Grant Steering Wheels

 

Went from the Original 15" cracked hard plastic that stuck up above the dash line
to a Wood Grant 13.5" that is below the dash line
Grant Steering Wheels

 

Grant 213 13.5" wheel. I like it, but I also have power steering.

 

I went to a 14" Grant Wheel with very little dish to give the old stomach a little more room. With this wheel you can use the GM hub and horn setup from a Comfort grip wheel which my car had.

 

I had to put a 13 to help get in the car after I put a new bench seat (no tilt column) there was a noticeable difference in steering effort even with power steering (jeep box conversion) the wife thought the power steering was broke, I like it though.

 

I went with a 15 inch wheel in my 66 restomod for 2 reasons. I like to rest my arm on the armrest while driving and I gained better gauge visibility. Check to see if a 14 inch or 13 inch will obstruct your view before you buy. Make sure the wheel you buy also has the correct amount of dish for comfortable driving.

 

I put a 13.75 Budnik on it last fall. Did not get much driving time with it but it felt kind of small, second guessing if I should have gone with the 15.5.

 

I have a 15" wheel in my 70 now but I hate it. Plan to change it out for a Budnik or Momo, in 350mm (13.9")
Just haven't decided which wheel I like the best.

 

I put on a Grant Corsa 1020 - 13.75" last summer.

So far, in my limited driving with it, I like they way it feels and looks.

 

Thank you for all the responses.

Maybe just need to give it some more time. I installed a Turn One 12:1 box and it may all just take some time to get used to.

 

12.7:1 box, I'd stay with 14 or 15 inches...

I have a Lee 14:1 and my 12" wheel is perfect!!

A 12" wheel will quicken up even a stock veri-ratio box..

 

I went with a Forever Sharp 14" half wrap. Liking it so far. I also have a Lee 12:1 box.

 

I have a "12:1" (supposedly 12.7:1) AGR box with a 350 mm (13.78") MOMO wheel. The wheel is a bit small, I think i'd prefer a 14 to 14.25" wheel, but I still find the steering too slow. I'd like to get a Turn One 10:1.

 

I have the same Grant wheel as shown in post #4, except mine has the brushed stainless spokes.
One thing not mentioned is comfort. I find the Grant wheel is perfectly sized for my hands, & has nice indents for the fingers. Very comfortable for long drives. A smaller diameter wheel [ than stock ] requires more effort to turn, so keep this in mind.

 

Here is the one I installed, Just feels odd being that small I am used to the stock wheel.

 

Lemme git this strait. Yew guys er a tellin' me that size does matter? >

 

I sure hope it doesn't!!:surprise:

 

My car when I bought it had a grant 13” steering wheel. I tried a reproduction 70 SS one, and didn’t like it. Too thin in my hand, and stomach clearance suffered 😳
I eventually put a tilt column and seat track extenders on, and went back to a grant 13”. Then I improved the front suspension and enjoyed more spirited driving. The 13” steering wheel was just too small, and I felt like my shoulders were too wide and I didn’t have good leverage when steering, especially if carving a corner. I just recently put on a Budnik 15” steering wheel, and I love it.

 

My car when I bought it had a grant 13” steering wheel. I tried a reproduction 70 SS one, and didn’t like it. Too thin in my hand, and stomach clearance suffered 😳
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roger that! Always liked steering wheels a little thicker

Using an 81 Z/28 wheel (that fake rope stuff) similar to the mid 70s vette/vega wheel
With a 12:1 box I think you could go smaller it will feel fine

While trying to look up dia on ebay shocked to see used ones getting 150-200 for a nicely done one and 350 for repops!!!HOly smokes, what happened to $40 all day lol. (wonder why less are in this hobby?)lol

Love it though still has a GM look to it.

 

I have this one on my wish list.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/grt-926

 

Current 15" steering wheel

 

Ok, the Budnik look awesome but the description says for 68-72 Chevelle. What is different about pre 68 Chevelle that would prevent the wheel from working?

 

As far as the wheel I would assume it would work on any year, It would be the hub that would be specific to different years, models and makes.

 

I had one I just threw on mine for about 15 years, was supposed to be temporary but.... it was 13.5", thick grip and was never what I wanted. I lusted after a repro wooden 3 spoke wheel, but couldn't bring myself to spend the $$$. Recently I bought a simple 14.75" chrome center, foam grip Grant wheel. I'm happy with my purchase. I have manual steering and a non tilt column and fit just fine, but I'm not a real big guy.

Devin

 

I've had this one on since 1979. Grant 9". :grin2:

 

This was my all time favorite, a vintage 13" Grant from the 60s, too bad it didn't match my interior..

The steering box ratio has a lot to do with it too.. I have a 14:1 Lee box now but when I first installed this wheel I had the stock Veri-ratio box and was amazed at how this wheel quickened the turning up..

 

I'm having a little brain fade here so help me out. My car has a 15" wheel in it,now. Going to a 14" wheel would require a little more effort to turn, correct?
I've got a 12:7 box and steering is a little light, with the bigger steering wheel.

 

Correct, it will make it feel tighter, very noticeable difference when I went from a 15 to a 13.5