Steering Wheel Measurements

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  1. Earplug

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    Wanting to get a replacement Grant steering wheel. What dish/offset measurement should I be looking at?

    Any recommendation on which model to get? Kinda difficult picking one out by just the pictures. Wanting a fairly basic, traditional model without going to the big $$$ wood models.
     
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    Don't get a 13 inch if you don't have power steering. Ask me how I know.
     
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    I have the chrome spoke 3" deep by 13" diameter Grant wheel with 215/70 front tires without power steering. Works for me.

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    Grant sells adapters to bring the steering wheel the proper distance from the column.
    It really depends on what style of steering wheel you get. Just use whichever adapter they recommend.
     
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    It may "work" for you, but looks really goofy. 14-1/2" to 15" is ideal for these cars.
     
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    All in the eyes of the beholder. If they all had to look alike they might as well be red Camaros.

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    Well, there are nice red Camaros, and hideous red Camaros..
     

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