Steering wheel size?

PeeDeePrius · 05-22-2005, 03:09 PM

Anybody think the steering wheel is kinda small on our Prii?

Seems a bit small to me, but that's just me.

Might make a difference in the handling (non?) issue. It doesn't bother me. Just curious...

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galaxee · 05-22-2005, 03:15 PM

Yeah, it's a bit smaller. I was looking at a steering wheel cover that fit "standard" 14 1/2 to 15 inch steering wheels. Found out after a little searching online it's a little too small- it's 14 3/8 inches.

Mystery Squid · 05-22-2005, 03:36 PM

I actually really like it this small. Gives it that "Formula 1" feel...

AnOldHouse · 05-22-2005, 03:54 PM

From test drive experience only: smallish wheel, yes, but I rather like it. All those steering wheel buttons are within easy finger reach.

majordude · 05-22-2005, 04:25 PM

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Yeah, it's a bit smaller. I was looking at a steering wheel cover that fit \"standard\" 14 1/2 to 15 inch steering wheels. Found out after a little searching online it's a little too small- it's 14 3/8 inches.[/b]

I bought a leather steering wheel cover from Wheelskins.com. I got their EuroTone two color cover (black top and bottom, sand sides). It feels GREAT!

The steering wheel is a bit fatter and the leather gives a sure grip.

It took about 1.5 hours to stitch it up and keep it tight.

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05-22-2005, 03:09 PM	#1
PeeDeePrius Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheraw, SC Posts: 39 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Steering wheel size? Anybody think the steering wheel is kinda small on our Prii? Seems a bit small to me, but that's just me. Might make a difference in the handling (non?) issue. It doesn't bother me. Just curious... ..

05-22-2005, 03:54 PM	#4
AnOldHouse PRIUS...it isn't just for vegans anymore. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Middlesex County, Connecticut Posts: 675 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Steering wheel size? From test drive experience only: smallish wheel, yes, but I rather like it. All those steering wheel buttons are within easy finger reach.

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05-22-2005, 03:15 PM	#2
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,033 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	Yeah, it's a bit smaller. I was looking at a steering wheel cover that fit "standard" 14 1/2 to 15 inch steering wheels. Found out after a little searching online it's a little too small- it's 14 3/8 inches.

05-22-2005, 03:36 PM	#3
Mystery Squid Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I actually really like it this small. Gives it that "Formula 1" feel...