Steering wheel sizes

Post by **lloyd** » 27 Aug 2007, 18:58

Trying to get a steering wheel to fit inside of a Disklok. Our wheel measures 44.75cm and Disklok's biggest fits up to 44cm. What is the next size down in T3 steering wheels and where can I get one?

Thanks,

Lloyd

Post by **wasserleaker** » 27 Aug 2007, 19:15

the models with power steering have a smaller dia. wheel, my Carat steering wheel looks to be smaller than a mates non pwr steering one, can measure it for you if you like...

Post by **wasserleaker** » 27 Aug 2007, 19:26

420mm, mate

funny looks off the neighbour out walking his dog, [as though nipping out with a tape measure to check your steering wheel size is in some way weird!]

Post by **lloyd** » 27 Aug 2007, 19:38

wasserleaker wrote:420mm, mate funny looks off the neighbour out walking his dog, [as though nipping out with a tape measure to check your steering wheel size is in some way weird!]

Thanks! So I could use a power steering wheel in place of mine and the disklok!

I wonder if there are any steering wheel sizes between the power steering one and my 88 wheel?

Post by **wasserleaker** » 28 Aug 2007, 20:13

it's also possible that some vw golf or polo etc. wheels will have the same splines as a T25, and suit the dia. of the disklok,
may be worth a trip to a scrapyard/breakers.

Post by **lloyd** » 30 Aug 2007, 14:42

Sorry for the delay. Was away getting van gassed and immobilizer installed yesterday. At least now we can cover miles cheaper and have some security.

I think the golf and polo wheels are smaller.. more like 39 cm. Our 44.75cm wheel is hard enough for wife to turn when parking etc. 42cm would probably be fine for her, but anything smaller I don't think she could handle a smaller one.

Thanks,

Lloyd

Post by **Shipdrives** » 02 Sep 2007, 12:20

Golf 4-horn button wheel is 380mm, I've got one on my bus (cost £5 on ebay); straight replacement, no mods needed. Steering is OK provided tyres are at correct pressure although a bit heavy when doing a 3-point turn (no power steering). Main problem is small wheel obscures the dashboard warning lights so fitted a beeper to the indicator relay.

Post by **wasserleaker** » 02 Sep 2007, 19:03

there's a T25 Carat wheel on fleabay at the moment, maybe worth a bid.

Post by **lloyd** » 02 Sep 2007, 20:32

Thanks I'll keep an eye on it.

Lloyd

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 02 Sep 2007, 21:42

wasserleaker wrote:there's a T25 Carat wheel on fleabay at the moment, maybe worth a bid.

Lloyd, you're ok bidding on a genuine T25 steering wheel but DO NOT bid on a VW Polo steering wheel on fleabay, buy one far cheaper at a local(ish) scrapyard. There are Polo steering wheels being sold on Fleabay as genuine T25 & fetching £70 - £80 + postage!

A small Polo steering wheel fitted to a T25 makes the steering very heavy.
Most T25s don't have PAS that's why they have a large steering wheel.

Post by **lloyd** » 03 Sep 2007, 06:33

Thanks B Lad Wouldn't dream of putting a Polo wheel on. Am only interested in one that will fit in a 44cm disklok. Wife has hard enough time with full size wheel without power steering.

Post by **lloyd** » 03 Sep 2007, 06:43

Thanks B Lad Wouldn't dream of putting a Polo wheel on. Am only interested in one that will fit in a 44cm disklok. Wife has hard enough time with full size wheel without power steering.