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two40 · 07-06-2005, 09:34 AM

What size of steering wheel will be more convenient for drifting.

350mm or 320mm ?

Thanks.

autobahNESSA · 07-06-2005, 09:37 AM

280mm
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**Phlip** · 07-06-2005, 09:52 AM

get whatever size you want

S13 Charlie · 07-06-2005, 10:26 AM

Whichever size Tsuchiya-san uses... cause the drift king knows best!

Honestly though, drift, grip, grandma, it's all personal preference. Get out there and grab some different size steering wheels, and then use which one you like the best. If you don't like what you get, just buy a new one and sell the old one..

For reference: I think I have a 320mm wheel and it took a little getting used to coming from the stock wheel. With the much smaller diameter, steering effort increased, but now I'm used to my little wheel, and my arms are also twice as huge!

Inland180 · 07-06-2005, 04:41 PM

350mm IMO anything else feels weird!

citizen · 07-06-2005, 05:38 PM

depends on how wide your shoulders are, unless you're just retarded and want some small ass "racing" wheel because thats what you see all the ricers using.

ranisron · 07-06-2005, 07:13 PM

depends on your height and your feel for space

HyperTek · 07-06-2005, 07:43 PM

smaller sucks.. stay around stock sizes... becuase your hands wont have much anywhere to go when you need to switch over the drift or correct yourself.

BrandC · 07-07-2005, 12:21 AM

If the car has power steering/long ratio steering rack, smaller diameter by about 20-40mm is great. It will make less work of steering, and you won't feel so "busy" steering all the time.

I've driven a Corolla w/ no PS and small diameter (~320mm) and turning is a workout, but it's not bad. You feel all pumped up and buff after a few u-turns.

wutangben · 07-07-2005, 01:12 AM

i was skeptical about buying my 320mm wheel because i thought it might be too small, but it's totally fine. the difference in steering effort is practically unnoticable in my opinion. going back to normal steering wheels suck though, when i get into my prelude or civic it feels like im driving a bus! i definitely recommend the 320. (makes a big difference when drifting too).

Ben

JDMs13 · 07-07-2005, 11:48 AM

im running 360mm. I love it. The only time I see people running small diamter wheels, is when they are driving a hachi.
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07-06-2005, 09:34 AM	#1
two40 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando, fl Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	320mm or 350mm steering wheel. What size of steering wheel will be more convenient for drifting. 350mm or 320mm ? Thanks.

07-06-2005, 09:37 AM	#2
autobahNESSA Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milpitas/Irvine, CA Posts: 1,257 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	280mm The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters __________________

07-06-2005, 09:52 AM	#3
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	get whatever size you want __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

07-06-2005, 04:41 PM	#5
Inland180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 1,763 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	350mm IMO anything else feels weird! __________________ PTE6262 Full-Race Twin Scroll FTW! Feedback LINK

07-06-2005, 07:13 PM	#7
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 43 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	depends on your height and your feel for space __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

07-06-2005, 10:26 AM	#4
S13 Charlie Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 716 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Whichever size Tsuchiya-san uses... cause the drift king knows best! Honestly though, drift, grip, grandma, it's all personal preference. Get out there and grab some different size steering wheels, and then use which one you like the best. If you don't like what you get, just buy a new one and sell the old one.. For reference: I think I have a 320mm wheel and it took a little getting used to coming from the stock wheel. With the much smaller diameter, steering effort increased, but now I'm used to my little wheel, and my arms are also twice as huge!

07-06-2005, 05:38 PM	#6
citizen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,240 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: citizen Feedback Score: 0 reviews	depends on how wide your shoulders are, unless you're just retarded and want some small ass "racing" wheel because thats what you see all the ricers using.

07-06-2005, 07:43 PM	#8
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	smaller sucks.. stay around stock sizes... becuase your hands wont have much anywhere to go when you need to switch over the drift or correct yourself. __________________ Keep it Classy

07-07-2005, 12:21 AM	#9
BrandC Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If the car has power steering/long ratio steering rack, smaller diameter by about 20-40mm is great. It will make less work of steering, and you won't feel so "busy" steering all the time. I've driven a Corolla w/ no PS and small diameter (~320mm) and turning is a workout, but it's not bad. You feel all pumped up and buff after a few u-turns.

07-07-2005, 01:12 AM	#10
wutangben Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IL Age: 44 Posts: 739 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i was skeptical about buying my 320mm wheel because i thought it might be too small, but it's totally fine. the difference in steering effort is practically unnoticable in my opinion. going back to normal steering wheels suck though, when i get into my prelude or civic it feels like im driving a bus! i definitely recommend the 320. (makes a big difference when drifting too). Ben

07-07-2005, 11:48 AM	#11
JDMs13 BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New England Age: 41 Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im running 360mm. I love it. The only time I see people running small diamter wheels, is when they are driving a hachi. __________