Just curious because we had a similar side-wind trip from hell, but we
didn't have proper tires (Sorry to mention the "T----" word). Do you have
the reinforced, with proper air in them? When we set out camping, with two
other folks we go with 55-60 in the rear, and 45-48 up front, and it
handles really well, even in cross winds. Just a thought.

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   Ken Korn [SMTP:kkorn@JUMP.NET]
Sent:   Friday, April 23, 1999 11:15 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Re: Replacement steering wheels

I just got back from a 1500 mile trip in my '82 Westy. We had a lot of wind
on this trip including almost a full day with 20-30 mph side winds. I was
VERY glad I had that BIG steering wheel (with no power steering). I wonder
how the smaller wheel would've been?

Ken

>We haven't actually USED one, but I know it fits, and plan to swap it out
>in the near future. I don't know the actual dimensions, but our
>NON-power-steering 1982 Westy has a steering wheel that is approximately
>48" across.
>
>The Jetta steering wheel is the more common 16", and plenty torquey to
turn
>our van (IMHO). I like the feel, soft rubber, and lightly ribbed for
>driving-pleasure. :) Leave that alone...
>
>G. Matthew Bulley
>Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
>www.bulley-hewlett.com
>Cary, NC USA
>888.468.4880 tollfree