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Wheel stand or Sim Rig: Which is better?

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John

The world of gaming has advanced to a new level, where simulations are thinning the boundaries between reality and VR. The sim racing games are top-rated and give an adrenaline rush sitting at home.

Not only for entertainment, but the sim racing games also offer ways where one can make money by streaming, taking part in tournaments, or even turn into a professional racecar driver (yes, many have done that)

No matter your goal, sim racing can seem challenging, and many people struggle to choose what is best for them. In this article, I intend to inform you and educate you about the choice between a wheel stand and a Sim racing rig, which one you should get.

The choice of equipment is going to depend upon three things:

Budget

Space in your room

How powerful your wheel and what all accessories you need mounting

A full-blown racing rig is going to be pricier than a wheel stand. Wheel stands can range from $150 to $300, and spending so much money on a table/stand is not advisable. You should instead use an ironing table if you are going to get a wheel stand. However, if the space in your home does not allow it, you will have to get a wheel stands.

Not all is bad with wheel stands though, They take less space and can be folded up once you are done playing. Go for a wheel stand if space is your concern.

Although for a life-like experience, you cannot beat a sim racing rig. The wheel stands are not sturdy and allow for limited accessories to be mounted on them like the handbrake or shifter. This hampers the gaming experience.

The wheel stands also miss out on one of the most important parts of racing, the seating position. If you know how it feels like to be sitting in a racing car, you know that it is a low position on a bolstered bucket seat, all perfectly set up so that you have great control.

The wheel stand cannot provide this functionality as you would be sitting on an office chair or a couch. Not the same type of experience.

Sim Rigs give you a perfect driving position, a comfortable seat and position, with logically ergonomically placed wheel and pedal decks. They are usually highly customizable.

Conclusion

Racing simulation games are thrilling, exciting, also a way to make money. These games require proper accessories and equipment to be enjoyed to their full potential. A driving wheel is the most critical component, which you would need to place on something. There are two options for wheel mounting: wheel stands or sim racing rigs.

If you need to experience the game to its full potential, you should go with the complete rig. It is important to note that sim racing rigs are the two expensive options and take up a lot of space in your home. They are not mobile and, therefore, need a permanent setup. However, the gameplay experience cannot be beaten.

On the other hand, the wheel stand offers less space, a lower budget, and easy storage and set up.

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