I have seen a lot of "how to" or "show me yours" but not many on the benefits of an aftermarket wheel.

Is it better to go a smaller diameter than stock and what does it change as far as the driving with non stock wheels?

Was looking at the OMP SUPER QUADRO with the flat bottom for more leg room.

Was really just curious about the performance benefits if the AM wheel though.

Thanks.

 

I'm strong enough and kept the power steering in my "race" car, so I went down to a 320mm wheel, because the less you have to move, the better. I also wanted to bring the wheel closer to me and get my fingers away from the levers, so I went with a deep dish.

I would not even consider a non-circular wheel unless I only drag-raced and/or had added a 2:1 quickener. It will totally throw you off if you suddenly hit the flat part of the wheel as you have to add more angle mid-corner. A guy had one of those on his autocrossing car and I could barely drive the thing. Yuk.

 

Ooohhh I like that idea. I have an mr and every no and then I pinch my fingers in between the paddle the wheel. Would this remedy the situation. Post pictures op if you do get the wheel.

 

So is there any benefit or negative between running a dished or flat wheel other than the clearance behind and maybe closer to the driver?

Starting to really like the OMP VELOCITÀ SUPERLEGGERO which is flat.

Thanks

 

No, that's what you do, pick the wheel based on fit. I suppose weight plays a small factor and style too.

 

To expand on the above....

If you think about what things are easy or hard to move, then the way you set up a car for a driver is to first place the seat in the correct place relative to the pedals. (The pedals are always the hardest to move, so they usually act as the anchor.) Then you put the steering wheel in the correct place for the location of the seat, which can involve changes to the column and/or a dished steering wheel.

If you have not settled on your seat, then, IMO, it's too early to be messing with the wheel.

 

Yea only if it worked that way with me. I wasn't even thinking new wheel until I was looking through the OMP catalog and saw the wheels.