15" steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Johnl48** · 06-02-2023, 09:11 AM

Anyone with the aftermarket 15" steering wheel ? I want to go this route but heard of fitment issues with it ?
1970 c20

**MikeB** · 06-02-2023, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnl48

Anyone with the aftermarket 15" steering wheel ? I want to go this route but heard of fitment issues with it ?
1970 c20

I've always had problems adapting universal steering wheels to GM columns. But maybe that's just me.

I installed this one on my 69 non-tilt column around 30 years ago. I think it's from a late 80s or early 90s Chevy truck. As I recall, it fit just like the original stock one.
I recently replaced the turn signal switch and cancel cam using stock 69 parts.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 06-02-2023, 10:10 AM

I have a repop gm comfort grip in my truck. You use a 67/68 Camaro wheel hub and it will line up well with the truck column. you can use a 69 hub but they are a larger overall diameter so it will look odd. I still use all the stock truck turn signal stuff.

**Palf70Step** · 06-02-2023, 11:00 AM

As mentioned these work and feel great. They are on 88-94 Chevy Trucks. They come standard or leather wrapped. Mine currently has the aftermarket wrap on it because I have a bad spot on one of the grips. Once I find another good leather wrapped one I wont' use the wheel cover thingie.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 06-02-2023, 06:55 PM

I bought one o' these on the recommendation of others here, but it's still boxed so I can't confirm the fit or quality yet.
https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...-15-inch-black

**MikeB** · 06-02-2023, 10:14 PM

Whatever you do, if things are already tight between you and the steering wheel, don't get one with any offset, also known as "dish".

Found this: Dish is the distance from the mounting surface to the center line of the steering wheel grip."

The greater the dish, the closer the steering wheel grip is to your body.

**MikeB** · 06-02-2023, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

I have a repop gm comfort grip in my truck.

I love your seats and console! Are those OE types?

**tim71** · 06-02-2023, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

I bought one o' these on the recommendation of others here, but it's still boxed so I can't confirm the fit or quality yet.
https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...-15-inch-black

I purchased this 15' steering wheel for my K1500 truck and have been very pleased with it. I don't remember which vendor i bought it from, but it was 3-4 years ago and was around $250 then. It attaches exactly like the 17" original.
Very sturdy but might not be good without power steering.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 06-02-2023, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

I love your seats and console! Are those OE types?

yes, the seats are early blazer hi backs I cut down to work with 72 foam and covers. Console is a original 70-72 piece I restored.

**Johnl48** · 06-03-2023, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

I bought one o' these on the recommendation of others here, but it's still boxed so I can't confirm the fit or quality yet.
https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...-15-inch-black

This is what I'm looking at

**rechinca** · 06-04-2023, 01:52 AM

If you are talking about the smaller diameter repop of the standard steering wheel, yep I’ve had one for about a year now. I absolutely love it! Fits perfect and looks brand new still today even after a year in the brutal sun we have here. I suspect the fit complaint comes from those that haven’t readjusted the column after letting the tension of the shaft when removing the old wheel. The tooling and finish is excellent on mine.

AllGoNoShow · 06-04-2023, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

I have a repop gm comfort grip in my truck. You use a 67/68 Camaro wheel hub and it will line up well with the truck column. you can use a 69 hub but they are a larger overall diameter so it will look odd. I still use all the stock truck turn signal stuff.

Is that a blue comfort grip wheel? What color is that interior? Looks great.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 06-04-2023, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AllGoNoShow

Is that a blue comfort grip wheel? What color is that interior? Looks great.

Yes its a blue comfort grip. They originally came on Buicks, but they are now reproduced. Alot of big Chevelle parts houses have them. The interior is bright blue. Better pic of it in the sunlight.

Casper42 · 06-04-2023, 12:29 PM

I have two of the 15" OEM style. I'm currently running the black, after a tilt column install, and prior to this, I had the blue 15 on the stock non-tilt. Great quality, look and feel for both.

**tim71** · 06-04-2023, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper42

I have two of the 15" OEM style. I'm currently running the black, after a tilt column install, and prior to this, I had the blue 15 on the stock non-tilt. Great quality, look and feel for both.

I love your trucks interior. Beautiful, with either color steering wheel.

Woody · 06-12-2023, 09:34 AM

Sorry I don't have a pic, but a leather wrapped Steering Wheel from a mid ;80s Regal or Riveria 15 a good looking 15" wheel. I have a '87 T-Type wheel on my 69 truck and it fits and feels great.

Woody

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 07-17-2023, 03:00 AM

Others have chimed in on this already, but I did get the 15" mounted with ease. It's solid and feels completely natural when driving
Only thing about it that was remotely difficult was reconditioning the original horn button so it didn't look shabby on the new wheel

06-02-2023, 09:11 AM	#1
Johnl48 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: West milford nj Posts: 326	15" steering wheel Anyone with the aftermarket 15" steering wheel ? I want to go this route but heard of fitment issues with it ? 1970 c20

06-02-2023, 10:10 AM	#3
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 492	Re: 15" steering wheel I have a repop gm comfort grip in my truck. You use a 67/68 Camaro wheel hub and it will line up well with the truck column. you can use a 69 hub but they are a larger overall diameter so it will look odd. I still use all the stock truck turn signal stuff. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

06-02-2023, 11:00 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 15" steering wheel As mentioned these work and feel great. They are on 88-94 Chevy Trucks. They come standard or leather wrapped. Mine currently has the aftermarket wrap on it because I have a bad spot on one of the grips. Once I find another good leather wrapped one I wont' use the wheel cover thingie. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-02-2023, 06:55 PM	#5
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 591	Re: 15" steering wheel I bought one o' these on the recommendation of others here, but it's still boxed so I can't confirm the fit or quality yet. https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...-15-inch-black

06-02-2023, 10:14 PM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: 15" steering wheel Whatever you do, if things are already tight between you and the steering wheel, don't get one with any offset, also known as "dish". Found this: Dish is the distance from the mounting surface to the center line of the steering wheel grip." The greater the dish, the closer the steering wheel grip is to your body. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

06-04-2023, 01:52 AM	#11
rechinca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 535	Re: 15" steering wheel If you are talking about the smaller diameter repop of the standard steering wheel, yep I’ve had one for about a year now. I absolutely love it! Fits perfect and looks brand new still today even after a year in the brutal sun we have here. I suspect the fit complaint comes from those that haven’t readjusted the column after letting the tension of the shaft when removing the old wheel. The tooling and finish is excellent on mine. __________________ 1971 Custom/10 - 350/3 speed, Orange/White roof

06-04-2023, 12:29 PM	#14
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 331	Re: 15" steering wheel I have two of the 15" OEM style. I'm currently running the black, after a tilt column install, and prior to this, I had the blue 15 on the stock non-tilt. Great quality, look and feel for both. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus! Last edited by LockDoc; 06-04-2023 at 12:44 PM. Reason: Rules violation

06-12-2023, 09:34 AM	#16
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Re: 15" steering wheel Sorry I don't have a pic, but a leather wrapped Steering Wheel from a mid ;80s Regal or Riveria 15 a good looking 15" wheel. I have a '87 T-Type wheel on my 69 truck and it fits and feels great. Woody

07-17-2023, 03:00 AM	#17
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 591	Re: 15" steering wheel Others have chimed in on this already, but I did get the 15" mounted with ease. It's solid and feels completely natural when driving Only thing about it that was remotely difficult was reconditioning the original horn button so it didn't look shabby on the new wheel Attached Images

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