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Old 04-21-2019, 01:07 PM
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Default 987.2 optional steering wheel size any different?

I have the standard 3 spoke plastic wheel. I know some cars have the optional 3 spoke chromey looking one. Are they both the same size? Has anyone compared them?

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To my understanding, any difference in diameter is less than 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
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I'd be interested in knowing the thickness of the wheels and their differences. I feel the stock wheel is too thin
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Sport Design as well as GT steering wheels are both thicker and smaller in diameter.
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sport design is the tequipment wheel link I’ve posted?

does anyone have the actual measurements they can do on their car?

for what it’s worth I’ve seen eBay postings say they are both ~370mm
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Originally Posted by adrian993
sport design is the tequipment wheel link I’ve posted?
does anyone have the actual measurements they can do on their car?
for what it’s worth I’ve seen eBay postings say they are both ~370mm
When I compared mine, the Sport Design wheel was 10mm or so smaller in diameter, with definitely a thicker rim.
Details here.

Note too, while not much on paper, the change is quite significant in your hand...
A recommended change, not just for my reason - swapping buttons for paddles.


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I have done the same ony my 987.2 although its a manual. Mainly for appearance although i prefer it to hold as well.
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If it has paddles, no thumbs, It can look like this as far as I'm concerned...
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Originally Posted by Kuro Neko
When I compared mine, the Sport Design wheel was 10mm or so smaller in diameter, with definitely a thicker rim.
Details here.

Note too, while not much on paper, the change is quite significant in your hand...
A recommended change, not just for my reason - swapping buttons for paddles.

Good write up! Mine is a manual though so no paddles. Do you feel the different in the smaller diameter and thickness?
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Originally Posted by adrian993
Good write up! Mine is a manual though so no paddles. Do you feel the different in the smaller diameter and thickness?
Yes!
While not much on paper, the change is quite significant in your hand...
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I added the suede version of that same wheel to my 987.2 Spyder. Amazing wheel!
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how much do these run for... new.. or old?

hard to find a used one of these I guess?
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Originally Posted by adrian993
how much do these run for... new.. or old?
hard to find a used one of these I guess?
I bought mine - removed from a new 911 - for about USD750 on Yafuoku.
eBay too I am sure has a range as well.

If you stay away from carbon, heating, and multi-function (as I did), you can keep the cost down.
Otherwise, they can run to over USD3000 or more.
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Mine came from a 981 GTS paid £550. Plain black leather. In as new condition. Reused original airbag.
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Mine was $750. It's the suede version, excellent!


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