Yorkie1952 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Having just re-foamed my drivers seat base I'm no longer sitting on the floor , but now I find I struggle to get my legs under my standard 16'' wheel (I'm a long-legged 6ft). I'm considering a leather-rimmed moto-lita, but am torn between 13'' and 14''. The former obviously gives more room, but more muscle needed at parking speeds. Also the Moto-lita site says leather rim wheel is slightly larger than stated size whereas wood-rim is slightly smaller, just to confuse matters. Any experience or advice please? I've scoured the TR reg forum and opinion seems divided... BTW advice seems to be flat rather than dished in order to easily reach overdrive switch. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTV8 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 i'm 6ft, not particularly slim and consider myself to be reasonably strong.... i wouldn't go smaller than a 14" wheel. that is based on running 195/65 15's if you have narrower tyres it would make things easier on the arm. Personally, I'm not keen on the wooden-rimmed Moto-lita (but respect the choice of others ) either the look or the thinner rim, much prefer the leather one. .... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie1952 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I have standard 165 15s so should not be as much an issue. I've already decided on leather rather than wood, mainly from the comfort aspect - the standard wheel already gets the fingers tingling sometimes on a long run even with the benefit of springy spokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello Yorkie Not on a TR4 but on my Spitfire 1500 with 175 x 13 I was using a 13" Mota-lita for several years but happened to pick up a 14" one for £25 just needed re varnishing and the difference it has made the car is easier to park and seems more stable at speed I guess Triumph knew what they were doing? for the average drive able car (not Boy racer?) Or I could be that I am just old? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie1952 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks Roger, A 14'' leather one had just appeared on eBay for £40 sold by a Morgan dealer so I snapped it up, looks to be in good nick. I'll see how I fit under it (I'm old too ) Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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