I have a 2001 4/4 and found the same problem, bought her off Tim at New Elms in November last year and on the test drive found that the standard MMC steering wheel blocked the critical view of the speedo between 9-12 o’clock.
As I already have 3 point on my licence! I decided to go for a Moto-Lita Mk9 (15”) wood rim. I purchased the wheel from Bryan Jones Autoquip Ltd. a bit cheaper and the Boss Kit was a good price. Would have liked a Classic 16” four spoke but expensive and a longish lead-time.
The 15” is perfect. By the way I’m 5ft 10” – Eye level would I think have to be considered?
2001 4/4 4 seater.