Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels
 

I saw in the August email newsletter from Brothers Trucks they are now offering 69-72 stock style steering wheels in 15" diameter. I think I'll have to try one. I like the idea of the stock look with a more manageable modern size.


https://www.brotherstrucks.com/69-72...tinfo/STR7215/

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If they made one for a '68 I would buy one..

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I'd like to see pics of one installed.
Hard to beat a 3-spoke cushion grip wheel in these trucks.

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I'd like to know if it is stronger than the full size repop. The main reason I've never gotten a repop steering wheel is because so many reviewers here have said how flimsy they are, that the metal band in the center is much smaller than the original.

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This one should be more stout by the nature of it's smaller size. I think the first steering wheels made available were flimsy then better ones came out. I bought a flimsy one from LMC in '01. I think these are cool, but if I want a stock looking steering wheel I can handle the stock steering wheel. If I want smaller or custom I go to a car steering wheel. Who knows, might one day do a truck where such a wheel would be called for.

What's the price on these?

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$269.99

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Ouch!

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I like it, it's pricey but with power steering, a quick ratio box, a new thick seat foam, it might be just the ticket .

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Maybe you can take the sacrificial plunge and report back? Lol. I’m sure eventually we’ll see an honest review posted. I went with the “comfort grip” but may want to switch to this newer option. The stock look is my favorite.

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I may just do that, but a driving review would still be a bit down the road seeing it's not running yet !

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The more I think about it the more I like it. Yesterday I was installing seat belts and sitting behind the wheel I believe if it was a couple inches smaller it would be a better fit with the new seat foam. I love the original wheel, but it's just too big.

Anybody else think this way, or have a different opinion?

Gary

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I've thought for years that a smaller stock wheel would be ideal in our trucks. I've had my Le Carra since 2006 and on 2 trucks now and was figuring on getting one of the cushion grip ones but now I dont know.

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I've seen other vendors are offering these. Ask your favorite vendor

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yea more belly room

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I held one in my hands last week and was sold immediately......

They are very firm not flimsy as the larger wheel. I should have mine on Wednesday of this week cant wait Christmas in August for me to me.......I can report back once installed and put some road miles on it.

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Nice. Where did you buy it?

Brian

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I've seen it a couple of places for $255 + shipping Classic Parts I believe was one.

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Can't wait for your review!

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Tom Korinek on the board here as T-Korinek

Local supplier have done business with him for years great guy and great deals on all parts Truckincrazy

Hit him up for the hook up.

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Ordered a 15" wheel from Tom !!!! :)

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That’s great To hear. I can’t wait for mine to arrive.

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Please post follow up pics of your 15" wheels and your reviews. Glad somebody finally made a wheel like this.

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I wish they would have more color options. They seem to think these are the only colors that people are interested in but mine was a 1970 gold but I guess it is too rare to reproduce.

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Mine should be here Friday ! :bann:

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I got mine from Tom also.....It will go into the motor-home.....Very nice and solid reproduction.

Smitty

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Subbed for review.

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I was hoping to see someone post a before and after review

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I received mine Friday but haven't installed it yet. It didn't seem to be flimsy, looked close to the original and is definitely a bit smaller. If I have time today I'll at least get it installed and possibly get some pics. I've been having trouble getting pics posted from my phone.

Gary

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Ok so picked up my wheels from Tom yesterday.......drove truck today for about a 50 mile Cruze as its been a few weeks.

Got done with that and started in on the removal and install of the wheels.

All I can say is the second I sat in the seat to take truck back out for the wheel test run I immediately noticed the room I seemed to have without the old wheel.

As I cruised around what a difference seems as this should have been the size for the stock wheel all along.

I’m very happy with the wheel and would recommend it.......Ive included a few picks of the wheel installed in my C-20 daily driver I think it looks great......

Get ahold of T-Korinek here on the board he now has them in stock and can hook you up with deal.......

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So far I agree with Rods, just can't take mine for a test drive yet. Definitely have more room and the wheel is firm, not flimsy. Rods pics are much better than my crappy cell-phone pics so I didn't bother posting them.

Gary

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I am going to highly recommend this new wheel for anyone who:

1) Is a large, overweight person like me
2) Has power steering
3) Likes the stock look

I think this is the best non-original part I've put on the truck. I love it!

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Does the wheel bolt on just like the original without the need of any kind of adapter kit?

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Yes, no adapter needed!

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Will this wheel be a direct for or a '68 also?

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Should be a direct fit, however it's not the correct wheel for 67-68.

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Thanks, I know that, I would prefer a smaller wheel.

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Curious if anyone else has went with the 15" wheel? Any more reviews? For those that have, does the Automatic transmission shift lever look awkward sticking out beyond the 15" wheel? I'm really considering this steering wheel, seems like it could add comfort plus it's appearance would better my existing driver+ wheel.

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I haven't installed it yet, but I bought a van shifter lever just for that reason.

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I usually go with the 69-72 Comfort Grip wheels in my trucks but, decided on the 15” stock reproduction for my Suburban. They’re just too cool to pass up. I don’t feel the shifter sticks out that far and I really like the quality and feel. Will be getting one for my Blazer when the time is right.

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Wheel looks real good. I'm thinking that I will purchase a new 15" steering wheel courtesy of the US government stimulus program.