best steering wheel size?
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best steering wheel size?
I need to get a new steering wheel that does not hit my knees. I am 6'3" and fit great except that my knees rub fairly hard on the bottom of the wheel when I get my heels in a comfortable heel and toe position. (all the time
I like the simple look (and price) of the Momo Monte Carlo. It comes in a 320mm and 350mm size and I can't decide which to get. I have put wheels in cars before and I know that small diameter changes really change the way the steering feels so I am leary of the 320mm being to small.
Has anyone tried a 320? or have any taller people solved this problem with a 350? I think the 350 might work because I plan on a spacer to get it a bit closer to me as well but I would hate to put it in a still rub.
Thanks,
Alex

I like the simple look (and price) of the Momo Monte Carlo. It comes in a 320mm and 350mm size and I can't decide which to get. I have put wheels in cars before and I know that small diameter changes really change the way the steering feels so I am leary of the 320mm being to small.
Has anyone tried a 320? or have any taller people solved this problem with a 350? I think the 350 might work because I plan on a spacer to get it a bit closer to me as well but I would hate to put it in a still rub.
Thanks,
Alex
Get the 350mm wheel. A taller person cannot see the tach from 3-6K or the speedo from 55-120 with the smaller wheel. You may have some slight obstruction even with the 350mm at 6'3", but it will be minor. Beats the stocker.
Some notes: http://www.purplemantis.com/Mantissa...el_install.htm
Gene
Some notes: http://www.purplemantis.com/Mantissa...el_install.htm
Gene
350mm is the biggest momo makes and its smaller than stock. im 6'1" and i cant see the speedo from 80 to 120 and the tach from about 4 to 6k without moving my head. i definitely wouldnt put a 280 on there. also i have no power steering and smaller than 350 would be impossible to turn.




