Top tip for a bit more reach in a Midget - fit the wheel to the *back* face of the flange on the boss; it gives about 15mm extra space or if you want to go one step further, you can fit a spacer and longer screws to push it further back. (MotaLita sell spacers/screws intended for bringing the wheel closer to the driver, but these ought to fit the ‘wrong’ side, too) You will obviously need to take the boss off the column to do this, though.
I’ve got a similar one on my midget, at least looks the same. I upgraded from a 12” wheel to a 13” to make the steering lighter, getting older and wrist points getting stiffer. I had to change the hub as well as screw pattern was different.
Nice easy swap. To get a new wheel on an original shaft you need an impact driver and a wheel puller. Its a huge pain because that nut is often stuck, then the wheel ifself us usually stuck to the shaft.
Top tip for a bit more reach in a Midget - fit the wheel to the *back* face of the flange on the boss; it gives about 15mm extra space or if you want to go one step further, you can fit a spacer and longer screws to push it further back. (MotaLita sell spacers/screws intended for bringing the wheel closer to the driver, but these ought to fit the ‘wrong’ side, too)
You will obviously need to take the boss off the column to do this, though.
Wow I'd never thought of this! Huge top tip I'll definitely be doing. Thank you
Nice wheel that. 👍🇬🇧
Thanks 👍
I’ve got a similar one on my midget, at least looks the same. I upgraded from a 12” wheel to a 13” to make the steering lighter, getting older and wrist points getting stiffer. I had to change the hub as well as screw pattern was different.
It is amazing what a difference an inch makes lol
So they say!! 😂😂😂
Nice easy swap. To get a new wheel on an original shaft you need an impact driver and a wheel puller. Its a huge pain because that nut is often stuck, then the wheel ifself us usually stuck to the shaft.
Yeah, thats common on most cars to be honest. A good, careful tap with a hide hammer does wonders for a stuck steering wheel