The cable on the back off the pedals platform from the Logitech is braking between the pedals and the wall. This is why i have to buy a new steering wheel. On the Trusmaster is the cable cumming from the left or right side much better.
I ordered the pedals on their own for 125$ usd and I’m gonna pair them with my t300. They look far superior than my T3pa pedals and I’m a huge fan of the HEART tech. I’m not a fan of load cell so these look to help the best I can get without load cell. Can’t wait! Game changer time! Forza horizon 5 anyone? Mega stoked!!
This is a GREAT review. Thank you. I assume you can program those buttons anyway you like, depending on the game you're playing. I'm not a racer, but a Euro Truck, American Truck, and City Car Driving person, myself. Thanks again.
Just ordered one a few weeks ago! Looking forward to getting it as my G29’s starting to feel it’s age now. Tbh, I like the paddle shifters being loud as it reminds me of the Fanatec CSR wheel I had many years ago but I understand it’s not for everybody. Also hear that the pedals aren’t reliant on a potentiometer anymore so should hopefully be much more reliable as well.
Welcome to the thrustmaster family! You won’t miss Logitech, promise. Cheers. Oh and don’t forget to snag a Th8a shifter and tss sparco handbrake mod! They are all fully metal and will last you through every wheel you ever get in the years to come. ✌🏼
I’ve had about 4 wheels base. And this is good. It’s great as a matter of fact. I had the club sport 2.0 had to sell it and then 8 months later I get this and I’m really happy !! I’ve had t300 tmx I’ll it if wheels and this thing just works ! Plug and and play no issue with wrc 9 and horizon 5 and dirt it just works. I’m really happy
Thanks for the review. I watched this a month ago and then bought one after watching this. If I may ask a question. When turning the wheel, I noticed that you can feel tiny vibrations, as if there are tiny wheels inside. Turns a cog and then stops. Each one seems to be 1 degree when turning (3 mm) So moving from left to right, it vibrates by almost grinding on the cogs, does any ones else have a similar experance with it. It is my first wheel, so was noy sure what to expect. Thanks
How things working out now.. I noticed this aswell and wondering if this is just hot they are with a belt and if it will smooth out a bit with use. Please let me know what you think or found out as this is my only wheel I've used and have no clue how it should be.
Hi Jason, great review again. Personally I think Thrustmaster made a great entry wheel that will smash the competition with Logitech G-series. If you are new into sim-racing, I guess this is a great option. Would recommend it above the T80 T150 and even the T300. Just because of the better pedals and the magnetic shifters ( it’s normal that they make more noise ). But with this new product of Thrustmaster you can argue a lot about the T-GT2 , it’s price point. Why has there flagship worse pedals then the new wheel, why doesn’t have magnetic shifters and a display like the entry wheel. Would like to hear your thoughts on that. Kind regards.
I agree about the pedals being superior but the t300 is a big leap better. I’m buying the pedals to pair with my t300. It’s faster, stronger ffb, super smooth being all belt driven and you can change out the rims. The t300 is way better than the t248, but the t3pm pedals are way better than the T3pa. Once I get my t3pm pedals with my t300 I believe I’ll have the best midrange setup thrustmaster has available.
Biggest con seems to be paddle shifters, but I wonder if someone will create a mod to fix that. I have a feeling this wheel will become popular if it gets discounted from MSRP. Looks better than the Logitechs.
Looks like a solid wheel thinking about finally starting sim racing but the clicks for the gear changes sounds pretty loud though like your videos man been watching for a long time now
How loud is the FFB and rumble? I had to stop using my G29 as it's too loud and as I'm upstairs I get shouted out by the missus because it's all she can hear. Hopefully this is better with the hybrid tech and the drive belt.
Just purchased myself, wheel does seem notchy when turning like grinding cogs also using solely on ps whats best way of updating to latest firm where as not 100% sure given as my first wheel used
I had a g29 but the pedals broke due to the potentiomiter. I was going to get this wheel anyway to replace the g29 and you convinced me even more with this review. Also I'm not sure if you can answer this question but do you know if it works on 'on the road' the truck game. You do not have to answer that question but thank you anyway. Have a good day.
I purchased my thrustmaster T248 wheel last week because my Logitech G29 kept disengaging while playing American Truck Simulator causing me to crash all the time, let me say the thrustmaster wheel feels great and you have better control while driving. I love the digital display on the steering wheel itself, lets you see the RPM’s, Tachometer, MPH speed etc………..I never heard of the “on the road” truck game but I do know the wheel is compatible with PC where you American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator on steam.
