Amazon - Steering wheel change

skysurfer · Apr 15th, 2018, 14:54

Thinking of changing the standard 17" steering wheel on my late Amazon for a 15" Motolita wheel. I know that this will make the steering a bit heavier at parking speeds, but will it otherwise lead to a better driving experience?
Thanks

Army · Apr 15th, 2018, 16:04

Just a case of fashion isn't it?

What do you wanna look at when you're not looking at the road ahead!

Faust · Apr 15th, 2018, 18:31

Got a 15 inch leather Motolita wheel on my Amazon (dished to give a bit of clearance for the high beam flash).

Steering is nice and light at speed, and heavy-ish when manoeuvring... not too bad though. My missus is more than happy with the steering weight when parking if that helps!

I run 195/65/15 tyres all round inflated to about 32 psi.

I prefer the look of the smaller wheel, and as I've got big hands I found the standard wheel to thin to grip comfortably.

skysurfer · Apr 16th, 2018, 23:09

Thanks for your helpful comments Faust. I've almost finished the restoration of my former rally car but the original steering wheel is not in the best of shape and lets the interior down. The 15 inch dished leather rimmed Motolita is a nice looking wheel and really suits the car with the narrow slot design......

Faust · Apr 17th, 2018, 01:04

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Originally Posted by skysurfer

Thanks for your helpful comments Faust. I've almost finished the restoration of my former rally car but the original steering wheel is not in the best of shape and lets the interior down. The 15 inch dished leather rimmed Motolita is a nice looking wheel and really suits the car with the narrow slot design......

No worries - always happy to advise.

Went for the round holes myself... as you have a strip speedo, slots on a steering wheel in an Amazon look a bit odd in my opinion. Round holes break up the 'strip' motive on the interior.

All down to personal taste though - be a boring world if we all liked the same things.

Forgot to mention: I've also got the Motolita 2 inch spacer fitted (between the boss adaptor and wheel) - positions the wheel a bit better for my personal preference.

Got my wheel used off ebay for 60 quid. If I was buying new I'd go for the perforated leather option as I think it looks pretty cool. Boss was direct from ML: think it was about 70 quid. Code was F14H.

Mike

Apr 15th, 2018, 14:54	#1
skysurfer VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 16:36 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chichester	Amazon - Steering wheel change Thinking of changing the standard 17" steering wheel on my late Amazon for a 15" Motolita wheel. I know that this will make the steering a bit heavier at parking speeds, but will it otherwise lead to a better driving experience? Thanks

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Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	Just a case of fashion isn't it? What do you wanna look at when you're not looking at the road ahead! __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Apr 15th, 2018, 18:31	#3
Faust Master Member Last Online: Today 00:05 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nottingham	Got a 15 inch leather Motolita wheel on my Amazon (dished to give a bit of clearance for the high beam flash). Steering is nice and light at speed, and heavy-ish when manoeuvring... not too bad though. My missus is more than happy with the steering weight when parking if that helps! I run 195/65/15 tyres all round inflated to about 32 psi. I prefer the look of the smaller wheel, and as I've got big hands I found the standard wheel to thin to grip comfortably.

Apr 16th, 2018, 23:09	#4
skysurfer VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 16:36 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chichester	Thanks for your helpful comments Faust. I've almost finished the restoration of my former rally car but the original steering wheel is not in the best of shape and lets the interior down. The 15 inch dished leather rimmed Motolita is a nice looking wheel and really suits the car with the narrow slot design......

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