{"id":101589,"date":"2025-05-15T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T08:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/products\/simucube-tahko-gt-21-wireless-wheel\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T02:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T02:15:35","slug":"simucube-tahko-gt-21-wireless-wheel","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/en\/products\/simucube-tahko-gt-21-wireless-wheel\/","title":{"rendered":"Simucube Tahko GT-21 Wireless Wheel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><style id=\"srg-review-css\">\n:root{--srg-accent:#ba0c00;--srg-or:#e2711d;--srg-gold:#f4a700;--srg-green:#2b7a16;--srg-red:#ba0c00;--srg-line:#e4e4e4;--srg-ink:#1a1a1a;--srg-ink2:#5b636c;--srg-panel:#fafafa}\n.srg-review{font-family:inherit;color:var(--srg-ink);margin:26px 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px}\n.srg-scorebox,.srg-pc,.srg-specs,.srg-verdict,.srg-faq{margin:24px 0}\n.srg-review h2,.srg-review 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img{width:94px;height:94px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:9px;border:1px solid var(--srg-line);display:block;transition:transform .15s ease}\n.srg-strip-row a:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}\n@media(max-width:640px){.srg-float-r,.srg-float-l{float:none;max-width:100%;margin:22px auto}}\n.woocommerce-product-gallery__trigger{display:none!important}\n.woocommerce-product-gallery__image:not(:first-child){display:none!important}\n<\/style><div class=\"srg-scorebox\"><div class=\"srg-scorebig\"><span class=\"srg-n\">8.4<small>\/10<\/small><\/span><span class=\"srg-lbl\">Excellent<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subs\"><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Manufacturing and Materials<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:90%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">9.0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Sensations in play<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:85%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">8.5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Wireless Integration<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:85%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">8.5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Ergonomics and Controls<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:75%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">7.5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Versatility<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:80%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">8.0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"srg-subrow\"><span class=\"srg-sn\">Value for the money<\/span><span class=\"srg-bar\"><i style=\"width:75%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"srg-sv\">7.5<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"srg-pc\"><div class=\"srg-pcbox srg-pro\"><h3>What We Liked<\/h3><ul><li>High-end craftsmanship, aluminum and Alcantara with absolutely no flex<\/li><li>Native Simucube wireless connection\u2014no cables to manage<\/li><li>Large diameter, performs very well in GT, NASCAR, and rally racing<\/li><li>Large, flexible, and quiet magnetic paddles<\/li><li>Battery life rated at up to five years<\/li><li>Seamless integration with the Simucube 2 ecosystem<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"srg-pcbox srg-con\"><h3>Reserves<\/h3><ul><li>For Simucube 2 Direct Drive bases only (no console)<\/li><li>The in-car settings menu is inconvenient to use without the app<\/li><li>Buttons spaced slightly apart for little hands<\/li><li>Alcantara requires gloves to last a long time<\/li><li>A little less natural in a single-seater<\/li><li>High-entry-cost investment product<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><details class=\"srg-specs-acc\"><summary>Technical Specifications<\/summary><div class=\"srg-specs\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Diameter<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">330 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Weight<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">2.1 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Rim<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">CNC-machined steel with suede-like finish (Alcantara)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Paddles<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">2 adjustable aluminum magnetic paddles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Buttons<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">10 industrial buttons<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Orders<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">7-function switch and tactile rotary encoder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Wireless<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Simucube Wireless Wheel system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Power supply<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">CR2477N battery included (up to 5 years, according to the manufacturer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Quick release<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Simucube Quick Release (Simucube 2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"srg-k\">Compatibility<\/td><td class=\"srg-v\">Simucube 2 Direct Drive Basics on PC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/details><\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>The first Simucube steering wheel<\/h2>\n<p>Until now, owning a Simucube base meant making a somewhat absurd choice: having to pick out a steering wheel from a competitor. The Tahko GT-21 puts an end to this anomaly. It\u2019s the Finnish brand\u2019s very first in-house steering wheel, designed to pair seamlessly with its Direct Drive bases without any compromises. We put it through its paces with the curiosity of a fan and the high standards of a gamer who logs countless hours on his rig, and the verdict is clear: this is a serious piece of gear.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>An Alcantara headliner that exudes luxury<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/X99NKc6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"390\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_2.webpv1723189031\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_2.webpv1723189031 390w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_2-208x300.webpv1723189031 208w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_2-104x150.webpv1723189031 104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>Aluminum frame, 330 mm flat CNC-machined steel rim covered in Alcantara (suede-like fabric), weighing in at 2.1 kg\u2014the GT-21 inspires confidence the moment you pick it up. No flex, no play\u2014the build quality is impeccable and clearly designed to withstand hundreds of hours of use. The Alcantara offers a firm grip and a significantly more premium feel than the leather or rubber found elsewhere. The only downside is that this material requires gloves if you want to keep it in good condition over time.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Wireless Technology That Makes You Forget About Cables<\/h2>\n<p>The real selling point is integration. The GT-21 communicates with the base unit via Simucube\u2019s proprietary wireless system\u2014no coiled cables, no connectors to plug in; you simply clip the steering wheel onto the Simucube 2 quick-release mount and you\u2019re ready to go. The initial pairing is done by pressing a paddle, and subsequent connections happen automatically. An orange LED confirms that the connection is active. The CR2477N battery is rated for five years of continuous use\u2014a figure we can only pass along, but one that promises many years of worry-free use.