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Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side — black anodized diecast aluminum quick release
Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side — tapered cone and locking pins
Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side — electrical contacts and bolt pattern
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Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side

Diecast aluminum wheel-side quick release that upgrades compatible Fanatec wheels to QR2

Description

The Fanatec QR2 Wheel-Side is the standard, all-metal wheel half of Fanatec's QR2 quick release. It replaces the quick release on Fanatec steering wheels and hubs with an exchangeable QR, upgrading them to QR2.

Construction. Diecast aluminum with a CNC-machined, black anodized finish. The QR2 mechanical coupling was first developed for the 2022 BMW M4 GT3 race car and refined for sim racing.

How it works. A tapered cone and spring-loaded locking pins give a tight fit with no extra locking parts or adjustments, and Fanatec says the mechanism is far stronger and more secure than QR1. You attach a wheel by pushing it onto the base, without touching the sleeve, and can hot-swap wheels without restarting the sim or the base. A self-aligning design protects the electrical contacts, which carry power and data.

Requirement. The wheel base must also have a QR2 Base-Side (built in, or added with a Type-C or Type-M Base-Side). QR1 and QR2 parts are not compatible with each other.

Where to buyUpdated Oct 30, 2026
Fanatec
FanatecOfficialBest price
In stock
USD 59.99
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Features & highlights

Diecast aluminum, CNC-machined, black anodized
Derived from the 2022 BMW M4 GT3 race car quick release
Tapered shape for a tight fit
Spring-loaded locking pins, stronger than QR1
No extra locking parts or adjustments
Push-on attachment without touching the sleeve
Hot-swap without restarting the sim or base
Self-aligning, protected electrical contacts
Transfers power and data
Connects to all QR2 Base-Side variants
Bolts, washers and tools included
Removes the play and rubber-ring setup of QR1
Fast hot-swapping between wheels
Same function as QR2 Pro at a lower price

Driving style

The QR2 Wheel-Side is for Fanatec owners upgrading wheels from QR1, or adding a spare quick release, so they can swap rims quickly: GT and formula wheels for iRacing and ACC, a round wheel for rally and drift. Overtake.gg found QR2 removes the flex of QR1's rubber ring, feels slightly more detailed on small effects like road bumps, and lets you swap wheels within seconds. Simufy recommends QR2 most for medium- and high-torque direct drive users and drivers who swap wheels often.

Best for multi-wheel Fanatec setups on QR2 bases; less suited for drivers with one wheel and no QR1 play issues, or bases that cannot take a QR2 Base-Side.

Build quality

Premium build

Diecast aluminum with a CNC-machined, black anodized finish, a tapered cone and spring-loaded locking pins. Overtake.gg found no functional difference from the billet QR2 Pro; the main difference is material and finish.

Software

The QR2 Wheel-Side needs no software. It passes power and data between the wheel and the base, so the wheel is still configured through the Fanatec App and firmware updates on Windows PC, and works on console through the base's platform support.

Specifications

TypeQuick release, wheel side
ConnectionAny QR2 Base-Side (built-in, Type-C or Type-M)
Construction MaterialsDiecast aluminum, CNC-machined, black anodized
Quick ReleaseQR2

Pros

  • Rigid connection with no adjustment needed
  • Wheel swaps take seconds, per Overtake.gg
  • Slightly more detail on small FFB effects than QR1, per Overtake.gg
  • Works the same as QR2 Pro, per Overtake.gg
  • Much cheaper than at launch

Cons

  • Not backwards-compatible with QR1
  • Requires a QR2 Base-Side on the wheel base
  • Only for wheels with an exchangeable quick release
  • Some wheels need the included plastic washers

What's in the box

  • QR2 Wheel-Side
  • 1x Allen key (4 mm)
  • 1x Allen key (3 mm)
  • 1x Torx driver (T10)
  • 2x Plastic washers
  • 4x Bolts (T10)

Frequently asked questions

Which steering wheels can use the QR2 Wheel-Side?

Fanatec wheels with an exchangeable quick release, including the CSL Universal Hub (V1/V2), CSL Elite McLaren GT3 (V1/V2), CSL Elite WRC, CSL BMW, CSL P1 V2, ClubSport F1 Esports V2, Formula V2/V2.5/V2.5 X, F1 2018-2021, BMW GT2 V2, RS, ClubSport Universal Hub V2 (incl. Xbox), Podium Hub and Podium BMW M4 GT3. Wheels with a built-in quick release cannot be upgraded.

Does the QR2 Wheel-Side work with a QR1 wheel base?

No. QR1 and QR2 are not compatible, so the base also needs a QR2 Base-Side. CSL DD and Gran Turismo DD Pro bases use the Type-C; Podium DD1, DD2 and Podium Racing Wheel F1 use the Type-M. The CSL Elite base and CSW V2.5 cannot be upgraded.

Does QR2 really feel better than QR1?

Overtake.gg found QR2 removes the flex that QR1's screw-tightened rubber ring could have, and felt slightly more detailed on small effects like road bumps, with no notable difference on strong forces. Simufy says the conical design seats the wheel more firmly and reduces play over time.

QR2 Wheel-Side vs QR2 Pro vs QR2 Lite: which should I buy?

The standard QR2 is diecast aluminum; the Pro is billet aluminum, FIA-standard, with a PTFE coating. Overtake.gg found the Pro functions the same as the standard QR2. The QR2 Lite is carbon-reinforced polyamide and cannot run in high-torque mode, so the standard QR2 is the usual pick for higher-torque bases.

How hard is it to install a QR2 Wheel-Side?

You swap four to six bolts on the wheel, using the bolts included with the QR2; some wheels such as the ClubSport Formula V2.5X need the included plastic washers. Overtake.gg upgraded a DD2 and two wheels in about 30 minutes.

Is the QR2 upgrade worth the cost?

Overtake.gg rated QR2 4/5 and called it worth it if you own several Fanatec wheels or feel flex in your connection, but hard to justify otherwise. The QR2 Wheel-Side now costs $59.99 / €59.95, down from €99.95 at the time of that review.

Do I need to update software after fitting a QR2?

The quick release has no configuration of its own. It passes power and data from the base to the wheel, and the wheel keeps using the Fanatec App and firmware updates on PC.