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    1. #13
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      Sep 2007
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      Quote Originally Posted by mpozzi View Post
      Inexpensive by comparison to that Momo James bought, I use the 15" diameter Grant GT wheels (black wrapped) on both of my Camaros.

      That Momo is quite cool and I would have ordered that had I known it was available. I'll see if I can find the P/N for it.

      There's a method to this madness and the reason I like a larger diameter steering wheel is it keeps me centered in the seat during turns. My shoulders should be the base for turning, not the elbows and forearms, and my 15" wheel is about the same width as my shoulders are apart. You lose your seat position if you're madly trying to turn a smaller diameter wheel in tight corners and slaloms. You collapse at the waist due to your elbows compressing abainst your ribcage or tummy area and it's almost impossible to maintain that "9-3" hand position without crossing over the "12-6" centerline during turns. A larger diameter wheel really makes steering a lot easier.

      This is only my opinion but one I'm sticking with after years of autocrossing ... LOL.

      Cheers,
      Mary Pozzi
      I wish they made the same wheels they do in 13.75 in 15 inch sizes.

      Seems like newer cars use about a 14.5 inch wheel. Doesn't sound like much but it is a noticeable difference from my GTO to my daily driver.

      Jon

      Jon U.

      1968 GTO - SC&C Suspension, Forgeline SO3 Wheels
      Build Thread
      1967 911 with a few mods





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