Lord Sorbington Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Does anyone know if they have a metal frame or are they solid plastic / bakelite?The one on my mk2 saloon has a crack in one of the spokes, if there is a metal frame inside then it's OK, if not I may have to do something about it.I'm reluctant to get rid of the big wheel, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB_Harvey Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 As far as i know they have a steel frame all round ...so i would ignore the cracks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2000 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 If you're really desperate, Ihave at least one spare one kicking around which may be better than yours - although I don't know without checking, as it's been off the car for years as I hate those bloody awful big steering wheelsI much prefer the wooden-rimmed shirt button I have now, as it saves having to go to the gym :DBeen trundling around in Jemma's 1500 for the last couple of days and the one thing I can't get used to is the size of the steering wheel.You really are a weirdo, aren't you Sorbs?? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I think a big wheel is great assuming it's non-PAS - feels fine chucking it about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 Dave2000 wrote:You really are a weirdo, aren't you Sorbs?? ;)Damn, you noticed. I try to keep it quiet.The cracks are in the spokes under the padded central cover so are not visible unless the cover is removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 My old 2000 had exactly the same cracks.........don't panic at all, there is a huge piece of metal just there. It's cracked as the wheel is meant to flex a bit and with age the bakerlite coating hardens and then cracks rather than flexes.Ignore it.Or, have you thought about fitting a non PAS MKII 2500 wheel. Looks like the small S wheel I gave you, but the same size as your existing. Also, MKI Stag wheel the same, looks nicer, still big but has full metal spokes............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 I may try the smaller wheel on the saloon just to see what it's like. The big wheel is good though. You mentalists with your small steering wheels..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Acclaim Guru Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 mine had a steel frame inside it. Cracked though it was, it didnt failb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I love the big wheels too. With the painted rim, not a squashy sponze modern thingy. It's part of the fun driving these old beasts.There's one in the Hillman Imp too which in such a small car really looks ridiculous - but I like it (even exchanged the after market Moto Lita for the original wheel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 MOE came with a small wheel and a modified column, without the power steering which I had fitted, I doubt if I could drive it, or at least park it (a bit of arthur in the elbows) it's not a mod I would have done I quite like the original wheel but I ain't changing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj17 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 One of the first changes I made to my 2k was to swap the bus wheel for a Moto Lita!I don't pamper my car and cover quite a lot of ground. After 250 miles of holding a rock-hard, unforgiving plastic bus wheel my hands were hurting so I went for something with some padding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 That's why they had those sprung wheels, like the original TR4 wheel. I guess replacing the rubbers in the suspension by nylon does make it a bit worse too.Oh - I do not exactly pamper my 2500 - 80.000 kms in three years. All with the plastic steering rim, but with rubber bushes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Mj17 wrote:One of the first changes I made to my 2k was to swap the bus wheel for a Moto Lita!I don't pamper my car and cover quite a lot of ground. After 250 miles of holding a rock-hard, unforgiving plastic bus wheel my hands were hurting so I went for something with some padding.It hurt your hands??!!! That's why I have one of those pink fluffy covers from Halfords on mine, extra padding. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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