Anthony Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Been looking at various steering wheels this morningWho like dished and who likes flat wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migntig Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I have original flat in the Spit and Motalita dished in the GT6. Flat wheel puts stalks at fingertips but dished Motalita looks much nicer and is much more comfortable.Motalita v. expensive new though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docman Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I think it all depends on what look you are going after. If you want a classic, old school appearance, get a thin rim, 15 inch flat wood wheel, like a Nardi.I went for a more updated look with a fatter, leather, slightly dished, 13 inch wheel.Did you decide on a paint color yet? I'm having the same quandry. At first I said its got to be dark BRG, then maybe Guards Red - something that will pop. Now I'm thinking a medium dark electric blue metallic to highlight the beautiful lines of the car, but I also like the cream color used on old Morgans and XK120s (might be better for global warming conditions, too - we've had a CRAZY hot summer).Aaarrgghhhh!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Nope, I still haven't decided on a colourI'm stuck between......GreenRedYellowHmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSBulmer Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Dished is my preference.I swapped out a 2 1/2 inch dished factory leather wrapped wheel for a 1 1/2 inch dished wood wheel. The 1 inch loss in dish makes the car difficult to park and in tight situations - there is not sufficient room for my fingers to fit between the wheel and the signal and light stalks.When I find a good 2 1/2 inch dished wood wheel then I will be making another change.jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieGT Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hi,I prefer the Original dished version for my mk1.Not only the looks but it gives more clearance for my leggs/knees. Heres an image of my gt6 with the leather rim. I was able to buy an original option wooden steering wheel, which is exactly the same in size and dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 that does look really nice....mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black6osprey Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 mpbarrett wrote:that does look really nice....mikeThe wheel or the picture through the windscreen ;)On the steering wheel question the choice is yours. Mines the original and I love it. The cars hot, it smells of the 70s, has no mod cons, has a thin steering wheel you would laugh at it a modern car but when you sit in it and drive it, its unlike anything I've driven before and thats why I like it :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieGT Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 mpbarrett wrote:that does look really nice....mikeDid you refer to the steering wheel or the lady ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I also like the original flat one on my GT6 Mk3 - like migntig said, as you're driving, you just twiddle your fingers to operate the overdrive & turn signals, without having to let go of the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I have a dished Moto Lita in the GT6, really like it.Not a fan of thin original wheels.Nice interior to that mk1 GT6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbarrett Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 EddieGT wrote:Did you refer to the steering wheel or the lady ;)the wheel hadnt noticed the picture thru the windows until now! Ok both nice :))Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I find the original steering wheel design quite functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Don't know what the brand is of the one I am using but happy with it.Was in one of the cars I started with and unbranded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 junkuser wrote:I find the original steering wheel design quite functional.Now that could classed as `standard`.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encom Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 EddieGT wrote:Hi,I prefer the Original dished version for my mk1.Not only the looks but it gives more clearance for my leggs/knees. Heres an image of my gt6 with the leather rim. I was able to buy an original option wooden steering wheel, which is exactly the same in size and dish. Does anyone know where I can get a wheel like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 1867 wrote:Does anyone know where I can get a wheel like this?Fitted to 2.5PI, (MkI) GT6 MkI & II. Saloons and GT6's have different bosses.Expect to pay £125 up to £250 with the boss, depending on who is selling and condition.Not saying you can't find bargains but you have to hunt them down. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Richard_B wrote:Fitted to 2.5PI, (MkI) GT6 MkI & II. Saloons and GT6's have different bosses.Expect to pay £125 up to £250 with the boss, depending on who is selling and condition.Not saying you can't find bargains but you have to hunt them down. 8) This is a picture of a Standard Mk2 GT6 wheel (Similar if not the same as a TR5 Wheel?), you would have been able to get the Formula style wheel shown though as an optional extra from the Standard Triumph dealer?Agree about the values, saw one on E-bay recently with a £299 buy it now price ??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Oh yes… there IS a wheel in that picture. Sorry. Got distracted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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