MOZA TSW:
a much more convincing truck-sim experience.

Review disclosure: MOZA supplied the TSW wheel and mounting accessories free of charge before release for review. It did not preview or influence my original review. The MOZA shopping links below are affiliate links: I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

I had not spent much time in American Truck Simulator or Euro Truck Simulator before testing the TSW. A purpose-built truck wheel gave me a reason to explore them, and it made those slower, more relaxed journeys surprisingly enjoyable. This review is about that experience with the wheel and mount, rather than a professional truck driver’s assessment of real-world steering accuracy.

A wheel that suited the job

The TSW’s four-spoke layout, chrome details and large round rim looked closer to a road vehicle’s steering wheel than a typical GT or formula wheel.

At 400 mm across, it was noticeably larger than many sim-racing wheels. The microfiber leather covering felt soft and comfortable in my hands.

The overall construction felt solid and well finished. I liked the understated design and the way the buttons were integrated into the wheel.

That integrated layout was a big part of the appeal. A large rim attached to a generic button plate could serve a similar purpose, but the TSW felt designed around the truck-sim experience.

Useful inputs, with a small joystick criticism

The fourteen short-travel buttons had a satisfying tactile click, and their truck-related icons suited functions such as lights, wipers and cruise control.

The labels on my review unit were printed, and it did not come with alternative control decals. I liked the supplied functions, but the exact markings were less flexible than removable labels.

The current product listing describes stickers for personalisation. Check the supplied contents if that matters to you; my comments about labels describe the original review unit.

The RGB backlighting and ten-LED rev strip added customisation through Pit House. They were useful finishing touches rather than the main reason I enjoyed the wheel.

The aluminium thumbwheels had a good amount of resistance and were comfortable with bare hands or gloves.

The low-profile joysticks generally worked well, but could be a little finicky. Their thin shape helped keep them out of the way as I moved my hands around the rim.

My R12 setup and the quick release

I used the TSW with the MOZA R12 that I already had for testing. The quick release connected securely and made swapping wheels easy.

I had been consistently impressed with MOZA’s quick-release arrangement, and it was a strength here as well. The connection felt sturdy in use.

The wheel can also be used in some non-MOZA PC setups with MOZA’s universal adapter and an appropriate mechanical hub or quick release.

That is a separate configuration decision. My hands-on review used the R12; I did not test every third-party base or treat an electronic adapter as a complete mounting solution.

Before buying for another base, confirm the adapter, mechanical connection and clearance together.

The optional mount changed the driving position

MOZA also supplied its truck mount, which was sold separately from the wheel. It was intended to help put the base and rim at a more truck-like angle.

I used my 6Sigma chassis and standard wheel deck, adjusting the angle and height to find a position that suited me.

The result felt comfortable and natural. It was not an exact recreation of every truck’s driving position, but it helped the large rim fit the experience.

The mount held the setup in place without flex or movement that bothered me during the test.

Whether you need it depends on what adjustment your desk or cockpit already provides. Include the wheel’s size and the position of your arms when planning the installation.

The original video quoted US$49 for the accessory. That was the review-period price, not a current offer.

Pit House setup was straightforward

Pit House made it easy to check the inputs, adjust the wheel settings and configure the lights.

I liked the visual representation of the wheel in the software. It helped make the controls and lighting options straightforward to work through.

This was familiar territory from other MOZA wheels I had used, rather than a difficult setup process.

The main improvement to the experience came from the physical wheel and driving position, with the software getting out of the way once configured.

What changed in ATS and ETS

I am not an experienced truck driver. Apart from a moving-truck rental, my real-world reference was mostly ordinary road vehicles.

Even with that limited background, the TSW made American and Euro Truck Simulator feel more convincing and enjoyable to me.

The rim felt natural when steering through streets and making turns. Its size was a little larger than the wheel in my Jeep Grand Cherokee, but the basic driving posture was familiar.

The controls were easy to reach, and switching back to a more conventional racing-style wheel felt less appropriate for the sim.

I found myself enjoying the slower pace of travelling through unfamiliar places. This was an immersion benefit, not a claim that the hardware made me a more skilled truck driver.

A large round wheel could also suit some classic road cars, but my main recommendation came from using it in ATS and ETS.

The stalks were a future accessory in this review

During the original test, I caught myself reaching for an indicator stalk, as I would in a real vehicle. That made the idea of MOZA’s planned multifunction stalks especially appealing.

The stalk assembly was still an upcoming accessory when I recorded the video. I discussed its potential, but had not yet tested it as part of this review.

The stalks now appear in MOZA’s current catalogue. Their later availability does not turn the original preview discussion into hands-on findings.

The driving impressions here cover the TSW wheel and supplied mount. They should not be treated as a combined review of every later trucking accessory.

My verdict

The original US$299 wheel price felt reasonable to me for the construction, integrated controls and the experience it provided. Check current regional pricing before ordering.

I liked the feel of the rim, the useful buttons and the solid quick release. The joysticks were occasionally awkward, but that did not outweigh the overall experience.

For someone who regularly plays ATS or ETS, the TSW offered a convincing reason to move beyond a normal racing wheel.

It also helped someone like me, with relatively little time in those sims, enjoy exploring them. I would still base the purchase on how often you expect to use that style of wheel.

The optional mount and any third-party connection hardware add to the complete cost. Once those fit your setup, the TSW makes a strong case as a dedicated truck-sim wheel.

About this article: Adapted from my original review script and video review. Driving impressions refer to the original review period. The current TSW listing and truck-mount listing were checked. The original mount link has changed; the buttons above use the current destinations.