Each wheel is scored 1-5 on seven axes. The composite is weighted: feel, value and controls count for more than the rest. A 0 means insufficient evidence and collapses that spoke toward the centre.
- Grip & Feel ×1.5
- How the rim feels in your hands under load. Grip material, ergonomics, weight balance and comfort over long stints.
- Build Quality ×1.0
- Chassis rigidity, button and paddle feel, QR fitment, flex under braking. How solid the hardware is.
- Buttons & Paddles ×1.2
- Number and quality of inputs: buttons, rotaries, funky switches, thumb encoders, paddle shifters and clutch paddles.
- Display & LEDs ×0.8
- Screen type, resolution, brightness, rev lights, RGB indicators and SimHub support.
- Compatibility ×1.0
- QR ecosystem support, base compatibility range, platform support (PC, PlayStation, Xbox).
- Value ×1.3
- What you get for the money compared to direct rivals at the same price point and wheel type.
- Aesthetics ×0.7
- Visual design, finish quality, colour options. How the wheel looks mounted on the rig.