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#835800 12/25/2025 3:16 PM
by Ricosan
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Merry Christmas everyone,
I recently installed a 15 inch wooden steering wheel in my plus 8. It’s a beautiful wheel but I have a hard time getting into the car plus the actual wheel is small diameter and I have large hands. It makes it hard to grasp tightly.
I’m considering replacing it with a smaller 14” leather steering wheel.
Have any of you guys gone to a smaller diameter wheel? Did it make it easier to get in. The wheel I have now is a dish style. Will the flat style give more room to get my legs in?
Richard
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#835893 Dec 27th a 10:46 AM
by Adam12
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Originally Posted by Redfate
The "Off Set" steering wheel is round, but the center where the boss fits to is Not in the center (if that makes sense?
It's only out by about an inch but that makes a surprisingly big difference.
Its like, (when it pointing directly ahead) having the leg room of a 13" steering wheel on a 14" wheel.
You don't notice the "off set" while driving though, I love mine.
Just don't try getting out if you've not parked straight though xmaswow

Thanks for the correction Paul, you're quite right the offset wheel is perfectly round!
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#835974 Dec 29th a 12:27 AM
by Heinz
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I have a Momo Prototipo with a diameter of 350 mm in my 4/4 and it seems to be a good compromise. I can see all the instruments and I can get in and out easily. Of course, a Prototipo is less elegant than a Motolita, but I like its sporty, simple look.

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