Wheelbases

Direct Drive Sim Racing Wheel Base - Find the Right Nm 

A gaming racing wheel base is the most importsant component in any sim racing setup. It is the motor that drives force feedback to your hands - and the quality of that motor decides how much information you actually feel from the car. This collection covers direct drive gaming wheel bases from Simagic and Simucube, ranging from 9Nm entry-level optiosns to 28Nm professional-grade units. Both brands are fully compatible with Apex300's steering wheels, pedals, and cockpits. All prices include VAT. Orders ship from a European warehouse in 1 to 3 business days.

What Is a Sim Racing Wheel Base and What Does It Do?

A sim racing wheel base is a direct drive motor that connects your steering wheel to your PC and translates everything the car feels into your hands. Every wheel base in this collection is a direct drive unit - the wheel connects straight to the motor shaft with no belts or gears. This gives faster response, more torque, and significantly more feedback detail than belt or gear-driven systems.

The key specification to understand before buying is torque, measured in Newton-metres (Nm). Higher Nm means stronger and more detailed force feedback. But more torque is only useful if your cockpit frame is rigid enough to hold the base firm under load.

Which Brands and Products Are in This Collection?

This collection has one product category: Game Racing Wheels. Two brands cover the complete range from entry-level to professional.

Simagic offers five wheel bases in the Alpha EVO series. The range starts at 9Nm and goes to 28Nm. All Simagic bases use a brushless servo motor with high-resolution encoders and USB-C connectivity. They work natively with all Simagic steering wheels and accept third-party wheels via a QR adapter. Two models are currently in stock - the Alpha U 23Nm at €1,129 and the Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm at €1,219. Check individual product pages for availability on other models.

Simucube offers three wheel bases from the Simucube 3 series - Sport at 15Nm, Pro, and Ultimate. All three use the next-generation SPM servo motor engineered specifically for sim racing, with 23-bit absolute angle sensors and silent operation. All Simucube 3 models carry a 3-year warranty and are currently discounted at 10% off. One Simucube Link Hub is required to operate any Simucube 3 base and is sold separately. Check product pages for current stock.

How to Choose the Best Sim Racing Wheel Base for Your Setup

The right gaming racing wheel base depends on your driver level, cockpit rigidity, and preferred level of force feedback detail.

New to direct drive: The Simagic Alpha EVO Sport at 9Nm is the correct starting point. It delivers strong, accurate force feedback that any entry-level cockpit or wheel stand handles comfortably.

Intermediate setups: The Simagic Alpha EVO at 12Nm and Alpha EVO Pro at 18Nm increase torque and feedback resolution. A rigid aluminium cockpit is recommended for 18Nm and above to prevent frame flex from affecting feedback accuracy.

High-torque and professional setups: The Simagic Alpha U at 23Nm, Alpha EVO Ultra at 28Nm, and Simucube 3 Pro and Ultimate sit at the top of this collection. These bases deliver the most precise force feedback available here and suit drivers running a dedicated, fully rigid sim rig.

For wheel and base compatibility, use the Apex300 Compatibility Guide before ordering.

Wheelbases at a Glance

Ordering from Apex300

Apex300 stocks Simagic and Simucube wheel bases and ships from a European warehouse across 20+ countries. In-stock items dispatch within 1 to 3 business days. Standard EU delivery takes 3 to 7 business days with tracking sent by email once dispatched. Simucube 3 bases carry a 3-year warranty. Simagic bases carry a 2-year warranty. Returns accepted within 14 days - unused and in original packaging. Refunds processed within 5 to 10 business days. Payment options include Klarna, iDEAL, Bancontact, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Payment plans available via Apex300 Finance.

Pairing a wheel base with a steering wheel, pedals, or cockpit? Use the Bundle Builder to combine compatible products and save 5% automatically.

Also see: Sim Racing Steering Wheels | Direct Drive vs Belt Drive: Which Wheelbase Is Right for You | Simagic Alpha EVO vs Simucube 3: Which Should You Buy

Browse the wheel bases below and match the torque level to your setup and cockpit.