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Asetek La Prima GT Wheel
Budget 300mm GT-style rim for Asetek La Prima wheelbases, PC only, no display
Asetek's entry GT rim, sold alone or bundled with the La Prima base. It is a solid starter rim but has fewer controls than rivals at the same price.
AI rating
- Ergonomics
- 7
- Controls
- 6
- Build quality
- 7
- Versatility
- 5
- Value
- 7
Who it suits
- First rig
- 6
- Console racing
- 0
- Competitive racing
- 5
- Small rooms
- 7
- Tight budgets
- 7
- Enthusiasts
- 3
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
- Affordable way onto the Asetek quick release
- Quick-release fit with no cable thanks to the base slip ring
- Sturdy enough for 12 Nm
- Fewer buttons and encoders than a Simagic GT Neo or Moza rim
- Only fits Asetek bases
Watch out: Asetek QR only; it will not fit Simucube, Simagic or Fanatec bases.
What it feels like
- Grip
- Weight
- Clickiness
- Reach
A familiar round GT rim with a solid, moderate weight.
Paddles are for simple up and down shifts, with no screen to read.
Feels like a standard sports-car steering wheel, plain and no-frills.
What the La Prima GT Wheel works with
- Attaches with the Asetek quick release, so it fits bases that use the same system.
- With the right base it works on PC.
Wheel bases it fits
Platforms show where each pairing works.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Asetek Invicta Wheelbase (27 Nm) | PS5XboxPC | 83 |
| Asetek Forte Wheelbase (18 Nm) | PS5XboxPC | 81 |
| Asetek La Prima Wheelbase (12 Nm) | PS5XboxPC | 77 |
Tech facts
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
|---|---|
| Paddles | Shift paddles |
| Display | No |
| Grip | Rubber |
| Connection | Via Asetek wheelbase quick release (no separate USB) |
| Quick release | Asetek quick release |
| Size (W × D × H) | 12 × 3 × 8 in (30 × 8 × 20 cm) |
| Weight | 3 lb (1.2 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum, plastic and rubber |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The La Prima GT wheel is Asetek's entry-level round rim, built to pair with the 12 Nm La Prima direct drive base. It is a 300mm GT-style wheel with shift paddles, and reported shipping weight is around 1.96 kg, so it is not featherweight. There is no screen, so you rely on in-game HUDs or a separate dash. It targets people who want a simple, familiar round wheel for GT3, rally or road cars rather than open-wheel racing. The sister La Prima Formula rim is about 290mm and suits single-seaters. Because it uses Asetek's own quick-release, it is best treated as part of the Asetek ecosystem; check adapter options before planning to use it on another brand's base. It works on PC only. I could not confirm US street pricing or grip material from the brand site, which blocked our fetch, so check the current price before buying. European retail lists it at roughly €270-290, so expect a mid-$200s figure in the US, and it is often sold in bundles with the wheelbase at about $1,012. This analysis is based on published specs and retailer listings, not hands-on use.
Questions buyers ask
Does it work with bases other than Asetek's?
It uses Asetek's own quick release, so it fits Asetek bases directly. Other brands would need an adapter; confirm availability before buying.
Does it work on console?
No. Asetek La Prima gear is PC only.
GT or Formula version?
Pick GT (300mm round, paddles) for GT3, road and rally cars. Pick Formula (about 290mm) if you mainly drive open-wheelers.