Optimal Steering wheel size?

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Optimal Steering wheel size?

Post by Mike Usiskin »

Hi all,

Another one of my idle questions...... :lol:

Do folk think there is an optimal steering wheel size? Mine (standard factory fit) is a little large, but proto-tipo's feel small to me, is there any other sizes used?


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Post by Lightweight_911 »

Personally, I prefer a 380mm wheel - either an original Porsche version (ex-914/4 or 914/6) or a period-correct aftermarket wheel.

My favourite is the 380mm Monza (a version of which I just happen to have fitted to my 911R-inspired car).

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I have a 380mm wheel ( as fitted to the carrera RS, although mine is a leather bound 914 wheel ) which I love
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Post by Steve T »

i have protipo on my 67 and its great.....especially in combination with all the susp and brakes etc of a 78 sc which was transplanted onto the front end
definitly doesnt feel to small
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Post by sladey »

Used to have a momo race (not sure of the size) felt fine to me until I installed a protoipo - feels miles better - much more 'feel' and steering also feels lighter

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Post by Alan @ CanfordClassics »

I have a 380 mm in my car (x - 914). I also wanted the grip a little thicker so it is also padded(hard) before being trimmed in leather.

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Post by willbrown »

Alan.UK wrote:I have a 380 mm in my car (x - 914). I also wanted the grip a little thicker so it is also padded(hard) before being trimmed in leather.
Alan, can you source these? If so can you PM a price list.

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sladey wrote: too many feels in that sentence
Thats takes the majority of my patients YEARS to achieve :lol:


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