I'm 5» 7» and never once brushed
the back of the wheels, even at a brisk walk.
Rather than mounted on
the back of the wheel, they are actually on the column so don't move when you turn the wheel.
The wheel then fits over the studs and this is where
the back of the wheel contacts the disc.
Another clever bit of air management: the textured «curlicue» undersides of the front side strakes, which take the air brought in from the hood vents to cool the brakes and «roll» it down the side of the car; by reducing the high - pressure area at
the back of the wheel arch, the strakes decrease front lift and increase grip.
You can see how close the tire is to
the back of the wheel well.
Our test car is equipped with BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission, and although we're big fans of the knuckly manual shift, there's no denying that the small silver paddles attached to
the back of the wheel allow you to make the absolute most of the sweet, high - revs powerband.
It I need to replace the thing that connects those to
the back of the wheel but I don't know what it's called
Further high pressure air is extracted from
the back of each wheel arch through discreet stirrup vents positioned af t of the front wheels.
Aston engineers even took the time to refine the shift paddles on
the back of the wheel, shortening the throw and improving feel.
The steering wheel features metal paddle shifters that are awkwardly positioned (curving around the skip and volume rockers that are also on
the back of the wheel) but feel solidly constructed.
Chrysler / Fiat drivers will know the instrument panel's controls well, especially the always - welcome buttons on
the back of the wheel for stereo volume and track selection.
The buttons are a well thought out execution, not just an accessory that bolts to
the back of the wheel like an afterthought.
Additionally, the steering - wheel audio control buttons are perfectly located on
the back of the wheel right where your fingers naturally rest, which reduces the temptation to take your hands off the wheel and fiddle with the screen.