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Author:  Bill Sherman [ Sun Jan 13, 2002 6:58 am ]
Post subject:  Steering wheel size,manual steering

I am thinking about putting a Grant steering wheel on my '66 Dart. I was wondering about size. The steering is manual, not power. Anyone have any experiences about whether a 15" or 13" is better? It is tough steering with the stock 15" wheel, especially for my wife. Would a 13" wheel help or make it tougher, especially as I am looking to put 14" wheels on, too.

Thanks.

Drssherman@prodigy.net

Author:  Bob D [ Sun Jan 13, 2002 8:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering wheel size,manual steering

Quote:
: I am thinking about putting a Grant steering
: wheel on my '66 Dart. I was wondering about
: size. The steering is manual, not power.
: Anyone have any experiences about whether a
: 15" or 13" is better? It is tough
: steering with the stock 15" wheel,
: especially for my wife. Would a 13"
: wheel help or make it tougher, especially as
: I am looking to put 14" wheels on, too.
:
: Thanks.


You better be ready for divorce court if you get the 13" steering wheel!
Bob D


BBobbias@aol.com

Author:  WhaleMstr [ Sun Jan 13, 2002 9:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering wheel size,manual steering

Smaller rubber and larger steering wheel = easier steering.

Later,
Dan

"I may be slow, but at least I'm not very fast!"

Author:  Dave Clement [ Mon Jan 14, 2002 7:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering wheel size,manual steering

Quote:
: I am thinking about putting a Grant steering
: wheel on my '66 Dart. I was wondering about
: size. The steering is manual, not power.
: Anyone have any experiences about whether a
: 15" or 13" is better? It is tough
: steering with the stock 15" wheel,
: especially for my wife. Would a 13"
: wheel help or make it tougher, especially as
: I am looking to put 14" wheels on, too.


The smaller the wheel the less leverage you will have resulting in tougher steering. I had a 13" Grant wheel on my 68 Barracuda for a while but it was a real handful at low speeds (especially with the 235/60-14 front tires). I have a 15" Grant now and that is acceptable for me but is still a handfull for my wife.

Dave Clement


Hot-Rod 6
dave.clement@motorola.com

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