Paul Herts Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi all I am looking to order a wood rim steering wheel and was wondering which is the most authentic and best feel wheel to get. This one e bay looks good. What do you all think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 My Tr6 had a wooden moto lita https://www.moto-lita.co.uk/ wheel fitted when I acquired it. I personally didn’t like it. It looked great, however it was to thin and hard for my liking so I swapped it for a leather one. Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Have you tried one? As Cameron says, many of us find them too thin to be comfortable and can be slippery (= dangerous). Don't want to put you off, but you need to know. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Herts Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Thanks, i did wonder if the looked better than they performed, ill stay with my leather rimmed wheel in that case., Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 I don't mind the harder wood surface, but also think that many of the offerings are too thin. They feel too delicate or something for the masculine looking car. The wheel on my six right now is even a little fatter than stock. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 IMHO Motolita make the best classic steering wheels, though such quality isn't cheap. I have a 14" leather rimmed wheel in my TR6, in the thicker leather rim gives good grip for the muscular steering input sometimes required with a TR. I've just fitted a wood rim Motolita to my Spitfire Mk3. The thinner rim suits the lighter, more delicate feel of the Spit and the wood looks good on the early models of Spit (or an early TR), again in my opinion. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Herts Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 All good points I've not considered and the TR6 does need a bit of muscle to hustle it along so the thicker rim with grip certainly makes sense, just found a inside picture of mine, its wood rimmed but pretty thick so whilst its not period it seems a good option to stay with and ill save the cash towards some stainless bumpers........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 I agree with above, the steering is heavy especially when static, and a thinner rim does not help. I currently have a Les Leston wheel fitted which is quite an attractive period piece, but could do with being double bound for extra thickness. Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 My 6 had what I assume to be the original wheel when I purchased it but I now have a wooden Motolita wheel fitted. The Motolita was a big birthday present from the guys at work and gratefully received. looks well but I prefer the feel of the original wheel which I have kept to be recovered when other jobs don't take priority. Wooden wheel ...leather gloves required...might be a bit warm when summer eventually arrives. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Another vote for Motolita wheels mine’s a 14” leather Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CK's TR6 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 One on the left sitting in my garage, quilted maple. One on the right, Koa. A little fatter than stock, oval in cross section. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 I think the wider low profile tyres fitted to a lot of TR's are the source of heavy steering. When I went to 165's the steering became nice and light. Smaller steering wheels also make it heavier, I'm running a Mota Lita 14" leather rimmed wheel. Gareth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Flinn Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 If you can find an Original Formula Style Wheel they look great and where an original Option? I found mine a bit flexy and thin on the rim though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter V W Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Another vote for 14” Motolita In leather. The best steering wheel available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) On 3/19/2020 at 10:39 PM, CK's TR6 said: One on the left sitting in my garage, quilted maple. One on the right, Koa. A little fatter than stock, oval in cross section. .....And the motoring world laughed at the Austin Allegro Quartic Steering Device. An absolute ground breaking and brave concept. The refinement on modern cars of a curved top improves the visual appearance. Peter W Edited March 21, 2020 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 16 hours ago, Phil H 4 said: My 6 had what I assume to be the original wheel when I purchased it but I now have a wooden Motolita wheel fitted. The Motolita was a big birthday present from the guys at work and gratefully received. looks well but I prefer the feel of the original wheel which I have kept to be recovered when other jobs don't take priority. Wooden wheel ...leather gloves required...might be a bit warm when summer eventually arrives. Phil Hello everyone. I have done the reverse of Phil. I’ve taken off my motolita (which looks to be the same as Phil’s) and replaced with the original. The original wheel covering is nicer feeling in the hand and there were too many reflections bouncing off the motolita onto the windscreen in sunny situations for my liking. Lastly, the triumph marque badge is bigger on the original wheel compared to the motolita and that is a welcome positive in my view. cheers dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevenphillips Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 I agree with Pete W's quote though didnt have the comedy prowess he has to reply. Well done Peter, did make me chuckle a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casar66 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) My one is an italian wheel by NARDI. It is not so common than the Motolita´s here in Germany but it like its much more elegant look and touch. But the main advantage for me is the longer hub and the slightly bowl shape that it gives me more room. If I would not need that room I would have stayed with the original one for sure. Edited April 2, 2020 by Casar66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Anyone use one of these sweet wheels? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, ed_h said: Anyone use one of these sweet wheels? I bet Fred Flintstone has one George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Paul, My personal opinion, is that I wouldn't fit a wood rimmed steering wheel (Moto-Lita or otherwise) for all the reasons given above, and more besides. The Triumph design engineers didn't get too many things wrong, the TR6 steering wheels being a good example - the original CP cars had a 15" wheel which was almost perfect, albeit the 'leather' rim was a little thin but with standard 165 tires fitted it presented no problem with flex. Decent ones are rare but do pop up on eBay from time to time. CR cars had a 14.5" rim with a slightly thicker rim and is the prefered option by many for touring (including me on my CP below) and who want the original look, it works very well with 185 or larger tires fitted. Decent CR 14.5" are not so rare and often pop up on eBay and would be my recommendation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Absolutely agree with Andrew above. Good looking wheel in stock form, Motolita look good too, leather rimmed, of course. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul J Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Originally would a CP car have been 15" flat or dished. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Paul J said: Originally would a CP car have been 15" flat or dished. Paul Paul, It was flat, see below. Edit: that's not a rip on the rim, it's a cheeky fly! Cheers, Andrew Edited April 2, 2020 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul J Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Thanks Andrew Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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