I though that these guys might just be a bunch of whiny LFSers, but I just had my first go and with a wheel and it is that bad. Have a 60 degree deadzone in the middle of the wheel, then it goes to full lock. Same goes for the brake and probably the gas, but it's pedal to floor anyway. FFB is little more than resistance (the deadzone has no resistance). Ultimately, its just unplayable with a wheel. I'm going to try a joystick tommorow (Yes, a joystick, lulz) and if that doesn't work it's going to be mouse and keyboard.
Not worth playing until they patch it.