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.
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.
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.
Last edited by peteyturbo; 12-19-2011 at 11:25 AM.
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.
2012 Jeep JKU Rubicon - 4-1/2" AEV lift w 35" Toyo's
03 BMW Z4 2.5i ESS Stage 2 Supercharged, Custom Suspension, Stebro Exhaust, Hamann Side Skirts
85 BMW 535is Lowering springs, bilstein sport shocks, extra attitude
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....
You can sort of see how it looks with the wheelskin on
2012 Jeep JKU Rubicon - 4-1/2" AEV lift w 35" Toyo's
03 BMW Z4 2.5i ESS Stage 2 Supercharged, Custom Suspension, Stebro Exhaust, Hamann Side Skirts
85 BMW 535is Lowering springs, bilstein sport shocks, extra attitude
Thanks!
Does it stay relatively tight around the thicker "spoke" regions?
yeah it does. You can lift it a little bit, but it's definitely not loose.
2012 Jeep JKU Rubicon - 4-1/2" AEV lift w 35" Toyo's
03 BMW Z4 2.5i ESS Stage 2 Supercharged, Custom Suspension, Stebro Exhaust, Hamann Side Skirts
85 BMW 535is Lowering springs, bilstein sport shocks, extra attitude
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.
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.
That's the spot my beer goes when I'm working to
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