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Drevil



Member Since: 03 Jan 2022
Location: Berkshire
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Indus Silver
Steering wheel
One item high on the to do list is a new steering wheel for my puma 110; less mini bus aesthetic would be good.

Trying to avoid cack better suited to a corsa or the 10 inch silliness I had in my mini back in the day.

What have others bought?

Startech looks good but expensive and prototipo may well win the day, but the Mrs thinks it a bit Honda Civic.

Be good to see some photos if possible.

Cheers
Post #938920 23rd Jan 2022 12:59am
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5855
2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Haven’t got a photo of mine but I dislike the modern look of many of the wheels, and their silly high prices. So I went with a classic looking Motolita wheel.

I’d advise to look for wheels that will fit with a quick release boss, to give you the added security as you will have to buy a boss anyway.

My wheel and boss came from Mudstuff.
Post #938922 23rd Jan 2022 1:10am
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Procta



Member Since: 04 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
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This was the well i planned on fitting to my rover metro years ago, with a remover able boss, But the idea never came about. Anyway with the 300 been taken, i beefed up the security which was what i had planned for the 300.
I bought the remover able boss and bought this wheel. Its not your racing type wheel, and its a lot smaller the defender wheel, but it has a modernish look, Something from the 90s to the 00s
which i think goes well.


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a little bit bling on the clocks, Thumbs Up

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Only something daft like £30 Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

In the words of my Good Friend, Gary Forrest 1980 -2025
" we will work something out"
Post #938930 23rd Jan 2022 3:57am
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Found a pic of mine. Just plain old looking, not bling. Now refitted with QR boss

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Post #938942 23rd Jan 2022 9:16am
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JPE



Member Since: 19 Nov 2018
Location: South West England
Posts: 341
United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
I went for the simple understated look of a Momo Prototipo in black with Optimill boss & swivel lock.
I definitely agree with avoiding cack & bling, but then I do like to keep my defender looking as standard as possible.
Post #938946 23rd Jan 2022 9:50am
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Drevil



Member Since: 03 Jan 2022
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 132
2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Indus Silver
landy andy wrote:
Found a pic of mine. Just plain old looking, not bling. Now refitted with QR boss

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That’s the kind of thing I’ve got in mind.

QR boss - for anyone who’s had one in place for an age, over time do they develop any movement or anything of the sort?
Post #938947 23rd Jan 2022 10:13am
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kenzle8a



Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
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I've got a Moto Lita on the Optimil boss from Mud, one of the best single modifications I ever made to the truck.

Theres 0 play in it, and the added security is a bonus, although I do need to get the swiel lock at some point too.
Post #938949 23rd Jan 2022 10:27am
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Drevil wrote:
landy andy wrote:
Found a pic of mine. Just plain old looking, not bling. Now refitted with QR boss

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That’s the kind of thing I’ve got in mind.

QR boss - for anyone who’s had one in place for an age, over time do they develop any movement or anything of the sort?


No movement at all if anything they are a bit “tight” I can also say that they take up the same room as the standard boss.
Post #938950 23rd Jan 2022 10:31am
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Drevil



Member Since: 03 Jan 2022
Location: Berkshire
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Indus Silver
Thanks
Post #938952 23rd Jan 2022 11:00am
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geobloke



Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
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landy andy wrote:
Found a pic of mine. Just plain old looking, not bling. Now refitted with QR boss

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Rolling with laughter My first reaction was... That's my Defender Rolling Eyes Rolling with laughter The Mota lita is a super steering wheel. Thumbs Up
Post #938975 23rd Jan 2022 12:37pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
Post #938985 23rd Jan 2022 2:21pm
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nitram17



Member Since: 09 Jun 2014
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geobloke wrote:
landy andy wrote:
Found a pic of mine. Just plain old looking, not bling. Now refitted with QR boss

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Rolling with laughter My first reaction was... That's my Defender Rolling Eyes Rolling with laughter The Mota lita is a super steering wheel. Thumbs Up


Is that a 15 inch wheel?
Post #938992 23rd Jan 2022 3:00pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Yes 15” motolita. Thumbs Up

https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/collections/mot...ring-wheel
Post #938994 23rd Jan 2022 3:05pm
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Rupert605



Member Since: 27 Dec 2020
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
Mine came with a 15" Motolita but in polished steel and flat as opposed to dished. I fitted an Optimill QR and combined with the swivel boss all helps to provide reassurance. Well engineered and no play whatsoever. I notified the insurance company and they were happy.

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Post #939028 23rd Jan 2022 5:19pm
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Leamreject



Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
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Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White

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My Momo with 48 spline hub. Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT
Post #939032 23rd Jan 2022 5:37pm
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