What it is
The Cube Controls GT-X2 is a 320mm GT wheel built from carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (PA66 + CF30) rather than the CNC aluminium used by most competitors. This is not a cosmetic choice. The composite body is stiffer than aluminium at lower weight, which translates directly into higher FFB fidelity. You feel detail through this wheel that aluminium wheels of the same price absorb.
The GT-X2 was co-developed with J.A.S Racing for their Honda Civic FL5 TCR programme. That motorsport heritage shows in the design decisions: contactless Hall effect shifter paddles with adjustable position, analogue clutch paddles, and a 5-inch SimHub-compatible touchscreen. The grips are swappable between 320mm and 300mm configurations.
At $1525, this is firmly in the ultra tier. Simucube SQR and 50mm/70mm PCD mounting. No native Fanatec or MOZA compatibility without a third-party adapter.
Who it’s for
Simucube, VRS, or high-torque base owners who want the best GT wheel money can buy and are willing to accept a polarising design to get it. If you race ACC endurance events, Le Mans prototypes, or GT3 in iRacing and you want maximum FFB throughput from your wheelbase, the GT-X2’s composite construction delivers something that aluminium competitors cannot.
This wheel rewards bases with 20Nm+ of peak torque. On a Simucube 2 Pro or Sport, the high-frequency detail it passes through is remarkable.
In use
The composite body is immediately noticeable. Where aluminium wheels feel solid and dense, the GT-X2 feels alive. High-frequency road texture, kerb strikes, and tyre slip come through with a clarity that is difficult to describe without holding the wheel. This was the standout observation during extended testing: the FFB communicativeness is genuinely different from every aluminium GT wheel in this catalogue.
The Hall effect shifter paddles are crisp, though louder than expected for a wheel at this price. The 5mm carbon paddle blades feel excellent under your fingers. The analogue clutch paddles work well for rolling starts and heel-toe braking via paddle. The 5-inch touchscreen is clear, responsive, and runs SimHub dashboards natively.
The swappable grips (320mm default, 300mm optional) let you adjust ergonomics for your hand size or preference. The perforated leather is comfortable for long sessions.
What to watch out for
The metallic green rear shroud is divisive. You either appreciate the motorsport link or find it jarring. There is no option to swap it for a neutral colour.
The composite body, while excellent for FFB, does not have the visual “premium” feel that CNC aluminium delivers. If you value the look and feel of machined metal, the GT Pro V2 may appeal more despite its lower FFB throughput.
At $1525, this competes with the Ascher McLaren Artura Pro and other ultra-tier wheels. The differentiator is purely the composite construction and its FFB benefits. If your base cannot output the high-frequency detail the GT-X2 is designed to transmit, you will not realise the value.
Verdict
The GT-X2 is a specialist tool. Its composite body delivers FFB throughput that aluminium wheels cannot match, and the motorsport pedigree with J.A.S Racing is real. The polarising aesthetics and premium price mean it suits a specific buyer: high-torque base owners who prioritise feel above all else. If that describes you, this is the best GT wheel in the catalogue for raw FFB fidelity.