FH6 Controller & Racing Wheel Settings

Getting your controls right in Forza Horizon 6 can make the difference between struggling with basic driving and dominating the leaderboards. This guide covers optimal settings for both controller and racing wheel setups.

Best Controller Settings (Xbox / PlayStation / PC)

Recommended Button Mapping

Action	Default	Alternative (Recommended)
Accelerate	RT / R2	Default
Brake	LT / L2	Default
Handbrake	A / Cross	LB / L1 (allows simultaneous steering + handbrake)
Shift Up	B / Circle	RB / R1
Shift Down	X / Square	LB / L1 (if handbrake on A)
Look Behind	Right Stick Click	RS / R3 (default is fine)
Change Camera	D-Pad Up	Default
Toggle Map	D-Pad Down	Default
Photo Mode	D-Pad Up + X	Default
Clutch	LB / L1	Left Stick Click / L3

Recommended alternative layout: Move handbrake to LB, use A for clutch. This lets you handbrake while steering and accelerating simultaneously — essential for drift techniques.

Advanced Controller Settings

Setting	Recommended	Why
Vibration	On	Haptic feedback improves feel for traction loss
Trigger Vibration	On (impulse triggers on Xbox)	Feel ABS and wheelspin through triggers
Steering Deadzone Inside	0	No deadzone for precise steering
Steering Deadzone Outside	100	Full range of motion
Acceleration Deadzone Inside	5	Prevents accidental acceleration
Brake Deadzone Inside	5	Prevents accidental braking
Steering Linearity	0 (linear)	Direct 1:1 input mapping
Vibration Scale	100	Maximum feedback

Controller Tips

Elite / Pro controllers: Map paddle shifters to the back paddles for hands-free shifting
Steam Deck: Back paddles work great for handbrake and shift (see our Steam Deck guide)
PS5 DualSense: Adaptive triggers work natively on PS5 version
Wireless vs wired: Use wired for lowest input lag in competitive play

Best Racing Wheel Settings

FH6 supports all major racing wheels. Here are the optimal settings for each brand.

Universal Wheel Settings (All Brands)

Setting	Recommended
Force Feedback	On
FFB Scale	80-100% (personal preference)
Wheel Rotation	540°-720° (900° for immersion)
Vibration	On
Center Spring	Off (let the game physics handle centering)
Steering Sensitivity	Default
FFB Minimum Force	5-10% (eliminates dead zone in center)
FFB Load Force	70-80% (road feel through wheel)
Road Feel	50-60%
Collision Feel	40-60% (lower to avoid jarring impacts)

Logitech G923 / G Pro Settings

Setting	Value
Wheel Rotation	540° (racing), 720° (drift)
FFB Scale	80%
TrueForce	On (G923/G Pro only — excellent engine vibration)
Wheel Damper	30%
Wheel Spring	20%

Fanatec CSL DD / DD Pro Settings

Setting	Value
Wheel Rotation	540° (racing), 720° (drift)
FFB Scale	90%
Wheel Damper	10% (DD motors need less damping)
Natural Damper (Fanatec)	15%
FORCE FEEDBACK (Fanatec)	100 (in-wheel setting), 90 (in-game)

Thrustmaster T248 / T300 / T598 Settings

Setting	Value
Wheel Rotation	540°
FFB Scale	85%
Wheel Damper	25%
Wheel Spring	15%

Moza R3 / R5 / R9 / R12 Settings

Setting	Value
Wheel Rotation	540° (racing), 720° (drift)
FFB Scale	80%
Wheel Damper	5-10% (DD motors need minimal damping)
Moza Pit House FFB	60-70 (in-app setting)
Moza Speed-dependent damping	Off (let FH6 handle it)
Moza Wheel Check	Run before first play for auto-calibration

Note: Configure wheel rotation and FFB strength in Moza Pit House software first, then fine-tune in FH6 in-game settings.

General Tips for All Controllers

ABS: Keep ON for controller, OFF for wheel (you can feel lockup through the wheel)
Traction Control: OFF for both once you're comfortable — faster lap times
Stability Control: OFF for both — it slows you down significantly
Simulation Steering: Recommended over Normal for precise inputs
Automatic vs Manual: Manual is faster. Manual + Clutch is fastest but requires practice

Custom Control Profiles

FH6 allows saving multiple control profiles. Create separate profiles for:

Racing (S1/X class): Default mapping, simulation steering
Drifting: Handbrake on LB, longer wheel rotation
Casual/Cruising: Standard assists on, automatic transmission