Thrustmaster 599XX EVO Wheel – Review by RTA

After 5 months of good use, RTA Motorsports reviews the Thrustmaster 599xx Evo wheel addon and discusses how it has held up after all the races and abuse. During the review, RTA performs a talk & drive session on the Assetto Corsa Nordschleife behind the wheel of the Ferrari 599XX.

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 is available for $179.99 / €179.99 / £149.99.

The wheel is also available as the T300 Ferrari Integral Racing Wheel Alcantara Edition containing the detachable wheel rim, T300 Servo base, and T3PA 3-pedal pedal set.

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.thrustmaster.com