how small is too small for a steering wheel?
 

I am thinking about getting this wheel (http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_comp.asp?id=266) it is a little over 10". Do you guys think that is too small? I have never driven with such a small wheel. I dont want to get it and regret my purchase. What are some pros and cons to small steering wheels?

Thats a go cart wheel. :skid:

so it wouldnt bolt up?

Nope, and you would really want to go with something bigger

I like my http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_comp.asp?id=273
it has the same stock feel in size but lets much bigger legs behind it as it's a deep dish. It's light as all hell and it's got a "center" marker, which while I'm no rally junky is nice for drift *shrug*

http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_comp.asp?id=278

what do you think about that? i really like the idea of suede.

Thats sick.....as long as you order it through me. :)

can you get it to me any cheaper than 299?

Hows $295 shipped?

its my gf buying it for me actually, so i will have to check with her...lol.... anyway, i will send you a PM

I have a MOMO team 10 inch steering wheel and it's perfect.

There's no such thing as too small.Just as long as you don't get anything over 12 inch.

Just have her shoot me an email. wideopentuning@gmail.com

wait, so the 3 bolt pattern like on this wheel (http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_comp.asp?id=266) will or will not bolt up to the sparco miata hub adapter?

I am pretty sure it won't.

that wheel would be rediculously small, even in our car. I run a 320 and people keep saying how small they think it is

does anyone run with one thats not round, like this http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_comp.asp?id=271? i was wondering if sharp turns are much different?

i have a D shape, I like it, you get used to it soon
too small is when you can hold it at 3 and 9 while you are handcuffed...cheech and chong, lol

D ring is the way to go in a Miata. Makes getting in and out a hair easier plus just looks bad ass. Email me when you decide what wheel you want.;)

This is the wheel I have:
http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_street.asp?id=293

I wouldn't go any smaller than that personally. Also I'd stay away from suede covered wheels, would get pretty gross using it with out gloves after a while.

From the sweat?

If you give them a wipe down every once in a while and remember to brush the nap up when you clean the inside of your car they can last quite a while.

I like my 320mm Momo. That wheel you posted first is a wheel for a formula car or something.

i had a 320 mm momo and I liked it alot too. It actually made more of a difference than I thought it would. A little heavier steering and a little tighter feeling.

320 is where it is at, my momo monte carlo is a great wheel. I dont think Id go any smaller tho

It also totally depends on whether or not you have PS. A 320mm wheel is nice on a car with PS. With no PS I like the the slightly larger D Ring.

how is the 320 with a manual rack? I have depowered steering rack but it clunks like none other and Im considering swapping to a manual rack and getting a smaller wheel

This is what I have in LOLA and it is only 8":

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...VL__AA280_.jpg

The jizz. Have you driven a 200whp+ Miata? :)

320 isnt to bad, ive got a depowered rack. After several trips through the dragon I started to get a little worn out. I like it, but that doesnt mean everyone will

yeah, i think im gonna get the 310mm (http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_comp.asp?id=271) i like the D shape and the horn buttons

Just wondering..how do you guys attach horns to these wheels? Also, what do you end up doing with your stocker?

I'd imagine a D configuration would be better for reasons already mentioned. That chain wheel is HAWT in a stupid way. A guy here got his pinky stuck in it when he was exiting the expressway...he ended up jumping a curb and smacking into a water tower..broke a lot of bones in his arm....

hahahahaha, i didnt know people actually use those...i though it was just a joke...wow
d shape is sweet, i got one, it looks much better in the car too, IMO the stock ones are way over sized for the cabin/car...also, i have a manual rack and its not bad if your moving, even barely, but if you are at a dead stop on pavement, your getting a workout fo sho....

You have to modify your clock spring to get the horn to work. No big deal, it's pretty well detailed on miata.net/garage.