> tallen wrote:
> >
> > I noticed Moss has their repro MGA steering wheel on sale right now.
Does
> > anyone on the list (Barney, Kevin?) have any experience with these or
> > other wheels? Mine is original and pretty well shot. 1/4" cracks
all the
> > way around, center MG piece glued in place with the wheel at about 80
> > degrees. I figure I'll have to cut the center trim piece to get at
it and
> > staighten it, so why not replace it. Do I need a wheel this large?
Would
> > a stronger wheel be better? Keep in mind that I still have not
driven my
> > car, and haven't even seen it for 3 mos, as it is permanently locked
in my
> > garage (a sad story I can't bear to repeat). Also, anybody know how
to
> > get into a garage with an electric door opener and no electricity?
;-)
>
I have one of the Moss repro wheels on my MGA MkII. I was replacing a
wood aftermarket wheel (don't get excited, anyone, it was a cheapo MGB
piece of garbage, not a Nardi), so I can't tell you how closely it
matches the original. All of the originals I've seen since have been in
similar condition to yours, but as far as they compare, the Moss one
looks exactly like the ones I've seen. Mine has held up well for ten
years, no cracks, yet.
I think the larger wheel looks more vintage and original, but it has a
practical side, too. It gives you more leverage to turn the wheels. It
does have some spring to it, and it wouldn't hold up to major abuse, but
it seems strong enough for every day driving.
David Littlefield
Houston, TX
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