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Old 06-17-2015, 10:45 AM   #1
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Steering wheel size

Is a 14-inch steering wheel a little small (cosmetically) for a full size truck (2nd gen 55)? Looking at the 14 or 15 inch Banjo style Mohagany wheel from Forever Sharp. 15-inch is out of stock for another month or so, 14 available now. It's going on an Ididit column, and does have power steering so again it's just a cosmetic thing.
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Old 06-17-2015, 12:20 PM   #2
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Re: Steering wheel size

your choice, with power steering effort is not an issue. I converted a 48 steering wheel to my GM column because I wanted it to look like a truck. But I also think a nice 14" would fit a modern interior theme. Welded chain or 12" foam, not so much.... If you do not have PS I would stick with larger stock size unless your forearms are the size of my quads.....
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Old 06-17-2015, 06:37 PM   #3
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Re: Steering wheel size

My preference would be to wait for the fifteen inch wheel. Those fourteen inch and smaller wheels look out of proportion to me in a truck, just too small. I shrunk my TF wheel to fifteen inches using a Ford ring. I think the proportion is good relative to the dash and cab width and it doesn't obstruct my view of the gauges.
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Old 06-17-2015, 09:35 PM   #4
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Re: Steering wheel size

i got a new 15" forever sharp wheel and i think the size is just right
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Old 06-21-2015, 08:43 AM   #5
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Re: Steering wheel size

I have a tilt column and where I like to position it a 14 is the best fit. When standing back I'll admit I think a 15 would look a little better proportionally but I would rather go with a wheel that's sits where I like it.

I would agree that anything smaller than 14 would look out of place.
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