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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Installed a Wheelskins Steering Wheel Cover

My steering wheel was starting look a bit worn so I installed a Installed a Wheelskins Steering Wheel Cover.

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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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looks great. Does the wheel feel a lot thicker or fatter now?
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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I have one as well..it looks and feels better than oem!
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Yes, it does feel better and thicker.

I got mine from here: http://www.dccarcare.com/whlskns.html
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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I must admit that I chuckled when I read the post title. After seeing the pics though, I must admit it looks pretty good.
How does it install? Feed the cover over the wheel and then lace it up?
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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The cover took me about an hour to lace up, install is easy but it takes time to do it right and to pull the lace tight after each loop, but it looks oem, no one would notice the difference. It's not like those cheap covers you get at wal mart lol.
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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I need to do this my wheel is tore up. Good Job
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Definately use it. I think it makes the wheel feel better. More expensive cars I have driven have way thicker wheels than the max.




I have the two-tone euro perf.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 08:15 AM
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I'm not feeling it from these pictures, sorry. It doesn't look bad exactly, but there's something crude about it, IMO. Probably the fitment around the spokes.

However, if your OEM leather is getting noticeably worn, this seems like a reasonable option. I image a new OEM steering wheel would cost an insane amount of money.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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It's better than a non stitched cover and a replacement wheel.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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About to get one but im unsure whether the grey or charcoal will match the my frost interior better. Anyone have pics of a frost steering wheel with wheel skin that looks OEM?
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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For grins and giggles I looked up the price of a steering wheel on Courtesy Nissan. The price ranged from $390 to $850. The most expensive wheels were heated, but the color seemed to add to the price.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
I'm not feeling it from these pictures, sorry. It doesn't look bad exactly, but there's something crude about it, IMO. Probably the fitment around the spokes.

However, if your OEM leather is getting noticeably worn, this seems like a reasonable option. I image a new OEM steering wheel would cost an insane amount of money.
Best option IMO is to buy a used wheel and have it re-wrapped professionally. Not to mention, you have more options for material and stitching.

I will be trying this DIY soon:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=570659
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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I think it looks pretty decent. Are you still able to utilize the heated steering wheel feature if you opt for the perforated leather?
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