[Crazy Canuck]

Hi,

Looking into changing steering wheel...
wanted your opinion on Grant wheels, good/bad, what to look for, etc.

From what I can tell, the obvious difference is the 5-bolt (Grant) vs 6-bolt for the others.

was thinking on 1 of the 2 models (if I go Grant) ... both are 350mm
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/129/
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/128/

Otherwise, I'll go w/ Momo wheels w/ similar design:
http://www.momousa.com/tuning/steering-whe...l?view=featured
http://www.momousa.com/tuning/steering-whe...ompetition.html
http://www.momousa.com/tuning/steering-whe...uark-black.html

Thanks,

[CrashTestDummy]

I adapted a factory wheel to a Grant quick-release adapter, and have been using it probably for 5 or so years now. Love it! I know that wasn't the question, but the quick-release hub was mentioned.

I was looking for a smaller wheel, but I have to agree with others that most of the Grant wheels look cheap (and are, relatively-speaking), but Momos are kind of at the 'I'll wait until other projects are paid for' price range.

[CrashTestDummy]

I adapted a factory wheel to a Grant quick-release adapter, and have been using it probably for 5 or so years now. Love it! I know that wasn't the question, but the quick-release hub was mentioned.

I was looking for a smaller wheel, but I have to agree with others that most of the Grant wheels look cheap (and are, relatively-speaking), but Momos are kind of at the 'I'll wait until other projects are paid for' price range.

We were out working on the car today, and I had a look at the wheel. It turns out it IS a Grant wheel. It looks like this:

(IMG:http://images9.fotki.com/v749/photos/5/1331095/10406342/Firebirdsteeringwheel-vi.jpg)

It's been in the car probably 8 or so years and looks pretty decent considering the age. Of course, we usually drive with gloves on, so that probably helps things a lot. It gets bonus points for the factory Firebird horn button fit in the recess for the Grant horn button. We don't use a horn, although I'm seriously considering installing one. It's amazing how people don't seem to hear us coming, or trying to back out of a parking spot.

This is on a 3rd Gen, though. IIRC, the wheel OD was equal to about the OEM wheel ID, so it's a little smaller, but not by much. And of course, it bolted right on the Grant quick release, which is almost a necessity with the Kirkey seat and roll bar.