Why do the steering wheels seem so big on these A-bodies?

I put a smaller diameter, flater profile wheel in mine too. I wouldn't have without power steering. I had to shorten the signal wand and alter its angle slightly. The original polyglass tires with their narrow footprint and hard side walls were a little easier in manuvering I'm sure. Fat radials and a small wheel with manual steering is a combination only for the young and strong.