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Old Feb 18, 2002 | 03:48 AM
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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.

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Alex
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Old May 22, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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I have the same question. Who has also had this problem. What size should I get?
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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:24 PM
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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


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Old May 22, 2003 | 12:24 PM
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Im opting to get the momo team wheel which is 280mm I think thats 11 or 12 inches
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Old May 23, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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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.
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