Best Sim Racing Pedals in 2025
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Pedals are one of the most important aspects of a sim racing setup. Connor is looking for an upgrade, so we’ve put together a range of options for sim racing pedals for 2025.
In this guide, we’ll take a look at our recommendations for the best sim racing pedals to buy for a variety of budgets. We’ll share our experiences with each set of pedals we’ve tested, as well as what we’ve learned over the years of sim racing with different pedal sets.
Best Sim Racing Pedals in 2025
1. Thrustmaster T-LCM
The Thrustmaster T-LCM pedalboard is a great budget pedal for sim racing at under $300. The materials chosen are high quality (metal) and the feel is perfect.
The T-LCM set is still the cheapest option for performance and stability. The downside is that the case is made of plastic, which doesn’t look particularly premium, and the pedals are all fixed in place.
However, the pedals perform well for their price range. The T-LCM is Thrustmaster’s flagship pedal set and can be used separately with a Thrustmaster wheelbase with USB connectivity. Unfortunately, this feature is only available for PC users.
2. Heusinkveld Ultimate Plus Sim Pedals
The Heusinkveld Ultimate Plus are one of the best sim racing pedals available today. Each pedal has hydraulic damping, which can handle up to 140kg of load, and slow-release elastomers that give the brakes a realistic feel.
The Heusinkveld Ultimate Plus pedals are customizable with individual feel adjustments to make the experience as realistic as possible. They can also simulate high loads, as seen in real F1 and GT cars.
Heusinkveld Engineering is synonymous with top-notch build quality, and the Ultimate+ pedals are proof of this. Built with precision and durable materials, they provide a solid and reliable foundation for a very realistic racing experience. Thanks to their solid construction, they are guaranteed to last a long time with unwavering performance.
3. MOZA CRP Pedals
The Moza CRP pedals strike a nice balance between performance and price that will make many sim racers smile.
The CRP is equipped with load cell brakes. This is standard fare at this level, but it’s worth mentioning. The overall feel is solid, and the nice progressive action on the brakes helps avoid embarrassing lockups.
One of the cool tricks up the CRP’s sleeve is the vibration motors in the throttle and clutch. It won’t revolutionize racing, but it does add a nice touch of realism. Think of it as the cherry on top of your sim racing Sunday.
4. Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Sprint
This is where the quality level starts to increase, and with it the price. However, this increase brings with it another level of quality, durability, and overall pedal feel.
The pedals are made from CNC laser cut steel and are designed using mathematical models to ensure that all movement and force through the pedal is accurate and consistent. The finish is also very high quality, with an Anthracite Grey powder coat on the construction and a bead-blasted semi-gloss look on the pedal face.
The Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Sprint have many features that reflect their price point, such as each pedal having its own set of pedals to ensure the most accurate feel for each.
The throttle pedal has five travel settings and an adjustable force curve, as well as preload. The brake pedal has an adjustable coil and rubber spring, allowing you to adjust the pedal grab as if you were actually hitting the disc from the pad. You can then use the rubber stack to adjust the force input to change the amount of force required for the overall pedal travel.
Overall, the brake pedal can handle up to 65kg of force, providing a wide range of inputs to suit the needs of any sim racer. The cutter also features a return spring mechanism that simulates the concave clutch curve found in real racing cars, and adjustable force curves and preload are found just like on a throttle pedal.
Along with this, there are a number of additional electronic features that support the pedals. The Smart Controller offers the ability to adjust both the pedal output curve and the dead zone and force adjustment within the PC settings. You can also save all of this to a profile, allowing you to quickly and efficiently change the pedal feel depending on the type of car you are driving.
If you want a more premium feel but don’t want to spend more than the price of a full PC, the Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Sprint is a great choice for any simulation rig.
5. SIMTAG Hydraulic
As the name suggests, we are introducing the SIMTAG Hydraulic pedals, which are hydraulic. In short, there are currently two types of pedals in Sim Racing: pedals with a load cell system and pedals with a hydraulic system.
A load cell pedal is a pedal with a spring/damper that allows up to 200 kg of braking force for a specific peripheral. On paper, it looks good, but in reality, it is very realistic, considering that manufacturers always include several springs and other accessories to adjust the brake feel.
