[oldmanterra]

We just purchased an 'S' and would like to get a leather steering wheel cover. We would like something less slippery than our stock plastic wheel, but still thin. I did a search, but didn't find any info. on this forum, thus the new topic.
We have the gray interior and light gray plastic steering wheel.
On the net I found 'wheelskins'. Looked o.k.
Anyone familiar with them? Any other ideas.
Thanks for your help.

 

[xterrock]

Wheelskins are nice from what I've seen. A few friends have gotten them in the past. They install cleanly and don't stand out like an add-on.

 

[oldmanterra]

xterrock, Thanks for the feedback.

 

[r6ryder]

We just purchased an 'S' and would like to get a leather steering wheel cover. We would like something less slippery than our stock plastic wheel, but still thin. I did a search, but didn't find any info. on this forum, thus the new topic.
We have the gray interior and light gray plastic steering wheel.
On the net I found 'wheelskins'. Looked o.k.
Anyone familiar with them? Any other ideas.
Thanks for your help.

Just wanted to know if you made the purchase? If so, what's the verdict?

 

[kevin]

I think I'm going to take the plunge. I requested samples and to my surprise they actually came. My only concern is the wheel has thumb rests so I want to see if they take that into account otherwise it would be a deal breaker for me. I just haven't had the time to call them...

 

[The king of all ryans]

I'm interested too, Keep us in the loop...

 

[kevin]

I just placed my order today, apparently the leather is designed to "stretch" so the thumb-rests shouldn't be a problem. Should have them towards the end of this week so I'll report in this weekend...

 

[XVTer]

Cool!

 

[kevin]

Well, the product is good and the customer service is good but the fitment, to me, is horrid. The spokes on the wheel are too wide to get a perfect fitment. I started at 11 o'clock and stopped when I got to 7 because the bottom spoke is too wide.

 

[IZVERG]

Pics?

 

[JIMBO]

:rockin: I don't know if the "S" comes with the thumb rests, in the steering, but

My OR does and I don't need any additions, my "MR. HORSEPOWER" Imitation Leather fits perfect and is thick enough to assist the wheel grip, when there's action required

JIMBO

 

[kevin]

Pics?

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/kevin6s/images/tag/xterra

The thread snapped just as I was finishing so its not tied. I'm going to call them on Monday and see if I can return it. I don't like it, at all.

 

[IZVERG]

Yeeeaaah, that's not the best-looking fit!

 

[kevin]

My last two vehicles had leather wrapped steering wheels so I'm very disappointed I'm not able to replicate. The guy on the phone was very nice when I called to order, I hope they're nice when I call to return.

 

[Mark]

Looks like crap. Get your cash back asap.

 

[BullDozerX]

Did you try to heat up the leather? Maybe a hairdryer or heat gun? A lot of times it will give you more flexabilty with the leather. Give that a shot!

 

[kevin]

I think the spokes are just too big for it to look good. The right thumb rest wasn't a problem, the left is weird because the thread snapped. The bottom bothers me a lot.