Seems like trash for this game. 3D controller works way better for me. What are your thoughts on controller input methods?

In Sega Rally the wheel works great. In this it is overly sensitive and even tuned cars I couldn't get feeling right.

I've only played with it briefly. I think the 3d controller is overly sensitive as well, but it's much easier to compensate or adjust with because it's smaller than the wheel.