Optimal steering wheel diameter for the street?
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My car has the stock 380mm 4 spoke which I want to replace with a 3 spoke. What do those who have or tried the 360mm think?
Is 340mm too small for the street?
Is 340mm too small for the street?
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JMHO, but I think a major consideration is how tall the driver is and how close one sits to the wheel. Those are big variables,..... ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I'm 6 ft and prefer the 350mm Cup wheel (Momo Mod 07).
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I'm 6 ft and prefer the 350mm Cup wheel (Momo Mod 07).
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if you want an airbag wheel, I think the standard 3-spoke is a good compromise. It provides a smaller feel, good leg clearance, and minimal gauge obstruction. I'm just shy of 6'. Anything smaller for me would cut right into the key parts of the instruments that I use during regular driving.
I think the RUF / Techart / Attiwe(sp) wheels are too thick and the smaller opening blocks more of the instruments.
Just depends on where you put your priorities. No doubt that a thick rimmed smaller diameter 340-350mm wheel would feel really good, but there are downsides. Also, if you are 5'5" tall, you can get away with a smaller wheel.
I think the RUF / Techart / Attiwe(sp) wheels are too thick and the smaller opening blocks more of the instruments.
Just depends on where you put your priorities. No doubt that a thick rimmed smaller diameter 340-350mm wheel would feel really good, but there are downsides. Also, if you are 5'5" tall, you can get away with a smaller wheel.
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Aesthetically I like the look of the smaller wheel. Practically I have to agree that some of the instruments will be a little more obscured. I don't really care to have the airbag which is why I've shortlisted the Atiwe 32 clubsport, 993 RS and possibly the Momo 07. The FVD/RUF 340mm looks great but there may be too many compromises and it may be too chunky a grip.
I'm 5'6" so sit fairly low in the cockpit.
The features I really want to improve are thickness of the wheel (stock is too narrow even for my average sized hands), physical presence and reduce the turn input.
I'm 5'6" so sit fairly low in the cockpit.
The features I really want to improve are thickness of the wheel (stock is too narrow even for my average sized hands), physical presence and reduce the turn input.