Ryan,
I think will help you out.
http://en.lfsmanual.net/wiki/Options#Wheel.2FJoystick
http://en.lfsmanual.net/wiki/Options#Setting_up_the_wheel
#3 in the second like is what I believe will help you. But, please read from the start of the section for controllers. This will give you a better idea of what is going on.
Jay