Steering wheel diameter?

[gzig5]

Is 13" too small for a steering wheel? I think the stock one is 15"? I found a Grant that I like the look of but 13" seemed like it might be on the small side. I've got power steering and will be getting a Stage 3 FirmFeel rebuild on the box and I will be doing some Auto-X and road course events.

 

[moparleo]

See what the other competitors are running.

 

[71droptop]

Had a small diameter wheel on my Challenger.
Didn't like it because it blocked the view of my gauges.
Agree - look at other cars..

 

[BcudaChris]

I run a 13" and it does block the gauges. If you can deal with that, you'll appreciate the smaller wheel for autox work.

 

[gzig5]

Hmmmmm... A friend of mine runs spec Miata's and he concurred that the smaller wheel might be better for the track. But, the car will be on the street 95% of the time and blocked gauges would be tiresome. I think I'll mock it up with cardboard cutouts in 13 and 14 inch diameters. I was considering running a quick release on the wheel to assist getting my big butt in and out, and that may afford the opportunity to run two different wheels depending on circumstances.

 

[Drivun]

I’m happy with a 14 inch wheel and the firm feel 3 set up. But I have a custom dash with speed hut tach on far right where clock would be on a rally dash. My speedo is on the left and 0-80 is in view above the steering wheel.

I spent a lot of time mocking up my view with gage cutouts while sitting in my Recaro seat and looking thru the wheel. My clock and gas gage are blocked, although I have an idiot lite for the fuel gage.

My 66 vette is really tight and I’ve enjoyed using a D shape, flat bottom wheel to deal with thigh clearance.

 

[Avalanche]

If clearance is an issue, might be better to change out the colmn with a tilt one?