Rick,
Unhappy with the design of the Moto-Lita 15", I made a 12.5" wheel 2 years
ago. While it turned out nicer than I expected, it is too small, especially
with fatter tires. Steering effort was a bit much, and it didn't look quite
right. One of my frustrations is that the only diameters that don't obscure
the outside guages are 12.5" and over 16". I agree that 15.5 is the most
comfortable overall, but the smaller guages still require peeking around the
wheel to see them completely. I hope to make another wheel this winter in a
15.5.
Neal G.
61 BT7
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net
[mailto:owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of Rick Neves
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 10:02 AM
To: Healey list
Subject: Steering wheel size
My steering wheel for my BN-2 is 17" in diameter. I got a Moto-Lita wheel
off Ebay which is 14" and seems kinda small.
Just going through the Moss and VB catalogs it looks like these replacement
steering wheels come in 14 and 15 inch sizes and nothing bigger.
I would think that keeping the original size would be important.
I'm just wondering if anybody found it difficult to steer a Healey with a
14" steering wheel?
Sincerely
Rick Neves
'56 BN-2
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