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  1. #1
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    Default Steering Wheel Size

    With these newer quicker racks, what's recommended for wheel size?

  2. #2
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    smaller 15" wheel you turn your hands less but some likes the large 17 so they say you can feel movement in car better,its a choice changins size is not a race winner.

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    I go with a 15" due to clearance issues.
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  4. #4
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    With as much debate as there always is on this topic, I'd think there's a market for a 16" steering wheel.

  5. #5
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    I use a 13" wheel and they are really hard to find new or used.

  6. #6
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    Ive stayed with the 17 since it was really the only option i had when i started

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    I bought a Joe's 13" ultra light drilled aluminum on Amazon.com and I LOVE it on my new 4 1/2" 220 Sweet...

  8. #8
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    Personal choice I had used both and prefer the 17" wheel.

  9. #9
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    Joes carries 13", 14", 15", 16", and 17". I've heard many racers use smaller wheels for bullrings and smaller, more on the wheel type tracks and then use a bigger wheel on bigger and more sweeping tracks. Big teams just switch cars or racks, but budget guys find a little cheaper alternative to slow down and speed up the steering.

  10. #10
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    I used a 17" wheel with a 15" seat until for some reason these numbers switched at about age 50 and now I find myself using a 17" seat with a 15" wheel for clearance. Wheel size is just users choice in my opinion.
    Last edited by hpmaster; 05-08-2014 at 08:04 AM.

  11. #11
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    My annual response to this annual question,,,,,,,,,,,, use the biggest wheel your belly will allow.


    BTW a 13" wheel is for driving with handcuffs on.... in Tijuana, or a gocart!

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