Can you recommend a replacement steering wheel ?

[deschodt]

"steering wheel" is a little too vague for the search to pull off good results...

What would you recommend as a replacement wheel that works well with the spirit of the car (period look, not too modern) ?

My goals are to replace a stock 3 spoke wheel that is full of scary cracks, has the thickness of vermicelli and occasionally triggers the horn during sharp turns (thought I had that fixed, but nope).

I'd like to maintain the "dished" aspect of the wheel (unless you can add a hub extension and use a flat wheel) - to keep a good driving position - look period correct(ish), be noticeably thicker and possibly a tad smaller in diameter (but not too small either)...

Thinking something like a momo dished prototipo or Retro, there are adapters apparently but I was wondering if you guys have better ideas, suggestions on where to get the good stuff all at once and would love to see the final result befor einvesting (adapters, bmw horn button, stuff like that). I don't want to reinvent the wheel (ha!) and have it look like it doesn't belong... Pics anyone ?

[jrkoupe]

depends on flavor of your car...hot rod?.... rat?...elegant?...etc etc

Momo Prototipo is a common choice..

Retro ...

Nardi ....

Le Carrera...

Moto Lita....

Sparco

OMP

hub extenders are avail and cheap.....

IMO 350 mm is a tad small.....but 360/370 is hard to find. I run a 370 and I love it.....but its a custom run of old stlye proto's.......and costly( over 300 usd)

here ya go..a FLAT proto!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-MOMO-prototipo-Porsche-Ferrari-Alfa-Romeo-/180812126145?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a193e17c1

[deschodt]

depends on flavor of your car...hot rod?.... rat?...elegant?...etc etc

hub extenders are avail and cheap.....

IMO 350 mm is a tad small.....but 360/370 is hard to find. I run a 370 and I love it.....but its a custom run of old stlye proto's.......and costly( over 300 usd)

Thanks for the size info... Classic is what I'm after. Minimal cosmetic mods on my car (Recaros and injection, 5 speed, other wise it looks bone stock)

Just wondering if there were any gotchas, like sometime you find out after the fact the turn signals are too far from your fingers, or the smaller wheel are too hrd to turn now.... something silly like that... But from what you say, seems like it's a standard steering column/adapter. Wondering what it'd look like with the momo adapter, the accordeon thing is not the prettiest... Pictures anyone ?

[RayC911]

I've used a 350mm Prototipo for years and love it. If you don't like the new style hub, you can always search for an OG solid hub.

[deschodt]

Doesn't look bad at all, actually... So, is the hub + flat prototipo more or less maintaining the same distance to the turn signal/light stalks? Or is it a stretch now ? Any idea if they have "roundel" horn buttons ?

[RayC911]

I actually have an OG flat ALPINA Prototipo with a solid hub now. Feels the same to me except the leather is more worn in due to the age. I Also have a 350mm Petri Sports wheel. I'll take some pics tonight.

[jrkoupe]

the Proto is NLA flat..the new 350 mm are all dished. You can get a roundel button on ebay..Momo no longer produces them.

the older solid hubs are hard to find....

[flyingjolly]

i have a 15" Moto Lita and love it!

great workmanship, handcraftet in great britain - and it's one of three remakes of the style Hubert Hahne had made by Moto Lita

[Guest Anonymous]

Another option is the Momo Indy - it's wood, and looks nice. Cheaper than the Nardi classic wheels (which IMO would be the ultimate). I found the Indy a bit smaller than I'd like (I think it was 350mm). Your hands are a tad bit further from the turn signal lever than the stock wheel, so you can't hit the turn signal with your fingers. Not a big deal, though.

I eventually replaced the Momo with the early bus-style wheel, which I love.

[jrkoupe]

that M/ lita is gorgeous...wow..

it makes me think of a Cobra.....or a Jag e type......yummy....good one.

[roadhog0]

Stock late model steering wheel. I like mine, fits my hands nice, is just the right size, great for highway driving and I dont have a problem throwing it around on the backroads.

[Gordon]

Another option is a E21 S car steering wheel. 3 spokes, easy to install.

http://www.bayarea02.com/techtips/320_wheel/index.html

I have a S car wheel in my tii, great wheel. In my 2800, I have a Nardi wooden steering wheel.

G-Man

[UroTrash]

I bought this wheel off of eBay for 2 bills for my 1975 2002, looks really nice on the car.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250974832333?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

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[jgerock]

That 15" Moto-lita is sexy! Are they still available?

The spoke design reminds me of the LeCarra Mark 9 4-spoke wheel in my VW

My tii came with a MOMO which is small but feels great to me.

[Scott Sislane]

petri is a classic: