The Rexing Mayaris 2 is not a basic USB rim. It combines a carbon-fibre Formula chassis, a five-inch touchscreen, configurable lighting and multi-mode controls intended for serious PC simulation. That capability also makes installation more involved than simply attaching a wheel to a quick release. This guide covers mounting, USB power, SimHub and a sensible first profile.
What the Mayaris 2 puts in front of the driver
The wheel uses ten RGB-backlit push buttons, three additional OLED displays and a five-inch touchscreen for telemetry and dashboards. Eleven RGB LEDs can act as an RPM bar, while six additional RGB LEDs can display marshal or status information. Rexing states that the control logic can expose up to 121 inputs through modes and layers; the practical benefit is not assigning 121 random functions, but grouping car systems without reaching for a keyboard.
The carbon construction is structural rather than a decorative faceplate. Rexing describes a hand-laid, vacuum-bagged and autoclave-cured carbon-fibre epoxy composite made in Croatia, without an internal metal reinforcement plate. That explains the unusual combination of low mass and rigidity, but it also means installation deserves care around the rear hub and fasteners.
Compatibility: PC, USB and quick release
PC connection
This is a PC-oriented wheel with native SimHub support. Rexing’s official quick guide instructs users to connect it through a powered USB hub, then connect that hub directly to a rear USB port on the PC. A passive hub or an overloaded front-panel port can produce disconnects, display resets or unreliable lighting. Route the coiled cable so it stays loose through the full steering range and cannot catch on the shaft, monitor bracket or knees.
Mechanical mounting
Rexing documents two mounting methods. For threaded bases or quick releases, including examples such as Simucube, Fanatec Podium Hub and NRG-style hardware, use the specified M5 × 10 mm bolts and washers. For formula-style quick releases that use through-bolts and nuts, the guide specifies M5 × 16 mm hardware. The manual also states that three correctly positioned holes are sufficient on six-hole quick releases and mentions both 50.8 and 70 mm bolt-circle positions for the Podium Hub example.
Never copy bolt length blindly. Measure the combined depth of the quick release, washer and hub thread; a bolt that bottoms out can damage the wheel, while too little engagement can loosen under force feedback.
Installation sequence that avoids common mistakes
- Update the plan before mounting. Decide where the powered hub will sit and how the coiled cable will move.
- Attach the wheel-side quick release. Cover nearby carbon and electronics with low-tack masking tape while inserting bolts, as recommended in Rexing’s guide.
- Tighten progressively. Start every fastener by hand, then tighten in a crossing pattern. Do not use excessive torque on small M5 hardware.
- Check steering clearance. Rotate the wheel lock to lock with the base powered off. Confirm the cable stays relaxed.
- Connect the powered hub. Use a rear motherboard USB port and avoid sharing the hub with high-bandwidth cameras or VR headsets during initial testing.
- Calibrate analogue controls. Verify clutch paddles and the analogue joystick in Windows before opening the simulator.
- Install and configure SimHub. Select a simple dashboard first, confirm telemetry, then add lighting and mode labels.
A practical first SimHub profile
Start with information you can read in peripheral vision. Put gear, speed and delta on the central screen; use the RPM LEDs for a single, consistent shift pattern; reserve marshal LEDs for flags and pit-limiter status. The three OLED screens are most useful as labels for encoder modes—traction control, brake bias, engine map or anti-roll bars—rather than miniature duplicates of the main dashboard.
Configure one control layer at a time. For example, dedicate the left switch to brake tools and the right switch to powertrain settings. Test every state in the simulator’s controller menu and keep a screenshot of the finished map. This reduces the risk of changing two functions with one input when using advanced modes.
Which configuration should you select?
The Shopify listing can contain multiple paddle configurations, and availability can differ between them. Select only a variant that is currently orderable on the Mayaris 2 product page; do not assume that every listed option is in stock. A dual-clutch setup covers Formula starts and bite-point work. A six-paddle arrangement adds extra push/pull inputs that can be used for clutch, gear, DRS, brake-magic or other mapped functions, depending on how you configure it.
Who is this wheel for?
The Mayaris 2 suits a PC driver who actively uses telemetry, adjusts several car systems and wants a rigid premium Formula wheel. It is excessive for someone who prefers a minimal button layout or needs console-native operation. It also demands a tidy powered-USB and cable solution. The reward is a highly configurable interface that can keep critical controls at your fingertips during long stints.
For button modes, custom OLED text and calibration, read the official Mayaris 2 quick guide. Rexing’s official Mayaris page explains the carbon construction and current wheel concept.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Mayaris 2 work without SimHub?
It can appear as a USB controller, but SimHub is central to configuring dashboards, LEDs, OLED labels and advanced telemetry behaviour.
Why does Rexing recommend a powered USB hub?
The screen, lighting and controls need a stable connection. A powered hub reduces the chance that the wheel competes with other devices for limited USB power.
Can it mount to a Simucube wheel-side quick release?
Rexing lists Simucube among threaded mounting examples. Confirm the exact wheel-side part, hole pattern, bolt length and cable route before assembly.
Is it a console wheel?
The verified product information is PC-focused. Do not buy it on the assumption of standalone PlayStation or Xbox compatibility.
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