MBWorld.org Forums

C63 AMG (W204) 2008 - 2015
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Smaller diameter steering wheel?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 08:20 PM
Share
  #1  
AA717driver's Avatar
AA717driver
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 213
Likes: 7
From: Naples, FL
‘04 996 C4S, ‘18 GLC, ‘19 Alltrack
Smaller diameter steering wheel?
I don't know what it is about this wheel but I feel like I'm driving a bus. Does anyone make an aftermarket wheel that has a smaller diameter?

Thanks!

TC
Reply
0
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 08:29 PM
Share
  #2  
AMG3.2's Avatar
AMG3.2
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,318
Likes: 171
From: Silicon Valley, CA
C63 AMG, P30
Really? I love the C63 wheel... Can you post a picture? I'm thinking someone may have replaced your wheel with a non-amg wheel which looks similar but is actually way bigger.
Reply
0
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 09:35 PM
Share
  #3  
QWKSNKE's Avatar
QWKSNKE
Super Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 650
Likes: 20
From: Alabama
09 Carrera S, , 03 F250 CC FX4
Yeah, the stock wheel is kinda small already.
What kind of cars are you accustomed to driving?
Reply
0
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 01:03 AM
Share
  #4  
SaphGreyC63's Avatar
SaphGreyC63
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,610
Likes: 46
2012 C63 AMG Sedan
Originally Posted by QWKSNKE
Yeah, the stock wheel is kinda small already.
What kind of cars are you accustomed to driving?
F1 cars apparently.

Lol just kidding, but I love the size of our stock wheel, not too small, but feels great. I hate driving other cars, makes the wheels on those feel like buses for sure.
Reply
0
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 02:37 AM
Share
  #5  
INS1GNIA's Avatar
INS1GNIA
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 2,575
Likes: 407
From: Olathe, KS
'13 C63 AMG P31
I hear ya man, having small hands sucks .

Reply
0
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 05:36 PM
Share
  #6  
QWKSNKE's Avatar
QWKSNKE
Super Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 650
Likes: 20
From: Alabama
09 Carrera S, , 03 F250 CC FX4
Looooool
Reply
0
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 06:41 PM
Share
  #7  
Sidv22's Avatar
Sidv22
Super Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 961
Likes: 16
Audi A5 6MT, C63 AMG
Agree with others here. Stock C63 wheel made the steering wheel in my Audi feel like much bigger in diameter, like that of a school bus. I started feeling that more and more so I swapped out the steering wheel in my Audi few days ago

Smaller diameter steering wheel?-img_6448_zpsu5hpw8s5.jpg
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Apr 20, 2016 | 06:52 PM
Share
  #8  
SaphGreyC63's Avatar
SaphGreyC63
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,610
Likes: 46
2012 C63 AMG Sedan
Oooo thats nice
Reply
0
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 07:39 PM
Share
  #9  
m a x i m u s's Avatar
m a x i m u s
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,165
Likes: 59
C63 AMG P30 *EuroCharged*| Porsche Cayenne | Buell XB9SX
Damn, that looks sweet.
Reply
0
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 10:07 PM
Share
  #10  
AA717driver's Avatar
AA717driver
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 213
Likes: 7
From: Naples, FL
‘04 996 C4S, ‘18 GLC, ‘19 Alltrack


This is too dark. I'll post a better pic in the morning. I'm used to a 996 wheel.

Maybe I just need to change my seating position.

TC

P.S.--And, not that it's any business of yours but I believe my hands are of average size.
Reply
0
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 11:56 PM
Share
  #11  
QWKSNKE's Avatar
QWKSNKE
Super Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 650
Likes: 20
From: Alabama
09 Carrera S, , 03 F250 CC FX4
Wow, the FL cars don't really have a flat bottom do they?
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 11:01 AM
Share
  #12  
AMG3.2's Avatar
AMG3.2
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,318
Likes: 171
From: Silicon Valley, CA
C63 AMG, P30
Are the Pre-fl steering wheels smaller than the FL steering wheels?

