Logitech G RS Round Wheel review: a $70 round rim for the RS hub
The RS Round Wheel is a ~$69.99 round rim with zero inputs of its own: a 290mm circle of aluminum and silicone-leather that clicks onto the separate Logitech G RS Wheel Hub. Every button, dial, and paddle lives on that hub, so the rim is the cheap, fast way to add a true round profile to a Logitech RS or G Pro setup you already own. Swap it in via the quick release and you keep the same buttons and the same base.
| Type | Round steering wheel rim (rim only; all electronics live on the separate RS Wheel Hub) |
|---|---|
| Rim | 290mm; low-carbon aluminum core and brushed-aluminum faceplate, wrapped in smooth synthetic silicone-leather |
| Inputs | None on the rim. The RS Wheel Hub it mounts to carries 15 face inputs (buttons plus rotary encoders), two rear metal paddle shifters, and a directional funky switch. No dual-clutch paddles. |
| Display | None on the rim. The diffused LIGHTSYNC RGB rev-light strip lives on the RS Wheel Hub. No integrated screen. |
| Connectivity | Passive quick-release rim, no electronics or USB. Mounts on the RS Wheel Hub, which clicks onto a Logitech G Direct Drive base (RS50 / Pro) or the G Pro Racing Wheel. Logitech-only. |
| Price | ~$69.99 (rim only) |
| Best for | Logitech RS/G Pro owners who want an affordable round rim for rally, drifting, and road cars |
Who it’s for
Section titled “Who it’s for”A Logitech RS or G Pro owner who already has the RS Wheel Hub and wants a round rim for rally, drift, and everyday road cars.
Buy it if:
- You already run the RS Wheel Hub on a Logitech Direct Drive base and want to add a round profile.
- You drive rally, drift, or road cars and want hand-over-hand rotation a formula or GT rim fights you on.
- You want to swap rims in seconds without re-buying buttons or a base.
Not the one if you don’t already own the hub and base (a self-contained round wheel like the MOZA ESX costs less to start), or you want buttons and a quick release on the rim itself (build a hub-and-rim from the Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V2).
Build and feel
Section titled “Build and feel”Round and 290mm. The full round profile is the point: hands slide around it for the fast hand-over-hand corrections rally, drift, and road driving demand, where a flat-bottom GT or formula rim makes you re-grip mid-rotation. At 290mm the diameter is comfortable on a desk and quick to whip, though it gives up some leverage to a larger wheel.
Aluminum under silicone-leather. A low-carbon aluminum core and a brushed-aluminum faceplate carry the load, wrapped in a smooth synthetic silicone-leather. It is grippy and wipes clean, but it is not suede or real leather, so a heavy-handed driver will notice less bite than a stitched-suede GT rim gives. For ~$70 the metal core is more than the price suggests.
Swap in seconds. The rim is a passive quick-release piece. Pull it off the RS Wheel Hub and clip on a different rim, and the hub keeps the buttons, the funky switch, and the LIGHTSYNC strip. You re-buy nothing but the rim.
Watch-outs
Section titled “Watch-outs”- A rim, not a wheel. It has zero inputs and does nothing on its own. It needs the RS Wheel Hub (~$130) plus a Logitech G Direct Drive base, or a G Pro Racing Wheel, to work. Price the whole stack, not the $70 sticker.
- 290mm runs small for the job. Dedicated rally and drift drivers often want a 320mm+ round wheel for more leverage and a more authentic feel. The smaller circle trades that away for desk friendliness.
- No display, no dual-clutch. The rev lights and every control sit on the hub, and the RS Wheel Hub dropped the dual-clutch paddles, so this combo has none. If you launch-clutch in formula cars, that matters.
- Logitech-only. No cross-brand adapter and no own-USB option. It commits you to the Logitech RS/G Pro ecosystem.
Alternatives to consider
Section titled “Alternatives to consider”- MOZA ESX: a ~$129 round wheel with buttons, paddles, and an Xbox chip built in, for MOZA bases. The self-contained pick if you don’t already own a hub.
- Asetek La Prima GT: a ~$435 round Comfort+ rim paired with a GT button box, if you want a round profile with real controls and a step up in materials.
- Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V2: ~$370 with QR2, to bolt your own round rim to a hub full of buttons across most ecosystems.
- Simagic GT Neo: a ~$289 GT wheel if you decide a flat-bottom rim with an integrated screen suits more of your driving than a round rim does.
Add the RS Wheel Hub and a Logitech RS50 base first, then read quick-release and cross-brand compatibility to see exactly what the Logitech-only mount locks you into.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Logitech G RS Round Wheel work on its own?
No. It is a bare rim with zero inputs. It clicks onto the separate RS Wheel Hub (~$130), which then mounts on a Logitech G Direct Drive base such as the Logitech RS50 or directly onto the G Pro Racing Wheel. Budget for all three before you buy the rim by itself.
What size is the Logitech G RS Round Wheel?
290mm. A low-carbon aluminum core and a brushed-aluminum faceplate sit under a smooth synthetic silicone-leather wrap. No suede, no real leather, and no display on the rim.
Will the RS Round Wheel fit my wheelbase?
Only Logitech. It mounts on the RS Wheel Hub via quick release, and the hub clicks onto a Logitech G Direct Drive base (RS50 or Pro) or onto the G Pro Racing Wheel. There is no cross-brand adapter and the rim has no USB of its own. See quick-release and cross-brand compatibility.
RS Round Wheel or MOZA ESX?
Different ecosystems. The RS Round Wheel is a ~$70 bare rim for Logitech RS/G Pro owners who already run the RS Wheel Hub. The MOZA ESX is a ~$129 round wheel with buttons and an Xbox chip built in, made for MOZA bases. Match the rim to the base you own.