts; see our handbrake guide.
Matching rotation: set the same angle in the wheel software and Content Manager (for example 1080°); MOZA's R5 guide shows this.
A Logitech G29 or G923 works for learning, but long drift sessions are hard on gear-driven wheels. Budget drift setup: a CSL DD or MOZA R5/R9 with a round rim.
We have not lab-tested these wheels. We picked wheels that Assetto Corsa players and specialist guides recommend most for AC, ACC and AC EVO at each budget, and checked torque, bundle contents and platforms against makers' pages. Drift advice reflects community setups and the rim makers' own descriptions.
FAQ
What is the best wheel for Assetto Corsa?
For most people, a Fanatec CSL DD or MOZA R5 bundle: budget direct drive that brings out Assetto Corsa's force feedback. The Logitech G923 is the cheapest proper option, and a MOZA R12 or Simagic Alpha EVO gives more strength.
What is the best wheel for ACC?
On PC, a Fanatec CSL DD with a GT-style rim or a MOZA R5; on PS5, the Fanatec GT DD Pro; on a budget, the Logitech G923, which also supports TRUEFORCE in ACC.
What is the best wheel for drifting?
A direct drive base (CSL DD, MOZA R9 or R12) with a round, deep-dish rim and a handbrake. Gear-driven wheels work for learning but wear out faster with heavy drifting.
What is the best wheel for Assetto Corsa on PS5 or Xbox?
On PS5, the Fanatec GT DD Pro or a Logitech G923; on Xbox, a Fanatec CSL DD with an Xbox rim or a MOZA R3. The console version of the original Assetto Corsa has no mods.
What's better, G920 or G29?
They are the same wheel: the G29 for PlayStation and PC, the G920 for Xbox and PC. Buy the one for your console.
What is the strongest sim racing wheel?
High-end bases like the Simucube 2 Pro (25 Nm) go well beyond what Assetto Corsa needs; most players are well served by 8 to 15 Nm. See our direct drive guide.
Sources: makers' pages linked on each pick; Sim Racing Setups (ACC and AC wheel guides), PC Gamer (best PC racing wheels, July 2026), Sim Racing Nerd (drift wheels), Simucube (rally and drift wheel guide) and Trak Racer (drift rim) as referenced above; settings from our linked guides. Last reviewed October 2026.