Nardi Steering wheel

[nthomas1]

I've always liked the Nardi steering wheels.  I'm trying to keep my Fulvia as original as possible but am thinking that a period styled Nardi wheel would be an acceptable modification.  The closest dimensions to the original factory fitted Fulvia wheel would be a dished wheel ("deep corn") with a 395mm rim.  However Nardi only make their 395mm woodrim/alloy wheel in their "classic" design which is not dished.   The largest dished wheel that they do is 350mm.   Does anybody have experience with either the 395mm classic or 350mm dished wheel on their Fulvia (mine's a 1.3 S2 with standard steel wheels) , and can comment about how much it affects the driving position and heaviness of steering?

[lancialulu]

A more in keeping mod is to find a HF2000 steering wheel (same as Fulvia except a more comfortable thicker real wood rim).

[stanley sweet]

I look at these type of wheels sometimes but have a nice period leather Ferrero which I like. I also like the Momo Indy re-release. (Every company is into heritage these days, apart from Lancia). What I would say is have another look at the 'deep corn' because I think they may be extremely dished, more like a 70's US muscle car. The dished one you show is just right but I'm not sure it's a 'deep corn'.

[Edjsunfulvia]

A more in keeping mod is to find a HF2000 steering wheel (same as Fulvia except a more comfortable thicker real wood rim).

That's a beautiful interior. What motor is that?

Looking for an appropriate steering wheel for my 'new' Fulvia. Any recommendations? Gearknob also, are wooden ones available? I think it is these tactile things that make a car. Many men might have bought a TVR just for the aluminium knob. The tiny gear knob of a DB4/5 is sensuous item. Nardi also had a wheel suitable for Aston V8s.

[Lightweight_911]

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I must confess, I have a bit of a 'fetish' when it comes to old steering wheels ...

However, I always prefer to fit something that would have been available 'in period'.

Early Nardi wheels with their thinner wood rim are beautifully made & look far more elegant (IMO) than the later (70's-on) versions with the thicker rim - as shown above.

Here's a '69-dated 400mm wood wheel that I modified to fit my 1750 Alfa Spider :





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[Edjsunfulvia]

I agree about slim rims, there is something a little Essex Ford Rally Car about thick rims, which might be a turn on for some.

But it's those dials that are the star of the interior of your Alfa - quite glorious sight.

[JollyClubUK]

I took my period Ferrero off and replaced with a period Moto Lita as the rim is much thicker better grip.

[nthomas1]

As I originally started this thread I thought I’d close the loop by showing a picture of my S2 Coupe interior with the wheel that I ended up fitting. It’s a modern Nardi wheel, with the now standard rim thickness.  I find it more comfortable and easier to grip than the Lancia factory original wheel, and I find it aesthetically pleasing.  It has proven to be one of the most commented on and admired features of the car, both at shows and at the National Weekend last year.

[JollyClubUK]

Looks lovely Norm, I agree with having a thicker rim much better to drive with hence that’s why I replaced the Ferrero wheel that came with my car.