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leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

Well Tim, going back to the OP comment of

Quote:

What is achieved by changing steering wheel?

Hopefully in your case a happy SWMBO (finally)

You got the suede steering wheel that you really, really wanted.

So that is a win/win/lose scenario

A happy SWMBO, a happy you, a wallet with a dent in it.

So do not complain too much

Brendan

9th Jan 2017 5:12pm

Morepower

Member Since: 08 Jan 2013
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 630

Thanks Brendan... And fair point..

In answer to the OP... you basically add some much needed space around the drivers side of the cabin... The steering does feel more positive as it's slightly heavier due to the smaller diameter...

Regards

Tim It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse...

2013 Bowler 110 (Sold)
2016 Bowler 90 Rally Spec (Sold)

10th Jan 2017 4:10pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

I find it much nicer to hold, nicer to look at and gives more room under the knees.

Only issue is I find I cannot see much of the speedo / rev counter at the top rim. Solved by using my scangauge as a digital one which I think is much more accurate anyway?

10th Jan 2017 4:24pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16857

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I have always liked big steering wheels but I fitted a smaller wheel to my Defender because I wanted a QR boss for security purposes. Due to the ridiculous cost of most aftermarket wheels, I bought a relatively cheap pre-owned wheel to see how I got on with it, before intending to fork out mucho cash on a new one.

To my surprise I actually find that the wheel is remarkably comfortable to hold and the vehicle is nicer to drive with the smaller wheel and since fitting it I have never felt compelled to replace it, though I might do one day.

So nothing to do with vanity, etc., simply necessity born of the desire for a QR boss.

10th Jan 2017 4:53pm

Albion

Member Since: 08 Dec 2014
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 141

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I was more than happy to go a bit retro...Exmoor Trim...gave me more room as well.

Although, if anyone can direct me to a centre cap with a LR logo that would fit, it would be most appreciated.

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12th Jan 2017 7:23am

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