cheekymonkey Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Just about to order a TRD wheel with airbag... main reason apart from having a better looking wheel is to get a slightly smaller one than stock to give me a bit more room around the knees (I am 6'5). How much smaller is it than stock? I have been told it's 350mm but that means nothing to me, I don't know the diameter of the stock one... and car is in body shop over the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I'm pretty sure they are the same size, it does look smaller (TRD) but I think its an optical illusion Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hmmmm. Oh dear! So you basically can't get smaller ones while keeping the airbag? That's a shame. If I was to lose the airbag I'd have more choice of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 James, I'll check the sizes tomorrow, I have a TRD wheel on my car and have a spare OEM wheel here also to compare with. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 James, I'll check the sizes tomorrow, I have a TRD wheel on my car and have a spare OEM wheel here also to compare with. cheers Thanks mate that is much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 James, I'll check the sizes tomorrow, I have a TRD wheel on my car and have a spare OEM wheel here also to compare with. cheers *poke* Any update? Waiting to send you money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Just about to order a TRD wheel with airbag... You'll be one happy bunny when you have that fitted, they feel amazing!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 You'll be one happy bunny when you have that fitted, they feel amazing!. Would you happen to know if they are any smaller than stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Up unitl a few weeks ago I could have answered this, but have neither whhel here at the moment. I go the impression it was slightly smaller, but not much. Sorry I cant confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Brother Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I'll try to remember to measure my TRD wheel tomorrow for you. Although I never bothered to compare the TRD wheel with the standard one (which I've now bunged into storage), like Chief, my impression is that it feels smaller. It certainly made the car more comfortable to drive and gave me more room around the knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Brother Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Well, that was a surprise. The TRD measures approximately 360mm in diameter, which is larger than I thought it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Well' date=' that was a surprise. The TRD measures approximately 360mm in diameter, which is larger than I thought it would be.[/quote'] Thanks - is that outer edge to outer edge? Will measure the stock one later to compare. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Brother Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 No problem and yes, that's outer edge to outer edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I have my TRD wheel off the car at the moment and have an OEM one, on. I'll offer up the TRD wheel onto the OEM and take a photo later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Well' date=' that was a surprise. The TRD measures approximately 360mm in diameter, which is larger than I thought it would be.[/quote'] Thanks Matt Sorry CM completely forgot to measure mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 TRDvOEM I'm pretty sure they are the same size, it does look smaller (TRD) but I think its an optical illusion Gaz. Gaz is correct. I would say their is 1-2mm in it (TRD being smaller) but, this is because the actual wheel, the part you put your hands on and grip is actually not as chunky on the TRD wheel compared to the OEM which, is rather fat. Since I went from the 4spoke to the TRD, the overall presense of the wheel "feels" smaller and under your grip it is. Here are some photo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Sharpie, thanks very much for the pictures. It does look a lot smarter doesn't it. Very tempted now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 And when fitted. http://home.btconnect.com/mkivsupra/DSCN3223.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Gaz is correct. Don't hear that very often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 A few more pic's side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 A few more pic's side by side. Brilliant I am still in two minds, it's a shame that this is the only way of getting a nicer wheel w/airbag. I see most people on here with aftermarket steering wheels don't bother with airbags. If I get a Isotta (sp?) wheel with no airbag, will I get an airbag light permanently illuminated on the dash? Also, will the passenger airbag be disabled too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2JG Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 When I bought mine it came with the aftermarket wheel on it, the previous owner gave me the original wheel and the bulb from behind the dash, he had just taken the bulb out Haven't had any problems yet after 2 years *touchwood* I don't think this has interfered with the passenger airbag but could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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