Asetek SimSports · wheel base · 2023
Asetek Forte Wheelbase (18 Nm)
18 Nm direct-drive wheelbase with a 22-bit encoder, PC-only, from Asetek SimSports.
The mid Asetek base: 18 Nm in the same housing as the La Prima, adding LED strips, a USB hub and a torque-off button. It competes directly with the Simagic Alpha EVO Pro.
AI rating
- Force feedback detail
- 8
- Strength
- 8
- Smoothness
- 8
- Ecosystem
- 6
- Quietness
- 8
- Value
- 7
Who it suits
- First rig
- 4
- Console racing
- 0
- Competitive racing
- 8
- Small rooms
- 4
- Tight budgets
- 5
- Enthusiasts
- 7
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- 18 Nm direct drive with Asetek's high-resolution encoder
- Built-in USB hub cuts cable runs for pedals and shifters
- Physical torque-off button for safety
- Usually costs a bit more than an 18 Nm Simagic EVO Pro
- Smaller rim selection and US support network
Watch out: Needs a rigid profile rig, and the Asetek quick release narrows rim choice unless you add a 70 mm adapter.
What it feels like
- Strength
- Detail
- Smoothness
- Noise
- Heat
Strong enough to push back hard in GT and formula cars, with force to spare.
Fine steering detail from the 22-bit encoder.
Heavy and solid on the rig, so it needs a rigid mount.
Like a small power tool bolted to your rig, always ready to pull back hard.
What the Forte Wheelbase works with
- Works on PC.
- Sold as a base only: you also need a wheel and pedals.
- Wheels attach with the Asetek quick release.
- There's no pedal port: pedals connect to the PC by USB.
Wheels that fit the Asetek Forte Wheelbase (18 Nm)
Platforms show where each pairing works.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Asetek Forte Formula Wheel | PS5XboxPC | 77 |
| Asetek La Prima GT Wheel | PS5XboxPC | 70 |
Pedals that plug into it
These connect through the base's pedal port, so they work on every platform the base supports.
This base has no pedal port.
USB pedals that work with it on PC
These run beside the base over USB. They don't work on console.
- Heusinkveld Ultimate+ (3-pedal) · USB to the PC88
- Asetek Invicta Pedals (2-pedal, hydraulic) · USB to the PC84
- Heusinkveld Sprint (3-pedal) · USB to the PC84
- Moza CRP2 Load Cell Pedals (Throttle + Brake) · USB to the PC82
- Simagic P1000 (3-pedal) · USB to the PC80
- Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals · USB to the PC80
- Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 · USB to the PC79
- Asetek Forte Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC79
- Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals · USB to the PC77
- Fanatec CSL Pedals with Load Cell Kit · USB to the PC76
- Logitech G RS Pedals · USB to the PC76
- Asetek La Prima Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC74
- Fanatec CSL Pedals · USB to the PC60
Shifters and handbrakes
Plugged into the base where noted; the rest connect to a PC by USB.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Heusinkveld Sim Shifter SequentialUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 83 |
| Simagic DS-8X ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 80 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 78 |
| Thrustmaster TH8A ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Moza SGP Sequential ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 74 |
| Moza HGP H-Pattern ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 71 |
| Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-OnUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 63 |
| Heusinkveld Sim HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 82 |
| Simagic TB-1 HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V2USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Moza HBP HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
Cockpits and stands
With 18 Nm of torque, a frame rated below that flexes and one rated far below it shakes.
Tech facts
| Drive type | Direct |
|---|---|
| Torque | 18 Nm |
| Rotation | Unlimited |
| Wheel included | No |
| Pedals included | No |
| Mounting | Bolts to a rig |
| Power supply | External 400 W power supply |
| Power draw | 400 W |
| Wall plug | US cable included (also EU/UK) |
| Outlets needed | 1 |
| Connection | USB-C to USB-A (built-in USB hub) |
| Encoder | 22-bit |
| Software | Asetek SimSports software on Windows 10/11 |
| Quick release | Asetek quick release |
| Size (W × D × H) | 5 × 8 × 6 in (13 × 22 × 14 cm) |
| Weight | 12 lb (5.6 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum and steel |
| Released | 2023 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The Forte is Asetek's mid-range direct-drive base. It's rated at 18 Nm peak with a 6.7 Nm/ms slew rate and a 22-bit encoder, so it's fast and fine-grained. For a first rig, 18 Nm is more than most people use day to day, and it leaves headroom in GT and formula cars. It's sold as a bare base. You need to add a rim and pedals. It's PC-only (Windows 10/11), with no console support, which matters if you might move to PlayStation or Xbox. It connects by USB-C to USB-A and has a built-in USB hub for peripherals. The 400 W external supply ships with US, EU and UK cables, and there are separate On/Off and Torque Off button boxes. At 8.5 kg and 293 x 132 x 133 mm with the quick release, it needs a solid cockpit or desk mount. It's hard-mount only. Asetek's Danish pedigree is a plus, but we haven't verified the company's 2026 business status. Check stock, warranty and support before buying. Retail prices vary a lot, from the $799.99 ex-tax launch price to over $1,000 at some stores. Prefer a bundle if you also need a rim and pedals.
Questions buyers ask
Does the Forte work on PlayStation or Xbox?
No. It's a PC-only wheelbase for Windows 10 and 11. For console play you need a different ecosystem.
Does it come with a steering wheel or pedals?
No. The box has the wheelbase, quick release, 400 W power supply, power cables (US/EU/UK), On/Off and Torque Off boxes, and a USB cable. Rim and pedals are sold separately or in bundles.
How do I mount it?
It's built to hard-mount, either front or bottom, to a sturdy cockpit or rig. It weighs 8.5 kg and 18 Nm needs a rigid mount, so a flimsy desk clamp is a poor choice.