Sim-Lab is launching the GTSL Pro, its high-end GT steering wheel, for pre-order for 549 euros compared to the regular price of 599 euros, with deliveries scheduled for the first week of August 2026. The announcement may seem like just another product launch, but it says a lot about the brand’s trajectory. Three key points deserve separate consideration to fully understand the announcement: what the steering wheel is, whether it’s worth the price, and what this launch means for a manufacturer that has, until now, been known primarily for its chassis.

From a rig manufacturer to a complete ecosystem

Sim-Lab made a name for itself with its aluminum-profile cockpits, renowned for their rigidity, before expanding into pedals, monitor mounts, and steering wheels. The GTSL Pro continues this approach: offering a complete Sim-Lab setup, from the chassis to the steering wheel. For owners of custom-built rigs equipped with a Direct Drive base, the appeal is clear: staying within the same ecosystem with a consistent finish. It’s less of a technical revolution and more of a missing piece in the lineup.

An aluminum and carbon fiber GT steering wheel

300 mm inverted D-shaped wheel, 1580 grams, all-aluminum body and carbon fiber front plate, with removable silicone grips. It features the Sim-Lab signature: high-quality materials and a design focused on durability. The control layout is comprehensive: 12 backlit buttons, 6 rotary encoders that can be switched between encoder and switch modes, two 7-way mini-sticks, dual-rocker magnetic shift paddles, and two clutch paddles. Nothing out of the ordinary, but everything you’d expect from a serious GT steering wheel.

Lots of LEDs, no screen

This is the most interesting choice to examine. Sim-Lab has opted for an all-LED design rather than a screen: 16 RGB LEDs controlled by telemetry and a 3-8-3 RPM bar, for a total of up to 114 LEDs when including the button lighting. There’s no built-in dashboard. This isn’t a flaw in itself, but rather a design choice—a screen would add cost and make the unit more fragile. Still, in this price range, some competitors do include one, and its absence will be noticeable to those who value that feature. On the software side, RaceDirector is included for configuration, and SimHub compatibility enables the LEDs to sync with in-game telemetry.

Key Takeaways

Two practical caveats before pre-ordering. The connection is wired, via a 7-pin-to-USB connector, with no wireless option. And the wheel is PC-only, with a 70-mm standard, which excludes console gamers. Priced at 549 euros for pre-order, the GTSL Pro positions itself in the high-end GT segment with a clear proposition: aluminum and carbon fiber, a full suite of features, generous LED lighting, and open software via SimHub—but no display or wireless connectivity. For a driver who already has a cockpit and a PC Direct Drive base, this is a logical choice. For everyone else, it’s worth comparing it with the competition and waiting for the August shipments to judge how it feels in hand and how the magnetic paddles perform.