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  • MazterDizazter
    Wrencher
    • Feb 2009
    • 279

    #1

    Your preferred steering wheel diameter

    Hey guys,

    I am planning on replacing the airbag steering wheel in my E30. I currently have a MOMO hub adapter and am shopping steering wheels. I was thinking of swapping the Monte Carlo 320mm wheel from my MR2 onto the E30 and buying a new wheel for the MR2, but I'm worried the 320 will feel too small in the E30. What size do you guys prefer for your cars; 320, 330, 350, 360+? I want to make sure it doesn't obstruct the view of the gauges and whatnot. Thanks in advance for the feedback!
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  • Danny
    Moderator
    • Feb 2008
    • 14216

    #2
    I think my mtech 2 is 385. I like it. Had a 350 momo and it blocked some gauges. Nice wheel, but it wore on me.

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    • Raxe
      R3V Elite
      • Nov 2006
      • 5346

      #3
      370mm mtech 2 wheel is perfect IMO.

      >> 1988 3.1 ITB E30 /// 2002 E46 M3 6MT / 2008 335xi 6MT / 1991 S38B36 E30 (sold)

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      • Pantless Spency
        It's McRib time!!!
        • Feb 2011
        • 7284

        #4
        i had a 310 iirc in my e21 and loved it. very small though. i think 360 is a good normal size for the e30

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        • M-technik-3
          I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
          • Oct 2003
          • 18946

          #5
          360-370mm Have a small tech II wheel in two of my cars and like it very much. I have a 365mm Momo that I like too but that has a hub extension.
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          • lambo
            Captain Scene Points
            • Feb 2010
            • 10953

            #6
            I'm planning on a 355.

            Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
            Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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            • ak-
              R3V OG
              • May 2009
              • 12422

              #7
              10mm smaller than whatever mt1 is

              1991 325iS turbo

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              • Robert
                No R3VLimiter
                • Dec 2010
                • 3770

                #8
                Mod 78 , 330MM

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                • Holland
                  R3V OG
                  • Nov 2008
                  • 7176

                  #9
                  Originally posted by M-technik-3
                  360-370mm Have a small tech II wheel in two of my cars and like it very much. I have a 365mm Momo that I like too but that has a hub extension.
                  Perfect size range. No PS FTW.
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                  • Pantless Spency
                    It's McRib time!!!
                    • Feb 2011
                    • 7284

                    #10
                    no ps ftw on the 310mm ;)
                    super fun.

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                    • F34R
                      sLaughter
                      • May 2009
                      • 12385

                      #11
                      350mm no power steering <3
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                      • Pantless Spency
                        It's McRib time!!!
                        • Feb 2011
                        • 7284

                        #12
                        Originally posted by F34R
                        350mm no power steering <3
                        You forgot to mention the strong sexy arms ;)

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                        • jlevie
                          R3V OG
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 13530

                          #13
                          If the car has stock seats, a 370mm wheel is about as small as you can go without obscuring the turn signal/high beam/top of the gauges unless the driver is very short. For someone of average height and when race seats are used mounted as low as possible (no sliders) a 330mm wheel works.
                          The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                          Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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                          • lambo
                            Captain Scene Points
                            • Feb 2010
                            • 10953

                            #14
                            Originally posted by F34R
                            no power steering <3
                            Annnndddd a Z3 1.9 rack...

                            Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                            Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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                            • Court M3
                              R3V OG
                              • Jan 2004
                              • 6713

                              #15
                              I've had 360-370mm wheels and all fit perfect without blocking any gauges. 350mm was a bit small, but did give the car a more go-cart type feel.
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