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Thrustmaster TX Leather Ferrari 458 Italia Rim (bundled)
Leather-wrapped 28 cm Ferrari 458-style rim that ships with the TX Leather Edition base
A leather-wrapped replica of the Ferrari 458 Italia wheel bundled with the TX Leather Edition, on Thrustmaster's quick release. Feels nicer in the hands than rubber rims, with a modest control set.
AI rating
- Ergonomics
- 7
- Controls
- 5
- Build quality
- 7
- Versatility
- 5
- Value
- 6
Who it suits
- First rig
- 7
- Console racing
- 8
- Competitive racing
- 4
- Small rooms
- 7
- Tight budgets
- 6
- 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
- Genuine leather grip
- Ferrari 458 styling with manettino-style details
- Removable via Thrustmaster quick release
- Limited buttons; no rotaries or display
- Leather wears with heavy use
Watch out: Fits Thrustmaster quick-release bases only.
What it feels like
- Grip
- Weight
- Clickiness
- Reach
Real leather gives a warm, road-car grip that rubber rims don't.
At 28 cm it feels compact and quick to turn, a little small for big open-wheel cars.
Face buttons and paddles are within thumb and finger reach without moving your hands.
Like the steering wheel of a small sports car, not a bus-sized wheel.
What the Ferrari 458 Italia leather rim (TX) works with
- Comes in the box with the Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition (Xbox/PC); it isn't sold on its own.
- 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 TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition (Xbox/PC)In the box | PS5XboxPC | 64 |
| 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 T-GT II (PlayStation/PC) | PS5XboxPC | 63 |
Tech facts
| Diameter | 280 mm (11.0 in) |
|---|---|
| Paddles | 2 |
| Display | No |
| Grip | Leather |
| Connection | Thrustmaster quick-release to the TX base (power and data come through the base) |
| Quick release | Thrustmaster quick release |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11 × 4 × 11 in (28 × 11 × 28 cm) |
| Materials | Leather, plastic and steel |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
This is the rim bundled with the Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition, a replica of the Ferrari 458 Italia wheel. It is a 28 cm round rim wrapped in real leather with contrast stitching, two shift paddles behind it, and a face-button cluster for menus and in-game functions. It is not sold as a standalone item in this entry, so its price is folded into the bundle. For a first rig, the main appeal is that a leather rim feels more like a road car than the rubber-and-plastic rims on cheaper wheels. At 28 cm it is a sensible size for GT and road cars, but it can feel small if you like open-wheelers or larger rims. It attaches with Thrustmaster's quick release, so you can swap it for other TM-compatible rims later. Check the exact button count and paddle material on Thrustmaster's spec sheet, because I could not confirm them here. The TX Leather Edition is an Xbox and PC wheel, not a PlayStation one, so the PS5 listing needs checking. This is an editorial analysis, not a hands-on review.
Questions buyers ask
Does this rim work on PS5?
The TX Leather Edition bundle is sold for Xbox and PC, not PlayStation. PS5 players should look at a PlayStation-licensed Thrustmaster wheel such as the T300 RS family instead. Confirm the details on Thrustmaster's site.
Can I use it on other Thrustmaster bases or swap it for another rim?
It uses Thrustmaster's quick-release rim system, and TM sells other rims for it. Compatibility depends on the base and rim generation, so check Thrustmaster's compatibility chart before buying a rim separately.
Is it real leather and how big is it?
Thrustmaster describes the rim as leather-wrapped. It has a 28 cm (about 11 in) diameter, which suits GT and road cars well.