Hi mate. You need to go into the 'System' options within the game. Put the shared memory to Project Cars 2, the UDP to 4 and also the protocol to PC2. I hope this helps.
Thanks I did just try that and still no luck I don’t know what else it could be ? That was one of the features I liked about this wheel and it’s not working 😅
Great unboxing! 🤗 It looks like a really nice wheel. I like that it was soft on the outside and hard on the inside. (A bit like me then! 😃) I've only owned a F1 wheel and I didn't enjoy it at all. I maybe have too short fingers or something but I had difficult to reach the buttons on that wheel. Enjoy your new wheel and take care. (^_^=)
What a brilliant review, thank you. I've watched a load of reviews on the T248 and this is the best. Mine arrives tomorrow!
Thank you! Have fun with it.
Looks like a brilliant starter wheel especially with the LCD screen it's for the boy racer in us who want that.
Look really nice I think I'll order it as my first starter wheel get me into the world of racing thanks for the review Jason
It would make a great first wheel, and one that i don't think you wpuld be in a rush to replace.
The cable on the back off the pedals platform from the Logitech is braking between the pedals and the wall.
This is why i have to buy a new steering wheel. On the Trusmaster is the cable cumming from the left or right side much better.
I ordered the pedals on their own for 125$ usd and I’m gonna pair them with my t300. They look far superior than my T3pa pedals and I’m a huge fan of the HEART tech. I’m not a fan of load cell so these look to help the best I can get without load cell. Can’t wait! Game changer time! Forza horizon 5 anyone? Mega stoked!!
I have this Wheel since Tuesday this week ❤🎉
This is a GREAT review. Thank you. I assume you can program those buttons anyway you like, depending on the game you're playing. I'm not a racer, but a Euro Truck, American Truck, and City Car Driving person, myself. Thanks again.
Just ordered one a few weeks ago! Looking forward to getting it as my G29’s starting to feel it’s age now. Tbh, I like the paddle shifters being loud as it reminds me of the Fanatec CSR wheel I had many years ago but I understand it’s not for everybody. Also hear that the pedals aren’t reliant on a potentiometer anymore so should hopefully be much more reliable as well.
You will love it, especially the pedals!
Welcome to the thrustmaster family! You won’t miss Logitech, promise. Cheers. Oh and don’t forget to snag a Th8a shifter and tss sparco handbrake mod! They are all fully metal and will last you through every wheel you ever get in the years to come. ✌🏼
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I upgraded from a TMX and am loving it!
I’ve had about 4 wheels base. And this is good. It’s great as a matter of fact. I had the club sport 2.0 had to sell it and then 8 months later I get this and I’m really happy !! I’ve had t300 tmx I’ll it if wheels and this thing just works ! Plug and and play no issue with wrc 9 and horizon 5 and dirt it just works. I’m really happy
What are your thoughts on the T248? I would love to know in the comments below.
Looks really nice I already pre ordered it 😍
Thanks for the review.
I watched this a month ago and then bought one after watching this.
If I may ask a question.
When turning the wheel, I noticed that you can feel tiny vibrations, as if there are tiny wheels inside. Turns a cog and then stops.
Each one seems to be 1 degree when turning (3 mm)
So moving from left to right, it vibrates by almost grinding on the cogs, does any ones else have a similar experance with it.
It is my first wheel, so was noy sure what to expect.
Thanks
How things working out now.. I noticed this aswell and wondering if this is just hot they are with a belt and if it will smooth out a bit with use. Please let me know what you think or found out as this is my only wheel I've used and have no clue how it should be.
@@Ryan-re1rs Sorry to say, it still grinds.
Not looking else where as this was a large investment.
Glad I am not the only one that noticed it.
Great video! Thank you Jason 👍
Thrustmaster upping their game with this package, excellent review 👍
I got a bargin for 125 quid for the peddles and wheel itslwf with the cabkes good condition fully working
Putting A piece of paper behind the paddal shifters fixes the noise
Hi Jason, great review again. Personally I think Thrustmaster made a great entry wheel that will smash the competition with Logitech G-series.
If you are new into sim-racing, I guess this is a great option. Would recommend it above the T80 T150 and even the T300. Just because of the better pedals and the magnetic shifters ( it’s normal that they make more noise ). But with this new product of Thrustmaster you can argue a lot about the T-GT2 , it’s price point. Why has there flagship worse pedals then the new wheel, why doesn’t have magnetic shifters and a display like the entry wheel. Would like to hear your thoughts on that.
