(Another) Steering wheel question.

[Bankrupt_drunk]

I'd like to change my ph2 172 steering wheel for something a bit smaller and nicer, but retain the airbag if possible.
I found this old but useful thread.

Smaller steering wheel for Clio 172

Hi Guys. Had my new toy of a 172 for 2 days now (the lovely British weather has put pay to any proper fun, but hey ho), but already the P&O Ferry steering wheel is starting to annoy me. Being 6'4" it means I clip my legs often when cornering. What options are there for replacing the wheel...

www.cliosport.net

Where the OP looked into wheels from twingo RS, Mk2 laguna, RS megane.
So has anyone here successfully swapped one out? How hard was it? Did you have to do anything to get rid of the airbag light or modify the steering column.
Or should i just bite the bullet and get a good momo wheel?

 

[Krarl]

If you want a nicer steering wheel and still want an airbag then put a 197/200 steering wheel in there. They feel 10x better than a standard 172 wheel

@GrahamS did a mega useful vid -

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Good video, thanks for the link and thank you @GrahamS .

 

[GrahamS]

Merci merci! Use a 5mm thick washer as the original 2mm I had started to buckle under the torque of the steering wheel bolt. no issues with a thicker washer.

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Apologies for the stupid question, but i take it I'll need a 197/200 airbag?

 

[Krarl]

Apologies for the stupid question, but i take it I'll need a 197/200 airbag?

Yeah but you can find them cheap AF!

I have a 200 wheel in my Megane and I've got a 197 wheel ready for my 172, once you feel the difference you won't want to touch a 172 wheel ever again mate!

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Mods, that video is really, really useful. Can I vote to have it made into a sticky?

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Merci merci! Use a 5mm thick washer as the original 2mm I had started to buckle under the torque of the steering wheel bolt. no issues with a thicker washer.

Really good work. And as my 172 hasn't got cruise control I should have to do too much messing about with wires!
Now I just need to find a good wheel!
Thanks again.

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Well I've just received a 197 wheel through the post and it's almost exactly the same diameter as my 172 wheel. It's got some nice bumpy bits on the back, and the leather is in better condition, but i was expecting something a bit smaller?

Have i bought the right wheel?

 

[Krarl]

Well I've just received a 197 wheel through the post and it's almost exactly the same diameter as my 172 wheel. It's got some nice bumpy bits on the back, and the leather is in better condition, but i was expecting something a bit smaller?
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Have i bought the right wheel?

They are the same size

Feel 10x better when you're driving though

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Done. Good to see that Renault put a key into the splines so you can't put it on the wrong way up, even if you try.