Steering wheels for 7 type vehicles...

[stevespic]

Just wondering what type and size everyone else has fitted to there 7s and why ? I purchased a sparco steering wheel late last year for my tiger and have decided even though it looks nice its in fact not safe... its 260mm x 310mm and due to it being a little to large for the cabin and not being round i don't feel as quick on the wheel as i did before ! so im going to change it but for what and what size im not sure... any suggestions on a postcard.

Ta

Steve.

[h4muf]

Hi.

I have a momo formula 26 which is 240mm,on a q/r racetech boss.
It`s maybe a little too small but it`s a nice wheel imo.

Maybe try a 260mm?

[stevespic]

I have been looking at Momo wheels but wasnt sure if a 260mm wheel would make it feel like a go kart ? so instaed i was thinking may be a 280 wheel but will need 6 stud so i can match it to my quick release boss... Do you find your wheel quick on the turns and on over steer ?

[robcollingridge]

I went for a 290mm Momo wheel for many reasons
http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/design/steer...

I wouldn't use a smaller one but, I might consider a slightly larger one with hindsight. Smaller wheel means heavier steering and less chance of seeing any instruments behind it.

Rob

[Sam_68]

robcollingridge said:

I wouldn't use a smaller one but, I might consider a slightly larger one with hindsight.

I've driven Sevens with smaller steering wheels and I really don't like them for a variety of reasons... greater steering weight, over-sensitivity (small movement of wheel translates to greater movement of road wheels), poor ergonomics...

Really tiny wheels are sometimes necessary on race cars, to fit into very cramped cockpits, but I reckon you can go too far with road cars.

[.Adam.]

I've been using a 265mm Racetech wheel for the past few years which I really like:

[h4muf]

I agree with rob and sam.
I can`t see my clocks,but have turned them round slightly.

The steering when i had my 16"s on was terrible but now i`ve gone smaller wheels/tyres
it`s like i`ve got power steering!

Methinks a nice 280mm swede momo is next on the list.

(Although the current momo fits under my jacket)

[stevespic]

Ok, there doesn't seem to be a great deal of choice out there for steering wheels around the the 280mm size, well not in a six stud pattern any how, so my next question is, can you buy a converter of any type so i can make a 3 stud wheel fit my six stud boss? or should i just buy a wheel that needs the holes drilling and be happy?

[marcusbarlo]

280mm is good for me,
used s 260 that was too small and used a 320 too big

[matt frost]

290mm Momo Model 27 is what I have. The model 26 and 27 are very popular.

A friend on here used to have a 330mm and that was miles too big, and 260mm looks too small for me. 290mm sits just right, and with it being a D-shape it gives plenty of leg room.

[stevespic]

Hi Matt, how do you find the D shape wheel for correcting over steer ? i sometimes felt that if i was correcting the car the wheel wasnt there or i would catch it on the corner when replacing my hand !Thats half the reason im going for a different wheel, may i should have tried a smaller D shape wheel ?

Steve.