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You've been dying to get an aftermarket steering wheel, haven't you? Well, before you do anything that you will regret afterward, here's a few tips on selecting a new wheel. First off, you have to realize that the 'smaller is better' crowd is not always right. A steering wheel with a smaller diameter will cause steering to become heavier, owing from the fact that your hands will be closer to the center. Newton's Second Law states that force needed to create torque increases as the length of the lever arm decreases. Imagine trying to pry open a submarine hatch. It becomes easier if you use a very long wrench. The same principle applies to a steering wheel. If you want steering to become lighter, you use a larger-diameter wheel. Just think of why buses and trucks use large steering wheels. And here's a quick experiment. Remove your stock wheel and drive your car around. It will take all the arm muscle you have to turn the steering column around, doesn't it? There's your proof. But then again, people do things for all the wrong or right reasons. Who's to say you're wrong for choosing one wheel design from another. Whichever steering wheel dimension and design you choose is entirely up to you. Just make sure your horn switch is working. Many people have trouble getting their car horn to work on an aftermarket wheel. It's all about following directions. So order a new steering wheel at Car Stuff now!
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