What size steering wheel is good on a mini with 6'' road wheels? Does the width of the road wheels make a big difference? My brother in law is going to the UK and he is going to bring back some stuff, but doesn't know it yet. Anyone dealt with this place?.........

http://www.mcd-uk.com/mini02/basic_frames.html

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Chris

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I recommend caution here Chris...try and have a drive of one with a smaller wheel first if you can....

with 6s you may find that you develop popeye forearms

I would go for a very slightly smaller than original three spoker

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14" is a good size. Like my MotaLita...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I was originally thinking of putting a wheel from a Triumph Dolomite or 2500S on it as they are about 14'' and not a bad wheel at all. I bet they fit the spline size. All the Pommy cars seem to have a standard spline on the column.

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Chris

Everything I like is either
illegal, immoral or fattening.

I think my SAAS wheel in JAM is 14 inch and I think it's too big!

Kev that wheel in Ha Ha is the perfect size! Still feels a bit slippery though!

The one in Ha-Ha at the mo is a pretend wood SAAS, it's a bit less than 14".
MotaLita leather one needs recovering when I get a round tuit.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I had a 10" wheel on my clubby running similar tyres & loved it
but some of my friends found it a struggle

Most state laws (WA included) specify a min. of 12", so watch for that!

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Too many cars, and too little time.

I've just tossed the bus wheel for a "Borrowed" 14" sports wheel.
Awesome. Just the right size. I have a limited slip diff and wouldn't want to go any smaller as it just about rips your arms orf when you put the right foot down!

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Bob Slattery
Duffman Says A Lot of Things - OH YEAH!!

I had a 10" MOMO
Tossed it for a 15" 1275GT steering wheel (leather covered)

i LOVE it..
The steering response is so much more precise...

I'll never go back to a small wheel.....
J

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14" or 13" is definately the way to go, any smaller and i find that u loose that feel, u know the one .

yeah small ones are scary in the wet, you cant feel anything. Hey kev, i also have a motolita that needs re-leathering let me know when you get it recovered.

This is my wheel and I find it a little small. It's also worn out so I'm looking to replace it.



Is it a Mini wheel or is it just some POS aftermarket thing? At first I thought it was a generic aftermarket wheel but then I saw one for sale that was identical and was listed as a Morris Mini Cooper wheel or something.

my wheel is identical to this, 'cept it's even more falling apart and generally just looks like a poor imitation.

Mountney make some great wheels in leather and wood, they look the part for a classic english cars (the usual 3 or 4 spoke designs) and are pretty good quality. In the UK they;re approx 20 - 25 pounds. I love my 4 spoke 13in one.

I think bigger is better, my wife's clubman has a LS 1275 3 spoke leather wheel & my Cooper S has a late clbman 3 spoke plastic wheel, but we use our car for motorkhana's so its good to have a big wheel for easier turning.

Bob take note of what i just said when the next khana comes along.

Doogie

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