Anyone that's driven both, can you provide some insight. From pictures, it looks like the pre-fl wheels look smaller with their flat bottom. I want to upgrade to the FL, but not at the cost of a larger wheel.
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 11:04 AM
Share
  #13  
Jasonoff's Avatar
Jasonoff
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 3
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,351
Likes: 1,677
From: Kitchener, ON
2010 C63 AMG
OP obviously want's to drive with cuffs on...
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 11:31 AM
Share
  #14  
chrisridebike8's Avatar
chrisridebike8
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,768
Likes: 419
'10 C63
I like the stock wheel for street driving but the rim is too (the 12 year old me is trying to choose my words carefully) thick for me to grip while wearing gloves at the track (nope. it still sounds funny in my head).
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 11:34 AM
Share
  #15  
BLKROKT's Avatar
BLKROKT
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,078
Likes: 2,867
From: Los Angeles
2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
My P31 FL steering wheel is flat on both the top and bottom.

Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 11:37 AM
Share
  #16  
AMG3.2's Avatar
AMG3.2
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,318
Likes: 171
From: Silicon Valley, CA
C63 AMG, P30
Originally Posted by BLKROKT
My P31 FL steering wheel is flat on both the top and bottom.
I just want to make sure my upgrade is indeed an upgrade to a facelift wheel.

Also, might I add, facelift driver wheel airbags do not seem to be affected by the recall.
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 11:44 AM
Share
  #17  
SuckaGDog's Avatar
SuckaGDog
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 373
Likes: 41
From: DFW Texas
C63 AMG Black Series
Originally Posted by BLKROKT
My P31 FL steering wheel is flat on both the top and bottom.
Did you cover your stock driver airbag in leather? Or did you swap it in from another model?
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 11:51 AM
Share
  #18  
BLKROKT's Avatar
BLKROKT
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,078
Likes: 2,867
From: Los Angeles
2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
Originally Posted by SuckaGDog
Did you cover your stock driver airbag in leather? Or did you swap it in from another model?
Bought a leather airbag cover. It was OE on some cars. They're all over eBay.
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 08:44 PM
Share
  #19  
roadkillrob's Avatar
roadkillrob
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Shutterbug
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,405
Likes: 724
12 C63BS Magno Alanite Grey, 25 X5 Msport, 08 BMW E93, Ducati Hyper 698
Originally Posted by BLKROKT
Bought a leather airbag cover. It was OE on some cars. They're all over eBay.
Got a link to the seller? I looked and not finding any covers on ebay that are leather, only full airbags.
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 09:36 PM
Share
  #20  
AMG3.2's Avatar
AMG3.2
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,318
Likes: 171
From: Silicon Valley, CA
C63 AMG, P30
Originally Posted by roadkillrob
Got a link to the seller? I looked and not finding any covers on ebay that are leather, only full airbags.
Couldn't find any either.
Reply
0
Old Jul 24, 2017 | 11:43 PM
Share
  #21  
Alex.currie44's Avatar
Alex.currie44
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,506
Likes: 66
From: Sidney, BC
2009 SLK55 AMG. & 2022 GLA250 4Matic
2013 FL stock wheel 14.75 dia across the centre arms with flat bottom.
How much smaller do you want? 12"?
Remember even with PS you still have to operate the lever that is the wheel so by going smaller you will need more steering muscle from you.
Reply
0
Old Jul 25, 2017 | 12:02 AM
Share
  #22  
BLKROKT's Avatar
BLKROKT
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,078
Likes: 2,867
From: Los Angeles
2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
Originally Posted by roadkillrob
Got a link to the seller? I looked and not finding any covers on ebay that are leather, only full airbags.
Originally Posted by AMG3.2
Couldn't find any either.
Used to be a ton. Keep checking occasionally under "W204 leather airbag cover". When I bought mine, 20 or so came on the market all at the same time. Was only $125 from seller "evolution-gt", and all were listed with blemishes and detailed photos, but you can't see mine. Item # 161625112284 so you know what to look for.
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
C63 AMG (W204)
View Next Unread
IbowlC63AMG Introduction and Build Thread

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:22 AM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE