Steering wheel covers?

[strokeZ]

I have had a wheelskins installed for a few years now. I am pretty happy with it but you should take your time when installing to do it right. I rushed and messed up one thread and I always notice it. Don't get me wrong - most people think its a factory leather wheel. They fit pretty tight. As far as wear - it could be better. I got grey and the dye has worn off in spots to black. What I do like about the cover is that the steering wheel is a little thicker and is more comfortable for me when driving. OH - also make sure everything is nice and warm so you can stretch the leather during the install.

Sending the wheel off is also a great option - but you have to remove your airbag and the stealer will charge you to reset.

[Matt]

Yeah I'd rather not replace the steering wheel.... maybe if this was my 3rd vehicle and I could let it sit for a few days..

Thanks for the tips on wheelskins. Maybe I'll hold out till the summer and install it on a nice hot day....

[strokeZ]

You can sort of see how it looks with the wheelskin on

[Matt]

Thanks!

Does it stay relatively tight around the thicker "spoke" regions?

[strokeZ]

yeah it does. You can lift it a little bit, but it's definitely not loose.

[Matt]

Ordered the wheelskins today... did black top/bottom and sand sides (figured it'll stay cleaner looking that way). My wheel is disolving pretty bad at the 10 o'clock position since thats where i primarily leave my left hand, and i guess im a greasy italian

I'll let it bake in the jeep on a hot day before i install it.

[Matt]

Put the cover on today... I let it bake in another vehicle all day while we were driving around the XK (helped my old man with a few chores today). So when i got home the covers was nice and hot, and the XK wheel was relatively cool from driving around with the windows down.

A bit tedious (actually, very tedious) and my fingers hurt like hell; but i'm very pleased with the results. It's nice and tight and hopefully stays that way!











It's not bulky at all. Only bulge is really because of the double-seam area since this goes over the current cover; so the seam is more evident.