Getting your wheel just right for NASCAR 25 isn’t only about comfort; it’s the line between wrestling your car and actually feeling connected to it.
Ever since NASCAR 25 came out, the game’s force feedback has reportedly been inconsistent across different wheels. So yeah, the right setup with the right settings matters even more if you’re aiming for consistent results.
It doesn’t matter if you’re tearing it up on a tiny bullring or blasting down Daytona. The sweet spot is always a wheel that feels clean and alive with steady feedback, not the sluggish ones.
The latest patch introduced new force-feedback sliders, offering players more control over force-feedback settings. This guide breaks down the in-game settings and the best reliable settings for popular wheels from the following brands:
- Logitech (G29 / G920 / G923)
- Fanatec DD (DD1 / DD2 / ClubSport DD)
- Thrustmaster (T300 / TX / T248)
NASCAR 25 Wheel Settings (Set These First)
So, first things first, dive into the “Wheel & Force Feedback” settings before touching your wheelbase software. That’s where the NASCAR 25’s key force feedback and wheel controls live.
These are the recommended in-game wheel settings in NASCAR 25 as of the current patch:
- Force Feedback (Master) – 50% starting point (This is a good starting point, and you can adjust to a level you’re comfortable with, depending on your wheel)
- FF Leveling Slider – 50 (this balances the feel across different cars and tracks)
- FF Overdrive – 0-10 (Adds overall torque output. You can adjust this to your liking, as there’s no one-size-fits-all)
- FF Impact Boost – 0-10 (Controls impact feedback. Again, adjust to your liking)
- Steering Rotation / Steering Lock – 540°
- Steering Deadzone – 0–2% (start at 0, increase slightly if there’s drift)
Keep in mind that, depending on when you’re reading this, you might not see all of the above settings if you’re on Xbox; the patch rolled out for PlayStation first. These sliders directly affect how your wheel responds, so play it safe at the start and then tune upwards only if the feedback feels weak.
Logitech (G29 / G920 / G923)
Logitech wheels are great starter gear, but they can feel a little lifeless in the center. A few tweaks make the feedback much smoother without turning the wheel into a brick.
Here are the recommended settings for NASCAR 25:
- G-Hub Overall Force / Gain: Around 50-60% (Adjust according to preference)
- Minimum Force: Around 10-15%
- Damping: Around 20-30%
- Deadzone: 1–2%
- Wheel Rotation: 540°
- Spring/Centering: Turn it Off
Tip: Don’t get greedy with the gain. More isn’t always better, and a moderate force paired with slight damping keeps the wheel stable through most situations. Trust me, your wrists will thank you.
Fanatec DD (DD1 / DD2 / ClubSport DD)
Setting up a Fanatec DD wheel for NASCAR 25 isn’t a hassle since you don’t really have to complicate things. These Direct-drive wheels don’t need much help. Plus, the game handles centering internally, so less is more here.
Here are the recommended settings:
- TrueDrive mode: Linear
- Spring/Centering: Off
- Torque: Set to base max
- In-game FFB: 45-60% (Start at 50%)
- Damping (TrueDrive): 0-5%
- Deadzone: 0-1% (Helps with a reactive wheel)
- Wheel Rotation: 540°
Honestly, keep damping and spring low and avoid cranking them up just because you “feel like it.” NASCAR 25 handles all the centering itself, and extra hardware just makes things complicated and floaty. So, let the game handle that.
Thrustmaster (T300 / TX / T248)
The Thrustmaster wheels feel more responsive than Logitech. You get more details, less float, allowing for strong feedback of the car even with damping lowered.
- Driver FFB Gain: Start with 60% (Adjust accordingly)
- Damping: 5-15% Max
- Spring/Centering: Off
- Deadzone: 0-1% Max
- Wheel Rotation: 540°
If the wheel’s feeling a bit floaty, increase the gain in small increments. Don’t push damping too high; otherwise, it’ll smother all the feel of the car’s weight transfer.
