Aftermarket Steering Wheels

[Metal]

Hi there. I'm looking to put my stock steering wheel in the cupboard for a while. 

Can I get some input on why various size variations; personal preferences; advantages/disadvantages; best quality; recommendations etc?

What aftermarket steering wheel do you use? 

Do you find certain sizes impede the view of the gauges? 

Some examples of options I've seen that I like (keeping with all black in my cockpit) are below.

Anyone want to sell me one?

Cheers in advance.

 

Momo Prototipo - 35cm

 

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/MOMO-PROTOTIPO-Steering-Wheel-Black-MOMO-Hub-Adapter-Kit-Porsche-Horn-Button-/222290173853?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

 

Ruf Atiwe - 36cm

 

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-RUF-Atiwe-steering-wheel-911-964-993-901-RS-Carrera-Lenkrad-Italvolanti-/371842115531?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

 

Momo Prototipo - 32cm

 

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/original-Momo-Prototipo-Sportlenkrad-volante-steering-wheel-Porsche-911-912-RS-/371836043251?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

 

Ruf Atiwe - 36cm

 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/3273140720?view=permalink&id=10158086760390721

[LeeM]

  As nice as the Prototipo/Momo wheels are, there are similar SAAS wheels on the market for a quarter of the price that do the same job. They have the same PCD too (70mm), so they fit straight onto a Momo boss like Sparco or OMP do.

 I bought a suede SAAS wheel for $80 or $90 ex display stock $ retail was $129 I think). It's thicker than the Momo's I've had/have, and I much prefer it to any wheel I've tried the same size. I also much prefer suede to leather for grip and comfort. Probably not at the level of quality as a Momo, though they're not that far off (I'm not as fussy as some though)

 It's a very personal choice, so the only way is to visit a shop that stocks Momo/Sparco/OMP and try them, then try some SAAS wheels from Autobarn/Supercheap etc. If you see cheap Momo's on Ebay etc, they're probably Chinese knock off's, and will bend very easily

 

[Philbee]

For me, part of the choice was... having an old car, no power steering anything smaller than 350mm may get a bit hard to turn quickly or tightly or just parking. Also, I found the prototipo a bit narrow to keep a good grip on when I hit the SMT turns, had to get it covered with another layer. But if you have a 996 by the looks, then its not a prob for you... 

But going to a non-airbag from a 996 with an airbag is kinda frowned upon (not by me, just the law I think).... is it a track car or DD?

Whoa! I just hit the link above, $750 for the momo!! I'd rethink that one....  way too much! Try demon-tweeks in UK for a momo proto. Otherwise, hear what @leeM   says above... cheap and simples!

[Stew F]

that first RUF wheel is pretty cool. 

I recently  bought a SAAS GT 34cm wheel,  circa 1980. Kind of similar to a prototipo, and bucket loads of patina.   Paid 20 bills for it. It's a flat wheel,  so as well as the hub,  I bought a 50mm spacer, otherwise it's only 5mm off the dash.   I like the momo prototipo style, but not the white stitching. Plus it's the stereotypical Porsche wheel,  and that's not me.  No offense to people who have them. 

[cyberpunky]

the last link got my vote

[Carrera28]

Definitely the last one.

[Metal]

For me, part of the choice was... having an old car, no power steering anything smaller than 350mm may get a bit hard to turn quickly or tightly or just parking. Also, I found the prototipo a bit narrow to keep a good grip on when I hit the SMT turns, had to get it covered with another layer. But if you have a 996 by the looks, then its not a prob for you... 

But going to a non-airbag from a 996 with an airbag is kinda frowned upon (not by me, just the law I think).... is it a track car or DD?

Whoa! I just hit the link above, $750 for the momo!! I'd rethink that one....  way too much! Try demon-tweeks in UK for a momo proto. Otherwise, hear what @leeM   says above... cheap and simples!

Apologies. I need to update my ride details. The car is a 75 911s not a 996. 

Thanks to those that have given responses. Appreciated.