Here's something most people don't think about until they experience it: your steering wheel is literally your main connection to the machine, and a crappy connection makes everything harder than it needs to be. Stock wheels are designed to be cheap and functional, period. They're not worried about how they feel during a three-hour trail ride or whether you can maintain a good grip when things get sketchy. Aftermarket wheels fix these problems with better materials, improved ergonomics, and sizes that actually make sense for serious riding. D-shaped wheels give you more leg room for entry and exit while still providing full control during riding. Suede wrapping gives you grip that doesn't quit, even when your hands are wet or you're wearing gloves. Carbon fiber options drop weight while looking like they belong in a race car instead of a basic UTV. The difference becomes obvious the first time you spend a long day on challenging trails—instead of fighting the wheel, you're working with it.
If you’ve never upgraded a steering wheel before, you may be surprised to find just how much variety there actually is in this department. Aftermarket Teryx H2 steering wheels come in a few setups, each of which comes with unique benefits. For example, your standard (automotive-style) round wheel is going to serve you just fine for most purposes, but when cab space is tight, they can take up too much room. This is when a D-shaped wheel, which has a flat bottom, can really make a huge difference. You can get in and out of your cab without all that squeezing. As for materials, suede is a superior choice grip-wise, but generally does require some more TLC to stay looking good. Leather is not quite so high-maintenance but tends to get a little slippery on you when things get wet. Carbon fiber will shave some weight off but it can also get slippery depending on what you’ve got wrapped around it.
Smaller diameter wheels require less arm movement to cover your entire range, which some prefer because it’s less fatiguing during longer and/or harder rides. If you need to have the ability to make harder turns quickly, a larger Teryx H2 wheel might be the play, but you’re then dealing with less room and potentially more arm fatigue. Another often overlooked point is thickness. If your steering wheel doesn’t have enough thickness to it, you may find your hands fatiguing before they normally would. If you take all these factors into account on your next Teryx H2 steering wheel upgrade, you’ll be that much closer to finding the perfect match for you.
Dragonfire Racing builds performance-rated steering wheels that look as awesome as they feel.
Assault Industries consistently cranks out premium steering wheels made with ergonomics in mind.
DRT Motorsports is always adding functional upgrades and design updates that make your ride more comfortable.
Get more leg room in style with thisKawasaki Mule/Teryx D-Shaped Steering Wheel by Dragonfire Racing.
If it’s grip above all else, then go with the Kawasaki Mule/Teryx Suede Ballistic D Steering Wheel by Assault Industries.
Solid and stylish, thisKawasaki Mule/Teryx D-Shape Steering Wheel by DRT Motorsports makes long rides much more tolerable.
Suede and carbon pair perfectly in thisKawasaki Mule/Teryx Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel D-Shape Suede by Dragonfire.
Fancy and practical at the same time, this Kawasaki Mule/Teryx 350R Leather Steering Wheel by Assault Industries looks as good as it works.
Will my airbag be affected?
The H2 and similar rigs typically aren’t equipped with steering wheel airbags, so upgrading will be a non-issue.
Do D-shaped steering wheels actually help with cab room?
They most certainly do; it’s amazing what just an inch or two of reclaimed leg room can do!
Is installation DIY-able?
Very much so. Just pop off your center cap, loosen the nut, swap out and re-tighten.