What are the Advantages of a Universal Steering Wheel?

A Universal Steering Wheel accomplishes the same task that a standard steering wheel accomplishes, but has added features to benefit the race car driver. Most are more lightweight than stock wheels, giving weight savings. Some have pre-wired buttons for nitrous oxide systems, transmission lock systems, and electronic shifting systems, among other accouterments and performance products. Additionally, most racing steering wheels are slightly flatter, giving you more adjustability with seat placement. Also, when coupled with a racing collapsible steering column, a racing steering wheel is designed to cushion the impact of your chest with the steering column if you’re involved in an accident.

Advantages of the Universal Steering Wheel

Most new cars come with a flat-bottomed  Universal Steering Wheel these days. Have you ever wondered what the benefits are? We explain the benefits of a flat-bottomed steering wheel.

To begin with, Universal Steering Wheel in regular street cars serve no purpose other than adding a bit of sporty touch. Sorry to burst the bubble, but it has no purpose at all. In race cars, however, they do serve a purpose.

Race cars (majority) come with fixed seats and non-adjustable steering columns. Such a setup makes getting in and out of the car difficult, as there’s not much space. A flat-bottomed steering wheel gives you a little bit of space in terms of legroom.

Another benefit of using a Universal Steering Wheel in race cars is to let the driver know if the wheels are straight or not, but that’s only an added advantage and not a benefit of the steering wheel by itself.

So why are flat-bottomed Universal steering wheels in regular streetcars? The answer is simple — it makes the car look sporty. Its racecar tech, if it’s good for a race car, it is good in a streetcar.