Kind regards.
I agree about the pedals being superior but the t300 is a big leap better. I’m buying the pedals to pair with my t300. It’s faster, stronger ffb, super smooth being all belt driven and you can change out the rims. The t300 is way better than the t248, but the t3pm pedals are way better than the T3pa. Once I get my t3pm pedals with my t300 I believe I’ll have the best midrange setup thrustmaster has available.
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who knew that a review about a wheel set and pedals would focus almost entirely on a half inch lcd screen, oh well
Brilliant review m8
Thank you?
How does it feel in comparison to a G29?
Way better/faster/stronger…basically far superior!
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I'm going to lie to check gu9 staying with Christmas 🎄
Biggest con seems to be paddle shifters, but I wonder if someone will create a mod to fix that. I have a feeling this wheel will become popular if it gets discounted from MSRP. Looks better than the Logitechs.
Looks a great wheel but I think il stick with the ts-pc racer I think this may be a downgrade from that butva really nice wheel! Great video mate.
@GametechUK Does it come with bolts to the rig? or Should I get them someplace else?
Looks like a solid wheel thinking about finally starting sim racing but the clicks for the gear changes sounds pretty loud though like your videos man been watching for a long time now
Yeah the clicks are loud, that's why i thought it was worth a mention in the video.
@@GametechUK sorry must have missed it watching the video at work lol hi from sa though
How loud is the FFB and rumble? I had to stop using my G29 as it's too loud and as I'm upstairs I get shouted out by the missus because it's all she can hear. Hopefully this is better with the hybrid tech and the drive belt.
I'm hoping to get this wheel soon to upgrade from my tmx ffb
Would you prefer this or the G923?
cancelled my preorder as i don't think it's a big enough upgrade from the g29
How would you rate the t248 package against the t-get 2 package
Just purchased myself, wheel does seem notchy when turning like grinding cogs also using solely on ps whats best way of updating to latest firm where as not 100% sure given as my first wheel used
You would need to do that on a PC mate.
I had a g29 but the pedals broke due to the potentiomiter. I was going to get this wheel anyway to replace the g29 and you convinced me even more with this review. Also I'm not sure if you can answer this question but do you know if it works on 'on the road' the truck game. You do not have to answer that question but thank you anyway. Have a good day.
I purchased my thrustmaster T248 wheel last week because my Logitech G29 kept disengaging while playing American Truck Simulator causing me to crash all the time, let me say the thrustmaster wheel feels great and you have better control while driving. I love the digital display on the steering wheel itself, lets you see the RPM’s, Tachometer, MPH speed etc………..I never heard of the “on the road” truck game but I do know the wheel is compatible with PC where you American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator on steam.
@@Akumaa2000 I got the wheel as well but I am experiencing some problems, but luckily there is a 1 year warranty. Thank you anyway.
Just bought this wheel also bought automobilista 2 updated firmware but still not registering revs speed laps like it’s showing yours any ideas ?
Hi mate. You need to go into the 'System' options within the game. Put the shared memory to Project Cars 2, the UDP to 4 and also the protocol to PC2. I hope this helps.
Thanks I did just try that and still no luck I don’t know what else it could be ? That was one of the features I liked about this wheel and it’s not working 😅
Well I would upgrade the firmware on both the wheel and base. Other than that I'm not sure.
Can you explain the encoder system? This is my first decent wheel and I have no idea about the encoder? Thanks
The encoder? You mean the screen? I explain this in the video.
Does the thrustmaster handbrake work with this wheel?
Would you recommend this over a T300?
If you don’t care to change the rim then yes.
@@bdub1785 Great , thank you
Great unboxing! 🤗
It looks like a really nice wheel. I like that it was soft on the outside and hard on the inside. (A bit like me then! 😃)
I've only owned a F1 wheel and I didn't enjoy it at all. I maybe have too short fingers or something but I had difficult to reach the buttons on that wheel.
Enjoy your new wheel and take care. (^_^=)
Hey, how does this compare to the t300?
I talk about that towards the end of the video.
@@GametechUK sorry, my bad. must of missed it
Would you say this Is on par with the Logitech G923 or above/below it ?
With the pedals and LCD screen i would say slightly above.
@@GametechUK oh wow I might have to check it out , can’t wait for GT 7 hopefully I can join some of your community races when it comes out
Anytime mate.
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Can anyone tell me the length of the power supply cable?
Two meters
Where doipluginmy headphones
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send t248 to me please!
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