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Old 02-20-2015 | 03:16 PM
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What is your recommendation on the size of steering wheel I should go with. I am interested in the Momo Suede with the stripe on top but in my searches I come across 350mm & 330mm, obviously 1 is bigger than the other, but what size would be your preference, what is "normal"? I'm using the old fountain wheel for testing, but definitely want to upgrade to a quick release Momo/Sparco, etc thanks in advance for any and all insight and apologize for my ignorance
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Old 02-20-2015 | 05:36 PM
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13.8" is normal......
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Old 02-20-2015 | 06:02 PM
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Steering wheel size is directly related to the size of your balls. The bigger your balls the quicker you want your steering, thus you need a smaller wheel to clear the larger balls in your lap. Smaller balls take up less space so you can run a larger wheel. So the size of your balls determines how quick you turn.
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Old 02-20-2015 | 08:31 PM
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I have a 6 inch chicano chrome chain link wheel I've been saving since the 70's, maybe that would float ya. :-)
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Old 02-20-2015 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan Beckley
13.8" is normal......
I appreciate.... according to the google conversion 350 = 13.795 inches
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Old 02-20-2015 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by phragle
Steering wheel size is directly related to the size of your balls. The bigger your balls the quicker you want your steering, thus you need a smaller wheel to clear the larger balls in your lap. Smaller balls take up less space so you can run a larger wheel. So the size of your balls determines how quick you turn.
lolol racing with a different mind set this year so I guess its open now on the girth of my balls lol
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Old 02-20-2015 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bwd
I have a 6 inch chicano chrome chain link wheel I've been saving since the 70's, maybe that would float ya. :-)
you have a point, let me get the hydraulics on my trailer and I might just take you up on that lol
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Old 02-21-2015 | 06:44 AM
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according to phragle formula you will need a very large steering wheel opps
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Old 02-21-2015 | 07:12 AM
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Anyone using a Nardi wheel?
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Old 02-21-2015 | 07:44 AM
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Post #3 should make top 10 post of the year IMHO
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