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STEERING WHEELS
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:14 am
by mjr
HI all.
I have decided its time to change my worn out wooden alfa steering wheel, its too big anyway. I have been looking at OMP hub kit and leather wheel. Any recommendations for good wheels? what diameter do people have the best experience with?
thanks
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:49 am
by Micke
This is of course 105% up to personal preferences. There are lots of good brands. My points:
- suede
- deep dish (~95 mm)
- diameter ~350
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 10:01 am
by MR2 Zig
Greg had a comment somewhere on here about a wheel and adapter from Vick auto in texas. It was kind of pricy but got rid of the plastic turn signal canceller. If i remember right the whell and adapter may not be in the catalog but you need to call for info.
hth,
Scott
Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 2:53 am
by Alfettish
Is suede suitable for everyday use?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 8:56 am
by x-rad
I had a suede wheel for a while, nice grip, but after not too long the suede smoothed out at the most used areas, maybe from my greasy Italian hands??
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 10:29 pm
by Alfettish
I have a MOMO Monte Carlo in my GTV6 (350mm). It's great, especially with the RSR adapter.

Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 10:51 pm
by Greg Gordon
Just for the record, the comment I made was on the SuperRedVerde page and the wheel was only $85. It's the hub adapter that drives up the price.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:23 am
by mjr
mmm, nice wheel, looks very good, I think I'll opt for leather, swade looks great, but also looks horrible once worn down.
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:25 am
by SimonB
I have the Momo Montecarlo too and have been very happy with it, it really suits the GTV6 and looks appropriate to a 1980s GT see the similar design in the 288GTO for example. Its great to hold and makes it much easier to find space for my legs! I used to use a Momo Gritti wooden wheel, it was very pretty but impractical in hot weather. Everyone used to think I was a poseur with my (essential) driving gloves!
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:26 am
by SimonB
oops!
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:26 am
by GarthW
I cannot bring myself to change the steering wheel in mine, the size is perfect for me.
I changed my wheel when i had the alfetta and i regretted it.
The wheel in my gtv6 just feels perfect.
I cant even bring myself to change the gearknob lol.
Going to fabricate myself a lovely little alloy foot rest with big gaping holes though
If i could get exact diameter wheel in aftermarket, i would probably consider it...
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 11:48 pm
by Alfettish
Are you short Garth?
My knees always got in the way with the stock wheel but I'm 6'4".
Also, I couldn't stand getting all sweaty and the wheel sliding around.
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 2:32 am
by Nicholas
I have a similar Momo from the 80's in my car. I like the feel and I think it suits the car very well. I like the idea of the spacer as I am 6'4" and with the seat back the reach is quite long even for me.
Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 2:40 am
by GarthW
Alfettish, short yeah i wish, i'm 6'3" so i know what you mean, but ever since i changed those big, heavy, but nice stock recaro's, i sit lower and can go further back, so all is good with my stocko wheel

Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 2:51 am
by Alfettish
Got a pic? I'd love to sit lower and be able to bring the wheel closer with outstretched legs. But we are talking about Alfas here.