Truck sims are the perfect “relaxing simulator” — until your wheel settings feel weird, your seating position hurts, or your monitor is too high and your neck hates you. A good truck sim setup is about comfort and realism, not maximum force feedback.
This guide covers wheel rotation, centering force, FFB feel, and the simplest way to build a comfortable SIMGASM rig for ETS2/ATS-style driving.
Wheel rotation: 900° vs 1800°
- 900°: easier for beginners and smaller desk spaces; still feels truck-like.
- 1800°: more realistic steering range if your wheelbase supports it; requires more hand movement.
If you feel “lost” in the steering, lower rotation. If you want maximum realism, raise it gradually.
Force feedback goals for trucks
Truck sims benefit from light, informative forces. You want to feel:
- Self-centering weight
- Road texture
- Understeer / front grip loss (subtle)
But you don’t want your wheel to fight you in every manoeuvre. Keep strength moderate and avoid heavy damping.
A great wheel for trucks: larger diameter rims
A larger rim makes slow steering inputs feel natural. If you want a dedicated truck wheel, see Moza TSW truck wheel.
Mounting and ergonomics for long sessions
Truck sims are often longer sessions. Your posture matters more than lap time:
- Seat comfort: a recline seat like SIMGASM Core Recline seat is ideal for casual and long sessions.
- Wheel height: slightly lower than a GT race posture, closer to a road-car feel.
- Pedal angle: comfortable ankle angle; don’t force an aggressive race posture if it hurts.
Monitor placement for trucks
- Single monitor: keep the centre of the screen near eye level and sit close enough for good visibility.
- Triples: great for mirrors and cabin awareness.
Monitor mounting options: Apex freestanding single monitor stand or Apex freestanding triple monitor stand.
Recommended SIMGASM gear for this guide
- Entry level: SIMGASM Hobby simulator for a clean first rig foundation.
- Most universal: SIMGASM Club simulator with a stiffer 80x40 profile for almost any wheelbase/pedal set.
- Best for frequent tweaking and cable routing: SIMGASM Sport simulator with built-in pass-through routing for tidy builds.
- Flagship: SIMGASM Pro simulator for maximum rigidity and adjustability with high torque and heavy braking.
- Comfort option: SIMGASM Core Recline seat if you don’t want a fixed bucket.
- Bucket options: SIMGASM Atlas GT seat for GT-style driving, or SIMGASM Atlas Formula seat for a more laid-back formula/hypercar position.
- Adjustability: dual locking slider set for quick driver changes.
- Triples: Apex freestanding triple monitor stand for a stable screen reference, or Core integrated triple monitor stand if you prefer an integrated look.
- VESA alignment: VESA mounting bracket to make mounting cleaner across VESA sizes.
If you are unsure what fits your hardware, SIMGASM support can help you match mounts, bolt patterns and upgrade paths before you buy.
Quality-of-life add-ons
- mouse tray for menus and map interactions.
- PC tray to keep cables short and tidy.
- floor mat to keep everything clean and stable.
Continue reading
- Sim racing cable routing guide: service loops, strain relief and clean upgrades
- Automobilista 2 graphics settings for triples and VR: clarity, mirrors and smooth FPS
- What monitor size do you need for sim racing?
- Sim racing seat guide: bucket vs recline and how to fit it correctly
- Sim racing USB stability guide: hubs, power and disconnect fixes
