Asetek Invicta Wheel Review: A Truly Impressive Flagship Rim for Enthusiasts

The Asetek Invicta Wheel is Asetek’s flagship formula style steering wheel, designed to offer an extremely customizable and feature packed experience for sim racers who want something that feels truly high end. With a full configurator, interchangeable grips, a bright LCD panel, carbon modules, and more inputs than most people will ever use, this wheel aims to deliver the feel of a real motorsport steering system.

After spending time with it on my own setup, I have a lot to say about the build, the performance, and who this wheel makes the most sense for.

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Build Quality

At 300 millimeters, the Invicta Wheel immediately gives off a premium impression. The entire housing is machined from a solid block of aluminum, and my unit features a mix of forged carbon and woven carbon across the front plate. This is one of several configuration options available, and the flexibility here is genuinely impressive.

The wheel includes twelve push buttons, six thumb encoders, three rotary encoders, two rocker switches, and two multi position switches. Everything feels consistent and high quality, although there is a small caveat. When configuring the wheel online, the orange button color appeared far brighter and more gold in tone. The actual hardware is darker and less vibrant. Not a functional issue, but it was noticeable.

Outside of that, the build quality is excellent. The aluminum buttons have a sharp and clean click, the center encoders feel fantastic and offer illuminated feedback, and the rear secondary buttons add extra usability without clutter.

Asetek also includes well made sticker sheets for labeling, along with a few branded extras. These small details help complete the overall premium presentation.

Handles

The handles can be swapped out for suede grips, larger LMP style grips, or other shapes depending on preference. I chose the standard LMP style handles. They fit my hands well and have a comfortable contour, but the material is a rigid plastic that can feel slippery without gloves.

On similarly priced wheels from companies like Conspit, Rexing, or Ascher Racing, the grips tend to use rubberized or textured compounds that feel more premium and provide better control with bare hands. The good news is that Asetek’s grips can be swapped, so if the stock ones do not suit you, you can upgrade later.

Display

The centerpiece of the Invicta Wheel is the 4.3 inch 60 Hz LCD display. It is bright, sharp, and extremely responsive. A future update will add full touch functionality, but even as it is now, the screen is excellent. The presets in Asetek RaceHub look great and the wheel has full SimHub support, which is a major advantage.

On track, this screen is genuinely impressive. Elements that rotate with the wheel do so smoothly, and the animations when adjusting ERS or brake bias are both helpful and satisfying. The brightness, RGB rev strip, and backlighting are all fully adjustable.

This display is one of the strongest selling points of the entire package.

Behind the Wheel

The rear of the wheel is exactly what you would expect from a high end formula rim. The machined Asetek plate and carbon shifter modules give it an aggressive and polished look, and the quick release system is one of the best in the industry. It is rock solid on the Invicta base and can also be adapted to third party wheelbases if you choose.

The paddle shifters feel fast and accurate, though compared to some direct competitors, the feedback is not quite as sharp. Some alternatives offer a firmer click or a more mechanical feel. These are still good, just not at the top of the category when considering the price range.

Pricing & Value

The Asetek Invicta Wheel — depending on your configuration — costs between $1,250 and $1,500, placing it firmly in the high-end tier of sim racing rims. To put that into perspective, a rim like the Moza FSR2 sells for roughly $650, but with far simpler construction, fewer inputs, and more modest features. On the opposite end, the Ascher Racing McLaren Artura Ultimate also sells around $1,500, offering a similarly premium experience.

At its price point the Invicta Wheel justifies itself with a fully machined-metal build, genuine carbon parts, a 4.3-inch LCD display, and a vast array of inputs and customization options. Compared with a budget rim like the FSR2, you get a significantly more refined and feature-rich product. Compared with the Artura Ultimate, you remain competitive in terms of build and customization — making the Invicta a legitimate alternative if you want high-end quality without sacrificing flexibility.

On-Track Performance

Once you get on track, the Asetek Invicta Wheel shines. The ergonomics are excellent, the layout feels natural, and the wheel’s lightweight design allows the wheelbase to deliver every bit of road texture and detail. There is no flex, no looseness, and no sense of compromise. The wheel feels planted and strong even under aggressive driving.

All the inputs are within easy reach and the display adds meaningful functionality rather than just visual flair. In practice, the wheel becomes an extension of the car. It blends immersion and functionality in a way that makes the whole system feel cohesive.

Despite the small complaints I mentioned earlier, there is nothing here that hinders the driving experience in any way.

Final Thoughts: A Premium Wheel for Dedicated Enthusiasts

The Asetek Invicta Wheel is clearly built for a specific type of sim racer. This is not something you buy casually. It is a premium wheel designed for people who want top tier build quality, heavy customization, advanced display features, and a professional motorsport inspired design.

If that describes you, this wheel delivers exactly what it promises. The customization, the craftsmanship, the performance, and the screen all come together to create one of the most complete high end formula wheels currently available.

It is expensive, but it is also one of Asetek’s most refined products and one that will satisfy anyone who wants a centerpiece for their sim racing setup.

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