What Size Steering Wheel Does Everyone Use?

[spartacus]

Do most people just buy Grant Steering Wheels and what size do you like to use? 15" seems a bit big. What do you all think?

 

[lincolnuT]

In the Cedan I use a 13 inch so I can fit behind it............In the Yelot I have a 14 inch cause it is a bit higher so I fit pretty good......Now I am installing a door in the Yelot.........

 

[409T]

Like @lincolnuT said, you need to use what will allow you to fit in comfortably. Angle of the steering column, height of the seat and size of the person have a lot to do with it. In the past I have cut cardboard circles to simulate steering wheels for mock-up.

 

[Spanky]

13" for me . . . with tilt column.

 

[spartacus]

Thanks. What brand do yall prefer?

 

[Spanky]

Speedway Classic

 

[spartacus]

Has anyone tried this brand? Forever Sharp?

They do a lot on Ebay but have a US location as well. I just don't want something that'll bend with the smallest amount of force, yes I had one that did that, very dangerous, always test your steering wheels!

Pardon Our Interruption...

www.ebay.com

 

[Spanky]

That looks very nice. Looks strong, too.

 

[spartacus]

That looks very nice. Looks strong, too.

I think I'll give this one a shot then... 14" Billet 4 Spoke Steering Wheel Mahogany Wood Aluminum Rivets w/ Horn | eBay

 

[gotmark73]

Mocking up with a 17" wheel

 

[Spanky]

Just curious . . . why did you choose that size wheel?

 

[Neshkoro]

My original wheel was 13”. I thought it was too small so I bought a 15” wheel from speedway. I installed it and I thought it was too big. I went back to the 13” wheel.

 

[Spanky]

While it's true that a bigger wheel gives you more leverage, most of us find that in these light cars, manual steering feels more like power steering once the vehicle is moving. Plus the smaller wheels give more cockpit room.

 

[gotmark73]

Just curious . . . why did you choose that size wheel?

Mostly because I am going for a late 1940s look with my car

 

[Buffman]

Has anyone tried this brand? Forever Sharp?

They do a lot on Ebay but have a US location as well. I just don't want something that'll bend with the smallest amount of force, yes I had one that did that, very dangerous, always test your steering wheels!

Pardon Our Interruption...

www.ebay.com

I'm using a Forever Sharp. I'll let you know how I like it if I ever get it driving.

 

[thebearded1]

I'm using a 17" as well. It's a lot better when running on the dirt tracks and fits the look of the car better