BiTurbo228 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I have a padded Moto Lita in as-new condition (13" if memory serves me right), but I much prefer the wooden ones (13" or 14").Anyone interested in a straight swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 You might regret a 'hard' touch steering wheel if you drive long distances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Echo the above. We did our first 10CR with a wood-rim wheel and regretted it. It was very hard on the hands and so changed to leather thereafter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt6s Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I would not take a gift of a wooden wheel and who would want to when they own a Moto Lita ?Laurence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiTurbo228 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Gotcha. In light of all the above, I think I'll keep my padded wheel and use that for a while. Then, if at some point down the line I fancy a wooden wheel (primarily for aesthetics) then I'll just shell out for one and see what it's like, but keep the padded one in case it's unbearable.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Guess it's all a matter of taste.I didn't have any issues with my wooden wheel in the 2 years when I was driving it. Granted that was 18 years ago and I may find my driving tastes have changed--I hope not, I really like the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I've not found any problem with the wooden wheel on Tessa, but I'm opting for a leather-bound original type on Toby. The GT6 has a padded small diameter wheel - which is the worst of them but only because of the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Been using a wooden wheel daily for over nine years now, including long distance runs (RBRR, 10CR) and never had an issue. Warm in the winter and never too hot in the summer mixed in with a far more positive feel than a softer one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Quoted from BiTurbo228 Gotcha. In light of all the above, I think I'll keep my padded wheel and use that for a while. Then, if at some point down the line I fancy a wooden wheel (primarily for aesthetics) then I'll just shell out for one and see what it's like, but keep the padded one in case it's unbearable.Thanks PM sentJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasj Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Personally I prefer the thinner rimmed, Moto Lita, with holed spokes, looks good as well.Bit of an issue with left hand thumb joint, old age I guess, that wheel more comfortable for me than the moderns.If need a bit of padding why not try leather driving gloves, there, giving my age away again!Charles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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