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C&M



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Steering Wheel Replacement
I'm looking to replace the standard steering wheel on my 110.

I really like the Startech but at around £500 its a little difficult to justify to SWMBO

what other options are people using for a smaller wheel ?

Keen to keep as close to OEM as possible Defender D250 HSE
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williamthedog



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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
Tell her you won it, was given it or some other excuse. They really are cracking steering wheels. Thumbs Up
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Love the genuine leather ones on mine, but they are no smaller, which is fine by me, but personal choice obviously and they seem to be increasing in price Rolling Eyes Rob

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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Re: Steering Wheel Replacement
C&M wrote:
I'm looking to replace the standard steering wheel on my 110.

I really like the Startech but at around £500 its a little difficult to justify to SWMBO

what other options are people using for a smaller wheel ?

Keen to keep as close to OEM as possible


I think the Startech suits a standard Puma best but it doesn't look at all OEM. As mentioned above a leather genuine one would be best if that is what you are after. If you want a smaller wheel take a look at Momo's offerings. They may not match the Puma interior as well Startech but most have a nicer feel and use better quality materials.

Another option is to buy a Raid wheel and get it covered. I think that is all Startech did. https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/sport-steering-wheel/ WARNING.
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Startech is worth it, even if you have to wait for a secondhand one (I did!). I do like the classic old wooden ones from exmoor too. James
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Rashers



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Can you imagine this post being on the 2020 Defender thread Rolling with laughter

Not a dig at the Defender as any car with an airbag and the multifunction controls virtually makes it impossible for a bod in a garage to make such a change. But then no one fits Fordson Major size steering wheels anymore Laughing

I like the standard XS steering wheel on mine and I have not ever wanted to change it, but if I did, I would go for the Startech as I like the look of it over others.

The wood one that Exmoor do is a thing of beauty, but it isn't very compliant in the event of an accident (not that I would really want to head butt any steering wheel by choice).
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I’m tempted to replace my one with the monolita in the same side as stock
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MichaelE



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Have a look at Mountney. A varied range from a classic look to modern with lumps and bumps and respectable prices.
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C&M



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I have been looking around at various options so thanks for all the input

I think I am almost there and will go for the Startech

one last question though as this will mean me having to change my Disklok to a smaller one and one option I am considering is the quick release set up, its only about £25 more than buying the wheel with a new Disklok

just not seen one in situ and not sure how it looks and how much more it sticks out/up Defender D250 HSE
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williamthedog



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^^ just fit the optimil quick release set up while you're there. Thumbs Up
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