280Z Turbo Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 How small of a steering wheel can you run before it becomes an issue? I'd like to install this steering wheel: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=GRT%2D1064&N=700+4294891653+4294790005+4294891651+115&autoview=sku with a 13.75" diameter and a 3.75" dish, but would I still be able to see my gauges? Would the steering effort become excessive? The stock wheel is 15". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I have a similar sized wheel..... 13.5" diameter 3.0" dish. I haven't driven the car much yet, but the top of the wheel covers the gauges some and I can foresee it possibly being a problem. Steering effort isn't bad even with my 245s up front but like I said, I haven't driven it much more than a couple miles so far. I'll try and take some pics tomorrow to give you a better idea, if no else chimes in first. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyfriend Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 i personally would go 14". it seems to be a nice compromise between quick steering, leverage, and visibility http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SWM/50-3101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have one slightly smaller than that, actually. I have long legs, etc. I look through the wheel to the gauges quite a bit, but it's better than constantly rubbing the steering wheel on my legs. Effort is decent but not terrible. It's a bit of a handful to completely turn lock-to-lock sitting still on smooth pavement. I also have 9" wide front tires, welded rear diff and 9.5" rear tires, so that's probably about worst case. Once you get up past 10 mph it's no issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z Turbo Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 MSA steering wheels are just Grant Wheels with a Z horn button and a hefty price premium. I don't think a .25" difference would matter anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyfriend Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 oh my bad, i thought i read 13. my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've run stock, 14, and 13. I wouldn't go back to a 14, 13 is the way to go in my opinion. I found at autox I would end up smacking the door panel a lot with the larger wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I took a pic....It might give you a decent idea as far as gauge visibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I took a pic....It might give you a decent idea as far as gauge visibility. Cool, that's not too bad. I have what I believe to be the same wheel on it's way to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 yeah it doesn't block too much. It really depends how tall you are too. I'm 6'4" so I look more down at the gauges and the wheel obstructs the top left of the speedo and top right of the tach slightly. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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