Built and tested with key Toyota platforms in mind including LandCruiser 70 Series, 200 Series, 250 Prado and 300 Series so your vehicle stays legal, insurable and safe on Australian roads.
*ADR coverage can vary by platform. Always check the product page for model specific information and local requirements.
General safety, steering performance and occupant protection.
Assessed and documented by qualified engineers.
From first concept through to ongoing revalidation.
ADR (Australian Design Rules) are the same standards your vehicle was built to at the factory. An ADR Approved steering wheel upgrade is about keeping it that way.
Every vehicle sold in Australia goes through testing for steering, airbag safety and occupant protection. Swapping the factory wheel for an untested part means changing a safety critical component with no data on how it behaves in a crash.
A PVS ADR Approved steering wheel is engineered as part of the steering and restraint system. That means design decisions and performance are documented and repeatable instead of guessed from appearance alone.
Designed around the same safety rules that apply to new vehicles and engineering sign offs.
Backed by an engineering and test program instead of cosmetic changes only.
Steering and restraint behaviour are considered together from the start of the program.
Every ADR Approved steering wheel follows a defined engineering and test path from first sketch to production wheel.
Frame, spokes and mounting are modelled from day one around ADR requirements for each platform.
Production intent materials are tested for load, vibration and fatigue before any wheel is signed off.
Wheel, column and restraint system are assessed together under representative impact conditions.
Durability testing on sealed roads, corrugations and off road conditions to confirm long term strength.
Performance is documented and reviewed by accredited engineers before production release.
A look at the kind of test work that sits behind a steering wheel upgrade built with ADR requirements in mind.
Impact pulses are used to replicate full and offset frontal style crashes.
High speed footage confirms deployment timing and clearances around the driver.
Sensors record steering loads, deformation and movement throughout the impact pulse.
Frames, welds and mounting points are checked against design limits.
Steering wheels sit in the middle of several ADR requirements. Here are some of the key areas that shape our designs.
Covers basic steering safety and installation requirements.
Helps ensure the steering system does not create extra risk in a head on crash.
Focuses on off centre impacts and driver survival space.
Looks at strength, collapse behaviour and steering control.
Horn wiring and controls need to remain reliable after the upgrade.
Covers how the column collapses and absorbs energy in a crash.
The program has grown over several years from first ideas to a complete steering wheel range.
Initial concepts, packaging studies and CAD work for key Toyota platforms.
Structural and airbag compatibility work starts on early wheels.
Crash style tests and on vehicle durability trials across multiple platforms.
Steering wheels for popular Toyota platforms are released with a test history behind them.
New wheel styles and more platforms are added as the program grows.
Answers to some of the common questions we get about ADR and steering wheel upgrades.
When a steering wheel is designed, tested and approved against the relevant ADRs it can be treated as a suitable replacement for the factory part. Always check local rules in your state or territory and speak with an engineer or registration authority if you are unsure.
Many insurers treat a properly engineered wheel as an acceptable modification, but it is always safest to update your policy with any significant change to the vehicle so there are no surprises at claim time.
Airbag deployment paths, clearances and wiring are part of the design work for an ADR Approved steering wheel. The goal is to keep the system behaving as intended when the steering wheel is changed.
Replica wheels often copy the look of a factory wheel but not the structure behind the trim. Without design data and test information there is no way to know how they will behave in an impact or how they affect the airbag system.
Yes. Steering column design, splines, controls and airbag modules vary between platforms. Wheels are designed around specific vehicles instead of a one size fits all approach.
When installed correctly using the correct module and clockspring, an ADR Approved steering wheel should not trigger warning lights. Professional installation is always recommended for any safety related component.
Steering wheels developed for some of the most popular Toyota platforms.
Need paperwork for an inspection, engineering report or insurance file? Our team can provide supporting information and guidance.
Whether you are a vehicle owner, workshop, dealer or assessor, we can help with ADR summaries, fitment advice and supporting documents where available.
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