Thin or thick rimmed steering wheel?
Discussion
I prefer a thinner wheel, but not ridiculously thin like those old wood rims you sometimes see. The wheel in my Type R is perfect. Most sporty cars these days tend to go for a thicker wheel, which imo feels a bit less deft and nimble. I know the difference it makes to how well you can place your car is absolutely minimal but I still feel the thinner wheel is better to use.
There was a car I sat in, can't remember if it was a BMW Z4M or an SLK, that had a comically chunky steering wheel, it was just ridiculous. My memory is leaning towards the Z4, but in reality both cars are probably guilty!
There was a car I sat in, can't remember if it was a BMW Z4M or an SLK, that had a comically chunky steering wheel, it was just ridiculous. My memory is leaning towards the Z4, but in reality both cars are probably guilty!
Thick and small-ish - like the 13" Astrali Successor of the 70s that I fitted to my A40 - chunky rim, three 60's-style holed spokes and a small centre. Most modern wheels are ruined by massive airbags and thick spokes.
A friend had a 10" steering wheel on a Hillman Imp which was faintly ridiculous but, with an engine in the rear, possibly still wieldy enough to deploy effectively.
A friend had a 10" steering wheel on a Hillman Imp which was faintly ridiculous but, with an engine in the rear, possibly still wieldy enough to deploy effectively.
Edited by LuS1fer on Wednesday 4th January 16:30
Wafty car: larger diameter, thinner girth, preferably wood or wood and leather. Looser grip, usually one handed and delicate guidance.
Sporty car: smaller diameter, chunky-as-you-like girth (I have a broad handspan), leather, not suede or alacantara though. Firmer grip with both hands, firm guidance.
Sporty car: smaller diameter, chunky-as-you-like girth (I have a broad handspan), leather, not suede or alacantara though. Firmer grip with both hands, firm guidance.
Thin. And reasonably big - the only reason for having a tiny wheel on a road car is if a bigger one wont physically fit, IMO.
Oh and round! Can't stand the stupid sticky outy bits and flat bits that some wheels have on them. And the same material all the way around the rim.
Not that I'm fussy.
Oh and round! Can't stand the stupid sticky outy bits and flat bits that some wheels have on them. And the same material all the way around the rim.
Not that I'm fussy.
Edited by kambites on Wednesday 4th January 18:49
kambites said:
Thin. And reasonably big - the only reason for having a tiny wheel on a road car is if a bigger one wont physically fit, IMO.
Oh and round! Can't stand the stupid sticky outy bits and flat bits that some wheels have on them. And the same material all the way around the rim.
Not that I'm fussy.
Oh and round! Can't stand the stupid sticky outy bits and flat bits that some wheels have on them. And the same material all the way around the rim.
Not that I'm fussy.
p4cks said:
Mastodon2 said:
There was a car I sat in, can't remember if it was a BMW Z4M or an SLK, that had a comically chunky steering wheel, it was just ridiculous. My memory is leaning towards the Z4, but in reality both cars are probably guilty!
More than likely the Z4. Mine is super thick. 
My Z4C has a really thick wheel. It's awesome.GroundEffect said:
p4cks said:
Mastodon2 said:
There was a car I sat in, can't remember if it was a BMW Z4M or an SLK, that had a comically chunky steering wheel, it was just ridiculous. My memory is leaning towards the Z4, but in reality both cars are probably guilty!
More than likely the Z4. Mine is super thick. My Z4C has a really thick wheel. It's awesome.
Yes, that does look like it.
It must be like driving a Bagel!
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