A true Formula look on the ES, without changing the steering wheel

The concept behind the ES Formula Wheel Mod is simple: you keep all the electronics and the button panel from the ES steering wheel, and simply replace the original round rim with a 280-mm formula-style rim. You go from a somewhat generic sports steering wheel to an open, single-seater-style design, with the same diameter as a real F1 wheel. On our setup, the effect is immediate: the whole thing instantly looks more impressive, and your hand position feels more natural for driving a single-seater.

4 mm aluminum and rubber grips

The bezel is machined from 4 mm-thick aircraft-grade aluminum, which inspires confidence the moment you pick it up: no flex, no play once screwed in place. The grips are molded from non-slip TPU rubber, designed to stay grippy even with sweaty palms. They feel quite firm—almost hard—at first touch, but they never slipped during our sessions, and the texture provides a solid grip. A slightly softer padding would have been welcome during very long sessions; that’s our only real reservation regarding ergonomics.

Assembly: 10 minutes, a screwdriver

Replacement is a breeze. Remove the screws holding the original rim (six in the front, three in the back on our model), take off the old rim, then reattach the new one using the same screws on the knob plate. Everything lines up perfectly—no drilling or tinkering required. In about ten minutes flat, the ES is ready to hit the road again with its new look.

On the Track: A Strong Comeback Takes Shape

It was a pleasant surprise—we weren’t expecting it from a simple wheel swap. The Formula rim is significantly lighter than the original round rim, and this weight reduction is immediately noticeable in your hands: the feedback feels more direct and a notch livelier. During rapid weight transfers—such as hitting a speed bump or opening the throttle coming out of a turn—the road details come through with a bit more clarity, simply because the rim offers less resistance to the engine. The diameter remains at 28 cm, so the ES’s shift paddles fall exactly where you want them to: you don’t have to relearn anything; you simply gain precision in hand placement and comfort with outstretched arms, just like in a single-seater. Over time, the open position puts less strain on the wrists than the round rim when stringing together stints.

Compatibility: Designed for ES and ESX

This mod is designed specifically for the MOZA ES steering wheel and its ESX variant. It is neither a complete steering wheel nor a base: it is a ring that attaches to your existing ES steering wheel, which remains connected to your MOZA base. Platform compatibility (PC, and depending on the base) therefore depends on your ES setup and your wheelbase, not on the rim itself. MOZA’s proprietary quick-release system is retained, allowing you to continue detaching the wheel with a single motion. If you already drive an ES and regularly play F1 or open-wheel prototypes, this is exactly the part you’ve been missing.

The right accessory at the right price

It’s hard to find fault with the ES Formula Wheel Mod on its own terms. For the price of an accessory, you get a realistic, well-made formula wheel that improves the look, the feel, and the precision of the force feedback. It’s the best value upgrade an ES owner can treat themselves to before considering a high-end steering wheel.