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Steering wheel covers - what is everyone using?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by quetzal, Oct 20, 2017.

  1. Oct 20, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    Hey guys,
    The leather on my steering wheel is starting to crack and my gf says my hands smell bad after driving so it may be time to wrap my wheel. NOT Wheelskins, don't want to spend too much. Also, what size is our steering wheel?

    Thanks.
     
    quetzal, Oct 20, 2017
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  2. Oct 20, 2017 at 11:51 AM
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    RedManRocket

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    Do a Paracord wrap it pretty cool and very customizable. @Long_Travel_2002
     
    RedManRocket, Oct 20, 2017
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  3. Oct 20, 2017 at 12:55 PM
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    wheelskins
     
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  4. Oct 20, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    Yea, I even have their sample kit that the send out to prospective buyers. I just don't feel like coughing up that much, not right now at least.
    I had totally forgotten about Paracord. I think I'll try that 1st. Thanks for your input anyway, :cool:
     
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  5. Oct 20, 2017 at 3:58 PM
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  6. Oct 20, 2017 at 4:01 PM
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    Yea I understand. I justified the cost since my wheel rubber had broken loose from the metal bar underneath. The wheel skin wraps so tightly it doesn't move anymore. Plus its something that I touch everyday, so I figured it was worth it to spend some money.
     
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  7. Oct 20, 2017 at 11:52 PM
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    Walmart mossy oak special. It helps to be able to handel the az heat . 20170721_074510.jpg
     
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  8. Oct 21, 2017 at 6:42 AM
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    I've had a Walmart real tree one for about 5 years now. It has held up pretty well but is finally starting to come apart
     
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  9. Oct 21, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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    You could try cleaning it, so maybe it won't stink
     
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  10. Oct 21, 2017 at 7:12 AM
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    I hear u on no money. But save up and bite the bullet on wheelskins.
     
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  11. Oct 21, 2017 at 7:39 AM
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    That might be what mine is too. Its fading to a nice tan to match the rest of my interior . At first i thought it was cheezy but it feels good and the look has grown on me.
     
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  12. Oct 21, 2017 at 4:37 PM
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  13. Oct 22, 2017 at 11:48 AM
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    I got mine a couple years ago at Menard's. I still like it.20171022_133757.jpg
     
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    You have to go with wheelskins!
    They are more expensive because the leather is fantastic quality.
    By far the best cover out there

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    I did mine with paracord on the sides and I enjoy it
     
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