Thread: Steering Wheel Size,,,,is smaller better?
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Old 08-15-2003, 06:17 AM
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A lot depends on what you mean by 'small'. If you`re going for a 10" shirt button, then expect problems! What do you have now, 16"? try 14". Several cars ago, I dropped from a 16" to a Mountney 14" Extra-thick leather wheel, The gain in precision took some getting used to, but I wouldn`t have changed back for the (slightly) lighter steering.

Incidentally, Nigel Hulme (owner of CS2131 for many years) gave me the original wheel from the Cobra as he had fitted a smaller 'Mota-Lita' to improve leg clearance & comfort. My Father now has it, so I couldn`t tell you the size of original or replacement. I`d try it if I were you.....If you don`t like the feel of it, sell the wheel on Ebay, loadsa Cobra parts fans out there!!!
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