Steering Wheel Cover???

BTOWN4RUNNER · 05-27-2002, 11:23 AM

Well, my steering wheel has been "fuzzing" at the top, due to the fact that that is where I keep my hand while I am driving 90% of the time. I am looking into getting a steering wheel cover and am looking for suggestions. I want something that won't get hot/cold in summer/winter, but looks good as well. I also want it somewhat the same surface as the steering wheel, because I turn using one hand and it needs to slide underneath the hand so I can turn...if ya get what I mean. Basically, it can't be "sticky", or at least overly sticky! Any suggestions to what I should get and where I can get them. My last resort is the laced up ones that Walmart has. Thanks! :beaver:

-Ryan

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***Corey*** · 05-27-2002, 01:03 PM

Ryan, a few of us are runnering the WheelSkin's covers.
I ordered mine from Auto Seattle, and they call up WheelSkin's and have it made up for you, then shipped right to you.

Mine is the Eurotone model since it has two colors, and not one.
It was kind of hard to put on, and took a few hours, and some sore fingers, but it's worth it.

The cover slides through your hands effortlessy, and feels much better than the plain wheel.

http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/temp/inside2.jpg

http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/wet_okole/w5.jpg

BTOWN4RUNNER · 05-27-2002, 03:08 PM

That is pretty sweet. I will have to see if there is something like that around here, or if I can get ahold of one. I am sure that it is pretty salty, do you remember what you paid for that beauty??? :beaver:

-Ryan

***Corey*** · 05-27-2002, 03:54 PM

It was not a lot, maybe $20 to $25?
I can't remember, but it is leather, and very high quality.

It's also the only thing in my interior I can use my Lexol Leather Conditioner on.
If you get one, pick up the Lexol at an auto parts store.
Corey

BTOWN4RUNNER · 05-27-2002, 04:02 PM

Alright, cool. Thanks Corey. I will have to shop around to see if I can get something like that, and if all luck comes together, I will get that same thing, except I think that I would want red. Who knows. Anyways, thanks again for the tip! :beaver:

-Ryan

Leonel · 05-29-2002, 11:32 AM

If you don't have airbags,this will be a good time to replace the steering wheel with something a little sportier!

BTOWN4RUNNER · 05-29-2002, 03:36 PM

That is pretty nice. What does something like that run you? :beaver:

-Ryan

Leonel · 05-30-2002, 07:08 AM

i bough the steering wheel at my local speed shop for like $124 and another $45 for the hub kit.

BTOWN4RUNNER · 05-30-2002, 09:08 AM

Ok, cool, but is the horn on there, because I use it alot...LOL:mad: Just wondering! :beaver:

-Ryan

Leonel · 05-30-2002, 09:22 AM

Yes ,there's horn in the ceter bottom.

BTOWN4RUNNER · 05-30-2002, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Leonel
Yes ,there's horn in the ceter bottom.

Cool, thanks. What is the company that makes the wheel? :beaver:

-Ryan

Leonel · 05-30-2002, 10:23 AM

Formuling GT

BTOWN4RUNNER · 05-30-2002, 03:48 PM

Sweeeeet, thanks dude! :beaver:

-Ryan

Mohamed · 06-04-2002, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BTOWN4RUNNER
My last resort is the laced up ones that Walmart has. Thanks! :beaver:

-Ryan

You know what, I liked my "WalMart" type laced steering wheel cover in my 4Runner I used to have. Didn't look okay, but it certainly gave a good grip on the wheel, especially in hot days.

Webshots Picture of the 4Runner's Steering Wheel

EDIT...let's try that picture link again. Sorry about that Corey.

BTOWN4RUNNER · 06-04-2002, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mohamed

You know what, I liked my "WalMart" type laced steering wheel cover in my 4Runner I used to have. Didn't look okay, but it certainly gave a good grip on the wheel, especially in hot days.

Webshots Picture of the 4Runner's Steering Wheel

EDIT...let's try that picture link again. Sorry about that Corey.

