What size Steering Wheel?

eaa53 · #1 27th November 2010, 13:37

I am laying in parts for post IVA and thinking about Steering Wheels for my 5Exi.

I will use the standard, non air bag Rover wheel for the IVA but I guess it will be too big for effective use on track.

I have already procured two bosses for the column having worked out that some of the Vauxhaul range match the size and splines of the Rover 200, so I now have a choice of steering wheels to go for. With two sizes of PCD Boss (3" and 4") both cheap enough to buy on spec, I have a wonderful choice on fleeBay of ASTRALI and Mountney Steering both makes are less expensive than the Momo Wheels.

The question is how small do I go?

I believe a 10" is going to be too small the current Rover one is 14" diameter, and for comparison an Elise is 12" diameter.

A 10" on the QuickRacked equipped Robin Hood was just right but the Metro rack is not as quick and will need more turns on a hair pin. I liked the idea of a 'D' shaped wheel to aid exit and access on a Momo style but it may not be necessary and the cost is very high.
I could make an adaptor from Momo to either of the other to if needed, not difficult.

What is the track vs road based experience of you guys?

JohnC

KrazyKen · #2 28th November 2010, 16:04

My car originally came with the X2 wheel part leather, part suede with a flat piece at the bottom. The only problem I found was that it cut off the top of the instruments and I could not see the indicator warning light.

The solution was to buy a Momo Tornado F1 Concept 350mm wheel off Ebay after trying many different designs. I find the size good and can see all the instruments and warning lights. The indicator stalks also fall nicely to hand. I have now bought a spare again off Ebay as this design is no longer available. Both the ones I bought are in excellent condition with an average price paid of £40 as they are not the most popular design but work perfectly.

alackofspeed · #3 28th November 2010, 18:42

I have a 350mm Momo. Anything smaller would obscure the instruments (if using Rover or similar sized).

limpabit · #4 29th November 2010, 06:01

It's all about personal taste and feel as well. I tried a MOMO Millenium Evo. But the hard leather feel drove me nuts. So bought a cheapy (a better feel but not perfect) until I can "test" rather than buy to get the right one.

Feel wise, I actually like the soft leather feel of the Rover one.