When it comes to hydraulic pedals, this is much closer to a car brake system. Car brake systems are also hydraulic. And SIMTAG Hydraulic is truly the best sim racing brake system.
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Like many other high-end peripheral manufacturers, SIMTAG uses technology and systems directly from racing, and this pedal set is no exception. This pedal set is made of forged aluminum, which is known to be very strong even under the strongest brakes.
The hydraulic system is for all the pedals of the device, not just the brake pedal, ensuring precision, feel and consistency when stepping on the accelerator, brake or clutch.
To be honest, in my opinion, there is no better product on the market, except for the Simucube ActivePedal. This product belongs to a different range and is mainly aimed at F2, F3 and GT3 teams.
A hydraulic system for a pedal set is expensive, especially if you use it for all three pedals and add top-of-the-line sensors from Bosch. How much does a SIMTAG hydraulic system cost? Two pedals cost more than €1,200, and three pedals cost almost twice as much. A setup with this type of system can easily cost more than €10,000.
6. Fanatec CSL Pedals LC
The Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals LC device has three pedals and is made of a solid material (aluminum). The pedals are covered with rubber sleeves to ensure a good grip and to prevent damage to the metal underneath. It looks like something you'd find on a real car and I love it.
Each pedal can be adjusted horizontally to suit a sim racer, which is quite rare for a beginner product, but Fanatec always has something more than its competitors. The brake pedal also has a configurable load cell that can support up to 90kg of force. This means you can adjust the braking force to your liking and I love it.
This is a great pedalboard for just €200 that works on all platforms (PC and consoles). However, it is not without its drawbacks. Firstly, it comes disassembled so you have to assemble it yourself.
This was not a problem for me, but others might not like it. Secondly, since this is a beginner product, there are blind spots on all three pedals. The device does not detect impulses as small as 1 millimeter. This is unfortunate. However, it is still a great product for beginners and amateurs who want to get started in this field.
7. Moza CRP2
The latest revision of Moza’s CRP2 pedals is a real treat to the feet. The load cell based brakes are a very clean design, with a cast aluminum body, smooth hydraulic dampers and a sensitive load cell rated up to 200KG! This type of pedal feels uncompromising and is sensitive and smooth enough to develop trail braking and throttle control.
Many of our new readers have switched to the Moza ecosystem and of course this pedal set is designed for that. However, if you don’t have a Moza wheelbase, this set is also USB compatible.
The pedal bases provided have a USB module installed on the underside. Assembly is really simple. Just place the throttle and brakes where you want them, mount the pedal base and calibrate everything in the pit house before you start racing.
8. Moza Racing SR-P
MOZA Racing has boldly entered the sim racing industry. The low price of the Direct Drive wheelbase is the main selling point, but the pedals are fantastic, and the SR-P is a great mid-range option. Given the level of technology on offer, the SR-P is a fantastic option for an upgrade.
MOZA's SR-P pedals also have the option to add a clutch pedal. It costs extra, but if you're a classic racer or enjoy cruising through the free world of Assetto Corsa, adding a clutch pedal is a must-have purchase for these pedals.
9. Asetek La Prima
Asetek threw the rulebook out the window when they created the La Prima pedals. The technology in these pedals is sublime, and many of the components are shared with the more advanced Invicta pedal sets.
The Forte Pedals aren’t hydraulic, but they are M.L.C.P.C. Thanks to the patented brake system, it offers the hydraulic feel of a fully depressed brake pedal. This allows you to modulate pressure and use trail braking well thanks to the two-stage system found in the hydraulic Asetek range.
Asetek is unique in that it allows racers to upgrade their hardware to a higher model. The Danish company offers an upgrade kit that converts a La Prima set to Forte or top-of-the-line Invicta spec.
The load cell is designed to have the same play rate regardless of the setup, meaning you always have access to the full functionality of the pedals no matter how you ride.
The only downside to pedals in this price range is that there is no clutch pedal included. This costs an additional €156, which may not seem like a lot, but it is another expense to consider when deciding if the Asetek ecosystem is right for you.
Conclusion
If you are looking for the best sim racing setup, a good set of pedals can make all the difference. The pedals will give you the confidence you need to get consistent lap times.
This guide will walk you through the most important considerations such as build quality, reliability, and ease of use, and provide insight into additional considerations to help you make a wise purchase.
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2wThe pedals have a nice texture.👍