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Axle · 05-08-2016, 12:51 PM

Even a small difference in steering wheel diameter makes a big difference in driver/driving comfort.

My '81 GMC had a 15.75" diameter steering wheel in it when I got it. BIG. I hit my legs on it all the time, and it was a real pain to rapidly turn. (along with not having the variable ratio box my '83 had only made that feel worse). I had a 15" wheel laying around that I swapped in, that little change in diameter made a big difference in all aspects, getting in and out, general comfort, and being able to turn a bit sharper.

Alex.

05-08-2016, 12:51 PM	#42
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,199	Re: Fat guy in a little cab Even a small difference in steering wheel diameter makes a big difference in driver/driving comfort. My '81 GMC had a 15.75" diameter steering wheel in it when I got it. BIG. I hit my legs on it all the time, and it was a real pain to rapidly turn. (along with not having the variable ratio box my '83 had only made that feel worse). I had a 15" wheel laying around that I swapped in, that little change in diameter made a big difference in all aspects, getting in and out, general comfort, and being able to turn a bit sharper. Alex.