Steering wheels are one of the most popular interior upgrades on the Midget, and a wide range of aftermarket options is available alongside original equipment items. The full production history of the original steering wheel designs and a detailed guide to aftermarket wheel and boss selection is covered in the dedicated Steering Wheels section under Suspension and Steering. This page provides direct access to steering wheel products within the Interior category.
Original Steering Wheels
Several original steering wheel designs were fitted across Midget production, evolving from the early rubberised three-arm wheel through various pressed-steel spoke designs to the later padded safety wheel. Most original wheels are now difficult to source or no longer available as new items, making aftermarket wheels the most practical replacement choice for owners whose original wheel is damaged or missing.
Aftermarket Steering Wheels and Boss Kits
Aftermarket steering wheels are available from Mota-Lita, Lecarra, Momo, Mountney, and the MGOC Club range in sizes from 12 to 15 inches, with rims in walnut, black leather, tan leather, and aluminium, and spokes in polished, black, or chrome finishes. A smaller-diameter wheel than the original is a popular choice, providing a sportier feel and slightly more legroom, though the reduced leverage requires marginally more effort at parking speeds on a car without power steering.
Boss Adaptor Selection
All aftermarket wheels require a boss adaptor kit to fit the Midget steering column. Three boss specifications cover the Midget range depending on the production date and horn arrangement, the 9-hole pattern (Mota-Lita and Lecarra), the 12-hole pattern (Momo), and the Club pattern each have sub-variants for stalk horn and centre horn cars. The correct boss must be matched to both the wheel brand and the car's horn arrangement to ensure the horn functions correctly after fitting.
Steering Wheel Removal
When changing a steering wheel, a mark should be made on the column spline and wheel hub before removal so the new wheel can be fitted at the correct straight-ahead angle. The wheel retaining nut should be left on the column by a thread during removal, when the wheel breaks free from its taper, which can be sudden, the nut prevents the wheel from striking the driver. .