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For anyone wondering about Wheelskins

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by vegetopia, Aug 21, 2010.

  1. Aug 21, 2010 at 4:29 PM
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    vegetopia

    vegetopia [OP] newbie

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    2008 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road SR5 Double Cab 6.0L 6MT
    I just put mine on:

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    All in all, I think it's a great product. The leather is nice, the color is almost exactly the same as the factory gray, and it goes on very nice and tight. It does make the overall thickness of the steering wheel a bit greater, but it feels good and solid in your hands. The only part that is less than desirable is the part that goes over the spokes, but even that looks pretty darn good.

    I bought the Charcoal "Original One Color" model. The size is 15-1/2" x 3-3/4" which is the default choice for the 1st gen tacomas.

    I think there could have actually been 1/4" less material in the width than what they suggest, but take that suggestion at your own risk.
     
  2. May 6, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    JShawFSU

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    any pictures?
     
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    Hate the awful look of my sheepskin seat cover, but yeah, love my Wheelskins wheel cover in black. Bought it about 7 years ago and still looks new!
     
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  6. May 6, 2020 at 7:24 PM
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    Yeah-look at my pedal. Floor-hinged, not stock. Mats will not affect this pedal.
     
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  7. May 6, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    underaroof

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    I've bought a 'Wheelskins' for my last three vehicles. They make gripping the steering wheel that much more enjoyable, including when it's hot (sweaty) and when it's cold. I have bigger hands and find it's less fatiguing to grip on long drives and rough sections than a skinny wheel.

    You can order color swatches and keep them in the truck to check them out in different lighting.
    I found the burgundy really resonated with the charcoal interior of my 86' 4Runner. I went with the tan for the charcoal interior of my 04' Tacoma, and it's a nice match, but I think it'll show dirt a little less.
     
  8. May 6, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    X2, before and after

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