Steering wheel leather replacement

[raty4R]

How are you guys dealing with the leather steering wheel cover wearing out? Is there a way to replace it?

 

[01thunder]

put a cover on it or replace the wheel. they came without leather too.

 

[zacattack20]

Where in SoCal are you located? I had mine reupholstered for $150 which I found was only a little more than finding a used steering wheel and then you have brand new leather.

 

[mizzle415]

I got a cover from wheelskinz. It rules.
http://www.wheelskins.com/original_wheelskin.php#

 

[sggaz]

I agree with Mizzle. Wheelskins are roughly $50 from autoanything. They look nice and don't add much thickness to the wheel. Easy installation.

 

[Chandlerdoom]

I found a part out of craigslist and scored one for $40 mint condition

 

[wc11]

I got a cover from wheelskinz. It rules.
Wheelskins - The World's Finest Genuine Leather Motoring Accessories, Steering Wheel Covers, Driving Gloves and Shift Boots

Awesome product!
Easy to do & looks great.
Just did it on the car too.

 

[raty4R]

Thanks for the replies.
Do the wheel skins fit tighter than in their pictures? They look 'sloppy and loose' in their pictures. [MENTION=69310]zacattack20[/MENTION] Where did you get yours re-upholstered? I'm in San Diego.

 

[zacattack20]

Thanks for the replies.
Do the wheel skins fit tighter than in their pictures? They look 'sloppy and loose' in their pictures. [MENTION=69310]zacattack20[/MENTION] Where did you get yours re-upholstered? I'm in San Diego.

It was at a place called california auto upholstery in garden grove in Orange County. It was the cheapest I found and one of the very few places that would actually do a steering wheel. It was a few years ago so his prices may have changed.

 

[sggaz]

Thanks for the replies.
Do the wheel skins fit tighter than in their pictures? They look 'sloppy and loose' in their pictures. [MENTION=69310]zacattack20[/MENTION] Where did you get yours re-upholstered? I'm in San Diego.

When installing you must stitch it and keep it tight. It is snug and tight if done right. Takes 30 - 60 minutes depending on skill and attention to detail.

 

[Whitson Metalworks]

i scored a BRAND NEW wheel on ebay for 125. only problem was it was gray (must have been from a non-US market). i decided to take it and have it died black at a local leather shop and for around $35....they ruined it with crappy work...

 

[amalik]

try also to hit up a local Toyota junk yard in your area. I have found a few things at my local Yota yards.

 

[pattycakes77]

+1 for Wheelskins

 

[pugsnotdrugs]

is the Lexus LS400 steering wheel a direct swap? Can i use the old airbag?