One of the things I like most about this hobby is that it seems to have reached a certain maturity in several aspects. One of them is the hardware, where we can be proud to enjoy an unmatched range of choices with a minimum quality level guaranteed by practically all manufacturers.
This is fantastic, because it means we are finally meeting those expectations we have been holding for so long. Today we are reviewing one of the latest wheel or rim releases from Moza, but the other day it was a wheelbase and we felt the same. The differences have narrowed, the price range is still wide, and your choices will always be rewarded.
On previous occasions we already reviewed the Moza Racing CS rim. It is a functional rim that delivers on the promised features and offers slightly higher quality than similar models from other brands in exchange for a small price increase.
In this case, Moza Racing has redesigned that CS to offer us a Moza Racing CS Pro Steering Wheel whose main novelty is the inclusion of a fully customizable and programmable 3‑inch display. It is not the only new feature, but it is the one that stands out at first glance. We will go into the rest in more detail later.
Packaging
Moza follows its usual trend with packaging that is functional and practical. It is not overloaded with colors or images; it is simply elegant and sufficient to protect the product inside.
In this case, as with the recent Moza Racing R21 Ultra , a protective bag for the rim is included, placed in the usual black foam. Also, there is a batch of stickers to use with the steering wheel and customize to your taste.
Features
The rim has an unusual size of 325 mm. There must be some reason why they did not go for the standard 330 mm, but it does not seem to be an especially important change. At first glance the size looks similar, and in the hand it feels the same. I would even say it is more comfortable for cars that are not touring or GT, although that is hard to assess objectively.
The intention of the rim is to be a round GT3 wheel, contrary to the trend followed by real-world manufacturers, who are gradually phasing out full rims in the higher touring categories.
You can see the hand stitching in the leather, something you do not realize the cost of until you ask for a quote to have it done on a steering wheel. We have the already‑mentioned 3‑inch screen, a customizable UI and light system, a dual‑clutch (shifter and analog) magnetic forged‑carbon paddle system, and no fewer than four colored indicator rotary encoders.
Those are the main highlights, without overlooking the fact that we also have buttons whose lighting and color can be changed, 2 funky switches, two more push‑rotaries on each side of the screen, and a new carbon‑fiber‑reinforced composite as the front and rear structure of the whole assembly, reminiscent of other brands. The frame is aluminium.
That is a lot to pack into a round rim, which usually focuses more on driving and fewer inputs. It is a different approach.
Possibilities
The hub allows you to swap the rim to change the feel. On the website it is shown in a D‑shape or with Alcantara finish. Since it uses a universal 6×70 bolt pattern, in theory we have an “infinite” range of third‑party rims that can be fitted.
Moza Racing has also provided another optional set of paddles that mounts at the top. That way we get two additional digital paddles that can be configured to activate things like DRS or an overtake button.
I forgot to mention that the hub has 2 buttons on the back, like Mercedes’ Brake Magic, in case you want to pull a Hamilton in Azerbaijan or simply use them more effectively for other purposes.
The wheel has so many configuration options and inputs that it is actually overwhelming. In fact, I will probably end up removing the optional paddles because it already feels like there are too many buttons I am not going to use to justify adding even more.
It can be used with other bases and manufacturers through the Moza Universal Hub.
Screen and lights
The wheel has a lighting system that is divided into 10 and 6 LEDs. There are 10 lights for RPM and shifting, and 6 (split into 3 and 3 on each side) for the flags that may be shown on track.
The screen is 2.99 inches with a refresh rate of 60 Hz and a resolution of 268×800 pixels. It can be customized and shared through Pit House, allowing you to use layouts created by other users or design your own.
Installation
The rim uses Moza’s aluminium quick release. I have to say that the QR spring feels extremely stiff and hard to operate. It has improved compared to the first day, but it is still somewhat tedious to release and connect every time I have to change a bolt on the cockpit.
For the wheel to work at full capacity, you need to install Moza Pit House, although you can use it without the screen functions without launching the software. However, it is a delight to see live telemetry from almost all major simulators so clearly on the display without having to do anything. It is one of the aspects I liked the most. There is no need to configure anything special to get it working.
Configuration
Through Moza Pit House you can configure everything related to the wheel. For some users it will be important to customize the display, for others the RPM lights. For me it was important to configure the dual clutch to test the rim with formula cars. From here you can do it easily by changing its behavior from button to axis and setting a percentage for each paddle.
Once set up, you can reach 100% by pulling both paddles and see whether the configured bite point helps you to perfect your starts.
Testing
It has been very pleasant to use. In several simulators with cars that use a round wheel, it has been exquisite. For example, with the classic cars in Assetto Corsa Rally , it glides smoothly under the gloves in hairpins while still providing enough grip so it does not slip away easily.
There is also some padding in the grip area so it is not completely solid. This helps relieve some tension in the fingers when turning through certain long corners where the base is applying force in the opposite direction.
As for the buttons and rotaries, every single one has excellent feedback so you can clearly tell when they have been actuated. However, the funky switches move to the next parameter every 2 steps instead of with each individual step. That is the only odd thing I have noticed. I assume it is something that can be fixed in software with future firmware updates.
I really like having basic telemetry directly on the screen. If the car provides live tyre pressures, that data also appears on the default layout. It is nice to be able to quickly locate certain parameters without having to change layouts for each title.
Perhaps what I liked the least are the rotaries next to the screen, whose push function can be triggered very easily by mistake when turning in some situations. It is nothing serious, but it shows just how many inputs this wheel offers.
Final thoughts
We have reached a point of maturity where the major manufacturers offer quality products at contained prices. Obviously, even within the same brand, the higher the price, the higher the quality. You will notice this quality jump in the design, pre‑testing, QA, software, materials, and components.
The truth is that each user has very different expectations for each product. This wheel costs 350 euros, and barely 2 years ago we would not have been able to buy it for less than 500. Moza Racing guarantees very good quality standards relative to the price of its mid‑range products. It is no surprise that the company has built up a large base of satisfied customers over the years.
This wheel is yet another example of that policy of offering products that manage to meet many users’ expectations at a very reasonable price. It is a highly recommended product for those who enjoy driving touring and classic cars. And the good thing is that it has multiple options so you do not have to limit yourself exclusively to that, which makes it a fully versatile product that can also be used occasionally with formula cars or others.
Pricing and Availability
All Moza Racing products are available using our links on their official store. The Moza Racing CS Pro Steering Wheel is currently priced at €349.99 and is available worldwide.
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