QLD - Steering wheel size?

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by dink, Sep 26, 2005.

  1. dink

    dink TT 2+2 5spd

    not sure if it's the same throughout aust but what's the legal steering wheel size in qld? i have the option of going for either 350mm or 320mm. the autobarn fella said that 320mm is illegal but he didn't seem too confident :unsure:
     
  2. chewy

    chewy Active Member

    25mm smaller than the original wheel but must not be less than 350mm

    Altering a steering wheel might affect a vehicle's
    compliance with the Australian Design Rules (ADRs)
    applicable to occupant impact protection.
    Steering wheels fitted to vehicles manufactured to
    comply with ADR 10/.. may only be replaced by a
    steering wheel which has been tested to comply with
    ADR10/... Where these ADRs apply, the vehicle's steering column and steering wheel are designed to minimise injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
    Vehicles that are required to comply with ADR 69/.. or
    ADR 73/.. or where originally fitted with a driver airbag must not be fitted with a replacement steering wheel without an airbag, unless it is supplied by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that model.
    The diameter of any replacement wheel may be up to
    25mm smaller than the original wheel but must not
    be less than 350mm.
     

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