Moza Racing R16 Direct Drive Wheel Review By The SRG

It is safe to say that when beginning Sim Racing enthusiasts take their sim-racing hobby to a higher level, chances are they will want to upgrade their trusty belt-driven wheel to a Direct-Drive Force Feedback steering wheel.

While most direct drive wheel systems are not cheap due to their design cost and materials used, it does not mean that there are no affordable alternatives on the market. In the last few years, new products appeared and brought more competition to the niche Direct Drive wheelbase market, with more and more products coming over from very competitive Azian manufacturers.

One of the new players on the market is the Chinese Moza Racing brand, which recently introduces a brand new Direct Drive Wheel, Wireless Steering wheels, Loadcell pedals, and a Telemetry Display.

Now Barry Rowland of the Sim Racing Garage introduces the Moza Racing R16 Direct Drive Wheel and puts the product through the famed SRG’s review process. Besides the DD wheelbase, Barry also takes a detailed look at the Moza Racing Steering Wheel and the Moza Digital Dash.

The Moza Racing R16 Direct Drive Wheel, Steering wheel, and Telemetry Display are all available via the official Moza Racing website.

Pricing:

  • R16 Wheel Base – €1199.00 + Shipping
  • RS Racing Wheel – €529.00 + Shipping
  • RM High-Definition Digital Dash Display – €319.00 + Shipping

Official Webpage – mozaracing.com


R16 Direct Drive Wheelbase

R16 Direct Drive Features:

  • 16 N·m Maximum
  • Estetic Design
  • All-Metal Body
  • 262,144 Points of Resolution
  • Wireless Power and Communication
  • APP Control

What’s included:

  • Wheel Base R16
  • DC power supply/supplies
  • Power cable
  • USB cable
  • Quick start guide & Warranty card

Specifications:

Applicable PlatformPC
Driving typeDirect Drive
Maximum Turning AngleLimitless
CoverAluminum
ColorOrange
Maximum Torque16 N·m
Size13 Inch
Maximum Power360W
Input voltage220V AC→36V DC
Encoder Resolution262144 PPR
USB Refresh Rate1000Hz
IndicatorYES
Quick ReleaseYES
InterfacePower Supply, Data, General Interface
AccessoriesInstructions,Power Supply,USB Cable,Warranty Card,Screw
External Devices AdapterOption
Mounting4-Hole Pattern on the Bottom, Side Mounting Support with Special BRKT
Mounting BracketBottom Angle Adjustment Bracket/Side Fixing Bracket
Table ClampOptional
Side MountingYES
Emergency StopOption
L x W x H327mm x 170mm x 130mm
Mass(ALL)8.9kg
APP FunctionYES
Shifting Indicator LightYES
Moza Racing RS Racing Wheel

RS Racing Wheel Features:

  • Wireless Hot-Swappable
  • Leather or Alcantara rim
  • Carbon Fiber Panel
  • Gold-Plated Magnetic Blade
  • D1 SPEC Customized Quick Release

RS Racing Wheel Specifications:

  • Wheel Materials – Italy Imported Alcantara/Nappa First Layer Leather
  • Frame Material – Brushed Aluminum Alloy
  • Panel Material – Forged Carbon Fiber
  • Housing Material – Aluminum Alloy
  • Paddles Material – Forged Carbon Fiber
  • Size – 13 Inch 
  • Magnetic Paddles Quantity – 4
  • Mechanical Keyboard Texture Buttons – 10
  • 20-segment Knob (Can Be Pressed) – 2
  • Universal Rocker (Can Be Pressed) – 2
  • Racing Horn – 1
  • Highlight LED RGB – 10
  • LED Color – Color Customization
  • Smart Telemetry – Support
  • Set Up The Lights Through The MOZA Pit House – Support
  • Assembly Way – D1 SPEC Realistic Racing Quick Release
  • Power Supply – Wireless
  • Signal Transmission – Wireless
  • Magnetic Paddles Induction Method – Photoelectric Contactless
  • Magnetic Paddles Mode – Dual-clutch/Single-Clutch/Switch
RM High-Definition Digital Dash Display

RM High-Definition Digital Dash Display Features:

  • Large-size Full-color High-definition Screen
  • 60HZ high refresh rate
  • All aluminum alloy thin frame
  • Quick Assemble technology

Specifications:

  • Size – 5 inch
  • Resolution – 800×480
  • Color Point – 16.7 million
  • Refresh Rate – 60HZ
  • Frame Material – Aluminum Alloy
  • UI Style – 7 different layouts
  • Display Content – Speed, Rotation Speed, Gear Position, Fuel Volume, Current Lap Speed, Fastest Lap Speed, Last Lap Speed, Real-time Difference With The Fastest Lap, Tire pressure, Ranking, Relative Time Difference With The Opponent, etc.

Game Compatibility List:

Assetto Corsa
Assetto Corsa Competizione
Dirt Rally 2.0
Dirt 4
F1 2020
Project CARS 2
iRacing
KartKarft
Automobilista 2
Live For Speed
rFactor2
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Moza Racing