ISR – Thrustmaster 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Alcantara Edition Review

Darin Gangi and co-host John Sabol from Inside Sim Racing presents their review of the Thrustmaster 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition.

The 599xx Evo 30 wheel is a 8:10 scale replica of the Ferrari 599 racing wheel and is fitted with the Thrustmaster Quick Release system making it fully compatible with the Thrustmaster T500 RS / Ferrari F1 Integral T500, T300 RS / T300 Ferrari GTE, and TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia steering wheel sets.

The wheel measures 11.8”/30 cm in diameter and is made out of a brushed metal steering plate while the rim features a high-end designed and hand-stitched Alcantara wrapping.  Furthermore, the wheel features two large, 5.1”/13 cm-tall wheel-mounted paddle shifters, six action buttons, 3-position rotary switch with push function and a multidirectional D-pad. The 599xx Evo 30 wheel only weighs 1.2 kg, wich will improve the responsiveness of the Force Feedback system.

The Thrustmaster 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition will be available in the last quarter of 2015 and will have a suggested retail price of $179.99 / €179.99.

Thrustmaster 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Features

Realistic, high-quality, sturdy materials

• 8:10 scale replica of the wheel of the 599XX EVO, officially licensed by Ferrari
• Hand-stitched wrapping crafted of the same Alcantara® as that used on Ferrari wheels – imported from Italy! (for an authentic feel)
• The wheel’s structure is identical to automotive standards, featuring polyurethane molding (for a more flexible touch and enhanced comfort) and an internal hoop made of steel (for improved transmission of driving sensations and of Force Feedback effects)
• 2 mm-thick brushed metal central steering plate
• Large size: 11.8”/30 cm in diameter (for greater immersion in games)!
• Weighs less than 2.6 lbs/1.2 kg (inertia and super-responsive Force Feedback)

Comprehensive driving gear

• 2 wheel-mounted paddle shifters
• 6 easy-access, clearly identified action buttons
• 3-position rotary switch with push function in central position
• Multidirectional D-pad

Compatible with all THRUSTMASTER T-SERIES racing wheels*

• T500 RS / Ferrari F1 Integral T500
• T300 RS / T300 Ferrari GTE
• TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia

2 large wheel-mounted sequential paddle shifters

• Move with the wheel
• New ergonomic design (for optimized positioning of fingers)
• Crafted of 0.08”/2 mm-thick brushed metal + metallic paint
• 5.1”/13 cm tall
• High-end tact switch (lifecycle exceeding 10,000,000 uses)

Detachable wheel featuring the Thrustmaster Quick Release system

• Quickly and easily switch from one wheel to another(Ferrari 599XX Evo Wheel / TM Leather 28 GT Wheel* / GT Wheel / PS Wheel / Ferrari F1 Wheel* / Ferrari 458 Challenge Wheel* / Ferrari 458 Italia Wheel)

Official Webpage – www.isrtv.com