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Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #1
razoredge34 Scott Perry Simi Valley, CA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Sep 17, 2014 04:23 PM Joined 19 years ago 1,559 Posts

I saw one of these on ebay for a great price but am wondering if anyone here has some firsthand knowledge/experience with them? My car, as much as I love it, isn't worth a Moto-Lita wheel. Not yet anyhow. smiling smiley

These look like they have a bit of a dish to them as well.

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #2
luzdave1 DAVID HILL Patterson, CA. 95363, USA Sign in to contact 1980 MG MGB 1999 Mazda MX-5	Sep 17, 2014 04:53 PM Joined 12 years ago 683 Posts

I have one. They are NOT a Moto- Lita but they are not that bad. They do have a dish to them. I have no problem putting it on my car.

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #3
oldredsel Rick Crosby South Dartmouth, MA, USA Sign in to contact 1959 Edsel Villager "OLD Red EDSEL" 1969 MG MGB GT "Barn-ey Rubble" 1969 MG MGB GT "Emma" 1974 MG MGB V8 Conversion "The Hot Rod" & more	Sep 17, 2014 05:00 PM Top Contributor Joined 13 years ago 4,247 Posts

Hi Scott,

It appears to be the same "Springalex" brand that I installed on my GT. I've had it for a few years now and am generally satisfied with it. My only comments are that with the slight dish to it, on my 1969 at least, the distance to the stalk controls are slightly increased and now a bit of a stretch to change from high to low beams. Also the covering on it seems to be getting lighter either due to wear (15,000+ miles), or perhaps sun exposure (3 1/2+ years), but it's no longer the rich black it originally was.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,

Rick

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #4
Steve Lyle Tulsa, OK, USA Sign in to contact 1972 Lotus Elan 1972 MG MGB	Sep 17, 2014 05:50 PM Joined 16 years ago 3,155 Posts

I've got one on my car. Not the most refined wheel, but good value for the money.

Documenting my project in my journal at https://www.mgexp.com/home#journal

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #5
razoredge34 Scott Perry Simi Valley, CA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Sep 17, 2014 06:49 PM Joined 19 years ago 1,559 Posts

That's what I needed.

Thanks guys,

Scott

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #6
MGJared Jared W Paradise, CA, USA Sign in to contact 1971 MG MGB GT 1973 MG MGB GT	Sep 17, 2014 06:52 PM Joined 10 years ago 1,071 Posts

I don't know what the deal is maybe there is something I am missing. but the rubber/ leather stuff on the spokes of all these new wheels. they just look awkward or unfinished..

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #7
maggie67 Ken H Fort Worth, TX, USA Sign in to contact 1967 MG MGB MkI "Maggie" 1972 Triumph GT6 MkIII "Mark"	Sep 18, 2014 12:03 AM Joined 11 years ago 340 Posts

TRF Moto-Lita on sale 'til next week - http://trf.zeni.net/micro4/index.php?menu=&page=3

I really like these but since my original steering wheels are still in such great shape I can't justify the cost or change.

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #8
nickj Nick Jenkins Novato, Marin Co, CA, USA Sign in to contact 1970 MG MGB GT 1972 MG MGB	Sep 18, 2014 03:09 PM Joined 12 years ago 2,558 Posts

I just put one on my car last week. I love the size and it's a very sturdy wheel, but I'm not sure what kind of farm animal they got the leather from. Three-quarters of the world's vinyl looks better. Still a great value.

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #9
mattyraz Martin R lancashire, bolton, UK Sign in to contact 1977 MG MGB "Iris"	Sep 18, 2014 05:04 PM Joined 11 years ago 245 Posts

hi scott ,
I bought one last week for my mg ...nice for the money

Martin

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #10
razoredge34 Scott Perry Simi Valley, CA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Sep 18, 2014 05:06 PM Joined 19 years ago 1,559 Posts

I appreciate the endorsements, thanks.

How much of a dish is it? Any profile photos someone could share?

Scott

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #11
limey222 Michael Cubbon Portland, OR, USA Sign in to contact 1990 Mazda MX-5	Sep 18, 2014 06:21 PM Joined 10 years ago 1,384 Posts

I have one of these wheels installed, it is dished slightly which helps. With my Miata seats the wheel just touches my right knee when I switch from gas pedal to brake pedal. I had a spacer machined from some aluminum round bar, it raised the wheel by 7/8" and gave me clearance. I painted it matt black and it looks like its supposed to be there. You can buy it from the McMaster-Carr online catalog.

In reply to # 2799906 by razoredge34 I saw one of these on ebay for a great price but am wondering if anyone here has some firsthand knowledge/experience with them? My car, as much as I love it, isn't worth a Moto-Lita wheel. Not yet anyhow. smiling smiley

These look like they have a bit of a dish to them as well.

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #12
MGB wanna B Edward Davidson Mt. Olive, NC, USA Sign in to contact 1977 MG MGB V6 Conversion	Sep 18, 2014 06:37 PM Joined 10 years ago 2,213 Posts

I'm happy with mine, too. it works well with my Miata seats.

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #13
pdrsn Eric Pedersen Tualatin, OR, USA Sign in to contact 1974 MG MGB "Barnacle"	Sep 18, 2014 08:24 PM Joined 11 years ago 357 Posts

Before going through Ebay check out Leacy. I bought an identical looking wheel from Leacy Classics in the UK. They had several to choose from and mine is very good quality, real leather, the hub fit great, etc. Great deals and they have free shipping for many items to the US. I think my total for the hub and wheel was under $100 shipped. Only issue is figuring out how to wire the horn push since the aftermarket hubs are not set up for plug and play. I went with the 14" and it greatly improved my driving position, my right leg is no longer always canted right. I can put it anywhere I want and still hit all the pedals without interference form the wheel. Low speed steering force took a small hit but nothing out of sorts. The slight dish does change the distance to the stalks but I got used to it quickly.

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #14
Rod H. Amity, OR, USA Sign in to contact 1964 MG MGB 1968 MG MGB GT	Sep 18, 2014 08:40 PM Top Contributor Joined 20 years ago 32,210 Posts

The wheel I see on Ebay that looks like it says vinyl, not leather.

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Re: Inexpensive 14" Leather Wheels on Ebay - Any Reviews? #15
nickj Nick Jenkins Novato, Marin Co, CA, USA Sign in to contact 1970 MG MGB GT 1972 MG MGB	Sep 19, 2014 11:35 AM Joined 12 years ago 2,558 Posts

The wheels are available from the eBay seller in vinyl, leather, and wood, in at least 2 sizes. The dish is minimal, less than half an inch.

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