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>On the track, where the GT-21 truly comes into its own<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/X99NKc6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-1024x683.pngv1723189034\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-1024x683.pngv1723189034 1024w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-600x400.pngv1723189034 600w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-300x200.pngv1723189034 300w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-150x100.pngv1723189034 150w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-768x512.pngv1723189034 768w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-1536x1024.pngv1723189034 1536w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-1080x720.pngv1723189034 1080w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-1280x853.pngv1723189034 1280w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-980x653.pngv1723189034 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3-480x320.pngv1723189034 480w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_3.pngv1723189034 1806w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>The generous diameter is a game-changer. Thanks to the leverage effect, the feedback feels smoother and more fluid than with a small Formula rim; the same basic power requires slightly less effort in the arms. In GT, it\u2019s a treat: the curves flow seamlessly, driving over curbs is handled smoothly, and countersteering becomes faster and more precise. In NASCAR, it\u2019s the perfect match: on those long left-hand turns where you keep the steering wheel turned for seconds at a time, forearm fatigue is reduced, and throttle control remains incredibly precise. In rally driving, it\u2019s just as enjoyable\u2014chains of turns, drifts, and corrections come together with disarming naturalness. Only the single-seater felt a bit out of place to us; the reduced intensity of the feedback was surprising after using a dedicated Formula steering wheel.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>Controls and ergonomics: the one downside<\/h2>\n<p>Ten industrial buttons, two adjustable aluminum magnetic paddles, a 7-function switch, and a rotary encoder with tactile feedback\u2014it\u2019s fully equipped. The paddles, which are larger and feature rubberized strips, offer a smooth trigger action and muffle the clicking sound\u2014a real plus. On the other hand, the layout spreads the buttons out a bit, which requires a longer reach for those with smaller hands. And the configuration menu controlled from the steering wheel\u2014clever in theory\u2014proves impractical in use; remembering the parameter assignments without opening the dedicated app is far from straightforward.<\/p>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<div class=\"srg-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<h2>For whom, and on what basis?<\/h2>\n<p><!--SRGX--><\/p>\n<figure class=\"srg-float-r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/X99NKc6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-1024x683.pngv1723189034\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-1024x683.pngv1723189034 1024w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-600x400.pngv1723189034 600w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-300x200.pngv1723189034 300w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-150x100.pngv1723189034 150w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-768x512.pngv1723189034 768w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-1536x1024.pngv1723189034 1536w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-1080x720.pngv1723189034 1080w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-1280x853.pngv1723189034 1280w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-980x653.pngv1723189034 980w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4-480x320.pngv1723189034 480w, https:\/\/simracergear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Simucube_Tahko_GT-21_Wireless_Wheel_4.pngv1723189034 1806w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!--\/SRGX--><\/p>\n<p>The Tahko GT-21 is designed for intermediate to advanced sim racers who already own (or are about to purchase) a Simucube 2 Direct Drive base, with which it communicates wirelessly via its dedicated quick-release mount. This is an investment-grade product\u2014an ideal companion for those who know they\u2019ll be racking up laps. Ambitious beginners who are building a high-end setup from the start will also find it worthwhile, provided they\u2019re willing to pay the price.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"srg-faq\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"srg-q\" open><summary>Which sim racing wheel should you choose if you're just starting out?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Aim for a steering wheel and pedal set that\u2019s compatible with your platform, even if it means upgrading later. A belt- or gear-driven steering wheel is sufficient to start with; an affordable direct-drive model (such as the CSL DD) offers a much better feel if your budget allows. Our tests, rated on a scale of 10, help you compare options without making a mistake.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Direct drive or belt drive: What's the difference?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">A direct-drive base connects the steering wheel directly to the motor: the force feedback is more powerful, more precise, and more detailed than that of a belt- or gear-driven system. It\u2019s more immersive but more expensive, and it requires a sturdier stand. For beginners, a belt-driven base remains a good choice.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Does this hardware work on PS5 and Xbox?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">It depends on the specific model, not the brand: with Fanatec, for example, PlayStation compatibility comes from the base, and Xbox compatibility comes from the steering wheel. Always check the console compatibility listed on each product page before buying, because a steering wheel designed for PC won't necessarily work on a console.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>Do you need a cockpit to get off to a good start?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Not necessarily, but a stable mount is essential: even the best steering wheel is useless if it wobbles on a table. A foldable mount is enough to get started; a rigid cockpit becomes really useful once you switch to a powerful direct-drive base.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"srg-q\"><summary>How much should I budget for a good setup?<\/summary><div class=\"a\">Expect to spend about 300 to 500 \u20ac for a decent starter set of a flywheel and pedal set, plus a mount. Affordable direct-drive systems start at a slightly higher price but last for years. It all depends on your platform and your goals.<\/div><\/details><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Quel volant sim racing choisir pour d\\u00e9buter ?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Visez un ensemble volant et p\\u00e9dalier coh\\u00e9rent avec votre plateforme, quitte \\u00e0 monter en gamme ensuite. Un volant \\u00e0 courroie ou engrenages suffit pour commencer ; le direct drive accessible (type CSL DD) offre un bien meilleur ressenti si le budget suit. 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