The Wood Steering Wheel Guide

posted by Scott on Aug 1

Macy’s Garage is a business located in Ohio, and their website has a very informative article on wood steering wheels for British classic cars.
Mark writes “Installing a wood rimmed steering wheel is a quick and easy way to add a classic and elegant look to your car’s interior. But wood rimmed steering wheels are expensive, and not always the highest quality.”

Mark states that his favorite cars are Triumphs, and says “I’ll walk you through the options for installing a wood rimmed steering wheel on a Triumph TR2 or TR3, but this discussion could be applicable to most any classic automobile”.

If you are looking for a custom wheel then you would also find this interesting…”My neighbor Paul has an unusual hobby.  He hand crafts wooden steering wheels, and they are truly things of beauty.  Paul has been making wooden rimmed steering wheels for over 30 years. This custom wood steering wheel service is not just for Triumphs, but any OEM wheel with exposed metal spokes”.

So check out this site for some great info… http://www.macysgarage.com/myweb6/wood_wheels.htm

Read more about wood steering wheels here …  www.woodsteeringwheelguide.com

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posted by Scott on May 19

Could your car do with an interior upgrade?
Easy - replace that boring rubbery plastic steering wheel with a purpose-built wood steering wheel.
Imagine driving along an open country road with your hands gripping a beautiful hand rubbed mahogany wood steering wheel with  aluminum spokes polished to a brilliant mirror finish - oh yeah!

The steering wheel is the one device that makes us truly feel connected to the road, visually inviting us to jump in the driver’s seat and take that car for a spin. Though it you can feel every aspect of the road’s surface, and why not do it with something that draws the gaze of your eye, and feels thrilling to touch.

Any true enthusiast would consider customising their prized machine with something more befitting than the original steering wheel, transforming the interior and bringing out the true character of the beast within. Classic car manufacturer’s started installing wood steering wheels on their muscle cars years ago, and you will find them in the likes of Corvette’s, Chevy Camaro’s, and Mustangs.

Many modern luxury cars use steering wheels that combine leather and and wood to create a sublime atmosphere, and tie in the look of a woodgrain panelled dashboard, giving the feeling of opulence and luxury.

An average car interior will gain an instant lift with the addition of a classy mahongany or walnut wood steering wheel, and will be transformed into something that begs to be driven. As any luxury car owner knows, a well positioned and proportioned steering wheel enhances driver comfort, and increases driveability of the vehicle.

Here at the Wood Steering Wheel Guide we have links to articles about classic and modern cars with wood steering wheels, repairing old steering wheels,  replacing steering wheels, and adding dashboard kits. We aim to give you ideas on how you can transform the console of your favorite car.

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