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Thrustmaster T128 Wheel Rim (bundled, PlayStation/PC)
Fixed 11-inch rubber-grip rim with paddles that comes bundled with the T128 PlayStation/PC wheel base
The T128's fixed rubber-grip rim with a full console button layout and plastic paddles. Usable and light, but it feels like a toy next to leather or quick-release rims.
AI rating
- Ergonomics
- 5
- Controls
- 5
- Build quality
- 4
- Versatility
- 2
- Value
- 6
Who it suits
- First rig
- 8
- Console racing
- 8
- Competitive racing
- 2
- Small rooms
- 8
- Tight budgets
- 8
- Enthusiasts
- 1
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
- Full console button layout
- Rubber grip stays secure with sweaty hands
- Light rim suits the weak motor
- Plastic feel and small paddles
- Fixed to the base: no upgrades
Watch out: It is not removable; upgrading the rim means replacing the whole T128.
What it feels like
- Grip
- Weight
- Clickiness
- Reach
The rubber grips are comfortable and a little tacky for casual sessions.
The rim is light and compact, so it feels more like a big controller than a heavy GT wheel.
The paddles are plastic and click easily, with a short, light action.
About the size of a small hatchback steering wheel, with the lightness of a gaming peripheral.
What the T128 rim (PlayStation) works with
- Comes in the box with the Thrustmaster T128 (PlayStation/PC); it isn't sold on its own.
- It's fixed to its base and can't move to another one.
- With the right base it works on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Wheel bases it fits
Platforms show where each pairing works.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Thrustmaster T128 (PlayStation/PC)In the box | PS5XboxPC | 60 |
Tech facts
| Diameter | 280 mm (11.0 in) |
|---|---|
| Paddles | 2 |
| Display | No |
| Grip | Rubber |
| Connection | USB (via wheel base) |
| Software | Thrustmaster control panel (PC) |
| Quick release | built-in (not removable) |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11 × 4 × 11 in (28 × 10 × 28 cm) |
| Materials | Plastic and rubber |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
This is the rim that ships attached to the Thrustmaster T128 PlayStation/PC bundle. It isn't sold as a separate upgrade. It's a round, roughly 11-inch (about 280 mm) wheel with rubber-style grips, two shift paddles, a D-pad and a cluster of face and menu buttons. That layout lets a console player work menus without reaching for a controller. For a first rig it's a sensible size: big enough for leverage, small enough not to feel like a truck wheel on a desk.
The compromises are typical of the price tier. The mount is fixed, with no quick release, so you can't swap in a larger or nicer rim later and would have to replace the whole wheel. The paddles are plastic and likely light and clicky rather than precise. Grip is rubber rather than leather or suede, and it's fine for casual sessions.
Buy it for the convenience of the bundle, not because of the rim alone. If you expect to upgrade to a better rim down the road, look at a base with a quick-release system instead. Diameter and button count come from Thrustmaster's published specs, not our own measurements.
Questions buyers ask
Can I buy this rim separately or swap it for another?
No. It's the fixed rim of the T128 bundle, not a quick-release one, so you can't swap in other Thrustmaster rims. Upgrading the rim generally means moving to a different wheel base.
Does it work on PS5 and PC?
Yes. The T128 PlayStation/PC version supports PS5, PS4 and PC. The Xbox version (T128-X) is a different SKU, so don't mix them up when buying.
Does the rim have shift paddles and buttons?
Yes. It has two paddle shifters plus a D-pad and face and menu buttons for navigating console menus. There's no display on the rim.