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Thrustmaster EVO Racing 32R Leather Wheel Add-On
12.6" leather round rim with 25 buttons, 4 encoders and RPM LEDs for Thrustmaster EVO bases
A 32 cm round leather rim for Thrustmaster's quick release, aimed at GT, drift and road cars. Larger and more premium-feeling than Thrustmaster's bundled rims, at a price that swings widely between sales and list.
AI rating
- Ergonomics
- 8
- Controls
- 6
- Build quality
- 8
- Versatility
- 7
- Value
- 5
Who it suits
- First rig
- 5
- Console racing
- 8
- Competitive racing
- 6
- Small rooms
- 7
- Tight budgets
- 5
- Enthusiasts
- 6
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
- 32 cm diameter gives leverage and natural hand-over-hand steering
- Genuine leather grip
- Works on PlayStation, Xbox and PC through any Thrustmaster QR base
- List price (about $350) is high; best bought on sale
- Round shape is less suited to formula cars
Watch out: Needs a Thrustmaster quick-release base, and street prices range from about $180 on sale to $350+ at list: check before buying.
What it feels like
- Grip
- Weight
- Clickiness
- Reach
Smooth leather rim in a familiar 32 cm round shape.
Plenty of buttons and encoders sit within thumb reach.
Magnetic paddles are long and curved, easy to find.
Roughly the size and heft of a sporty road-car steering wheel.
What the EVO Racing 32R Leather works with
- Attaches with the Thrustmaster quick release, so it fits bases that use the same system.
- With the right base it works on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC.
Wheel bases it fits
Platforms show where each pairing works.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Thrustmaster T598 (PS5/PC) | PS5XboxPC | 73 |
| Thrustmaster T598-X (Xbox/PC) | PS5XboxPC | 71 |
| Thrustmaster T818 Direct Drive Base (PC) | PS5XboxPC | 70 |
| Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition (PlayStation/PC) | PS5XboxPC | 67 |
| Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition (Xbox/PC) | PS5XboxPC | 64 |
| Thrustmaster T-GT II (PlayStation/PC) | PS5XboxPC | 63 |
Tech facts
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
|---|---|
| Grip | Leather |
| Connection | Thrustmaster quick-release hub (EVO), data via base |
| Safety | Passive accessory; no separate power |
| Quick release | Thrustmaster quick release |
| Size (W × D × H) | 13 × 4 × 13 in (32 × 11 × 32 cm) |
| Weight | 3 lb (1.4 kg) |
| Materials | Leather, aluminum and plastic |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The EVO Racing 32R Leather is Thrustmaster's rally-and-road round rim for its modular EVO hub. At 320 mm and about 1.3 kg, it's a conventional size that suits GT, touring and rally. The leather rim has yellow stitching and a brushed aluminum faceplate, a step up from the rubber-and-plastic rims bundled with cheaper Thrustmaster bases. Controls are generous: 25 action buttons, 4 encoders, a D-pad and 7 RPM LEDs. Long curved paddles use magnetic sensors, which should feel more consistent than microswitch shifters. Thrustmaster lists it for all its force-feedback bases on PS5/PS4, Xbox and PC, though on Xbox the encoders, LEDs and button count are limited by the console protocol. For a first-rig buyer the main question is price. Thrustmaster's US store lists it at $349.99, and it's a lot to spend on a rim when you may not own a base yet. It makes most sense if you already have a Thrustmaster base and want an upgrade. It uses the Thrustmaster quick release, so it won't fit other brands' bases without an adapter. Leather also wears and absorbs sweat differently from suede or rubber.
Questions buyers ask
Which bases does it work with?
Thrustmaster says it works with its force-feedback bases on PS5/PS4, Xbox Series/One and PC (Windows 10/11). It uses Thrustmaster's own quick release, so other brands' bases need an adapter and may lose function.
Does everything work on Xbox?
Not fully. Thrustmaster notes that on Xbox the encoders, LEDs and number of usable buttons are limited by the console's protocol.
How big and heavy is it?
The diameter is 32 cm (12.6 in) and it weighs about 1.3 kg (2.9 lb). The rim is leather-wrapped with yellow stitching, on a brushed aluminum faceplate.