Yeah, I had one of those on my Corolla and I liked it. The only thing, like you said, it doesn't look too sharp. I wanted something that looks good as well as feels good. Thanks though. We'll see what happens! :beaver:

-Ryan

***Corey*** · 06-04-2002, 09:16 PM

No picture still Mohamed. It says forbidden.
What you are trying to do is give us the link to the JPG.
Webshots won't allow that.
We need the URL to the page the pic is on, not the properties of the pic itself.
Corey

BTOWN4RUNNER · 06-16-2002, 09:01 AM

Well, I went out and got a steering wheel cover. It is called superskin and is a leather jobby that you have to "sew" onto the wheel. It is really nice and feels really nice. I got it at PepBoys for $16.99 and is a great buy. I really like it. I wish I had a digital camera to take pics and show all, but I don't, so I can't...LOL. Thanks for all the help guys! :beaver:

***Corey*** · 06-16-2002, 09:17 AM

Sounds very much like the WheelSkin's cover I have.
Your next mod should be a digicam

Corey

BTOWN4RUNNER · 06-16-2002, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corey
Sounds very much like the WheelSkin's cover I have.
Your next mod should be a digicam
Corey

Yeah, I know! I will have to see if I can talk Santa Claus into getting me one! I hope so, because I don't have the $$$ to buy a good one, and if I do get one, I want a quality one and a good one! We'll see! :beaver:

05-27-2002, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Ryan, a few of us are runnering the WheelSkin's covers. I ordered mine from Auto Seattle, and they call up WheelSkin's and have it made up for you, then shipped right to you. Mine is the Eurotone model since it has two colors, and not one. It was kind of hard to put on, and took a few hours, and some sore fingers, but it's worth it. The cover slides through your hands effortlessy, and feels much better than the plain wheel. http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/temp/inside2.jpg http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/tando/wet_okole/w5.jpg __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

05-27-2002, 03:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	That is pretty sweet. I will have to see if there is something like that around here, or if I can get ahold of one. I am sure that it is pretty salty, do you remember what you paid for that beauty??? :beaver: -Ryan __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

05-27-2002, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	Alright, cool. Thanks Corey. I will have to shop around to see if I can get something like that, and if all luck comes together, I will get that same thing, except I think that I would want red. Who knows. Anyways, thanks again for the tip! :beaver: -Ryan __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

05-29-2002, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Leonel Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Francisco,CA. Posts: 33	If you don't have airbags,this will be a good time to replace the steering wheel with something a little sportier! __________________ Leonel 89 SAS X-Cab

05-29-2002, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	That is pretty nice. What does something like that run you? :beaver: -Ryan __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

05-27-2002, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	It was not a lot, maybe $20 to $25? I can't remember, but it is leather, and very high quality. It's also the only thing in my interior I can use my Lexol Leather Conditioner on. If you get one, pick up the Lexol at an auto parts store. Corey

05-30-2002, 07:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Leonel Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Francisco,CA. Posts: 33	i bough the steering wheel at my local speed shop for like $124 and another $45 for the hub kit. __________________ Leonel 89 SAS X-Cab

05-30-2002, 09:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	Ok, cool, but is the horn on there, because I use it alot...LOL:mad: Just wondering! :beaver: -Ryan __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

05-30-2002, 09:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Leonel Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Francisco,CA. Posts: 33	Yes ,there's horn in the ceter bottom. __________________ Leonel 89 SAS X-Cab

05-30-2002, 10:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Leonel Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Francisco,CA. Posts: 33	Formuling GT __________________ Leonel 89 SAS X-Cab

05-30-2002, 03:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	Sweeeeet, thanks dude! :beaver: -Ryan __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

06-04-2002, 09:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	No picture still Mohamed. It says forbidden. What you are trying to do is give us the link to the JPG. Webshots won't allow that. We need the URL to the page the pic is on, not the properties of the pic itself. Corey

06-16-2002, 09:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	Well, I went out and got a steering wheel cover. It is called superskin and is a leather jobby that you have to "sew" onto the wheel. It is really nice and feels really nice. I got it at PepBoys for $16.99 and is a great buy. I really like it. I wish I had a digital camera to take pics and show all, but I don't, so I can't...LOL. Thanks for all the help guys! :beaver: __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

06-16-2002, 09:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Sounds very much like the WheelSkin's cover I have. Your next mod should be a digicam Corey

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