Preferred steering wheel, 3 or 4 spoke ?

Nigel245

Nigel245

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Just interested to know what is your preferred A2 steering wheel design, 3 or 4 spoke? I do like the design of the 3 spoke with the inner sculptured styling but feel the 4 spoke feels more Audi-like? Not sure quite what I mean there but probably because I've seen more Audi's with the 4 spoke s/wheels. I'm looking to get mine recovered with perforated leather on the sides with solid leather top and bottom but I'm being drawn to a 3 spoke wheel? Decisions !:rolleyes::)
 
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Nigel245 said:
Just interested to know what is your preferred A2 steering wheel design, 3 or 4 spoke? I do like the design of the 3 spoke with the inner scultured styling but feel the 4 spoke feels more Audi-like? Not sure quite what I mean there but probably because I've seen more Audi's with the 4 spoke s/wheels. I'm looking to get mine recovered with perforated leather on the sides with solid leather top and bottom but I'm being drawn to a 3 spoke wheel? Decisions !:rolleyes::)
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I have both on our cars I much prefer the 3 spoke as it’s easier to turn faster.


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I have both and much prefer the 3 spoke in use. It feels far better in the hand due to the extra girth (oh-er!)

However, for the reasons @TYP 8Z mentioned, and despite timmus creating a 3 spoke MFSW I really like the standard look and will be having my 4 spoke re-trimmed to match the thickness of the 3 spoke sports steering wheel one day :)
 
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Having had an se with the 4 spoke steering wheel and now own a sport with 3 spoke i think both wheels are perfectly matched to each car.
 
Muska said:
I have both and much prefer the 3 spoke in use. It feels far better in the hand due to the extra girth (oh-er!):DHadn't thought of that!

However, for the reasons @TYP 8Z mentioned, and despite timmus creating a 3 spoke MFSW I really like the standard look and will be having my 4 spoke re-trimmed to match the thickness of the 3 spoke sports steering wheel one day :)
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I'm trying to decide so I can get the preferred one recovered. Maybe just get a 3 spoke and give it a try and decide then which to post off for recovering! Just need to find a 3 spoke for sale now:D
 
In my opinion, the 3 spoke steering wheel is the only A3 steering wheel that isn't ugly. Sorry to say, but Audis 4 spoke steering wheels from that time period is one of the ugliest in the car history.
 
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Nigel245 said:
I'm trying to decide so I can get the preferred one recovered. Maybe just get a 3 spoke and give it a try and decide then which to post off for recovering! Just need to find a 3 spoke for sale now:D
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For info and as I discussed with A2Steve last week - the TT 3 spoke steering wheel is an exact match and very cheap to pickup from ebay. The only difference is the design of the airbag cover - which I have to admit I like.

I'm having a TT steering wheel recovered as I type and should get it back next week....perforated left and right side, smooth top and bottom with red stitching. A little thicker than OEM also :)
 
cheechy said:
For info and as I discussed with A2Steve last week - the TT 3 spoke steering wheel is an exact match and very cheap to pickup from ebay. The only difference is the design of the airbag cover - which I have to admit I like.

I'm having a TT steering wheel recovered as I type and should get it back next week....perforated left and right side, smooth top and bottom with red stitching. A little thicker than OEM also :)
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How much is it and what's the name of the company? Would love to see some pictures when you get it back. :)
 
luzt said:
How much is it and what's the name of the company? Would love to see some pictures when you get it back. :)
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Got recommendation from another member on here - royal steering wheels in aylesbury. It terms of cost it depends on what you ask for - but it is into 3 figures.

Will pop up some pics next week at some point
 
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I’ve used Royal Steering Wheels in Aylesbury very good quality work and fast turnaround. They can provide exchange wheels too so you’re not stuck - difficult to drive using a pair of mole grips :) ... One thing I will mention is I don’t THINK they use Alcantara, it’s similar and possibly harder wearing but not quiet the same.
 
Ricardo said:
I’ve used Royal Steering Wheels in Aylesbury very good quality work and fast turnaround. They can provide exchange wheels too so you’re not stuck - difficult to drive using a pair of mole grips :) ... One thing I will mention is I don’t THINK they use Alcantara, it’s similar and possibly harder wearing but not quiet the same.
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To get the steering wheel refurbished gives really good value for money and lasting satisfaction.

My steering wheel:
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steaman said:
To get the steering wheel refurbished gives really good value for money and lasting satisfaction.

My steering wheel:View attachment 42052
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Double wow!!, I brought a 3 spoke on ebay only this morning and this is exactly what I'm after with red stitching too. I changed my gear stick gaiter last year with red stitching with the view of doing the steering wheel the same!
 
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