Best Automobilista 2 Settings for Thrustmaster T248

This page has been updated for patch 1.6.

Automobilista 2 has been a work in progress since its release in 2020, being updated and improved with regular updates. In November 2024 it received its largest update yet in patch 1.6. The game was already very good, and this update makes it even better. The physics have been completely reworked and it feels very good.

For the Thrustmaster T248, the default force feedback actually works very well. I only make minor changes to lower some vibrations.

In this guide, we will look at the best settings to use in the Thrustmaster Control Panel, on the wheel and in-game to improve the force feedback.

Thrustmaster Settings

Automobilista 2 has a Soft Lock feature, so it will automatically set the proper steering angle for each car in the game. Set the rotation to 900° on the wheel and calibrate the wheel in-game.

FORCE at 4 bars with FFB at 1 creates a perfectly linear force feedback response with no clipping, which is the ideal for any racing game.

Rotation and Overall Strength are identical to the ROT and FORCE wheel settings, respectively. Changing it in one place overwrites the other. I recommend changing these on the wheel and ignoring the values in the Thrustmaster Control Panel.

Spring and Damper are not used by Automobilista 2, so can be set to any value without issue.

BOOST should always be turned off. For an in-depth look as to why, see my BOOST Force Feedback Analysis.

Automobilista 2 Settings

In Options > Controls > Control Scheme:

While the game doesn't have a preset for the T248, you can use most of the other Thrustmaster presets just fine. Calibrate the wheel and pedals to make sure the Soft Lock is proper and everything is working correctly.

In Options > Controls > Configuration:

I removed the Throttle and Brake Deadzones, but that's personal preference. You may also want to lower the Throttle Sensitivity, since many of these cars require delicate throttle control.

In Options > Controls > Edit Assignments:

I highly recommend binding buttons for Vehicle FFB Gain Increase and Decrease. This will be very useful for controlling the force feedback strength when you are on track.

In Options > Controls > Force Feedback:

Type should be Default+. I used to use a custom file for this, but I don't feel that is necessary any longer.

Gain sets the maximum power you feel in heavy cornering, for instance. This will vary quite a bit based on the car. Setting this too high will introduce clipping. Remember that you can bind buttons to change this on the fly.

Low Force Boost raises light forces that are mostly felt when the wheel is centered. These wheels don't need this.

FX is the feeling of bumps and kerbs. You may want to adjust this based on the car and track. It can get annoying if the track is particularly bumpy.

Damping adds weight to the wheel. These wheels don't need damper forces, so I turn this off.

Conclusion

Automobilista 2 has come a long way over the course of its development. The force feedback has improved a lot and they keep improving other aspects of the game as time goes on. There are a lot of cars and tracks that I haven't raced with in other games, so it's been a lot of fun trying them all out. Admittedly, though, I do find it gets tedious tweaking the force feedback between the different cars.

Let me know if you have any questions or comments.