I bought a 15" one recently. I really like it!
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| Author: | Jenk [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | what size steering wheel? |
Hi all, Im looking to buy a nice wood steering wheel maybe a Moto lita for my mini... now I know size is a personal preference but what do you all think is 13" too small I'm tossing up between that and 14" to replace the original bus wheel at 15.5". |
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| Author: | Mick [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
Smaller means you need to twist harder. that can get pretty annoying if you're in and out of traffic. 13 may give you the irrits pretty quickly.. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
I bought a 15" one recently. I really like it!
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| Author: | Jenk [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
Mick wrote: Smaller means you need to twist harder. that can get pretty annoying if you're in and out of traffic. 13 may give you the irrits pretty quickly.. Yes I have taken that into consideration thanks Mick I'm leaning toward the 14" wheel I thin  
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| Author: | Jenk [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
timmy201 wrote: I bought a 15" one recently. I really like it! That is a very nice wheel Timmy it doesn't look as big when its not ugly like the standard bus wheel I have currently... thanks for the feedback. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
I've got a 13" Motalita leather one, and also a 14". The !3" is on the car now because it's in better condition, but I prefer the 14", particularly with a big motor's torque. It's less tiring on trips. [edit] I will swap to the 14" one today, for the Rylstone rally. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
Jenk wrote: timmy201 wrote: I bought a 15" one recently. I really like it! https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/199 ... 9398_b.jpg That is a very nice wheel Timmy it doesn't look as big when its not ugly like the standard bus wheel I have currently... thanks for the feedback. It's a Mountney classic. Got it and the boss from the UK for around $250 delivered. It's not as quality as a Moto-Lita, but still very nice. The wood has a very smooth finish to it |
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| Author: | Jenk [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
Thanks again Timmy... I do like the Moto lita but very expensive i might still get one check this link for a pretty good copy anyone got one of these? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/14-FLAT-WOOD ... 1866690499 Not sure if they have one for a mini or will the MGA/MGB Boss fit? Thanks Doc I hear ya my thoughts are to buy the 14" every inch helps (insert joke here) LOL! |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
Hello all, Without wanting to highjack this thread completely: how do you measure the diameter of the steering wheel? Is 13" the rim-centre to rim-centre diameter? or is it outside-to-outside of rim? Bill |
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| Author: | peterb [ Thu Aug 20, 2015 6:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
Little wooden rim wheels can be a pain when your hands get sweaty. They can get slippery. |
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| Author: | Fishyoil [ Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:40 am ] |
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Hi Bill. I believe the diameter includes the rim, and not just the spokes. |
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| Author: | Jenk [ Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
Bill B wrote: Hello all, Without wanting to highjack this thread completely: how do you measure the diameter of the steering wheel? Is 13" the rim-centre to rim-centre diameter? or is it outside-to-outside of rim? Bill Hi Bill, Good question! My guess would be from the outer edge of rim to outer edge of rim, my current standard wheel when measured as described is 15.5 which is an odd number so maybe its measured differently...could somebody please clarify?? cheers. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what size steering wheel? |
It is the total outside diameter. I don't think the factory wheels are necessarily made to an even inch size. (My aftermarket 15" wheel is 15" overall diameter) |
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