When you think of a stock car in general, a round three spoked wheel tends to come to mind. Most often they’re anywhere from 13 to 15 inches in diameter. The wheel itself can be wrapped in Alcantara, Perforated Leather, or even Polyurethane. Some have grips at the 10 and 2, others don’t.
But why do we need an oval specific steering wheel for Sim Racing, more specifically iRacing. It’s a personal preference, but for me it’s the fact that stock car oval wheels have a deep dish. Why is that important? It brings the wheel closer to the drivers chest, and allows him/her to have their elbows bent and not extended. This is important because in stock car racing, generally you’re making only left turns and you want to have consistent corners every lap. Personally, the position and placement of the wheel allows me to keep my arms at a consistent angle while still maintaining comfort. The diameter of the wheel can make a difference for each track type. I generally use my 13 inch diameter stock car wheel https://fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/podium-steering-wheel-nascar?a_aid=sksimracing when I’m on short tracks ( One mile or less). I’ll go to the 15 inch diameter MPI wheel on the superspeedways and mile and a halfs.
Now, I used my https://fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/clubsport-steering-wheel-gt-xbox-one?a_aid=sksimracing for a long time in all the iRacing platforms. However, once I switched over to the NASCAR style wheel, it made a big improvement on lap time consistency and overall enjoyment in that type of racing.
In conclusion, the oval wheel is a great option that can bring out the realism in stock car racing. Options are boundless in regards to diameter, external wrapping and dish depth. Find one that fits your style and give it a go.
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