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Thrustmaster T598 Settings
The T598's settings live on the base screen, and the PlayStation mode you pick matters as much as the force feedback values. Here is the menu explained, which mode to use for each game, and Thrustmaster's own settings for the sims T598 owners play most.
Which T598 mode should you use?
| Mode | Colour | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation mode 1 | Blue | PS4 games, PS4 games on PS5 and most PS5 games |
| PlayStation mode 2 | Red | Certain native PS5 games, such as Gran Turismo 7 |
| PC mode | Green | PC games |
| Xbox Native (T598-X) | White bar | Default on Xbox |
| Xbox Legacy (T598-X) | Purple bar | Games with compatibility problems; F1 23, F1 24 and F1 25 only work in Legacy |
Switch PlayStation and PC modes with the mode button on the base and the rim's up/down buttons. Check Thrustmaster's compatibility list for your game. Keep the firmware updated with My Thrustmaster Panel on a PC.
From Thrustmaster's T598 setup guide (March 2026) and T598-X support page.
T598 base menu explained
Press the gear button, then L3 for settings (or R3 for the telemetry display). Move with the D-pad up/down and change values with left/right; changes apply straight away. FFB profiles 1–3 can be customised and saved to the base.
| Setting | Range | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Overall FFB strength (master gain) | 0–100% | Scales all force feedback. Thrustmaster's game presets keep it at 100%. |
| Driving mode | B, S, P, E | Beginner to Extreme: responsiveness and detail. Presets use P or E. |
| Inertia | Off–High | Rim gets heavier with speed (telemetry games only). |
| Friction | Off–High | Limits oscillation at low or zero speed. |
| Boost Low / Boost High | −2 to +2 | Low/mid effects (kerbs, texture) and mid/high effects (impacts). Lower them if it vibrates too much. |
| Speed | Slow–Extreme | How fast the rim returns; high is harder to control. |
| Damper wheel / Damper game | Low–High | Base damping, and amplification of the game's damping. |
| Spring | Default 0% | Centring force for games without force feedback. |
| Gear Jolt | Off–High | A kick on gear shifts (telemetry games only). |
| End stop | Low–High | Resistance at the rotation limit (High by default). |
| Rotation (rim menu) | 180–1080° or Auto | Auto adapts to the car in supported games. Recentre: hold the right button 5 seconds with the rim straight. |
Thrustmaster T598 GT7 settings
- Mode: PlayStation mode 2 (red), FFB profile 2.
- Base: master gain 100%, driving mode P, inertia high, friction off, Boost Low −2, Boost High +2, wheel damper 0%, game damper low, spring auto, end stop high.
- In GT7: Sensitivity 1, Max Torque by car performance: 7 under 600 PP, 6 for 600–700 PP, 5 for 700–800 PP, 3 over 800 PP.
- A popular stronger alternative (Kireth, May 2026) uses driving mode Extreme, inertia Extreme, friction High, boosts 0, speed Extreme, damper 0 and gear jolt High.
Thrustmaster's values as compiled by SimRacingCockpit (GT7 v1.71). More in our GT7 wheel settings.
Thrustmaster T598 F1 25 settings
- In F1 25: Vibration & FFB strength 70–75, On track 75, Rumble strip 100, Off track 100, Pit stop 100, Wheel damper 0, rotation 360°.
- Base: master gain 100%, driving mode Extreme, inertia mid, friction off, damper 0%, spring auto, end stop high.
- On Xbox (T598-X), F1 25 only works in Legacy mode.
Thrustmaster's values via SimRacingCockpit. More in our F1 25 wheel settings.
Thrustmaster T598 iRacing settings
- In iRacing: Wheel force 5 Nm, Strength with Auto, Intensity 50%, Linear mode on, Min force, Damping and Smoothing 0%.
- Base (PC mode): master gain 100%, driving mode Extreme, inertia and friction off, damper 0%, spring auto.
More in our iRacing FFB settings.
Thrustmaster T598 Le Mans Ultimate settings
- In LMU: Steering torque capability 5, Strength 125%, Smoothing 0, Minimum steering torque 0, Collision 5, Steering torque sensitivity 100%.
- Base: master gain 100%, driving mode Extreme, inertia high, friction off, damper 0%, spring auto.
More in our LMU settings.
AMS2, AC EVO and ACC with a T598
- Automobilista 2 (Jan 2025 sheet): base on profile FFB 3 in PC mode: master gain 100%, mode E, inertia high, friction off, boosts 0, speed EXT, damper 0%, spring auto, gear jolt off, end stop high. In game: Default+, Gain 75, Low force boost 0, FX 50, Damping 0, Menu spring 1. See AMS2 FFB settings.
- Assetto Corsa EVO: base profile 3, master gain 100%, mode E, inertia and friction off, boosts 0, speed EXT, damper 0%, spring auto, end stop high. In game: lock 900°, FFB gain 87%, Dynamic damping, Minimum damper and Damper gain all 0%. See AC EVO settings.
- ACC: Thrustmaster's ACC sheet is not published; use the direct drive column of our ACC settings with the base at master gain 100%, mode E and damper 0%.
Fixing common T598 problems
- No force feedback or buttons not working in a PS5 game: try the other PlayStation mode (blue/red); GT7 wants red.
- F1 not working on Xbox: switch the T598-X to Legacy mode.
- Too much vibration: lower Boost Low and Boost High.
- Wheel off-centre: hold the rim's right button for 5 seconds with the wheel straight.
- Feels weak: master gain 100% and driving mode P or E, then raise the in-game strength. Want more torque? Compare bases in our direct drive guide and PS5 wheel guide.
FAQ
Should I use PlayStation mode 1 or 2 on the T598?
Mode 1 (blue) for PS4 games and most PS5 games; mode 2 (red) for certain native PS5 games such as Gran Turismo 7. Check Thrustmaster's compatibility list for your game.
How do I set up the Thrustmaster T598?
Update the firmware with My Thrustmaster Panel on a PC, choose the right mode with the mode button, then press the gear button and L3 to open the base settings and pick or customise an FFB profile.
What are the best settings for the Thrustmaster T598 in Gran Turismo 7?
Red PlayStation mode, FFB profile 2, master gain 100%, mode P, inertia high, Boost Low −2, Boost High +2, damper 0%. In GT7: Sensitivity 1 and Max Torque 7 under 600 PP, 6 for 600 to 700, 5 for 700 to 800 and 3 over 800 PP.
Does the Thrustmaster T598 have force feedback?
Yes. It is a 5 Nm direct axial drive base with adjustable force feedback, set on the base screen.
What are the best T598 settings for Assetto Corsa?
For AC EVO, Thrustmaster's: base mode E, damper 0%, and in game FFB gain 87% with all three damper sliders at 0%, lock 900°. For the original Assetto Corsa, start from the same base settings and set in-game gain so it does not clip.
Sources: Thrustmaster: T598 complete setup guide; Thrustmaster: T598-X support (Native and Legacy modes); Thrustmaster's per-game sheets as compiled by SimRacingCockpit (GT7, F1 25, iRacing, LMU, AMS2, AC EVO); Kireth: T598 GT7 settings (YouTube, May 2026). Last reviewed October 2026.