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    Got my samples from wheelskins today... the sand matches my seats almost perfectly. So im going to give it a shot: Top & Bottom will be Sand colored with black for the sides.

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    If you want your wheel re-done, this is even better then factory..Looking to do this myself..
    http://www.bitrim.com/product_search.htm
    All of the wheelskins "attempts" I have seen look pretty bad..B&I removes your old leather and replaces with new leather of your choice by a professional.. They come out awesome from this place and turnaround is pretty quick.
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    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.
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    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....

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

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    Thanks!

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

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

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    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.

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    That's the spot my beer goes when I'm working to

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