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Choosing The Appropriate Steering Wheel!

Thaddeus Snaith — Posted on The MG Experience
Thursday February 3, 2022 12:23 PM

I have to choose 1 of these steering wheels to install on Winston. I'm at a loss! Two of the pics show the difference in diameters with the original wheel.

20220202 185741

20220202 185812

20220202 190134

20220202 191255

Member Comments on Journal Entry: Choosing The Appropriate Steering Wheel! ↵

2022-02-03 13:10:06 # 79660

Comment by Denton Perry

I like 191255. Seems to fit the mood of the interior without either standing out or blending in too much.

2022-02-03 13:27:41 # 79662

Comment by Thaddeus Snaith

Denton, thanks for insightful comment. 190134 (caramel) was my first choice. However, along with what you said 191255 had a nicer feel. I'm leaning towards the riveted one.

2022-02-03 17:27:53 # 79663

Comment by John S

Im with Denton. Less clunky looking IMO.

2022-02-04 14:26:38 # 79670

Comment by s y

Yikes -- first question is, HOW TALL AND BIG (around) ARE YOU?

2022-02-04 14:28:57 # 79671

Comment by s y

I also like the larger diameter wheel -- yep, less clunky looking, but that is strictly personl preference. E.g., notice how many people love those extra big rims with a very thin tire attached? They look like wagon wheels to me -- but, hey, MANY people are paying thousands of $$ to own them.

2022-02-04 14:36:40 # 79672

Comment by Denton Perry

The large cross section on the left wheel will feel good on your hands and more like a modern steering wheel. You won't like the small diameter, though. I replaced my original banjo wheel in my 69 with a 14" and regret it. I'll eventually bump up to a 15". It does make a difference at low speeds or when stationary. I actually like the size of the original, just thought I'd retire it for daily driving while it was still in good shape.

2022-02-04 16:37:56 # 79674

Comment by s y

Denton, HAH! That's the same reason I have 2 original steering wheels -- retired so they don't get worn out.

2022-02-04 17:20:28 # 79676

Comment by Sean W

I bought a 77B last fall. It has the darker wheel (191255), and I like it. I may get a dark wood gear shift knob to match. The original steering wheel came in the trunk.I have it hanging on the garage wall.

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