How Big is Yours?

[al agustin]

Sorry for the title but I was wondering, I am about to bite the bullet and purchase a small vintage Momo steering wheel. I really like the design but it seems too small...approx. 310 mm. or 12.2 inches. Is anyone here using such a small size steering wheel and if so, what's it like? Forget about it? Annoying? etc...Thanks for your feedback!

[recarno]

that's fine, even if it looks a bit strange optically. Depending on the country, you should turn the speedometer so that you can see the necessary units.

best

uwe

[uai]

320 is too small IMO

[LongRanger]

I'm tall so being comfortable in any car + behind the wheel is kindova big deal

Lotsa choices . . .
https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...rmarket+wheels

. . . smallest I would go (on a 911) = 355 mm/14 in . . .
https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...l=1#post591756

But it depends on the car, too, I suppose. The Elise has a tiny-tiny wheel but . . . never bothered me. Years ago, I had a really small wheel --- maybe, 330 mm/13 in? . . . on another car, a BMW, no power steering. I liked the effort (I was 20 years-old!), but it was a chore to drive


I'd recommend driving something before spending a lotta money



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[jaudette3]

Be sure to factor everything in. The smaller the wheel the more effort required to turn the car (unless you have power steering <g>). Also the depth of the dish determines how close or far away it is from your body and how it clears your legs. Be sure to experiment, including the use of hub extenders. I’ve had some wheels for sale at my store on consignment for a while now and a diameter of 370mm seems to be the sweet spot for most people.

Cheers,
John

[Chuck Miller]

Al, (?)

I to feel 310mm is way too small...

I also think all of John's points should be considered in post #6 ….

I have an old 355mm Nardi that is by far the most comfortable I've ever had.... but truth be told every once and awhile I wish it was just a little bit bigger... especially while parking with 225 x 50's D.O.T.'s on the front …

Cheers and good luck,
cm

[Bullethead]

I'm tall as well and in general prefer 40cm or so... for our street cars the stock wheels in general, from VW to Mercedes are perfect. But I love the MOMO Alpina in my CSL, and have gone with a 914/6 wheel in my '67S.

If you grip the wheel you may prefer something thicker, some use a light touch and like the feedback a thinner rim provides. As Rick suggests, try a few different wheels to find what works for you.