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flashed · 11-11-2009, 12:42 AM

What size is a stock steering wheel in a 72 checy truck (c10) ? How are they measured ? Side to side ,also how small of a steering wheel can be used and still be comfortable and not get in the way of my gut? Any and all answers will be appreciated.

292farmer · 11-14-2009, 12:23 AM

LMC lists 17in steering wheel as stock size they sell14-16in sizes is it manual or powersteering? if manual keep the larger steering wheel better leverage, i tried smaller and found my self struggling and crossing hands trying to get a grip on less steering wheel just my opinion

unclewatts · 11-14-2009, 01:00 AM

I agree with 292farmer. If you got power steering any reasonable size wheel will suffice. If you have manual steering like mine does it's a bear to park with even a 17" wheel, so I wouldn't go any smaller unless you like sore arms.

Legolas894 · 11-14-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

What size is a stock steering wheel in a 72 checy truck (c10) ? How are they measured ? Side to side ,also how small of a steering wheel can be used and still be comfortable and not get in the way of my gut? Any and all answers will be appreciated.

I measured my '67 GMC across the middle support to the outside edge and it's 17" diameter. The other way (top to bottom when the wheel is centered) was about 16 3/4". I don't have power steering either so without that big wheel, it would be a problem for sure to park it! I don't think I'll ever be able to run it at high speed around pylons (maybe through them!).

spyder4560 · 11-16-2009, 02:12 AM

I don't remember where I saw it but somewhere on here is how to shorten the column.My nephew is a big guy and he had a guy shorten his column so he could drive without wearing a hole in all his shirts.

11-11-2009, 12:42 AM	#1
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Measure steering wheels What size is a stock steering wheel in a 72 checy truck (c10) ? How are they measured ? Side to side ,also how small of a steering wheel can be used and still be comfortable and not get in the way of my gut? Any and all answers will be appreciated.

11-14-2009, 12:23 AM	#2
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Measure steering wheels LMC lists 17in steering wheel as stock size they sell14-16in sizes is it manual or powersteering? if manual keep the larger steering wheel better leverage, i tried smaller and found my self struggling and crossing hands trying to get a grip on less steering wheel just my opinion

11-14-2009, 01:00 AM	#3
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Measure steering wheels I agree with 292farmer. If you got power steering any reasonable size wheel will suffice. If you have manual steering like mine does it's a bear to park with even a 17" wheel, so I wouldn't go any smaller unless you like sore arms. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

11-16-2009, 02:12 AM	#5
spyder4560 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Danville,Kentucky Posts: 55	Re: Measure steering wheels I don't remember where I saw it but somewhere on here is how to shorten the column.My nephew is a big guy and he had a guy shorten his column so he could drive without wearing a hole in all his shirts.

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